In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 72 guest reviews of Barceló Playa Blanca. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Location and Food & restaurants. The most common complaints: Long queues at check-in and check-out. The dinner buffet is uneven, and several guests found the quality poor.
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Barceló Playa Blanca in Playa Blanca offers family rooms with sea views, air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a sofa bed, minibar, and TV.
Guests enjoy spa facilities, a fitness centre, sun terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Additional amenities include a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi.
The hotel serves Mediterranean, Mexican, Spanish, Asian, and international cuisines at its restaurant. A buffet breakfast is provided daily.
Located less than 1 km from Playa Dorada, Barceló Playa Blanca is 29 km from Lanzarote Airport. Nearby attractions include Iglesia de San Marcial del Rubicón at 8 km.
Facts we have checked
- All inclusive
Source: barcelo.com · checked 9 Sept 2026
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Barceló Playa Blanca sits in a good position between Playa Dorada and the Marina Rubicón, with family rooms, a spa and an outdoor pool. Its all-inclusive covers the buffet and the bars, but the à la carte restaurants are outside the package and offered at a discount instead, which is a materially weaker promise than a package where everything is included.
Guests score it 8.8 out of 10 — the average across the 19 hotels we list on Lanzarote is 9.0.
- Family rooms pair a king bed with a sofa bed, and the sea-view categories let the whole family wake up to the Atlantic.
- Playa Dorada is a short stroll away, and the cafés and yachts of the Marina Rubicón sit right beside the hotel.
- The all-inclusive covers the buffet and the bars, while the themed à la carte restaurants cost extra; package guests get a discount there, not free access.
- The hotel does not publish a named premium all-inclusive tier, so à la carte dinners and premium drinks are not part of any package.
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Should you book it?
Barceló Playa Blanca is worth booking for beachgoers wanting a spot near Playa Dorada and the marina — but pick somewhere else if you want à la carte dining included, not just discounted.
Book it if you want
- Beachgoers wanting a spot near Playa Dorada and the marina
- Families needing family rooms, pool and spa facilities
- Travellers who want a four-star all-inclusive by the marina
- Guests wanting a short half-hour transfer from the airport
Pick somewhere else if
- You want à la carte dining included, not just discounted
- You expect a proper premium all-inclusive package
- You're after a five-star resort standard on the island
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Rooms & which one to pick
Our tip: Couples after the best outlook should book the Superior Room with Sea View or the adults-only Superior Swim Up, both with a king bed and sofa bed; if a view isn't essential, the Junior Suite offers the same king bed setup for two. Families needing more room should choose the Junior Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children) or the Superior Room (2 Adults + 2 Children), as both sleep four with a king bed plus sofa bed or twin beds and sofa bed.
- Superior1 king bed and 1 sofa bed or 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bedsleeps 3Air conditioningFree WiFiPrivate bathroom
- Superior Room with Sea View1 king bed and 1 sofa bedsleeps 3Air conditioningFree WiFiSea viewPrivate bathroom
- Superior Swim Up (only adults)1 king bed and 1 sofa bedsleeps 3Air conditioningFree WiFiPrivate bathroom
- Junior Suite1 king bedsleeps 2Air conditioningFree WiFiPrivate bathroom
- Superior (2 Adults + 1 Child)1 king bed and 1 sofa bed or 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bedsleeps 3Air conditioningFree WiFiPrivate bathroom
- Superior Frontal Sea View (2 Adults + 1 Child)1 king bed and 1 sofa bedsleeps 3Air conditioningFree WiFiSea viewPrivate bathroom
- Junior Suite (2 Adults + 1 Child)1 king bedsleeps 3Air conditioningFree WiFiPrivate bathroom
- Junior Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children)1 king bedsleeps 4Air conditioningFree WiFiPrivate bathroom
- Superior Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)1 king bed and 1 sofa bed or 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bedsleeps 4Air conditioningFree WiFiPrivate bathroom
- Superior Room with Side Sea View (2 Adults + 1 Child)1 king bed and 1 sofa bed or 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bedsleeps 3Air conditioningFree WiFiPrivate bathroom
Room types as listed on Booking.com; availability varies by date.
