Plus Fariones Apartamentos

You get the useful middle ground here: an apartment rather than a conventional hotel room, with enough space to make your own breakfast, sit down properly and keep the evening on your timetable. Plus Fariones Apartments sits in Puerto del Carmen, close to Playa Grande, with subtropical gardens, outdoor pools and terraces for the parts of the day when you are not underwater.

An English-speaking team is on hand, alongside Spanish, German and French. That matters when you are arranging an early start, asking about a transfer or trying to explain that the appetite has returned with a vengeance. The complex suits divers who prefer independence without giving up a reception desk, breakfast and somewhere to have a drink.

The address is Calle Timanfaya 8 in Puerto del Carmen, Spain, on the seafront side of town and close to the old centre. Playa Grande is around 200 metres away, or roughly a five-minute walk, so the sea is part of your daily geography rather than a distant excursion. Playa Chica is about 450 metres away, with a walk of around five minutes.

You are also close to the practical bits of Puerto del Carmen. Restaurants and cafés sit within roughly 0.05 miles, while the nearby El Muellito and El Varadero areas are within walking distance. Lanzarote Airport is about 4 miles away by road, making the arrival relatively short once the bags have appeared on the carousel.

The main decision is whether you want a studio or the separation of a one-bedroom apartment. The latter makes more sense for a couple who would rather one person read or watch television while the other turns in, and for anyone who values a proper living area after a full day out. Family-friendly apartment options cover two adults with a child or three adults, while the studio keeps things simpler for one or two guests.

Bright interiors combine a balcony or terrace with a living area, sofa and seating space. The kitchen has a hob, microwave, fridge, kettle and kitchenware, which gives you somewhere to put cold drinks and prepare something uncomplicated when restaurant timing does not match your dive schedule. There is also a private bathroom with a bath, towels, toiletries and a hairdryer.

A ceiling fan is provided, while selected apartments have air conditioning. That distinction is worth checking when you book, particularly if you sleep better with cooled air after a warm, salty day outside. Satellite television, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi are included, and daily housekeeping keeps the apartment from turning into a drying-room-by-another-name for holiday clutter.

Breakfast is a buffet, with fresh orange juice, sweet and savoury choices and fresh products to get you out of the door without having to manufacture a meal before the first dive. For evenings when cooking is not on the agenda, La Tunera Restaurant is a short walk away at the neighbouring Plus Fariones Suite Hotel, around 150 metres from the apartments.

La Tunera serves an international dinner buffet with live cooking stations, local produce and international options. It is the sort of arrangement that works well when the day has left you hungry but not particularly interested in making decisions. Half-board guests take dinner there, and the restaurant operates with a formal requirement for trousers for gentlemen aged 16 and over.

During the day, Snack Bar Erizo sits beside the pool for drinks, snacks and an easy pause without leaving the complex. Guests can also use Marea Pool & Lounge Bar at the Suite Hotel, where the offer includes signature cocktails, light food and premium mixed drinks beside the pool, with views towards the pool and ocean. One bar stays close; the other gives you a reason to wander a little further than the fridge.

Two outdoor swimming pools give you a straightforward place to loosen up without committing to another expedition. The pools are heated in winter, and there is a separate heated outdoor pool for children during that season. Two sun terraces, including one with an adults-only hot tub, add the more horizontal option; sun loungers, umbrellas, pool and beach towels, a solarium and outdoor furniture are available around the leisure areas.

The subtropical gardens give the complex some breathing space from the streets of Puerto del Carmen. A children's play area keeps family members occupied while you reclaim a chair and a cold drink, and live entertainment provides an option for the evening when you are not heading back out. The property also helps arrange car and bicycle hire, with golf within 3 km, cycling, hiking, fishing and wine tourism available around the island.

For a couple, the appeal is less about filling every hour than about having choices close at hand. You can sit by the pool, use the hot tub, walk towards the old centre or take a hired bicycle further along the coast. The tour desk can help organise outings, while the apartment gives you somewhere to come back to when Lanzarote has had its turn.

Reception is open around the clock, with luggage storage, a tour desk and car hire available on site. Airport transfers can be arranged on request, in a private vehicle or shared shuttle depending on the option arranged with the hotel. Lanzarote Airport is about 4 miles away by road. Bicycle hire is also available, and free Wi-Fi covers the property.

Check-in runs from 15:00 to 23:30, and check-out is from 11:30 to 12:00. You need photo identification and a payment card at arrival, and the property asks you to share your expected arrival time. Early check-in and late check-out can be requested, subject to availability. Cash is not accepted, smoking is not allowed, and parties and pets are not permitted.

Children of all ages are welcome. Children aged 13 and over are treated as adults, cots for children aged up to two can be requested, and extra beds are not available. The apartments are not adapted for guests with reduced mobility, so this is an important point to settle before booking rather than discover with luggage in hand.

The property runs the Blue Attitude Social Responsibility and Sustainability programme, with a stated commitment to nature and the environment. That places the hotel within Lanzarote's wider conversation about responsible tourism and the care of its volcanic landscapes.

There is no need to turn the holiday into a seminar. For you, the practical choice is an apartment-based stay close to the sea, with the option to hire a bicycle, arrange local activities and spend less time moving between separate hotel facilities.