Final week I booked a final minute, solo spa break to Lanzarote. I’d had a garbage, tense week and I had a two evening window the place I may getaway (childfree!!), so I immediately jumped onto Skyscanner to see if I may get any low-cost flights wherever.
I used to be actually shocked to seek out that one among my most cost-effective choices was Lanzarote.
It’s a reasonably lengthy flight to Lanzarote (marketed at 4.5 hours from Manchester however it was truly 3 hours 40 each methods) and I discovered flights for as little as £28 return!!
Temperatures had been averaging 20 levels C and the lure of winter solar was beckoning!
Earlier than I knew it, I’d booked a 5* bundle vacation to a stunning lodge in Playa Blanca with a stunning spa close to a golden sandy seashore. (OK, the spa turned out to be a little bit disappointing however it was nonetheless an incredible and stress-free journey!)
This was Wednesday lunch time.
I used to be leaving Thursday morning!
I rallied round all of my buddies to see if anybody may be a part of me however it’s tougher than you’d think about to get a 30-something buddy to drop every thing (work, children, households, pets) on the final minute and be a part of you on a luxurious spa break!
So at Manchester Airport I purchased a stack of books, loaded my telephone with music and podcasts and I set off on a solo journey for some R&R.
It was simply what I wanted and it was pure bliss.
I had some work to do for an upcoming marketing campaign so I spent my first morning filming. After that I used to be free to chill out and I used to be secretly fairly happy to be alone. I learn my guide within the sunshine, slowly shifting between the eight swimming swimming pools at my lodge whereas ingesting all-inclusive beer from a plastic cup.
I strolled alongside the promenade, stopping at cafes and bars for drinks, whereas listening to a podcast that was laugh-out-loud humorous and doubtless made me appear to be a whole weirdo. I jogged, I swam, I ate, I lounged, I learn and I sunbathed.
For those who’re contemplating a solo spa break, or only a solo break to chill out someplace scorching and sunny, then I can’t advocate it sufficient.
Listed below are the main points from my spa break to Lanzarote.
Particulars from my journey
I booked with Jet2 Holidays. It price £659 in whole to remain at Goals Lanzarote Playa Dorada, all-inclusive.
I opted for an all inclusive bundle cope with Jet2 as a result of it’s simply straightforward. I do know and love Jet2 as I’ve travelled with them so many instances and I felt protected and comfy having every thing booked with them.
It was greater than I needed to spend and I actually shouldn’t have spent a lot. I initially discovered a jet2 bundle deal for £410 which seemed nice however after I went to guide it wasn’t accessible. The following neatest thing was fairly as good so I did that factor the place I went for a deal £50 extra, then £50 extra, then £50 extra and abruptly I used to be spending much more!
Spa Resort in Lanzarote
I stayed at Goals Lanzarote Playa Dorada.
The lodge itself was actually pretty and in probably the most excellent location. My room was good and spacious, the meals was good, the lodge had 8 swimming swimming pools and once you walked out the gates you’re proper on the seashore.
Nevertheless it wasn’t excellent.
I used to be irritated to seek out all of the ‘unique’ areas, which had been an enormous promoting level for me, had been truly off-limits until I paid to improve. All these good images you see of infinity swimming pools and adult-only swimming pools are an improve.
After a protracted journey to get to the lodge, after which ready an hour in a queue at reception to check-in (with out even being supplied a drink), I used to be then instructed I had a room behind the lodge within the household space dealing with the kids’s park. The girl on the check-in desk made a face and wafted her hand vaguely within the course of the again of the lodge to spotlight I’d been shoved within the undesirable space and it wasn’t very good.
‘However don’t fear,’ she mentioned brightly! ‘You may keep within the good, grownup space with a pleasant view…for 70 euros an evening’.
I wasn’t anticipating a free improve however I used to be irritated they’d put a single ADULT traveller within the household space when there have been rooms accessible elsewhere. So I refused the improve on precept, particularly after I’d already paid over £650 for a 2 evening vacation!
Possibly I used to be slicing my nostril off to spite my face. I wasn’t anticipating an upgraded room however I felt like I’d been purposely put in a nasty room to encourage me to pay further for an improve.
I used to be finally supplied a drink as soon as I used to be half method by way of check-in, however it was simply half a glass of lukewarm Prosecco. It undoubtedly wasn’t the ‘welcome cocktail and funky flannel’ the web site promised and the entire check-in course of wasn’t a terrific begin to my vacation.
There are extra images from the lodge under.
Fortunately, the remainder of the lodge was pretty. The meals was good and in every single place felt spacious, clear and welcoming.
