The 324-room Hotel Costa Calero is an upper-mid-range property located a short walk from the town’s small marina. Rooms are sunny and clean, with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel caters to families with several pools (including a kids' pool that's heated during the winter), a full entertainment program for all ages, a playground, a kids’ club, and available babysitting services. It is easily the most appealing of all Puerto Calero hotels, but note that this location, while quiet, is a 10-minute drive to the nearest beach.

The Be Live Experience Grand Teguise Playa is an all-inclusive upper-middle-range resort right on Las Cucharas Beach in Costa Teguise's lively tourist district. The 314 rooms are a bit of a mixed bag; some higher-category rooms have pleasant, modern decor, while lower-category rooms are dated and have features like old tube TVs. The heated saltwater pool takes center stage, while a kids' pool, kids' club, playground, soccer field, mini-golf course and buffet restaurant make this a family-friendly choice.

The 242-room Hipotels La Geria is an upper-middle-range, all-inclusive property located across the street from sandy Pocillos Beach. Tidy, bland rooms feature flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and seasonal central AC. The large free-form pool is lined with palm trees and loungers and features a kiddy section. The hotel offers other nice perks for kids, including a kids’ club with activities, a playground, mini-golf, and a full entertainment program for all ages. Those traveling in a larger group may want to compare prices at Costa Sal Apartments, which offers spacious units, lots to do on-site, and several meal plans.

The HD Beach Resort has 177 open and airy suites -- even the smallest room (the Junior Suite) is spacious. There's also a children's suite that comes with baby essentials such as a bottle warmer, a puree blender, and a highchair. The hotel's "active" zone is family-friendly, with a large pool for water games and a children's pool. A small playground and a kids' club are open during high season.

The 335-room Hesperia Lanzarote is an upper-middle-range all-inclusive hotel located in Puerto Calero, a quiet community 10-minutes outside of Puerto del Carmen. Rooms are spacious and bright, with up-to-date amenities like flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Family Rooms feature separate sleeping areas for kids, with either bunk beds or twins, plus fun decor, toys, video games, kid-size robes, and toiletries for children. The hotel has four pools, three restaurants, tennis courts, and lots of kid-friendly amenities: a kiddy pool, a kids’ club, a playground, and a mini-golf course. However, guests expecting a five-star hotel may feel disappointed, and those looking to be within walking distance of the beach may want to consider Hipotels La Geria, which has lower rates and more modern rooms near Puerto Carmen.

Families and groups looking for an all-inclusive beach-front hotel with plenty of dining and entertainment options won't be disappointed with the Sandos Papagayo Beach Resort. With 488 rooms, three pools, five bars, and several restaurants, the most common issue guests have is getting lost on the grounds. Guest rooms vary in size but even the lower-category room types have terraces and some rooms have beautiful water views, along with dated decor. Las Coloradas Beach is easily accessible via a direct path from the hotel. The location isn't convenient for easy exploring -- it's a 20-minute walk from the marina and an additional 15 minutes to Playa Blanca. Expect additional Wi-Fi fees.

The 160-room Costa Sal Apartments is a family-friendly, upper-middle-range property that's a short walk from Pocillos and Matagorda beaches. Studios, bungalows, apartments, and villas are all clean and spacious and have kitchens, balconies/patios, and living areas with at least one sofa bed. Some units are more contemporary than others, however, and some are a long walk away from the reception area, but with two pools (each with a separate kiddy section), a solid restaurant, tennis and paddle courts, and a small supermarket on-site, the Costa Sal is a convenient pick for those looking to spend some relaxing days in the sun without breaking the bank. Travelers might also want to consider the Beatriz Playa & Spa or the ClubHotel Riu Paraiso Lanzarote.

With its fun and relaxed vibe, the Apartamentos Galeon Playa is a great choice for families. The 175 apartments come in one- or two-bedroom configurations and sleep up to five adults or four adults and two children. Entertainment -- darts, live music, karaoke -- runs throughout the day and into the evening. The hotel has two restaurants; one is buffet-style and the other is poolside and serves snacks and fast food. Other amenities include four pools (two are for kids), two kids' clubs, video game arcade, pool table, playground, table tennis, and babysitting services. Wi-Fi is also available, but for a fee.

The family-friendly Rubimar has one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments (the largest of which can sleep up to six adults and two kids) and an enormous outdoor pool with a whirlpool at its center. There's also a heated indoor pool, a kids' club, and a playground. The hotel offers an all-inclusive option for those who want to take their meals at the property, but dining hours are limited, as is the food selection.

The busy Morromar feels like a small traditional Lanzarote village, with dozens of two-story buildings with white façades and clay-tile steps, stone paths lined with palm trees, flowers, and cacti, and little shaded squares with a few tables and chairs. All 221 units -- studios and apartment-style spaces -- have kitchenettes with cooktops, microwaves, toasters, electric kettles, sinks, and mini-fridges as well as spacious balconies offering ocean views or overlooking the grounds. The large, free-form one has a separate kiddy section, and there is a kids’ club (for ages 5 to 12) and a playground.

For families with kids looking for a beach getaway with a lot of activity at a low price, El Trebol is a good fit. Rooms have twin beds pushed together, plus pull-out sofas in the living rooms, as well as kitchens with microwaves and stoves. The large complex of buildings and public spaces includes a buffet restaurant, four pools (one with a kid-size water park), and laundry facilities. Many of the activities are geared toward families, including a kids' club with programming most of the day, disco nights for children, and nightly entertainment for adults.

La Penita Apartments is a no-frills value property offering 100 one-bedroom apartments in a quiet part of Puerto del Carmen that's within walking distance of three beaches and dozens of restaurants, bars, and shops. Units are basic and a little dated, but all feature fully equipped kitchenettes and balconies -- some offering ocean views -- and are kept spotless. Though amenities are limited to a lovely pool, a tennis court, a kids' playground, and a snack bar, rates are low, and the atmosphere is friendly and quiet. For something with more features, travelers might want to consider the Beatriz Playa & Spa or the VIK Hotel San Antonio.