Pros

  • Quiet location, a five-minute drive from Costa Teguise
  • Direct access to a tiny bay with clear waters
  • Free shuttle service to Las Cucharas Beach and the city center
  • Clean, bright rooms with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and balconies
  • Two large family pools, and three smaller ones for kids
  • Buffet and a la carte restaurants, plus a poolside snack bar
  • Kids’ club with daily activities, playground, and game room
  • Entertainment program and daily evening shows
  • Small spa with massages, sauna, and whirlpool
  • Small fitness center, plus tennis, basketball, and paddle courts
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
  • One free dinner at the a la carte restaurant per week
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Cons

  • Not much within easy walking distance
  • Property starting to show its age
  • Fees for safes and irons, and for kettles in Standard Rooms
  • Fee for use of whirlpool and sauna
  • Complaints of spotty in-room Wi-Fi
  • Kids’ club has limited hours
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Bottom Line

The 372-room, upper-middle-range Occidental Lanzarote Playa is an all-inclusive catering to families and couples, with big pools, a kids’ club, and an active entertainment program for all ages. Rooms are clean and fresh, with simple contemporary decor, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and balconies -- some with sea views. The property is starting to show its age, however, and its location about a half-hour walk from Costa Teguise isn’t ideal. Nevertheless, food generally gets good reviews and the all-inclusive package is comprehensive. The hotel offers shuttle service to both the city center and sandy Las Cucharas Beach, but travelers wanting to stay closer to the action may prefer the Be Live Experience Lanzarote Beach

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Oyster Hotel Review

Occidental Lanzarote Playa

Scene

Large, family-friendly resort with big pools and buzzing atmosphere

Housed in a large, plain building, the Occidental Lanzarote Playa looks a bit like a convention center from the outside. Even the lobby has a slight business property feel, with an atrium-style design, sparse furniture, and a huge skylight. Decor, however, is cheerful albeit generic, in particular the vinyl couches in gray, burgundy, and lime-green hues, and the white drop-shaped lamps. Although some areas could use a bit of freshening up (we spotted some chipped paint, a few cracked tiles, and worn carpets) the overall feel is contemporary, and the hotel has a more updated feel than its sister property Occidental Lanzarote Mar, located right across the street. There isn’t much greenery here aside from a few dozen palm trees and a small lawn behind the annex building, but the grounds are pleasant, with big pools, many loungers, and sea views. The property offers direct access to a tiny bay with a small patch of sand. 

Guests -- most of whom are families in the summer and older couples in the winter -- tend to gather around the pools during the day, and the atmosphere is lively. There is a quieter, separate Family Block complete with two kiddy pools, but the main pool deck is generally bustling, with fitness activities and games, music, and lots of children running around. Couples seeking something more peaceful may prefer the upscale Barcelo Teguise Beach – Adults Only, which is located in the city center. Los Zocos Club Resort is a good alternative for families wanting apartment-style accommodation, though prices can be a bit higher. 

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Location

 Out-of-the-way location, about a five-minute drive from the city center

The hotel is located on the road that connects Costa Teguise to Arrecife and the airport. A couple of other hotels are the only buildings within a few blocks, and the area gets little foot traffic. The property offers direct access to tiny Ancla Beach, but there is also free shuttle service to larger Las Cucharas Beach, which is in the city center. It is also possible to walk to central Costa Teguise along a pretty promenade, but it takes about half an hour. Arrecife, home to a handful of historic and cultural attractions, including San Gabriel and San Jose castles, La Recova Market, and the 18th-century San Gines Church, is a 10-minute drive away, as is the Lanzarote Airport. The hotel is 30 minutes from Timanfaya National Park, home to several stunning volcanos.

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Rooms

Simple, contemporary rooms with sufficient amenities and clean bathrooms

The hotel has 372 rooms spread over two large buildings, including a Family section in an annex structure with its own kiddy pools. While not particularly stylish, rooms feel fresh, with a black, white, and green color scheme, gray laminate floors, and backlit plastic nightstands. The blond-wood furniture is generic, though, and walls have few ornaments. Superior Rooms are on a higher floor than Standard units, but big glass doors slide open onto furnished balconies in all, many of which offer sea views. 

In-room amenities are average for the price, consisting of flat-screen TVs with a few international channels, individually controlled central air-conditioning, and mini-fridges. Wi-Fi is free, but most guests say that it works better in common areas than in rooms. All but Standard Rooms are outfitted with electric kettles and free tea and instant coffee (replenished daily), but only Superior units come with robes and slippers. Safes are available for a daily fee. 

Bathrooms are clean and simple, with either brown or gray marble-like counters, tiles throughout, and simple shower/tub combos. Junior Suites and Suites have walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads, and some suites feature jetted tubs. Toiletries and hairdryers are provided in all rooms.

