Melia Costa Atlantis

Absolutely terrible experience at the hotel, got a phone call on the 3rd night in at 12:30pm when me and me friend was sleeping saying there was a noise complaint coming from our room, Move on to 2 nights later it is currently 12:43pm and we are woken up by somebody banging aggressively against our door, bare in mine we are 2 young females in the hotel alone!! Called down to reception where a none English speaking security guard was sent up and advised he would stay on the corridor as he was sure this was a “mistake” checked 5 min after placing the call and no security on the corridor!! Absolutely appalled at the level of service and help not provided by the hotel, let’s hope it doesn’t continue for the rest of the holiday as I’m currently sat wide awake at the door at 1:08am waiting for someone to bang on our door again!

Location is in the North, which is a hour and a half driver from the airport. It's a bit tiring after a long flight if your travelling down from further than London or Manchester to get here. The Hotel is very nice and has been renovated fairly recently. The area it's self is very up and down hill, so if your older or have mobility issues you might find getting around a bit hard unless your on a coach based holiday. I would say it's ideal for hikers. The surrounding area is a mixture of new, old and run down. It's more of a Spanish resort. If your looking for loads of bars, clubs etc you won't find them here. If your not eating at your hotel, I would stray away from the main strip and head down back streets to eat, it's cheaper. Plenty of supermarkets to grab a snack or drink and they vary. If you get the chance, grab a cab to EL Campo, it's like Costco and you will find drink, cigarettes and everything but the kitchen sink to buy there. There are also some lovely shops there. It's about 10 mins and 13 euro by taxi. You can get a bus. There are some lovely places to see the old town, the botanical gardens. There is a zoo and aquarium but the tank is very small to keep Whales and they do to many shows a day. But I believe they should be in the sea. You can go on boat trips to see them in their natural habitat. We had a standard room that was quite spacious with a balcony. Granted the view wasn't great but could see the sea at the end of the road. Air con works really well, comfortable bed and lovely pillows. Nice bath towels very big but not the softest but that's how I like them. There is a mini bar but we used it to store milk in because you never get enough. Hairdryer in bathroom with a 2 head shower. Nice and clean and was cleaned every day. Room was very quite at night even though we were on a main road. The dining room is buffet style and there is a fair amount of choice from cold to hot. Some nights I wasn't to keen and not much choice for kids if they are fussy. I would of liked the food a bit hotter, so eat up quick if you don't want a cold meal. Breakfast was probably the better of the two sittings. If I came here again I think I would just do breakfast. The serving staff were hit and miss. First two nights it was like to much trouble to take your order with a side of arrogance. Then the 3rd night we had a little bald waiter who was pleasant and polite. So we sat at which ever section he was covering. We found the same sort of attitude in a number of places on the island. Puerto Del a Cruz is more a Spanish resort which is not a bad thing but not as welcoming as the people of Lanzarote. Both our transfer rides in the mini bus were just the same, it was like an effort to drop us off. The wine was a bit pricey and some waiters kept trying to push it in the restaurant you can buy it by the glass but we had water or a beer then had drinks in the hotel bar or one of the many small bars/cafes nearby. Overall hotel nice, food ok, lovely pool area. Staff hit and miss in the bar and restaurant restaurant. Spa and reception staff were fine. In a few shops we even got asked if we were English, I joked and said does that make the price go up. If I go back I'll try another area of island. Overall for what I paid for this trip it was very fair, shame the surroundings and some of the people let it down.

We had a wonderfully relaxing stay at the Meliá Costa Atlantis. The hotel’s social spaces, including the bar and reception, were beautifully designed—both inviting and aesthetically pleasing, making them lovely areas to spend time in. Our room was spacious and comfortable, and the balcony offered a sea view, which was a highlight. However, the bathroom felt a little dated and could benefit from some modernisation to match the overall style of the hotel. The food was enjoyable throughout our stay. Breakfast offered a wide variety of options, and dinners were generally very good, although the selection did vary in quality on different evenings. The pool area was ideal for relaxing, and the hotel’s location is excellent. We especially loved strolling along the promenade and stopping for coffee along the way—it really added to the experience. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would happily return.

I am staying here right now and echo many of the reviews of many previous customers. No bed side tables with draws, is annoying. The quality and consistency of breakfast is very hit and miss ( the poor chef frying eggs at busy times cant cope with demands) waiters are very efficient. The housekeeping staff are very nice, but sometimes rooms are not cleaned until 4pm and we have to constantly ask for coffee refills. There are no Ice machines available and the front desk advise getting ice from the bar, for the most part that works and many bar staff have been friendly and accommodating ( apart from the odd rude female member of staff that makes life difficult ) . Spa is good, but €25 for 90 mins is a bit much and is probably the only reason the hotel gets 4 stars. Massages can be obtained locally for half the price on offer at the hotel. . Pool gets busy but is well managed and clean. We booked Melia Torremolinos a month ago which was excellent and the reason we chose Melia Costa Atlantis . However, they are not the same quality and Atlantis lags far behind.

We visited the Meliá Costa del Sol in February, just a few days before the February half-term. We’d booked in advance online and managed to get a great deal for half board. We travelled with our four-year-old son. The hotel is quite a distance from the south airport, so we arranged transfers in advance through a budget company we found on Facebook, which worked well for us. The hotel itself overlooks the sea, and the views are absolutely beautiful. Before arriving, we had emailed to mention that this trip was part of our honeymoon. Although we were told we’d be greeted with a drink, this didn’t happen, and there wasn’t any special touch on arrival—but this didn’t take away from our overall experience. Reception staff were really helpful and friendly throughout our stay. The hotel is clean, modern, and has a lovely pool, which was warm enough to swim in even in February—our son absolutely loved it. We mainly used the restaurant for breakfast. The selection was decent and enjoyable (especially the chocolate muffins, which were a big hit with our son!), though it could have been topped up a bit more regularly. We only had dinner there on the first night, and personally, I don’t think I’d have wanted to eat there every evening. Once half-term started, it did get busier, and there were definitely some “sunbed wars,” with people reserving loungers from as early as 7am but not using them until much later. To the hotel’s credit, they responded quickly by bringing in more sunbeds, which helped resolve the issue. We love Costa del Cruz—it’s such a lovely area. The Lago Martiánez (lido) is just along the road, and there are some fantastic restaurants and bars nearby. We especially enjoyed The Beehive and The Gramophone. There’s also a launderette just along the road, which we ended up using, as the hotel charged the same rate for washing a child’s clothes as an adult’s, which didn’t seem great value. The launderette was convenient and reasonably priced. Another big plus is that the Loro Parque train is within walking distance, making it easy to get around and explore. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this hotel