Flower Beach Lanzarote

Flower Beach Lanzarote is a three-star hotel in Arrecife, suited to a stay built around simple comforts rather than a long list of resort theatrics. You have air conditioning, a pool, outdoor space and Wi-Fi, with room to slow the pace once the day is done.

English, French and Spanish are spoken by the hotel staff, so you can deal with the practicalities in the language that suits you. The setting also works for a mixed holiday: the city is close enough for an outing, while the hotel gives you a terrace, garden and swimming pool for the hours when doing very little is exactly the plan.

The hotel is in Arrecife, around 2 miles from the city centre. Playa de la Concha and Playa del Cable are nearby, putting two beaches within easy reach when you want sea air without turning the day into an expedition.

The location combines access to the town with a more contained base for your stay. You can walk around the surrounding area, return to the pool or terrace, and keep the evening straightforward.

The accommodation is centred on a deluxe apartment, with a private bathroom, television, hairdryer and air conditioning. That last item matters on Lanzarote: coming back to a cooler room after time outdoors is a small luxury that earns its keep quickly.

A family-room option is also available, while room service gives you another way to keep the evening indoors when you would rather not go back out. Non-smoking rooms are available, and heating is covered too, so the room is set up for more than one kind of night.

Plan your meals around the rate you choose: the details of each booking show which services are included. This lets you choose an option that fits your island plans, your timetable and those early starts or outings that run on longer than expected.

Room service lets you sort out a meal or snack without leaving your surroundings. You can also sit and take your time on the terrace, while the hotel’s proximity to Arrecife gives you the option of heading into the city to find a table. The dining arrangements suit you better if you want to keep your schedule flexible than if you are looking for a fixed programme of meals at the hotel.

The outdoor swimming pool is the obvious place to reset without arranging anything. There is also a sun terrace, a garden and outdoor furniture, giving you several places to sit, read or simply let the day run out of momentum.

For a little more activity, hiking and fishing are available, while the nearby beach adds an easy change of scenery. Massage is offered when your shoulders need a less ambitious plan than another excursion.

Check-in runs from 23:30 to midnight, with check-out by 11:00. Private and express arrival and departure services are available, which is useful when your travel day refuses to keep normal hours. Bring photo identification and the payment card used for the booking.

Wi-Fi is free, and parking is available. The hotel also has laundry facilities, a safe, room service and contactless check-in or check-out. If you are driving, parking is available at or near the property; the hotel also has outdoor areas and smoking zones.