Hotel HL Río Playa Blanca

Rodric Jones

Our 2 bedroom bungalow was very nice, clean and spacious. Pillows on the beds were old and not very good quality. Hot tub v noisy, had it turned off. Hotel pool v nice, 1 heated, 1 not. Good size, v deep so be careful with your little ones as there's only 1 lifeguard. Hotel pool bar was v poor, horrible nacho cheese smell there which I think is a management ploy to deter folks from drinking more. Food, breakfast was ok, lunch was ok, evening meal was poor. Go to Playa Blanca for food in the evening, there's a really good choice and only 20 mins walk away. Evening entertainment was bad, 2 nights the 9.15 performance was cancelled with no notice. Interestingly, the management could give me the name of the act on the Saturday morning for the performance that night. A big shame as the outdoor theatre is quite impressive. Gardens were lovely, just wish people would not throw litter. The pool bar having paper cups for beer was particularly disappointing. Ok for a few nights, or even a week, but any longer and you'd be wishing you'd stayed at the Iberostar down the road.

Anna Harpham Gist

Our first time both visiting Lanzarote and experiencing all-inclusive, and we had a great time. Accommodation is in bungalows, ours featured a lounge area, spacious twin beds with comfortable mattress and a large bathroom with walk-in shower, with a small south-facing terrace area outside. The room was cleaned daily and the gardens around it were kept in great condition. Of the three pools, we only used the smaller pool as it was the warmest during our end-of-January visit. It's easy to imagine this area becoming busy in the summer months, however we also used the space around the larger pool which is tucked away near the edge of the resort for a quieter poolside experience. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. There were regular BBQs outside and chefs preparing omelettes etc (expect a queue) during mealtimes. The selection was varied each day and as a vegetarian there was only one occasion where I struggled to create a suitable meal, otherwise I was happy with the range and identification of vege dishes. The indoor and outdoor dining areas were clean and the serving team were effective at clearing plates quickly. The walk to the nearest beach and prom takes 15 minutes and involves crossing one road (there is a pedestrian crossing). Accessibility is generally good with flat surfaces around the resort and ramps used instead of stairs. Some access to bungalows, although flat, is steep and would be an inconvenience if using a wheelchair or have difficulty walking. Access to the front of the resort is on a small hill however this becomes the first floor of the block housing reception and stairs lead to the ground floor - there is a lift however this was out of order during our visit (it was being fixed for the duration so hopefully will be working again soon). We enjoyed our experience at this resort, the staff were friendly and the entertainment team hardworking although as a couple with no kids we didn't get involved in any activities or shows. At times the dining room was noisy purely due to the amount of people choosing to eat at the same time however this was not a major issue. I imagine in the height of summer this resort could be very busy with families and kids, but we were very happy with our new-year stay here.

Craig Johnston

Stayed here for 5 nights with my partner and two friends. The positives of the hotel are the location is fantastic for a relaxed holiday. the selection of drinks is good and the food choice isnt bad for a all inclusive. Really let down by the rooms bodged plastering, damp feel even with the air-conditioning on constantly, not the best beds and bedding, just feels like it needs a good refurb and it would go along way to making it a great place to stay.

kathryn Loder

We have stayed at rio playa blanca twice and booked a third for end of november,rooms were cleaned by housekeeping daily apart from fridays. We had no issues with the all inclusive food,breakfast lots of choice,fresh fruit,yogurts,cooked breakfast,pancakes,and more Im a fussy eater and always found something to eat. Grounds were lovely and clean,well designed,if we had any issues the hotel sorted things straight away. We stayed in the master suite with the jacuzzi,when we asked the hotel if the jacuzzi could be cleaned,the safe key didnt work in our safe,we reported it,a new lock was sorted asap. Looking forward to coming back in november.

Jay RICH

Very happy with the food and facilities provided by the hotel. Got good entertainment and staff. However last Thursday when we first arrived me and my dad went to the marketplace by the pool and the woman tried it on by giving me €10 less change and I don't think it was accident as I had to ask her several times to give my right change back which she eventually did. Apart from her all the other staff were great especially the waitresses and waiters who work so hard for the hotel.