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Features

Buffet and a la carte restaurants, several pools, kids’ club, gym, and spa

There are two restaurants at the Occidental Lanzarote Playa. The main one serves up buffet-style international cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while La Geria offers a la carte meals for dinner. All-inclusive guests get one free dinner per seven-night stay at La Geria, but it is an extra charge otherwise. Smaller bites and snacks are available at the poolside bar. The hotel has five outdoor pools, including two large ones for families, and three kiddy ones -- two of which are located behind the Family Block and have small slides. The kids’ club offers a few activities for children between the ages of 4 and 12, but it has limited hours. There are also a playground and a game room with arcade machines. The fitness center has a few machines, and tennis, paddle, and multi-sport courts are also on-site. The hotel also offers massages, a sauna, and a whirlpool, all for a fee. 

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Things You Should Know About Occidental Lanzarote Playa

Also Known As

  • Hotel Be Live Lanzarote Resort
  • Be Live Family Lanzarote Resort

Address

Avda. Del Mar S / N, Costa Teguise 35508, Spain

Website

Oyster Hotel Review

Occidental Lanzarote Playa

Scene

Large, family-friendly resort with big pools and buzzing atmosphere

Housed in a large, plain building, the Occidental Lanzarote Playa looks a bit like a convention center from the outside. Even the lobby has a slight business property feel, with an atrium-style design, sparse furniture, and a huge skylight. Decor, however, is cheerful albeit generic, in particular the vinyl couches in gray, burgundy, and lime-green hues, and the white drop-shaped lamps. Although some areas could use a bit of freshening up (we spotted some chipped paint, a few cracked tiles, and worn carpets) the overall feel is contemporary, and the hotel has a more updated feel than its sister property Occidental Lanzarote Mar, located right across the street. There isn’t much greenery here aside from a few dozen palm trees and a small lawn behind the annex building, but the grounds are pleasant, with big pools, many loungers, and sea views. The property offers direct access to a tiny bay with a small patch of sand. 

Guests -- most of whom are families in the summer and older couples in the winter -- tend to gather around the pools during the day, and the atmosphere is lively. There is a quieter, separate Family Block complete with two kiddy pools, but the main pool deck is generally bustling, with fitness activities and games, music, and lots of children running around. Couples seeking something more peaceful may prefer the upscale Barcelo Teguise Beach – Adults Only, which is located in the city center. Los Zocos Club Resort is a good alternative for families wanting apartment-style accommodation, though prices can be a bit higher. 

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Location

 Out-of-the-way location, about a five-minute drive from the city center

The hotel is located on the road that connects Costa Teguise to Arrecife and the airport. A couple of other hotels are the only buildings within a few blocks, and the area gets little foot traffic. The property offers direct access to tiny Ancla Beach, but there is also free shuttle service to larger Las Cucharas Beach, which is in the city center. It is also possible to walk to central Costa Teguise along a pretty promenade, but it takes about half an hour. Arrecife, home to a handful of historic and cultural attractions, including San Gabriel and San Jose castles, La Recova Market, and the 18th-century San Gines Church, is a 10-minute drive away, as is the Lanzarote Airport. The hotel is 30 minutes from Timanfaya National Park, home to several stunning volcanos.

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Rooms

Simple, contemporary rooms with sufficient amenities and clean bathrooms

The hotel has 372 rooms spread over two large buildings, including a Family section in an annex structure with its own kiddy pools. While not particularly stylish, rooms feel fresh, with a black, white, and green color scheme, gray laminate floors, and backlit plastic nightstands. The blond-wood furniture is generic, though, and walls have few ornaments. Superior Rooms are on a higher floor than Standard units, but big glass doors slide open onto furnished balconies in all, many of which offer sea views. 

In-room amenities are average for the price, consisting of flat-screen TVs with a few international channels, individually controlled central air-conditioning, and mini-fridges. Wi-Fi is free, but most guests say that it works better in common areas than in rooms. All but Standard Rooms are outfitted with electric kettles and free tea and instant coffee (replenished daily), but only Superior units come with robes and slippers. Safes are available for a daily fee. 

Bathrooms are clean and simple, with either brown or gray marble-like counters, tiles throughout, and simple shower/tub combos. Junior Suites and Suites have walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads, and some suites feature jetted tubs. Toiletries and hairdryers are provided in all rooms.

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Features

Buffet and a la carte restaurants, several pools, kids’ club, gym, and spa

There are two restaurants at the Occidental Lanzarote Playa. The main one serves up buffet-style international cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while La Geria offers a la carte meals for dinner. All-inclusive guests get one free dinner per seven-night stay at La Geria, but it is an extra charge otherwise. Smaller bites and snacks are available at the poolside bar. The hotel has five outdoor pools, including two large ones for families, and three kiddy ones -- two of which are located behind the Family Block and have small slides. The kids’ club offers a few activities for children between the ages of 4 and 12, but it has limited hours. There are also a playground and a game room with arcade machines. The fitness center has a few machines, and tennis, paddle, and multi-sport courts are also on-site. The hotel also offers massages, a sauna, and a whirlpool, all for a fee. 

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Babysitting Services

  • Beach

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Children's Pool

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Gameroom / Arcade

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pool

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Spa

  • Supervised Kids Activities

  • Tennis Court

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