H10 Rubicon Palace

This was a really nice hotel. All inclusive is the way to go- and it did not cost much extra. Well worth it. A bit far out from Playa Blanca but regular shuttle bus and cheap taxis. Most staff were very efficient and friendly. The food was as good as you can expect for a 'bain marie' buffet. Treat yourself to a slap up paella on the beach elsewhere!

Gail Critchlow, Reading
Family with Children 11 and Under

What a pity that this fantastic series of buildings with superb gardens,pools and outlook, is let down by services that are not consistent with a 4 star hotel. The staff were courteous and freindly but lacked the required professionalism. The dining room was frantic and the ambience was spoiled by waiters clearing and scraping plates close to diners, perhaps because the majority of guests were all inclusive and always seemed to have many plates of food. The food can only be descibed as average. I agree with a previous reviewer, half board guests are second class. With just a few changes this could be a top class hotel.

John Forrester, West Midlands
Mature Couple (36+)

I enjoyed staying at this hotel and I have no complaints. Staff were very helpful and friendly. We stayed on an all-inclusive basis and found a varied selection of food each evening. The one thing I would mention is the comfort of the beds. I found them a little too hard for my liking and struggled to sleep at nights, my advice would be to get a matress from a sun lounger for additional comfort. Overall a the holiday was very good.

James Scott, Suffolk
Mature Couple (36+)

The hotel was indeed palatial.  The central reception/dining areas were exquisitely tiled and spacious with fountains and plants.  Even the lift had a glass wall with an outside view.  Our room was large and comfortable with a lovely bathroom and a sea and garden view. Every room had a door to the outside: there were no corridors, just beautiful gardens and pools.  There was a huge choice of food and the service was good.  Outside there was a beautiful long promenade leading to the resort centre.  Playa Blanca was a bit far to walk at night in February but the hotel entertainment was good, particularly the Platters who were excellent.  The resort had lots of nice shops and there was lots of sightseeing and walking.  We would stay at Playa Blanca again and probably at this hotel.

Marion Smalley, Nottingham/England
Mature Couple (36+)

First visit to this hotel for my wife and me. Great place. Stayed on half-board basis. Excellent food, staff very friendly and helpful. Great location. Plenty of parking available for hire car.

Alan Hutchings, Leeds, England
Mature Couple (36+)

My daughter and I needed a break and chose this hotel not knowing anything, and it was superb. We couldn't fault it. We had a lovely week and would definitely go there again if we visited Lanzarote.

Pauline House, Havant / England
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This was our second stay at the Rubicon and it was just as good as we remembered.  Like the other reviews I agree the food is varied and of a high standard.  The staff at the hotel are friendly and make a real fuss of children.  Our little boy (age 3) loves the place.  The spacious grounds, several pools, two parks etc make this a great place for children to visit.  

The rooms are large and clean and well equipped.  Unlike the other reviewers I found the reception staff very helpfull.

Playa Blance is a strange resort, in that it appears quite small on a first visit and then you find there is more to discover.  There are 3 main beeches, which are all good and safe for children. The nearest to the hotel is Playa Flamingo.  This beach is 20 mins from the hotel, but has suffered from recent storm damage and now has rocks on half of the beach.  So at the moment it is not as highly recommended.  

The main town is small and doesn't really have a vast amount for those who like to shop and eat in high class restaraunts.  However the food there is generally good and there are enough shops for a holiday visit.  The the Marina area is well worth visiting and the bars there are of a higher standard as is the food.

If you want a laid back holiday in a great hotel with a welcoming atmosphere then I would recommend this hotel and resort.  If you like running, cyclcing and walking etc. then this is also an ideal location.  If you want a lively resort for nightlife etc. then this is not the place to look (beginning to sound like my mum :-)...

Dave Leigh, St. Helens
Family with Children 11 and Under

Stayed there early this year.  Food was lovely and hotel was quiet so no queues! Room was nice comfy spacious and quiet. Grounds were lovely but weather was quite poor so pool didn't get used much.  Don't think that the children's club was up to UK standards - our little boy took one look and refused to go in - not surprised really. A hike from town but we like that and there's a free mini bus throughout the day. We liked it so much we're going back next Feb!

catherine mcgrath, huddersfield/england
Family with Children 11 and Under

I would definately go back to this hotel - seven swimming pools
2 main restaurants Poolside restaurant and an italian restaauraant.the food was excellent with plenty choice.  The hotel was very clean. The bar staff were friendly even thought service could sometimes be slow.  My only complaint would be towards the sometimes unhelpful reception staff and Playa Blanca
itself which was just a strip of mainly electical shops.

f simmons, romford essex
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