La Penita Apartments Reviews

My two sisters and I stayed here for a week at the end of May 2010. I can't praise it highly enough for cleanliness, service, location etc. La Penita has it all and it is perfect for older people and children, we had a fantastic time and will be back as soon as possible.

This is a 2 key hotel and is very clean, I would definitely use it again or recommend it to a friend, I normally holiday in Lanzarote particularly Puerto Del Carmen and this has been one of the cheapest yet best places I have stayed in and I definitely will be back next year

The maid service was fantastic, I never had to ask for toilet roll or towels as these were replaced every other day, and the beds were changed on a weekly basis, the apartments themselves were spacious and had everything that we needed and even though you are right in the middle of the main strip it was still quiet.

The apartments themselves didn't have that much for kids but Puerto Del Carmen does and the beach is beautiful there is also a free bus to Texas Rancho which kids really enjoy, its 15 euros for an adult and even though I don't have kids I was there a few times, there is a lot to do for kids and adults.

I will definitely be back next year at La Penita and would recommend it to anyone, very clean and great value, also very central but quiet.

This is a very good 2 star property. Very clean with good maid service. Nice grounds but little in way for youngsters. Pool bar good with enough choice for a snack. Superb location with a nice walk to the beach area.

I have just returned with my wife from the La Penita apts 15/6/09 Towels were changed every other day and beds changed once per week,there is a Fan provided but aircon would have been better,pool and grounds kept very clean.

We stayed in Oct 2008, with our two kids (1 and 3yrs). Small pool bar served OK food but didn't stay open late in the evening so was no good for a night cap (this may have been due to low demand, though). Pool area nice and clean but nothing special. Nice staff. Kids were happy enough and the animation chap tried hard to get people involved and made a huge fuss of my little boy, which he loved! Rooms all very different - ours had plenty of space and faced onto a private road which was quiet but I know some overlooked other building rooftops. Location is fab. Not in the thick of things but only a very short walk to the bars and restaurants. Very reasonable hotel for the price.

The apartments had everything we need, spacious and very clean. The kitchen had all the equipment required toaster,microwave, pan, plates, etc. The down side is there is no air conditioning.

I was immediately struck by the look of the complex - very well maintained, bright, spotlessly clean, gleaming swimming pool. It is just so hard to fault the place. All the staff were very friendly, and attentive. The apartments are very spacious, and well equipped. The location is just perfect and also very quiet. There are so many restaurants nearby that I rarely went into the pool bar but, as with the rest of the place, no complaints. I would really make every effort to stay here next time I go back to Puerto Del Carmen.

We had not gone self catering for ten years. Usually we go to 4 star half board hotels , so this was like a trip into the unknown. The Apartments were centrally located in Puerto del Carmen so we found getting local buses relatively easy ,although the recent one way system was constantly being revised because of road works. Hotel pool was well maintained and cleaned to a higher standard than many a posher place. Beaches were readily accessible and good in regard to safety and cleanliness.We loved Los Pocillos beach. Apartment had extensive range of cooking utensils and cutlery and we did use them because of the weakness of the pound to euro.The maid came 6 days a week and made beds ,cleaned and polished floors. Bedding changed once a week and towels twice per week. A five star apartment

Did not try the food so cannot comment. We took our Grandson who is 5 years old and he made friends with other kids his own age there and had a ball and none of the kids was any trouble, unfortunately some of the other people staying there seemed to think that kids should not be there, if they feel that way "STAY ELSEWHERE" kids need holidays as well. Only other gripe was these same people put their towels on the loungers either the night before or in the morning before anyone was out of bed "GET A LIFE", and staff did nothing although in there rules it is not allowed. But would highly recommend La Penita.

