Overview

Having read varying reports on Trip Advisor about this hotel/Apartments, we were slightly apprehensive as to what to expect. Within five hours of arriving, all concerns were wiped out. We had a thoroughly enjoyable 11 nights staying at the Labrandra Playa Club. Yes, the Wi-Fi connection was slow and television channels limited unless you paid an additional charge for the latter. On the Wi-Fi, it was rare that we couldn’t get a connection and, as long as I wasn’t trying to download lots, it was fine. I could access my emails, Facebook and browsing generally was quite adequate. As for the television, we didn’t fly some 1900 miles to watch it. The grounds were very well kept, with a number of birds flying about which was nice. The complex is split with a pool area on one side and a large grassy area with sunbeds on the other. The was a nice pool bar area serving drinks and snacks. The pool also had a lifeguard on duty during the day. we also found the complex easy to get about with the wheelchair with only a short diversion required to get from our room to the pool area. Unfortunately for myself the pool did not have walk in steps and therefore I could not use I, although I was aware of this before I went. Other than the pool bar and a bar outside the restaurant, we didn’t seem to find what I would call a proper bar. We stayed on a half board basis at the Labranda Playa Club, and found the restaurant very good indeed. I shall review the restaurant separately though) Having not been to Lanzarote before, we did not know what to expect. We even feel it was one of the best holiday we have had and the Labranda Playa Club played a large part of that.

Transport & Parking

The location was excellent, just a few meters from a long promenade which had numerous shops, bars and restaurant. A taxi rank was only about 15 meters away and bus stops within easy walking distance.

Access

Being a wheelchair user, we had booked a room that had an accessible shower. The apartment also had a nice terrace area with 2 chairs and table, looking over an immaculately kept garden area and onto the children’s pool and sun lounging area. Neither caused noise problems. The apartment was spacious with comfortable sitting area at the front with a wall mounted television. There was a breakfast bar type seating beside the very well equipped kitchen area with had an oven, cooking rings, fridge and toaster. This was totally adequate if you were self catering. Along the corridor was the bathroom. Again totally adequate with good lighting and room to store toiletries. We had booked a shower seat prior to arrival. This turned out to be a commode/shower wheelchair which was a wee bit big when the shower curtain was pulled along. The shower itself was excellent and was very powerful. The bedroom was of a good size with two single beds, dressing table and large built in wardrobe with shelves and the safe (2.50 euros a day) The bedroom’s window could be opened and left as such due to a slanted security shutter. The apartment also had a back door which led to a small area shared with the next apartment. In theory one could take a chair to this side of the apartment to follow the sun.

Toilets

Staff

We found housekeeping to be of a high standard during our stay with towels and bedding sufficiently changed. There was no air conditioning in the apartment, which may be an issue in summer months. I have seen a few comments about the reception but to be honest other than checking in and checking out, we didn’t have any dealings with reception (Other than after the first night when we asked for a second pillow which was handed over immediately) The reception area was tidy with nice sitting areas and internet stations (I noted a few people using their own phones/tablet so perhaps the speed was better there) When we passed through reception, the sstaff always said ‘Hola’ and seemed attentive to their duties.

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