Sometimes, all you want is guaranteed sunshine, a convenient location and a fabulous beach at your fingertips. We've found just the place - or rather, places: a trio of seafront apartments on Lanzarote’s east coast. All are light, spacious and right beside golden sands; plus they're less than 15 minutes from the airport. So you could be reclining on a private terrace, soaking up soul-cleansing sea views within half an hour of landing on the island.
We particularly love the options in buzzy Costa Teguise, a stone’s throw from Las Cucharas beach, with heaps of restaurants, bars and shops nearby. The Penthouse Apartment has 2-3 bedrooms, a big lounge, a full kitchen and a private terrace, while the Beach House has two bedrooms and a solar-heated plunge pool. Both are perfect for families.
If you want to be nearer the action, check out the apartment in Lanzarote's capital town, Arrecife. It overlooks golden sands of Playa Reducto, with beach bars, restaurants, a skate park, shops and a seafront promenade all in easy walking distance.
Owners Tila and Michelle live on Lanzarote and run several other properties on the island. Their helpful team provides a welcome basket of essentials and can arrange for shopping to be done or a farmers' grocery box to be delivered. They can also help you book activities around the island, but fear not - the service never feels intrusive; this is much more a do-it-yourself retreat with added comforts when you want them: a winning combination in our books.
Highs
- The apartments are located right beside fabulous beaches (less than 100 metres away)
- Shops, restaurants and bars are all within walking distance
- Ideal for families: twin bedrooms, full kitchens, sofabeds, lots of amenities nearby
- A locally-based team that offers heaps of info and services, including meal deliveries and grocery boxes
Lows
- The apartments are in buzzy, urban areas of Lanzarote, and music can travel up from the bar below the Penthouse until the early hours of the morning
- No pool at Arrecife Apartment or Costa Teguise Ocean View Apartment
- Air conditioning is an extra charge at Arrecife Apartment, but you rarely need it thanks to cooling sea breezes
- There's currently some construction work you can see from the Penthouse Apartment, but noise is minimal and it doesn't obstruct your sea view
Best time to go
Our top tips
Speak to their helpful team to plan activities before your arrival - walking tours across the island and in-room massages or yoga are all available to pre-book.
- Boutique Apartments
- 2 apartments + 1 house for 2-7
- Self-catering (restaurants nearby)
- All ages welcome
- Open all year
- Outdoor Pool
- Spa Treatments
- On the beach
- Pet Friendly
- Disabled Access
- Car not necessary
- Parking
- Restaurants Nearby
- WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Guest Lounge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Gym
- Daily Maid Service
- Towels & Bedlinen
- Concierge Service
Costa Teguise
There is one apartment (sleeping up to 7) and one split-level villa (sleeping 4) in this resort village, located just 10 min from Arrecife, and 15 min from the airport.
We stayed in the Ocean View Penthouse (sleeps 7), which has a knockout roof terrace with loungers, seating, BBQ and breathtaking views over Costa Teguise and Las Cucharas bay. Modelled on New York loft-style living, it’s open-plan and spacious inside. Our favourite feature is the aqua-blue distressed-wood boat that’s been fashioned into a writing desk – very quirky. There are two bedrooms: one double, with no windows, but French doors opening into the living area, and one triple bedroom with a double, a single, and a sofa bed, plus plenty of space to sleep extra guests in the enormous living room. The apartment sits above a handful of restaurants and lively bars, often playing music or with live bands in the evenings, so it can get quite loud in the living area, but it's a little better in the bedrooms.
The snazzy Costa Teguise Beach House (sleeps 4) is located some 200 metres further along Las Cucharas beach, within a residential complex. It has two bedrooms (a master and a twin) over two floors, an open-plan kitchen-diner, a living area opening onto its solar-heated plunge pool, and a sea-view roof terrace with barbecue and loungers. Note that the pool and terrace can only be used 10am-9pm.
