Elba Lanzarote Royal Village Resort

You can live and breathe Lanzarote at Royal Village, as the resort is styled like a typical Canarian town with its shiny white walls, volcanic rock, cobbled streets and traditional benches. You may choose to relax in the stunning oasis of the subtropical garden or take a dip in one of the swimming pools. If you have little ones in tow, they can race each other on the water slides or splash around under a waterfall. When it’s time to go to the beach, you can take it easy thanks to the complimentary shuttle bus to the golden Playa Dorada.

For children, the hotel runs a mini club for 4-7 year-olds, a maxi club for 8-11s and in high season Teenies for those at secondary school, so no one is left out! Facilities for the young guests include play areas, a kids’ pool, performances, films, a ball pit and video games. Too old to join? Then you can benefit from the spa offering a range of therapeutic treatments (surcharge applies). Here, yoga, zumba and pilates classes also take place.

If you book half board an included breakfast and dinner is provided at Yaiza, with themed evening meals four nights a week. Staying for seven nights or more? Choose between the French-themed La Brasserie and Italian La Nonna, for one of your evening meals. Please note drinks with dinner are not included. For the last meal of the day going sleeveless is not permitted but knee-length shorts are fine, so remember to pack something suitable.

Opt for All Inclusive to also benefit from a late breakfast option (10:30 to 12:30), lunch and afternoon cakes. Hot and cold beverages are also included, whether they are served with meals or from the bars (open from late morning until midnight). Premium drinks may incur a surcharge.

Junior suites can accommodate up to three guests, or even four if a mini one fits in a cot. There’s plenty of room for the whole family on the spacious terrace. Upgrade to Prestige for additional luxuries including a courtesy minibar, Nespresso coffee machine, welcome kit, spa discount card and as many dinners in the French and Italian restaurants as you like. If your little ones deserve a treat, book the fairytale-themed Elba Magic Kids room, where everything is colourful and happy.

The neighbouring town of Castillo del Aguila is just 5km from the hotel. Here, you have the option of hiring a boat from the marina to explore the island's coastline. Lanzarote's famous dormant volcanoes can be found at Timanfaya National Park, 20km away. It’s the only Natural Park in Spain which is entirely geological. To see the effects of a volcano, then pay a visit to Los Hervideros (15km away) where the spectacular formation of cliffs and caves are due to lava.