Booked Acquario Sol for New Year break. Had paid stacks for flights and so didn't want to pay costly for our usual accommodation in pdc. I had had a little look at the apartments when visitng pdc in September and both Acquario Sol I and II looked 'OK'. We ended up being in II and this was a lot bigger than complex I. Reception was in Acquario Sol I and was limited and so there was nobody effectively available 24 hours and no evening security at all. Having said that, there was no bother at the complex whilst we were there and we didn't feel the need for any assistance in any areas of our visit. I would be a little sceptical if I were to consider staying there in the summer when it is busier as if you encountered any excessive noise etc. from neighbouring apartments there would be little you could do about it. The apartment itself was standard with everything needed for a week's break. Maids were in attendance but not sure how frequently they visited. The only major problem for us was when it came to showering. The shower ran hot but only for a limited period of time so it was a struggle if two people wanted to shower consecutively. Shouldn't think this would be too much of a problem if visiting in the very hot months but a little inconvenient in December. The pool looked to be well maintained and there was a number of sunbeds available, however in the summer not sure if there would be adequate beds available. The pool bar was open and served meals and drinks and although we didn't eat there it seemed to be quite popular. Although we originally felt the location was a little far out because we always stay directly on the beach front, in fact we found the location was OK and only about 5 minutes walk down to Netto at the corner of Llanis on the front.

All in all, I personally wouldn't chose to stay at these apartments for my summer holiday but would consider using them again for a week at what appeared to be a quiet time. We booked through Travel Republic who appeared to use Hotel Beds and the cost was excellent for what we received.

rep no use unless you booked an excursion,,had to walk up and down the tyown as entertainment advertised was none exsistant ..pool bar shut by 10pm the whole of our stay ..prices were scandalous..on the whole i wouldnt go here again for free

Excellent sized apartment for two people. Sitting area is reasonably big with table and sofa-style seats. Kitchen area was quite well equipped for cooking if you want to use the facilities, otherwise the fridge is nice and cool for chilling drinks!

Cleanliness on arrival was fine, no problems. The maid comes every 2 days however the sheets are only changed weekly which could do with being more frequent. They tend to chamge the towels but not much other cleaning.

Location - although 5 minutes form the sea it is about 15 minutes walk to the beach. Main street is on the sea front and begins a few mins walk away - it has a lot of restaurants on the way and bars.

Acuario 1 has a small pool but we preferred this one to the larger one in sol 2 - more private and is sheltered on windy days. Plus you dont have to get up at 8am to get a sun bed!

Didnt go to the hotel entertainment nights but they offered a bbq and parrot show. Hotel bar was reasonable.

Excellent sized apartment for two people. Sitting area is reasonably big with table and sofa-style seats. Kitchen area was quite well equipped for cooking if you want to use the facilities, otherwise the fridge is nice and cool for chilling drinks!

Cleanliness on arrival was fine, no problems. The maid comes every 2 days however the sheets are only changed weekly which could do with being more frequent. They tend to chamge the towels but not much other cleaning.

Location - although 5 minutes form the sea it is about 15 minutes walk to the beach. Main street is on the sea front and begins a few mins walk away - it has a lot of restaurants on the way and bars.

Acuario 1 has a small pool but we preferred this one to the larger one in sol 2 - more private and is sheltered on windy days. Plus you dont have to get up at 8am to get a sun bed!

Didnt go to the hotel entertainment nights but they offered a bbq and parrot show. Hotel bar was reasonable.

I booked this Hotel as we are a group of 9 Teenagers (all aged between 17 and 19)

We wanted a quiet place to sleep which wasnt in the centre of Puerto del Carmen. (considering the fact we came in about 6am each morning from a lot of hard partying!)

Its value for money, very basic but very clean and well maintained. Staff where great, Id hire a safe to keep your belongings in, there doors did'nt seem that strong as English ones.

When you check-in you will get two keys, one for your room, and one for the Hotel gate, which is locked at 9pm-ish.

We went for a lively week, and the nightlife attractions where about 20 minutes walk away (or a 4Euro taxi ride!)

If you plan on eating all meals in your appartment you may struggle as all you get is two eletric rings and a fridge with a little freezer draw. We ate out but sometimes had snacks like cereals and soup etc.

We paid

Basic Room, over looking the pool. Well kept apartment grounds. Plenty of sunbeds available.
A few minutes walk to the main street where there are loads of places to eat with good food and reasonable prices. Did not eat in the snack bar so not sure what it was like. Rooms cleaned most days staff friendly.
Only downside is that you have to hire a kettle and toaster etc. they don't come as standard.

Returned from the Acuario Sol 1 on 25th January 2007.

We were pleasantly suprised by the size and cleanliness of the complex and the rooms.

Only a small pool but it's a real suntrap from about 10.30 til 4.00 (only 10 sunbeds but most other guests seemed to prefer the larger sister hotel so we always got some).

Staff were friendly (especially Jose the Handyman).

Don't feed the cats! You'll never get rid of them!

This was our second stay at these apartments having previously visited in December 2005.

We decided to book again as these apartments represent very good value for money.

The location is superb, just set back from the busy front street of the new end of the resort. They are really quiet set of apartments with a smaller more intimate feel than the larger Sol II that is just a minutes walk away.

The Sol II seems more family orientated with larger pool, activities and larger sun lounging area. There is a sun terrace on the roof that is quiet and secluded. Staff are mostly okay but during our stay there was a pleasant girl on reception who didn't speak english well at all. The manager speaks fluently.

We have read on this site that some people have mentioned issues of security here. we did not experience any problems at all. A safe can be rented from reception and the front gates are locked every night. You are given a key for this so that you can enter the grounds late at night.

The rooms were very clean and tidy. We were so impressed with the location and value for money that we returned in December 06 bringing along our parents who enjoyed their stay just as much. They certainly provide good three star accomodation.

Cooking facilities are limited but Del Carmen has so many good eating places it would be a sin to stop in and cook! (Try Pinnochios on the front, it's superb)

When we got there we noticed there was a few steps which was ok, our room was spotlessly clean and tidy, really impressed.

We had no trouble with break ins or anything going missing and the staff seamed pleasent.

We had about a five minute walk to the main shops which was ok and there was a supermarket just across the road from the appartments. We also found it nice and quiet.

We are coming back to Lanzarote again next year and we would stay here again

The apartment itself was nicely decorated however there were few cooking utensils, the sky tv was all in spanish and you had to pay fifteen euros for the remote control. Our apartment was cleaned twice during our stay with the towels only being changed once. The sheets were not changes but the beds were remade.

The staff were not very friendly or helpful. We were advised that to keep our room on it would cost thirty nine euros, However it wasn't necessary as there was a shower room to freshen up before the trip. When it came to using this shower room it was located in auario sol 2 and was not very nice.

Lanzarote is a great place to holiday i have been a number of times but i will not be returning to these apartments