Both have fully equipped kitchens, and indoor and outdoor dining areas. A welcome basket with tea, coffee, UHT milk and bottled water (tap water is not drinkable on the island) will be waiting for you when you arrive. The kitchens are also well-stocked with essentials, cutlery, crockery and pans. A shopping service is also available if you want to pre-order groceries, or there are supermarkets close by for stocking up on supplies, as well as heaps of restaurants to choose from.
Arrecife
The Arrecife Apartment (sleeps 6), located in Lanzarote's capital city, is right on the seafront, directly behind Playa Reducto. Inside, it has three spacious bedrooms (one double, two twins), two bathrooms, a full kitchen and an open-plan living/dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows revealing wonderful sea views. You can also dine outside if you prefer.
A welcome basket with tea, coffee, UHT milk and bottled water (tap water is not drinkable on the island) will be waiting for you when you arrive. A shopping service is also available if you want to pre-order groceries, or there are supermarkets nearby for stocking up on supplies. When it comes to eating out, you’re spoilt for choice in Arrecife.
Activities
- Hit the beach! Both Playa Reducto and Las Cucharas are great family beaches, thanks to calm waters, good facilities and watersports (surfing, windsurfing, paddleboarding and diving). For quieter beaches, head towards the north of the island.
- While up north, don't miss El Mirador del Río, a trip to the island of La Graciosa, the lava-formed caves and the natural pools dotted along the coast.
- Travel west to explore the volcanic landscape of Timanfaya National Park (walking tours can be arranged), or sample local wines at one of the bodegas in La Geria, Lanzarote's main wine-growing region.
- Tee off at one of Lanzarote’s two golf courses: Costa Teguise and Tias.
- Consult your information pack for recommended boat tours and watersports.
Kids
These beach apartments and small villa are superbly suited to families. All have full kitchens and twin rooms for children, and baby cots are available. The local beaches are family-friendly and great for swimming, watersports and snorkelling. Shops and supermarkets and nearby for stocking up on supplies, and there are loads of activities in the area. Kids won't get bored here!
Best for:
All ages
Family friendly accommodation:
Arrecife apartment (sleeps 6) has two twin rooms, and Costa Teguise Ocean View Apartment (sleeps 7) has a triple room with one double bed and one single bed, plus a double bed in the living room that can sleep two - just be prepared for some noise from downstairs. Baby cots are available in all apartments. Costa Teguise Beach House is perfect for a family of four with two bedrooms, including a twin room for kids.
Kids Activities on site:
- Shared swimming pool at Costa Teguise Apartment
Kids Activities nearby:
- Close to beaches
- Watersports (snorkelling, diving, surfing, paddleboarding, windsurfing)
- Lava caves to explore
- Glass-bottomed submarines
- Cycling
- Aquapark in Costa Teguise
Families Should Know:
The pool at Costa Teguise Apartment isn't gated.
The Costa Teguise Ocean View Apartment is accessed via one flight of external stairs, plus there are three steps in the second bedroom and in the hallway. Even adults will need to exercise some caution at night.
Distances:
- Arrecife Airport: 15 mins' drive from the Costa Teguise apartments / Five mins' drive from the Arrecife Apartment
- Shops: Five-min walk
- Arrecife Hospital: 15 mins' drive from the Costa Teguise apartments / Five mins' drive from the Arrecife Apartment
For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection
Location
One of the Lanzarote Beach Apartments is in the island's capital, Arrecife, while the other two are just up the coast in the resort of Costa Teguise.
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By Air:
Fly into Arrecife, Lanzarote's only airport, in the island's capital.
From the Airport
You can take a taxi or catch the bus - there are stops outside all apartments. A car isn't necessary, but you might want one to tour the island - see our car rental recommendations.
Detailed directions to your villa will be sent when you book through i-escape.
Airports:
- Arrecife 15.0 km ACE
Other:
- Beach 0.1 km
- Shops 0.1 km
- Restaurant 0.1 km
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