Atlantic Gardens

Had a wonderful stay at Atlantic Gardens. The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean and safe, the pool was well kept and a welcome break from the heat! Its about 30 minute walk away from the centre of Playa Blanca but its a lovely walk along the seafront. The apartments could do with some slight improvements such as a fresh coat of paint, but nothing too serious and for the amount it cost us it was wonderful accomodation. The restaurant closed at 5pm though so there was no option to stay at the hotel for the evening meal. However, we walked 5 minutes to Playa Flamingo where there are a few restaurants to pick from, including a beautiful Chinese restaurant where you can eat over looking the sea. Beautiful setting wiith something for those who want to lie around in the sun or the more active people with 2 decent tennis courts, volleyball court, gym and mini golf. Reception will exchange money, book excursions, and help with any other request you might have. All in all a wonderful stay, would recommend and would go back.

Laura, Bradford
Young Couple (18-35)

Just back after a week in Atlantic Gardens. I was there on my own and I felt very safe. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The bungalows are set out in a lovely area - with an open patio area to the front and an enclosed back tiled area. I have to say my bungalow was very clean. The back window and door could do with a lick of paint! The bed was a little uncomfortable but bearable. There was an extra set of pillows and 3 extra blankets in the storage press. It is a bit of a distance from the beach/town but its a lovely walk along the prom. You could lie by the pool and not have music blaring out at you - all very quiet and peaceful - just what I was looking for!

Anne O'Hara, Galway, Ireland
Mature Couple (36+)

I think to say this place is perfect is pushing it a bit. It's a ten minute walk just to get to the first beach, flamingo, then at least another 20 minutes into the resort centre. At this time of year (March)was very windy so not a pleasant stroll, I'm sure the weather improves in the later months but I wouldn't recommend this hotel to the eldery or less mobile. The bungalows themselves were very clean but little dated, silly having to pay for a kettle when it's on the room description and silly items such as a perculator and toaster were free. The pillows are none existant and if you like sleeping flat then you'll love them. The pool bar was a joke, it never opened at night. Nobody wanted to stay round the pool area as too windy anyway. If this hotel was 15 minutes closer I would probably be kinder. The shop was good, tennis courts and pool tables. Staff were helpfull and good you can book trips plus hire car through them. Towels changed and bedding when stated. Also this area of playa blanca is not very well lit in the nightime so again wouldn't suggest for less mobile. Pros: staff,cleaning,shop Cons:location,pillows,bar not open. You can't help the weather so won't hold that against the hotel but definitely that bit too far. Come here if you like walking or better still running.

rachel, nottingham
Young Couple (18-35)

Great first impression. Clean,warm rooms (we arrived 10pm.). Specially happy with soft pillows. Towels changed twice a week,sheets once(mondays),all fine not worn at all. Coffemaker in room,possible to rent waterkettle. You can enjoy sun poolside all day or take excursions all over island. Enjoyed hot sauna and chilly pool! Gym is more like museum ... Short walk (by seaside 7min) to first bunch of restorans,supermarket; 15-20 min to port ,5 more min to shopping street and more restorans. We rented car for visiting other towns but you could do without it! Anyway highly recomended town and place to stay if you don't like busy and crowded places. Would go back anytime!!! PS! Take warm cardigan or jacket if travelling in winter.

LillySmuul, Ireland
Family with Children 11 and Under

Just back from Playa Blanca and The Atlantic Gardens. Couldn't fault the location, the bungalow or the service. Accomodation is fairly basic but is clean, spacious and has everything you need. For the ultra lazy there are even sunbeds on your own terrace! My only suggestion to the management is to sort out the mini golf course - it needed a good refurb! Excellent value for money and will hopefully be visiting again soon

Becky, Leeds
Young Couple (18-35)

I came to Playa Blanca to dive, and I chose this accomodation because of its proximity to the Dive Centre (Dive College). It was easy to walk along the sea path for 5-10 minutes, to reach the dive centre and so the location was superb. My room was fine..no frills..exactly what I expected on my budget. The shop was adequately stocked with essentials, and the pool area was lovely..very well maintained. I will be staying here again next time I visit Playa Blanca. You need to allow half an hour to walk along the sea path to reach the centre of Playa Blanca, but it's a very attractive walk and it helps to walk off a large amount of tapas in town! And for dive dudes, the location is spot on.

helen Acton, Kent
Solo Traveller

The staff at this resort were very pleasant and helpful.  Quiet location, ideal for young families, older couples.  Short walk to Playa Flamingo, with longer walk to Playa Blanca - brilliant.  Upgrading obviously taking place, but attention needs to be paid to towels and bedlinen, which although extremely clean, are a little worn.  Value for money.

Shirley Ellerbeck, Surrey, England
Mature Couple (36+)

Our second stay at Atlantic Gardens.    Again I would recommend for a couple wanting a quiet holiday in pleasant surroundings within walking distance of the restaurants and shops of Playa Blanca and a short walk to the sea. It’s best to hire a car if you want to get to the better beaches. It is also very suited to families with young children. No good for anyone wanting entertainment and lots of food laid on.  The place is clean and well maintained although and the staff generally friendly and helpful. However it could do with some refurbishment, e.g. I thought that the equipment in the gym was inadequate and potentially dangerous. It's not the easiest place to find so I recommend locating on a street map before going there.