Prices at Barceló Playa Blanca
When we last checked (23 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €448 in total (€224 per night).
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
Typical price per night: €261. Lowest €224 (check-in 15 Nov), highest €294 (check-in 27 Oct).
Stays starting on a Friday or Saturday cost about 6% less per night than stays starting Sunday to Thursday.
Price per night for check-ins from 27 Oct to 22 Nov, measured daily by Tripplo for 2 nights and two adults, one month ahead.
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 72 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice
- +Varied buffet with fresh food
- +Good bars serving branded spirits
- –The dinner buffet is uneven, and several guests found the quality poor
- –Tables are slow to be cleared and the dining room gets crowded
- –Queues at the bars and fiddly restaurant bookings
”Breakfast and lunch were good, the food fresh, tasty and well replenished, though the dinner buffet selection wasn't amazing.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Friendly, helpful staff throughout the resort
- +A warm welcome, with a glass of bubbly while you check in
- +A well-run kids' club and lively activity team
- –Long queues at check-in and check-out
- –Some guests found staff curt and complaints brushed aside
- –Room requests confirmed in advance were not always honoured
”The staff were excellent and couldn't have been more helpful – nothing was too much trouble.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +A vast pool area with plenty of room
- +Heated pool and water slides for children
- +Swim-up rooms with direct pool access
- +Plenty of sun loungers
- –Guests queue early to reserve loungers, and the pool opens late
- –The heated section has no sea view
- –The open pool area can get very windy
”Huge pool, never crowded.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious, bright and comfortable rooms
- +Comfortable beds and a choice of pillows
- +Swim-up rooms and rooms with sea views
- –The open-plan shower and bathroom offer little privacy
- –Some rooms are smaller than the description suggests
- –Missing touches such as bathrobes and slippers
”Very clean, comfortable, bright and spacious rooms – though I wasn't keen on the lack of shower privacy.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +A new, modern resort that looks the part
- +Very clean rooms and public areas
- –Room cleaning is sometimes careless, with hair on the floor and dirty mirrors
- –Faults such as blocked drains, broken air conditioning or no water
- –Occasional smells from the shower drain
”The room was perfectly clean and well maintained, and the resort is beautiful and almost new.” — guest, translated
Location
- +Direct access from the pool area to the seafront promenade
- +The beach is a few minutes' walk away
- +Shops and restaurants are close by
- –The nearest beach is a public one and often crowded
- –A huge complex with long walks between rooms, restaurants and reception
”The back exit by the pool took you straight onto the promenade, and the beach was only a few minutes' walk away.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +Calm and relaxing on the whole
- +The cold-water pool is quieter than the heated one
- –Loud room ventilation that can't be switched off
- –Loud music by the pool
”Excellent service and very peaceful.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +Some guests feel the quality of the complex justifies the price
- +Drinks flow freely on all-inclusive
- –All-inclusive leaves out some restaurants, games and the spa
- –The minibar is only stocked on arrival, not refilled
- –Paid parking, and no drink included with half board
”The value for money is exceptional when you factor in the service, the food and the quality of the whole complex.” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Barceló Playa Blanca from Lanzarote Airport (ACE)?
Barceló Playa Blanca is approximately 22 km from Lanzarote Airport (ACE) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate Barceló Playa Blanca?
On Booking.com it scores 8.8/10 from 1,511 guest reviews.
How many stars does Barceló Playa Blanca have?
Barceló Playa Blanca is a 4-star hotel.
What amenities does Barceló Playa Blanca offer?
Barceló Playa Blanca offers free Wifi, outdoor swimming pool, 3 restaurants, spa and wellness center, family rooms and private parking.
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Avenida de Papagayo S/N, 35580 Playa Blanca, Spain