Club Del Carmen: Island Stay in Puerto del Carmen (Lanzarote), Lanzarote

Club Del Carmen offers two outdoor swimming pools, one heated all year, plus a separate children's pool and a hot tub. A sunbed booking system with morning and afternoon slots prevents early-morning scrambling, managed by the lifeguard. The resort also provides a pool hoist for wheelchair users and an on-site launderette for guest use.

Each apartment includes a full kitchen with oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee machine, and utensils - plus a filtered water tap at the sink to eliminate plastic bottle purchases. One-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom villas (sleeping up to 6) offer private terraces, with villas spanning two floors and two bathrooms. All units have satellite TV, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with shower or bath.

The resort sits across the road from Los Pocillos Beach, a 10-minute walk from Lanzarote's Playa Grande and 20 minutes from Playa Chica. Guests can walk along the Paseo Marítimo promenade to reach shops, bars, and restaurants in both directions. A bus stop outside the gate connects to Arrecife, Costa Teguise, and Playa Blanca.

Baily's Bar on-site serves meals all day, including Sunday roasts, paella masterclasses, and themed nights such as Mexican and curry evenings. Two daily happy hours (1-2 pm and 5-6 pm) offer two-for-one drinks, and live music or karaoke takes place several nights a week. The bar provides a pool table, table tennis, and a games room for guests.

Children have access to a dedicated kids' pool, inflatable toys brought out by staff at set times, and board games in the games room. The resort welcomes families with strollers and offers grocery deliveries to the apartment. Evening entertainment includes movie nights and can be enjoyed within the gated complex.

Proximity: Steps from Los Pocillos Beach, 10 min walk to Playa Grande

Pools: Heated outdoor pool, children's pool, and hot tub with sunbed booking

Rooms: Self-catering apartments with filtered tap water and full kitchen

Dining: Baily's Bar with daily happy hour and themed dinner nights

Accessibility: Pool hoist, wheelchair-accessible rooms, 24-hour reception

Repeat Guests: High proportion of return visitors, Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor