Hotels in Matagorda, Spain
1 of 9 hotels in Matagorda
Small apartments but very clean. Nice staff, good location with plenty of restaurants to choose from all within a very short walk. Short transfer from airport.
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4 of 9 hotels in Matagorda
You would find better and nearer Puerto Del carmen for the money.
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7 of 9 hotels in Matagorda
A specially booked break for my husband & I to enjoy a rest, after an extremely emotional & difficult past 2 years. 'All Inclusive' near the beach. Just what we needed. 28/09/18-Arrival @ reception: Did we want an upgrade? Yes please! That will cost an additional €5 per night for Wifi & Air Con = €45. (Air con works for 2 hours at a time & is only in the bedroom.) Additional deposits of €10 x 2 for TV remote & Safety Deposit box. Enter accommodation! It's tired, dated, pretty shabby & in Area 8 (See photos). After a 15 minute walk to breakfast the following morning we thought we'd visit reception to request accomodation nearer to the restaurant. After all we're 'All Inclusive' and don't particularly fancy walking to the restaurant 3 times a day but also back to Area8 afterwards = 6 times a day. Saturday mornings Reception visit/response - if we wanted to change rooms it would be 'an upgrade' & will cost an additional €20 per night! We reminded reception of our previous nights 'upgrade' & suggested a 'downgrade' to where we would have originally been staying. Sorry, was the response, that's not possible & if you move accomodation you will also be charged for the cleaning of the room because you stayed in it last night! We later visited reception a further 3 times on the Saturday as we pursued our reasonable request with number of accomodation we could see were empty. No luck, so we give up. Sunday - a telephone call from reception. They have accomodation in Area2. At last we think! Ahhhh but an additional €20 per night still stands! On point of principle we refused. Monday night - temperatures have been high, weather is amazing but no clean towels or sheets in our room. Bedding - pillows are rock hard & uncomfortable. Food - lukewarm, didn't look appetising & very limited choice. Over our 9 night stay we gradually became 'self catering'. My sincere apologies to the room cleaning staff for leaving our dishes in the sink. I absolutely refused to wash dishes when we paid so much for an 'All Inclusive' holiday. The main restaurant bar area is not a welcoming venue for 'All Inclusive'. This should be looked at by management. People who book, pay for & expect 'All Inclusive' should be housed in Areas 1,2,3 & 4. Cleaning - Friday 5th October - the first time our outside patio area was swept & cleaned. I find this a difficult review to write & that's because of the lovely staff who all work at The Las Gaviotas. This review is not intended to disrespect the hard work & efforts you all put into maintaining these properties but is intended to highlight the failings of the owners & management of The Hotel Collection. The complex is spread over an extremely large area & not equipped for 'All Inclusive'. On the subject of staff members at The Las Gaviotas we found, Emmanuel, the bar organiser in Area8 to be the saving grace of our stay. Emmanuel is one of the most polite, hardworking & helpful young men we have had the pleasure to meet. Sadly, if it were not for his cheery personality & attendance to customer service I believe our holiday would have been disastrous. Thank you Emmanuel. We love Lanzarote but sadly we won't be recommending or returning to The Las Gaviotas.Show less
Stayed: October 2018, travelled as a couple
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19 years 4 months ago
It is a long walk to the Puerto Del Carmen but taxis are cheap (about 4 euros). The resort is lively with great restaurants and bars. The beach is enormous and is generally fairly quiet. Umbrella and 2 loungers cost about 8 euros.
19 years 4 months ago
The resort was quiet and well suited to a relaxing couple or family type holiday. It was just what we were looking for.
The beach was clean and safe and quieter than others we have visited. Sun loungers could be rented cheaply.
Restaurants were averagely priced with good choice and good food.
The beach was clean and safe and quieter than others we have visited. Sun loungers could be rented cheaply.
Restaurants were averagely priced with good choice and good food.
19 years 4 months ago
The resort clean and tidy, no problems with the local people, very friendly especially fullio in the auto faber car hire, the restuarants are very clean & food good (auld triangle very good)as was the entertainment. The beach was clean and always busy.
Taxi ride to Puerto del Carmen was around 3.50 euro and taxi drivers very nice. There was a bit of noise from the local airport but nothing major. The resort is good for a family holiday with good food, entertainment clean and tidy and no lager louts.
We will definitely go back to this resort.
Taxi ride to Puerto del Carmen was around 3.50 euro and taxi drivers very nice. There was a bit of noise from the local airport but nothing major. The resort is good for a family holiday with good food, entertainment clean and tidy and no lager louts.
We will definitely go back to this resort.
19 years 4 months ago
It was nice to be able to escape from the busy town centre.
