Elba Sara Beach and Golf Resort

"After reading reviews I thought I’d book the hotel based on my dietary requirements Hotel looked lovely and there was some mixed reviews in general I have coeliac disease and always finals Spain really good especially Lanzarote so after reading the reviews I thought this place would be accommodating Having to follow a strict gluten free diet and being half board I emailed the restaurant and explained in advance about gluten free diet even emailing to ask how much it could be to upgrade to all inclusive as we were our to celebrate our 40th birthdays Email back from the hotel said they could cater and the cost in my personal opinion id dread to think what id be able to eat for lunch as the main dinner wasn’t great and not worth the 32 euros per person to “upgrade” My experience they can’t cater or you eat bare minimum Dessert is diam cake Always The meat is ok ishhh and salad that’s the nook and crevits of it all Breakfast they have a gluten free section have rolls bread and cereal/ doughnuts packaged but everyone uses the gluten free bread and toaster as they think it’s the main toast section where it’s located 1 main guy in restaurant was trying to be helpful and help me The girl who stands at the restaurant reception is super rude and looks at you with a stush face not very friendly at all Pools are ok seemed clean and we see entertainment during the day and night seemed ok Rooms are decent and turnt daily we only stayed 4 nights and we paid extra for a pool view we stayed in 614 Planes aren’t really a problem -unless ur sensitive to noise during the day Unfortunately wouldn’t return to this hotel Just eating salads and a bit of meat isn really my cup of tea Caleta de fuste towns not a far walk and the airport isnt that far neither - like 4euros Shame as the hotel seemed good on then surface but underneath not that great My cousin ate well as some have said some food undercooked etc but the majority of the time she did eat good during the 2 meals daily"

"Honest review and things to be aware of below 👇 ✈️ hotel is on the flight path and planes fly over every 10mins or so during the day 🔐 28euro to rent safe for the week feels excessive and unnecessary as others have said. Yes its in the small print, but should be included. 🏖equally pool towels. Annoying having to leave a 30euro cash deposit and can only change them once during your stay. Bring your own. 🏖 the hotel say they have rules about reserving sunbeds but dont enforce them which is annoying. 🪅there are no outside bars or entertainment. Everything is indoors except for a couple of nights when it moved to the patio. I wish I'd have paid more attention to this before booking. 🧥However at night it is windy still and a light cardigan or hoodie is needed. (June) 🍽basically one buffet restaurant for all meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner which is repetitive. 🥘Food decent choice but very average. Meat and fish either over or undercooked and none great quality. ☕️coffee is truly awful *and im not usually fussy on this but I couldn't drink it. 🌮we had one meal in the 'Mexican' which is basically the poolside bar. It was average. Daughter was upset the sorbet had alcohol in it (didnt say on menu) so couldn't have it. No kid options here. 🍺often just one bar tender serving ⛱️the beach is nice, but its very windy, too windy for us to sit. (Windspeed around 20) 🧒Kids club was on twice daily. 10.30am til 12.45pm or 3pm until 4.30pm. Daughter went twice and enjoyed it. 🥳 Entertainment team were good 🛌Balinese beds are an extra 10euro so mostly sit empty. 🏖 Adult ony section is good, shame thats the only place there are hammocks 🏊‍♀️pools are cold except for kids pool Room 🏨paid premium for sea view 🌊which was worthwhile. Air-conditioning was decent (once we got it fixed) but couple of lights didn't work and not enough wardrobe space. Bathroom was good size and shower great. 🚿There was shower gel and shampoo but no conditioner. Hair dryer okay but one where you have to keep button pressed. 🧹despite what other reviews say, they do turndown the beds and mop the floor daily. ☀️most rooms get the morning sun only Overall we enjoyed our stay, and its decent value for what we paid, but I wouldn't return. Hotel is tired and in need of tlc"

"Two days left and I have found it difficult to find fault with this hotel. The staff are happy , nothing too much trouble. For a family hotel the restaurant noise level is acceptable. Food much better than we expected. Rooms very spacious and clean. Okay corridors and flooring need bit of update , nothing there which would affect your enjoyment holiday. Great front walk to Marina with lovely breeze. Local bars if u want them and small shopping Mall walking distance. Don't be out off with bad reviews . Only thing I'd say is don't bother to pay for transfers at airport. We were told as hour wait. You can get Taxi in 10 mins for 18 euros ."