Fariones Hotel

So I had a short break away and really rated this hotel in Lanzarote highly. It's an oasis that could easily rival not just its competitors there but can hold its own on a worldwide stage.

Check in was smooth, friendly, efficient and personal. I was seated and offered a drink. Had some key points explained, my car was parked in the underground car park and my bags taken care of. Parking was €20 p/night.

I stayed in a suite and it was lovely. Separate sitting/dining room, large balcony with views over the main pool and sea, massive bed and beautiful bathroom with a free-standing bathtub for those who value one. I was provided with 2 bottles of water, 2 beers and a couple of juices, as well as crisps and nuts, which were replenished every day.

Housekeeping were splendid. Friendly when I ran into them. Turn down service included the obligatory chocolate.

There's always going to be some muppets that insist on reserving sun beds and not using them for much of the day but despite this, and perhaps thanks to the poolside attendants, there was always a choice of beds. There are several quieter areas further from the pool but great for quiet sunbathing and direct access to a quiet(ish) beach.

Yes there were one or two niggles but I would stress how minor they were. The "exclusive" rooftop pool for suites only felt forgotten about by staff. No clean towels and the bar up there was closed. On the one morning I did go to the restaurant for breakfast I wasn't shown to my table, just directed to sit anywhere that was laid.

I ate in the bar and had room service once. Both were very good. Pedro, the bar manager, was a friendly constant who works hard to keep things smooth.

I leave here tomorrow hoping to return soon. Recommended

Hotel is excellent from start to finish, upon arrival you are warmly greeted with glass of bubbly or if you prefer non alcoholic, check in was smooth and our bags taken to our room, this was our 3rd visit and we requested a room we had before which was accommodated. We were bed and breakfast and as always this was excellent. We were advised by Jet2 that there was excavation work nearby which did worry us however we didn’t hear any noise during our stay so just ignore that email if you get one. The room was very clean and had everything we needed, cleaning staff do a great job. My only gripe about our stay was when we were invited to a get together to meet staff and chat to other guest, we arrived and not one staff member spoke to us until nearer the end, it was extremely awkward, we’re fairly quiet and expected the staff ( which was management by the way) to approach us. If you a quite couple don’t go along to that. Overall I would recommend this hotel, it’s quiet and that suits us.

Amazing hotel, staff, service, amenities first class, the best hotel we've ever been too.