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Playa De Los Pocillos, 35510 Puerto Del Carmen, Lanzarote, Spain
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Aparthotel Costa Mar
3.5 of 5 stars 213 Reviews
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El Sauzal, Spain
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“You probably won't get the room in the picture”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011
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Great professional pictures of the property but it is sort of like ordering the burger special at McDonalds. The the real thing is something different. I can't add too much to the comments that others have said. I suppose this place is just OK if you want a budget place to stay. It was cheap but you get what you pay for in this case.

The rooms were clean and bug free but needed an update about the time Leave it to Beaver went off the air in 1963. I see some have posted pictures from 2007 that look like our room did in 2011.

The beds were uncomfortable.

The TV was about 12" with a few channels.

The bathroom fixtures and shower worked but were worn out. You had to turn the knobs many times before water flowed. The shower was stuck into shower position. The head slipped on its mount.

The range in the kitchen took 1/2 hour to boil water. The kitchen has no microwave or other method to boil water quickly. Even the most minimal places are providing the electric pots that boil water quickly.

The photos show a dining table in one of the apartments. We had none but did have a stack of about 8 plastic patio chairs in the living room.

The location is behind a shopping center but there is little shopping remaining. Many of the stores and restaurants have closed and look abandoned. Not like some of the photos taken a few years ago. The economic crisis has taken a toll on this section. Not unsafe but not pretty. You can walk up to town where things are alive.

The breakfast buffet wasn't great. Your basic selection on yogurt, meats, cheese, bread, and canned fruits. The fruit juices from the machine were mainly water with a touch of flavor.

I would not stay here again. This isn't my type of place to and there was nothing at all average or above average about the hotel, facilities, and location. I'm sure it will be great for the bargain hunters if cost is your #1 priority.

Room Tip: Not sure what is a good room. The place is a maze. They all face the pool but the pool is not alwa...
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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byfleet kt14 7eu
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“cheap but one of the best”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011
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person found this review helpful

for a 3 star hotel it was really 4 star me and my
wife went late oct 2011 the check in was very
quick and easy we found the rooms spot less
the whole apartments was very big penty of room
pool area clean would go back to this hotel we
only bed and breakfast but food 100% would use
this hotel again so come on folks give it a try

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Avoid this place, full of cockroaches”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

We spend one week half board in september, the apartment appeard to be clean and tidy at first but it was full of ants and cockroaches later so we couldn't sleep at night, we stayed mainly outside just to avoid going back to the apartment , on the 4 days we could not take it anymore so we move to another cleaner hotel because management were ignorance and would not care at all, the evenings were very boaring with only one guy serving behind the bar as well as doing all the children and evening entertainments (which was absolute rubish ) so one had to wait by the bar for ages to be served.
Not enough parasole by the pool and full of unruly teens messing about & kicking balls into the crowd and into the pool, the pool. The pool water was discusting therefore we decided to stay mostly by the horible deserted beach across the road.
The whole area is like a ghost town because most of the shops has closed down,quite scary at night, I could only liken it to a rundown council estate. I'm not sure howlong before this hotel will close down too.
The food at the restorant was even worst, the staff just like the rest of the management were very rude and the food was discusting , mostly repeated and leftovers from the previous day.the plates & utensils were so dirty that we had to look hard to find clean ones, Do NOT touch the table cloths because they have never been washed ever and they will stick to your skin.
It was a real disappointment and desastrus place for my family and I really regret having booked this place because it spoiled our holiday. The guests are mainly German and Spanish, not many people from the UK.
one morning we were still in bed when the cleaner barged in and started cleaning, the kids were still asleep but she didn't care. then they never turned up the next day !!
Although we had already had paid for all week halfboard I am glad we movedout on the 4th day because only then we started to enjoy our holiday.
I would not stay at this place even if they pay me because even the memories turn my stomache.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011
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A very easy going holiday with two 8 year old boys who loved the pool and reception area with computers. The apartment was spacious and the large balcony overlooking the pool and sea lent was perfect. The complex had the feel of a luxurious English campsite; self-contained and good natured. The reception staff are friendly and helpful. The local food, we ate mainly at SolyMar, was very reasonable. The Aqua-Park at Costa Teguise was great fun - we took a taxi there for 24 euros. I would totally recommend this for an easy, enjoyable family break.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“As 3 stars go......”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011 via mobile
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Ok if you are reading this then you have already decided on a cheap holiday so lets cut to the chase. You simply want the best your money (or lack off) can get. The % of write ups are positive and rightly so. This is a good 3 star aparthotel with fair size and clean rooms with a nice pool idea in the best location without being in the thick of Puerto del Carman(PDC) which is only a 10 min walk so go ahead and book it. Naturally it has it's limitations. The buffet is poor or average and not great for kids. You soon get tired of it and over 10 nights we spent 4 at restaurants. The 'anticca triatorria' just past the Hotel Antonio going towards PDC on the left is amazing and we ventured there more than once. 'Universo' was also a hit with the kids. The best beach is Playa Chica in PDC towards the port and take with snokel because the fish are as good as i saw in Aussie. Best day was hiring a car and going up to the green caves and Jamos de Agua and coming back via the main town of arrecife where the girls loved jumping off the port draw bridge next to the castle with all the other kids. Worst day, aquapark by a mile. Nowhere close to Aqualand or Wetnwild. Health and safety nightmare, a real DIY bombsite and dodgy water leading to mouth ulcers and ear ache. A rip off costing over £100 by the end of the day. Honestly, treat the kids to paragliding or something, still cheaper! Try and get block A, B or I for nice views of the beach.

  • Stayed August 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Playa De Los Pocillos, 35510 Puerto Del Carmen, Lanzarote, Spain
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