Hotel Gran Melia Salinas^{(4.5 stars)}

Hotel own description

• Adress:
  Avenida Islas Canarias s/n Costa Teguise -Lanzarote- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  Email: carmen.perdomo@solmelia.com
  Website: http://www.gran-melia-salinas.com
  

• What the hotel offers
  An Eden rests delicately along the shores of Lanzarote, its structure emanating the vibrant heritage and boundless wonder of The Canary Islands. A celestial Canary Island resort paradise, layered with flora and Lanzarotenian aesthetics, draped with meandering pools and glowing, white sand. Gran Meliá Salinas has become a symbol of such preeminence, a "Botanical Cathedral" amid the island's dramatic lunar landscape. Colorful murals, paintings, and lush, landscaped gardens garnish the premises, imparting the spirit of this enchanting island, and the vibrancy of prolific, local artists. Imbued with the ingenuity and love of Lanzarotenian architect/artist Cesar Manrique, Gran Meliá Salinas is a celebrated hallmark of this special region.
• Location
  Situated in the north of the Lanazarote Island, Gran Meliá Salinas, a leading luxury Lanzarote hotel, is in close proximity to the architecturally historical capital of Teguise, as well as Arrecife airport, Jameos del Agua, and Cueva de los Verdes. Guests delight in Costa Teguise's green spaces and placid beaches, as well as the region's superb golf courses, water sports, and marine life activities.
• Accommodation
  Accommodations at this luxury hotel in Lanzarote accentuate the rich, Lanzarotenian landscape. Seamlessly blending sensual earth tones and charming décor, Gran Meliá Salinas's guestrooms radiate warmth, elegance, and the distinct allure of The Canary Islands. Gently opening to the sparkling Atlantic or verdant private gardens, Gran Meliá Salinas's guestrooms are imbued with the placid spirit of Costa Tequise. Balmy sun rays cascade through ample windows, illuminating plush furnishings, oaken facades, and romantic, natural décors. Gran Meliá Salinas' accommodations are comprised of 265 rooms, including 197 double rooms, 18 Junior Suites and 2 Master Suites with Royal Service, 9 Standard Villas, and 1 Presidential Villa. Each guestroom is equipped with modern conveniences and exceptional services, designed to placate mind and body, and cultivate inner harmony.
• Food and Drink
  Buffet Restaurant Atlantida with live show cooking and daily changing thematic evenings, spacious outdoor terrace for breakfast Casa Canaria - Complex with three theme à la carte restaurants decorated according to the Canarian style: La Bodeguita - a Spanish Tapas restaurant, Especias - Specializing in rice and seafood and La Tarantella - Mediterranean restaurant. La Pérgola, a lovely terrace with incredible sea views for à la carte lunches Guatiza Bar, with the spectacular Cesar Manrique mural Snack Bar, located next to the swimming pool, offers drinks and snacks
• Leisure
  Slip into the still, turquoise waters of a slumbering lagoon; or drift below the lush foliage of an indoor botanical garden; and unveil a revitalized self at Gran Meliá Salinas's privileged Beauty and Wellness Center. Tailoring its activity roster to the diverse and always discriminating needs of its guests, Gran Meliá Salinas boasts an impeccable array of amenities and services. Leisure-seekers will find refuge in the resort's exquisite compilation of sports courts, spa treatments, haute boutiques, and more. Gran Meliá guests enjoy: Outdoor heated swimming pool Minigolf Pitch and Putt (2 holes) Sports Courts: basketball, volleyball and more 3 Tennis Courts Social Club featuring darts, billiards and more Hairdresser Shopping gallery with jewelery, boutiques, and shoe shop Fitness Center Beauty and Wellness Center Sauna Massage Hydro-massage Internet Corner Miniclub for children from 5 to 12 years old
• Other facilities and services
  Hairdresser and beauty centre Jewelery Boutique Rent a Car Wi-Fi area Internet Corner (additional charge) Tour desk Parking Laundry Babysitting and medical services (on request)

Hotel description *

• Location
  This appealing luxury hotel enjoys a quiet location just across the promenade from the sandy Playa de las Cucharas on Lanzarote. An abundance of shops are located in the immediate vicinity (approximately 200 m away), as are restaurants (about 200 m away) and bars (roughly 500 m away). Links to the public transport network are conveniently located just 100 m away and the airport is a short 20-minute ride away on public transport.
• Facilities
  Created by the architect, Fernando Higueras, and the famous artist, Cesar Manrique, the hotel is an icon of the cultural heritage of Lanzarote. This flair full of flowers, plants and fountains leaves the impression of the Garden of Eden. There is a hotel museum featuring many works of art from different artists of the islands such as Pepe Dámaso, Molezún and Paco Curbelo. As soon as guests arrive they will know that they are in a very special place. There are 253 Deluxe standard rooms, 24 Junior Suites, 2 Master suites and ten exclusive Garden Villas, 24-hour reception, a safe, a currency exchange desk and 3 lifts. In addition, the hotel offers a café, a newspaper stand, a shop, a hairdressing salon, a bar, a games room, a TV room, 3 air-conditioned, à la carte restaurants with highchairs for infants, a convention centre with 5 conference rooms, a public Internet terminal, a bicycle hire service, a car park, a garage and a children's playground. Room and laundry services as well as medical assistance are also on offer and the kids' club is open to children between 4 and 12 years of age.
• Rooms
  The rooms have sea views arranged in steps to guarantee the privacy of the balconies with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer. Additional facilities include a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, Internet access, a minibar, air conditioning, central heating and a hire safe.
• Sports/Entertainment
  This charming hotel features a saltwater swimming pool, a poolside snack bar, a sun terrace, sun loungers, parasols, water aerobics, a sauna and a massage service. Sports enthusiasts make use of the 3 tennis courts, gym and archery facilities. It is also possible to play table tennis, basketball, volleyball, billiards, bowling, minigolf or golf on the course that lies approximately 500 m away, as well as to take part in the aerobics and gymnastics sessions. On the sandy beach it is possible to go diving or surfing and sun loungers have been laid out for use beside the sea. A diverse entertainment programme rounds of the hotel's offerings.
• Meals
  The hotel provides a delicious breakfast buffet at Restaurant Atlántida with a show-cooking buffet. In the restaurant, Casa Canaria, there is a replica of the most typical old Canarian house where guests can choose between three different specialities such as La Bodeguita typical Spanish tapas, La Tarantella Mediterranean cuisine and Especias rice and seafood specialities.
• Payment
  American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are all accepted as methods of payment.
• Misc.
  The hotel has family rooms offering personal attention and special services for the adults as well as for younger visitors.