Mike, Devon
Mature Couple (36+)

We travelled to playa Blanca in February 2007 and stayed at the Atlantic Gardens Apartments.As we were travelling with our son aged 17 months we wanted a nice quiet family holiday and had seen reviews and pictures of this property and it seemed just what we were looking for.
We were certainly not dissapointed,the bungalows are located in nice grounds many with sea views,basic but very clean with a patio area and outside courtyard at the back of the bungalow for drying clothes etc.
The pool area is lovely two pools plus baby pool and sea views from the pool,a snack bar serving drinks ice creams etc and a small bar area although this did not stay open too late on an evening.
The staff on reception and also by the pool very very friendly and helpful booking taxis trips etc for us.
The walk to the centre from this resort takes about 15 minutes to the first set of restaurants and also the beach which is lovely and ideal for children calm waters very clean lots of sunbeds.
The main set of restaurants and shops is another 15 minutes and then the Rubicon Marina which has another selections of shops and restaurants another half an hour but the walk is so scenic you really dont mind.We must have walked miles during the week.
Playa Blanca is very quiet not many bars as such although there is a great irish bar so its mainly sunbathing and then a nice meal in the evening but for a relaxing holiday you really could not ask for more.
We would go back and would definately be staying at the Atlantic Gardens.

Nicola Buckley, Huddersfield/England
Family with Children 11 and Under

the hotel was overall good value , we had a few issues ,
1. the rooms were damp
2. The sunbeds were broken
3. the snack bar was extremely limited.
That apart , the surroundings were excellent , the staff were very helpful , and the location was superb.

John Ellis, Northwich , England
Mature Couple (36+)

thoroughly enjoyed my first experience of being a solo traveller, the complex was fantastic, clean well maintained, friendly staff. rooms cleaned daily. the pool area was especially beautifull 2 large pools and a kiddy pool. loads of sun loungers. well recommended, am looking forward to going back again and again

dionne, bolton lancashire
Solo Traveller

Whilst the accomodation is basic it is very clean. Swimming pools are good and superb access to Playa Flamingo Beach and bars and resturants with outstanding views of the sea. But you must be prepared to walk. Staff are very friendly and helpful but don't think much of the snack bar on site. Overall for the cost a superb holiday.

Sandra Cooper, Gloucester/England
Mature Couple (36+)

The bungalows are set in mature well kept gardens and were very clean and comfortable. The staff were more than helpful and very friendly.
A small on site supermarket provided us with all the basics we required and the pool area was lovely.
For the more energetic there was tennis and volleyball courts, a gymnasium and a sauna to relax in.
Although the resort is in need of some TLC in parts it did not detract us from enjoying our holiday and we would certainly go back there again.
My only ciriticm would be the poolside bar - which although was well run and served drinks during the day was lacking in the quality and variety of the food.

Jean Aldridge, Staffordshire England
Mature Couple (36+)

We have just spent a very relaxing week at The Atlantic Gardens in Lanzarote and I just wanted to say how nice the place was.  We had a lovely bungalow style apartment overlooking the sea.  All the staff were pleasant and friendly and the whole place was kept really clean and tidy.  The grounds were lovely and so too was the pool area, (but the water in the pool was freezing!!)  The small shop on site was well stocked and prices were no more expensive than in the supermarket down the road.  It is situated a bit out of town but if like us you like walking then it wasn't a problem.  The only slight problem was the sea front path by the accommodation was not lit at night.  I would definately go back again.

Mrs Austin, Lincoln
Mature Couple (36+)

We stayed at Atlantic Gardens for two weeks from 26th March 2006.Although the bungalows were quite basic, they were kept very clean with regular maid service and changes of linen.The rest of the resort was excellent.Pools and gardens were well maintained.Resort entertainment was lacking but there were activities for young children,play area, crazy golf and pool table.The only downside was the distance to Playa Blanca centre,30 to 40 minutes walk,although some bars 10 mins.walk away as was nearest beach.We hired bikes but would recommend car hire.Resort situated on promenade with walks for miles in each direction.Best beach far side of town.

Brian Jones, Warrington/ England
Mature Couple (36+)

The bungalows at Atlantic Gardens are clean, simple & comfortable. The patio area was private & looked over the gardens which are full of cacti & vibrant flowers. The pool area is spacious and we never felt overlooked by other people. The pools aren't heated though, so unless you go during the summer, the water's cold & refreshing!!

About 5-10 minute walk to Playa Flamingo (with 3 supermarkets, 6 restaurants & sandy beach) and 25 minute walk to Playa Blanca & the port, the apartments may be too far away from Playa Blance for some people, but the walk into the resort is lovely along the sea and a nice way to work up an appetite or thirst!!

We very much enjoyed our relaxing & chilled out stay at Atlantic Gardens apartments!

Helen Addy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Young Couple (18-35)

We stayed at Atlantic Gardens in Feb 2006.  It was our first time in Lanzarote and we were impressed.  The complex is well maintained and the bungalows are very comfortable.  The staff were very friendly and the cleaning service was excellent.  The location is great - a little out of town but helped to walk off any over-indulgencies!!  It was so nice we didn't want to come home.

Anne Burn, Bury, England
Mature Couple (36+)

I've stayed at the Atlantic Gardens on at least six occasions in 2005. The locations is fantastic - about 15 mins walk to Playa Flamingo Beach/supermarket/restaurants and about 25 to the village.  The reception staff in particular are lovely and extremely helpful. The apartments are clean but basic. Television is primarily geared towards German guests but with Sky News and Sport in English and local Spanish channels. The pool is never overly busy which is a joy and the garden areas are well tended.  There is a small supermarket on site which is minimally stocked so its best to shop at the bigger markets in the village. The bar has little atmosphere so not ideal, in my view, for families who want on-site entertainment.  All in all I think it offers excellent value for money and I look forward to my next visit. Christine.

Christine Maclean, Glasgow, Scotland
Solo Traveller