We stayed at these apartments for New Year previously and also in 2011. The apartments and complex are excellent and spotlessly clean. There is a Laundry room on site which is very handy. The staff are exceptionally friendly and the food fabulous. On New Years Eve there was a party event provided for a very reasonable price. We didnt attend as we had booked something else but regretted it after. Also the small selection of resturants in Matagorda are excellent if you didnt want to go into Puerto del Carmen. If in Peurto del Carmen try Casa Rioja especially if you like sea food. Situated right at the harbour.

We opted for a self catering apartment versus a hotel on this vacation as we were staying for 14 nights. The apartment we stayed in was recently refurbished and was very nice but basic, which to be fair is probably similar in all other self catering facilities in Lanzarote. We will return but it would be nice if the following issues were addressed, there are no hoovers in Costa Sal, so the rug is never hoovered it would suggest, I was happy on arrival to hoover the rug myself but no hoovers. A sweeping brush and additional tea towels would be great and I would suggest that in future refurbishments they spend a little extra on the beds, the ones we had were new but really uncomfortable. The food in the restaurant and bar is very good but the nightly entertainment is terrible, staff etc all extremely nice and helpful.

This year I decided to take my first ever winter break and after reading Trip Advisor decided on the Costa Sal. I wasn't disappointed with my stay. The complex is clean and well maintained and, owing to the time of year, was peaceful. I stayed in a double bed studio which had most of what I needed, apart from a balcony or terrace. The windows overlooked a children's play area and suspect that in school holidays could experience some noise. If I stay there again I will dfefinitely book a 1 bedroom apartment or bungalow as a balcony or terrace is important to me.

As I was staying on half-board, breakfast and evening meal were served in the Zest restaurant and bar. I am not sure if Zeest belongs to the Costa Sal or is run independently of it. The food was good, fresh cooked, but somewhat limited... especially the evening meal half-board menu. The service, however, was attentive. I had some lovely conversations with the staff, who were helpful and friendly.

The shop on the complex is quite well stocked and handy for milk, coffee and such.

The main down point was the maid service. Apparently this should happen five times a week but I found it a little hit and miss. My towels and bedding were only changed once and there didn't seem any pattern to the days when there was service.

Despite this, my overall impression of my stay is good and positive and I would stay there again although as I say in different type of accommodation and next time more likely on b&b.

Have visited Lanzarote many times and this is the best place we have stayed in. Everyone is very helpful and friendly. The food in the restaurant is very good we did not have a bad meal at all and as for the staff excellent. The room we stopped in was very spacious and the apartment had everything if you wanted to do self catering. It is also very close to the beach and also the bars and restaurants. Will certainly go back again.