"I would highly recommend the Barcarola Club.
This was my third stay at the Barcarola Club, and honestly, I fall more in love with it every single time I visit. My first stay here was around 10 years ago, long before the renovation, and then I returned in 2022 after the refurbishment and was absolutely blown away. From that moment, I knew I’d be back again.
The entire complex is immaculate. The atmosphere is peaceful, relaxing and beautifully maintained. The location is absolutely perfect too. Right on the Puerto Del Carmen strip, close enough to everything you need, but still somehow calm and quiet. Considering I’m only 20 years old, you’d probably expect me to want somewhere lively and party-focused, but honestly, I much prefer a peaceful complex and the Barcarola Club gives exactly that luxury relaxing vibe.
We arrived late at around 9:30pm and were warmly welcomed at reception and given the usual run through of everything. Before arriving, I had sent numerous emails asking if it would be possible to stay in the exact same apartment I had four years ago, E7. For me, that apartment location is just perfect. I love the E block apartments as they’re slightly further out of the way, right by the pool and have gorgeous views across the complex. Unfortunately E7 wasn’t available, however they allocated us E6 instead, which I was so incredibly grateful for. The fact they listened to my requests and tried their best genuinely meant such a lot to me.
The apartment itself was absolutely beautiful. Minimalistic, modern, spacious and spotless. I genuinely could not fault it. Upon arrival there was bottled water waiting for us, and the mini fridge was fully stocked with goodies including cans of pop, wine, beer, jelly sweets, crisps, peanuts and chocolate, all very reasonably priced too which was lovely. The air conditioning in the apartment was AMAZING, especially after spending hours in the Lanzarote heat!
One thing I absolutely have to mention is how unbelievably comfortable the beds are. Honestly some of the comfiest hotel beds I’ve ever slept in! I also LOVE the fact the Barcarola Club gives you an actual quilt/duvet instead of just a thin sheet like many hotels abroad do. It made the apartment feel so much more cosy and comfortable at night. Such a small detail but it really does make a huge difference.
I truly cannot stress enough how perfectly situated the Barcarola Club is. Everything is right on your doorstep. Restaurants, bars, shops and beaches, yet once you’re back inside the complex it feels calm, quiet and private.
Now breakfast… honestly, breakfast is the star of the show for me at the Barcarola Club. The selection is incredible. From fried eggs, bacon, sausages, beans and hash browns, to pancakes, waffles, cakes, yogurts, fresh fruits and every type of bread or bread roll imaginable. They also freshly make omelettes for you with whatever fillings you’d like. There’s jams, chocolate spreads, deli meats, cheeses. Honestly just everything, the quality of the food is fantastic and there truly is something for everybody.
The poolside bar is also brilliant. The tortilla chips with homemade guacamole were absolutely beautiful. Genuinely one of the nicest guacamoles I’ve ever had! Again, everything was very reasonably priced which is always appreciated when staying away.
The housekeeping staff were wonderful too. Cleaners came every single day, made the beds, swept and mopped the floors, refreshed the towels and even brushed up our little patio area outside. One touch I particularly loved was the little card left on the bedside table which you could place on your bed if you wanted your bedding changed. I thought that was such a thoughtful and environmentally friendly idea.
The pool area is just gorgeous. Some of the comfiest sun loungers I’ve ever used, and the cabana beds are such a luxurious touch. There are plenty of loungers too, so there’s absolutely no “sunbed wars” in the mornings which makes the whole atmosphere feel so much more relaxing. Another lovely touch was being provided with pool towels for the loungers too. It’s little conveniences like this that make staying here feel that extra bit luxurious and stress free.
The pool itself is heated and the perfect depth, especially in the deeper end when you need to cool down from the heat. There’s also a lovely silver fountain feature by the pool which normally sprays water when you press the button, although unfortunately I think it may have been broken during our stay as it wouldn’t switch on. The hot tub was blissful. It was heated, it was just overal relaxing and just another luxurious touch that makes this hotel feel extra special.
Finally, the staff here truly make the experience what it is. Every single member of staff we encountered was kind, welcoming and couldn’t do enough for you. You can tell they genuinely care about their guests and take pride in the complex.
Thank you so much once again for such a beautiful stay. The Barcarola Club continues to impress me every single visit and I already cannot wait to return again in the near future."