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
I LOVED Playa Blanca. It was actually chilled so it was excellent for a solo spa break.
The world was principally full of younger households and older {couples}. Regardless of it being February half time period within the UK, it felt quiet and calm.
Playa Blanca is a brand new resort in Lanzarote and there’s nonetheless constructing work happening. There was truly constructing work subsequent to my lodge however I didn’t discover it till simply as I used to be leaving so it didn’t impression my keep in any respect.
There’s a protracted, large promenade to walk alongside in Playa Blanca all alongside the coast. At one finish there’s a fairly marina and the opposite finish is busy with cafes, bars, eating places and retailers. It’s pretty to walk alongside right here and I cherished strolling from one finish to the opposite after dinner.
The seashore can also be actually lovely. It’s sheltered in a protecting, synthetic cove so it’s calm and heat and excellent.
I’ll undoubtedly be returning to Playa Blanca with my children.
I don’t suppose I’d keep at Goals Lanzarote once more, I’d look into staying on the lodge subsequent door, Princesa Yaiza Suite Resort Resort. The principle motive for saying it’s because I may hear the youngsters membership on this lodge and it gave the impression of a lot enjoyable. The child’s membership at Goals Lanzarote was very quiet compared so Princesa Yaiza Suite Resort Resort is clearly rather more standard with households.
The spa
I’m not going to lie, the spa at Goals Lanzarote was VERY disappointing. The workers had been unwelcoming and also you needed to pay further to make use of the spa swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. The picket beds across the pool had been uncomfortable and it felt like being in an underground, concrete bunker.
I paid to go in and lasted about 8 minutes.
The spa additionally doesn’t open till 13:30, which appeared like a missed alternative throughout the winter months when it’s typically cloudy within the morning in Lanzarote. A morning spa therapy can be pretty earlier than the solar breaks by way of the clouds.
Spa therapies had been very costly, however they’re a standard worth for what you’d discover in a luxurious lodge so this was to be anticipated. I went into the spa to investigate a couple of therapeutic massage and was instructed to return later. So I went for a stroll all the way down to the seashore and ended up having a foot therapeutic massage on the seashore for 20 euros and it was pretty!
OK, so admittedly, this was much less of a spa break and extra of a ‘chill out and take care of your self’ type of break.
Issues to do in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
I wouldn’t advocate a vacation to Lanzarote when you’re a ‘do-er’. Lanzarote is an island to chill out, benefit from the sunshine, possibly do a number of watersports and benefit from the native eating places and bars. If you wish to be doing day by day actions then you definitely’re going to be sadly disenchanted.
There are some things you are able to do however a vacation to Lanzarote is generally centred round your lodge and the seashore (so decide an excellent lodge!)
You do want a automotive to achieve most locations and my buddy Chloe has a load of solutions over on Wanderlust Chloe.
If you need an journey, this volcano buggy tour appears to be like like quite a lot of enjoyable.
For a straightforward approach to see the principle vacationer points of interest on Lanzarote then this full day Lanzarote tour can be a terrific possibility.
For those who’ve acquired children with you then a day at Aqualava Waterpark is a should.
And if you wish to see some Lanzarote’s greatest seashores and revel in some kayaking too then try this catamaran boat journey to the Papagayo seashores.
Ideas on the solo spa break
- Two nights was sufficient. I’d have been bored and lonely for any longer.
- Lanzarote undoubtedly isn’t too far for a 2-night break.
- The climate in Lanzarote in February was lush. It reached about 23 levels C and was sunny and vivid.
- However having a lodge with heated swimming swimming pools is a should!
- I didn’t really feel self-conscious or bizarre being alone.
- However I’d have most popular to have a buddy with me.
- I may have accomplished it A LOT cheaper by not doing an all-inclusive bundle deal. I don’t really feel like I acquired my cash’s price from the all-inclusive.
- If I had been to go once more, I’d guide low-cost flights with Ryanair and an affordable place to remain on Reserving.com. There are many villas and many locations to eat out and it might be straightforward sufficient to guide a personal switch or catch a cab once you arrive.
- I’d undoubtedly return to Playa Blanca.
- I’ll 100% be doing this once more!
- If I used to be going with the youngsters, I’d keep at Princesa Yaiza Suite Resort Resort as a result of the child’s membership gave the impression of quite a lot of enjoyable.
If I had been to go once more…
If I had been to go to Lanzarote once more I’d undoubtedly nonetheless keep in Playa Blanca.
I’d guide low-cost flights with Ryanair (truthfully, SO low-cost from Manchester)
And I’d guide a little condominium like this.
And an airport switch right here.
Extra lodge images