The noise from the nearby airport did not cause any problems and indeed the low level approaches of the planes was spectacular
The noise from the nearby airport did not cause any problems and indeed the low level approaches of the planes was spectacular
19 years 5 months ago
This is a small, mainly hotel orientated resort with few shops and restaurants. This makes it the perfect location for a cheap, relaxing and quiet week away in the sun! With a major bonus knowing there is life in abundance just round the corner if you want it!
It is a well organised and clean resort, the beach is swept regularly (at night)and there are life-guards in atendance by day which is re-assuring if you have children. The beach is a long winding stretch, you can walk right along and into Playe de la Pocillos and even Puerto del Carmen if feeling energetic!
Owing to the promenade it's a nice walk or just a 2 minute ride costing 4 euro's in a taxi from Matagorda to Puerto del Carmen!
The airport was a 10 minute walk along the beachfront in the other direction - we're not plane spotters by any means but it was nice to see the planes so close up above the sea - the noise is minimal and no problem at all.
It is a well organised and clean resort, the beach is swept regularly (at night)and there are life-guards in atendance by day which is re-assuring if you have children. The beach is a long winding stretch, you can walk right along and into Playe de la Pocillos and even Puerto del Carmen if feeling energetic!
Owing to the promenade it's a nice walk or just a 2 minute ride costing 4 euro's in a taxi from Matagorda to Puerto del Carmen!
The airport was a 10 minute walk along the beachfront in the other direction - we're not plane spotters by any means but it was nice to see the planes so close up above the sea - the noise is minimal and no problem at all.
19 years 6 months ago
Finally the location is quite far out from the main area (3 miles approx)and with children this was a problem. We normally stay in Puerto De Carmen but decided to change this year.
The shopping centre in the resort mostly had empty units. We ate at the indian upstairs caleed "Steve's balti house" which was lovely and the chinese downstairs but we saw no entertainment at all except for the football match. We shall return but would go back to Puerto De Carmen and not this far along again.
The shopping centre in the resort mostly had empty units. We ate at the indian upstairs caleed "Steve's balti house" which was lovely and the chinese downstairs but we saw no entertainment at all except for the football match. We shall return but would go back to Puerto De Carmen and not this far along again.
19 years 6 months ago
Matagorda is really close to the airport 10 mins on the bus. 5 in a taxi. 5 min taxi ride to Puerto Del Carmen which is nearest big resort, loads of restaurants there etc. Matagorda has a commerical centre as all resorts do in Lanzarote which has 5 or so bars, 5 or so restaurants, a Spar Supermarket and an Arcade. This is about 5 min walk max from Costa Sal apts. We went in May and they appeared to be cleaning up the streets at this stage as if a post Winter clean up. Ideal location if you don't want the lively Puerto Del Carmen but the option of accessing it without costing a fortune in taxis. €4 / €5 to go in a taxi to Puerto Del Carmen. Woudl definitely go back here, ideal for families, definitely not for clubbers!!!
19 years 7 months ago
Matagorda is a quiet resort north of Puerto del Carmen.
We found it relaxing and pleasant with everything you need for a good holiday. There is a lovely beach, shops, restaurants and bars.You are close enough to the bizz of Puerto del Carmen if you want night life although Matagorda has plenty of good bars in a little centre.
There is a walkway along the front which is lovely as there are no cars on it and we felt it was safe for the children. You are close to the airport but the noise wasn't a problem as the flights stop around 10pm.
We found it relaxing and pleasant with everything you need for a good holiday. There is a lovely beach, shops, restaurants and bars.You are close enough to the bizz of Puerto del Carmen if you want night life although Matagorda has plenty of good bars in a little centre.
There is a walkway along the front which is lovely as there are no cars on it and we felt it was safe for the children. You are close to the airport but the noise wasn't a problem as the flights stop around 10pm.
20 years 2 months ago
Matagorda is much quiter that Porto Del Carman but if your looking for a quiet holiday with the kids it suits just fine, with enough shops and restaurants. (Most of the restaurants and shops in Porto Del Carmen are carbon copies of each other anyhow)
20 years 3 months ago
The resort was very clean. There are some local building works but these do not in any way interfere with your holiday enjoyment - actually after living in Dublin - you would harly notice them !
The local entertainment was excelant, the only fall down was that some of the local bars had to close early as they were having some issue with the local police (noise) so if you are looking for a late night out - it is best to go into Peurto del Carmen for the evening.
The beaches wee really spotless and high recommended.
I am looking forward to visiting this resort again and I would have no qualms recommending it to anyone.
The local entertainment was excelant, the only fall down was that some of the local bars had to close early as they were having some issue with the local police (noise) so if you are looking for a late night out - it is best to go into Peurto del Carmen for the evening.
The beaches wee really spotless and high recommended.
I am looking forward to visiting this resort again and I would have no qualms recommending it to anyone.
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