We recently returned from a very enjoyable stay at the Playa Mar, whilst visiting Lanzarote for my sisters wedding.
The staff on reception (Ulla and Judith) were extremely friendly and helpful, and dealt quickly and efficiently with any queries we raised.
The apartment was very clean, spacious and well appointed, right down to the micowave oven, the full sized hob, and even the corkscrew and tin opener!
The location was fantastic, just off the main strip, but only 50 metres from the lovely beach.
The poolside was never crowded, with sun beds always available, and lovely trees and flowers in the gardens surrounding the poolside.
The poolside bar/retaurant served good quality food and drinks at very reasonable prices (only 2 Euros a pint of lager) and the Thursday Paella nights are excellent value at only 8 Euros for a massive portion!

You must also try the Cinese restaurant just outside the apartments main entrance for authentic Chinese food at very reasonable prices.

We will definitely be back again, with our only slight disappointment being that we left 5 postcards for posting with reception on our final day, and none have been received?

Jim, Sirje and Liisa.

We have been coming to Playa Mar for 5 years now and can claim the title of the first English to stay there. The apartments are brilliant, very clean, the cleaning staff are very good. The apartments always have a their maintenance team on go. There are constantly keeping the place in tip top shape, be it working in the grounds or the apartments. If you report a fault they are at you apartment within minutes.
The reception staff Rafael. Ula & Judith are also fantastic, they are so helpful.
The pools have recently had a full refurbishment and look lovely, their is also a children's pool.
Next to the pool the is Javier's Bar. Javier or Paco to the german guests is a lovely man with a lovely family. Javier's food and hospitality is brilliant and very reasonably priced.
When we first went to playa mar 5 yrs ago we ate out at different restaurants and didn't realise Javier did steaks and fish. If you ask Javier the day before he buys in fresh steaks and his wife Susie who is a trained Chef cooks a fantastic meal for you. After visiting loads of restaurants there is no one better than Javier & Susie. We have told loads of people when they first arrive how good Javiers is and they go an try the other local eateries and always end up back at Javier's a few days later after spending loads of money and eating bland food saying the best place is on their doorstep.
If you like Paella, Javier & Susie cook a massive Paella on Thursdays and it's only 8 Euro. It is great to sit at the bar and watch it being cooked while having a beer.
The resort of Puerto del Carmen is very nice and great for walking off all the food and beer. The Grade beach is just across the road from playa mar and the old town is a ten minute walk.
A lot of bars on the front have closed down recently due to the recession. There is still a lot left but be aware of the drinks prices. Most Places are charging 3 euros a pint and a White wine & soda was 6 euros. It has gone very expensive here. This will eventually stop people coming to Lanzarote. We have recently been to Los Chritianos on Tenerife and a beer is 1 euro to 1.50 and a White wine & soda 3 euros.
Setting the resort beer prices aside Play Mar is very recommended.
I would like to thank Rafael (& Luna) Ulla, Judith, Javier & Susie for making our holidays here very relaxing and fantastic. From Darren & Jane.

Stayed here for 10 days in july, this place is great, ideal location, 2 mins for beach, apartments very clean, no noise and staff in resort are very nice

Very clean place,the pool area was excellent,the pool was quite warm too!, rooms were just the job and well equipt!pool bar very resonably priced with a friendly husband and wife team,and the reception ladies were so very helpful and polite!, 2mins to the beach down some steps or down the footpath if you prefer! Spar shop and bars right on your doorstep, very good value and we would return tomorrow