Melia Salinas

This hotel has been made into an icon of Lanzarote culture by its architecture (by renowned architect Fernando Higueras) and artwork (by artist César Manrique) . The interior of the building, filled with flowers, plants and fountains, gives the impression that you are in the garden of Eden. Containing so much famous artwork by distinguished Canarian artists, this hotel is considered to be a museum also, and the guests know that they are staying in a very special place.

The hotel has 253 double rooms, 24 junior suites, 2 master suites and 10 garden villas, a 24 hour reception, safe, money changing, 3 lifts as well as a cafe, shops, library, hairdressers, games room, television room, air conditioning, 3 a la carte restaurants, convention centre, public internet access, baby sitting service, laundry service and a mimi club for children 4-12 years.

This luxurious hotel is located in a quiet area, separated from the "Playa de las Cucharas" by a seafront promenade. close by are shops and restaurants (approx. 200), bars (approx 500m) and only 100m away can be found a public bus stop.

The double rooms have sea views, with private balconies, and have telephones, bathrooms with hairdryers, television, mini bars, internet connections, air conditioning, safes (to rent) and central heating.

There is a salt water pool which is 1800m2, a bar, a sunbathing terrace with sun loungers and parasols, a sauna and massage service as well as aqua aerobics, use of the 3 tennis courts and of the gym, and sports such as archery, basket ball, table tennis, volleyball, pool, mini golf and golf (the golf course is 500m away). A varied activity and entertainment programme is also available.

On the beach there are sun loungers and parasols for the guests, as well as the possibility of surfing and diving.

The hotel offers a delicious breakfast buffet in the "Atlantida" restaurantwith live show cooking. Other restaurants are available, for example the "Casa Canaria", which offers typical spanish food and the "Especias" restaurant which specialised in seafood.