Iv been going to lanzarote for over 13 years and have stayed in many appartments. I then tried the la Penita about 6 yaers ago and have been coming back every year at least twice and always stay here its very clean spacious and the staff are the most friendly people you could meet.They have just refurbished the pool bar and now have a eveniing resturant with a differant menu to the day one.We did try the meals over a few nights and found the food was excellent, compliments to Carlos, Toni and the Chef . We spent new year in the resturant were the staff had done a bbq, sangria and beer for the men. Pedro the entertainer kept every one happy with his quizes ,bingo , and music it was a fab night and every one seemed to have a good time I can not wait until 2009 2010 to do it all again. The apartments are rated as 2star, but I feel this is too low, should be higher.

Returned last night from La Penita and i can honestly say its the best place we have stayed in Lanzarote. Its Clean, Its located right next to the beach, shops, bank, bars, and restaurants. My son who has ADHD was welcomed with open arms and entertained by poor Pedro!!!! What a guy, He is great not just with the kids but adults aswell, especially on Spot Bingo, TOO many shots pedro LOL . The bar staff are great too, Toni and Carlos were great even doing food after cook had gone at 11.30 at night. The only thing not too nice was the pool was really cold but all the kids loved it, and it was clean, not like some pools iv seen. All in all we didnt want to come home, Well done to all staff and guests who came across Jason, Thanks for being so KIND and FRIENDLY

I would agree with what alot of other people have said about these appartments. The rooms are a lovely size, the bathroom has a wonderful power shower & the kitchen has every item that you will need. The negatives which I should point out are a lack of plug sockets in the kitchen and bedroom and the pool is so quiet during the day, a little bit of music would be nice!! The atmosphere is poor.. but dont let this put you off.. the apartments themselves are probably one of the best around (self catering)

We stayed here for one week in August 08. The hotel was clean and tidy and the staff friendly, the location excellent. Our 1st morning at the appartments we went down to the pool about 9 am to find not a sole about but not 1 sun bed available, every single bed had been covered with a towel and apparantley i was told you had to get up 6ish to get a bed!! One day there were 3 beds covered with one towel the owner of this towel turned up at 3pm to use 1 of the 3 beds. In the rules and regulation leaflet you receive on arrival it states please do not reserve beds I just wish the hotel would stick to their policy. We eneded up going to the beach 5 days as we never could get a bed.

Have just returned from a week at the la penita apartments, arrived after 11pm and was amazed to discover a small but suitable shop selling milk etc outside the gates of the la penita. There is also a secuirty guard and the gates are locked at night (you are given a key).Stayed in apartment 139 on the ground floor, its was both spacious and had enough facilities for a couple. The apartments are cleaned every day apart from weds and sundays and towels and bed linen is changed regularly. There is a sign saying you are not allowed to reserve sunbeds, but nevertheless towels were seen on beds around 9am. However there is no need to there are plenty to go round all situated to capture the sun. The pool bar is good for drinks and snacks however somedays the food was good others it was not. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful and if you have a late flight there is a shower room to use at no extra cost. There is an abundance of restaurants to try, some good, some bad. We would recommed pinnochios, lanis indian,the codfather (offering simple fish and chips) and el cangrejo roja. There is something for everyone. I would definately recommend la penita and will return again.

Having been to Lanzarote and Puerto Del Carmen before we knew the area fairly well but had stayed in the old town in Aguamarina which were fabulous and are owned by the same people so we had no hesitation in booking La penita. We were not disappointed. On arrival we were given a lovely bottle of wine, being repeat guests, a lovely thought! We had a room on the 2nd floor overlooking the pool and it had a microwave, kettle, coffee maker, TV and everything you could possibly need on a holiday, even washing up liquid, cloth and sponge.You could do a wash and tumble dry for a small charge also downstairs.You could also get an iron and ironing board free of charge.The reception staff were so helpful and made numerous phone calls for us to book some trips we wanted to go on.The beds were very comfortable around the pool also. Pool bar served lovely food,reasonably priced and you could have a very quiet night-cap there before going to bed if you just wanted some place quiet for the night. The only thing that maybe they could do with having is maybe some nights having some low key music or something in the bar.Loved Lanzarote again and defenitely will return to either place mentioned. Regards to all in both places and hope to see ye soon again.