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Description

The Gran Melia Volcan Lanzarote Hotel is located right next to the sea and the Rubicon Marina, just 1 km from Playa Blanca Beach, a picturesque fishing village, in the south of the island. With a design reminiscent of traditional island villages, with romantic patios and traditional squares, it is only 5 km from the famous Papagayo Beaches, 10 km from the stunning Timanfaya National Park and 20 minutes from Arrecife International Airport.

Accommodation

217 spacious and exquisitely decorated rooms within 20 traditional-style annexes up to a maximum of 7 floors with magnificent panoramic views, 3 Junior Suites with shower, hydro massage bathtub and extensive terraces with privileged views, 6 Suites providing separate sleeping and lounge areas, Royal Service (from July 2006): 51 rooms including 5 Junior Suites and 8 Suites all carefully decorated and equipped with a great range of special features: butler service, pillow and sheet menu, mini hi-fi and alarm clock with IPOD connection. Exclusive privacy: private reception area, private buffet breakfast until 12:00 hours, bar, reading-meeting room, business centre and free Wi-Fi, amongst other privileges. Heated swimming pool on the outdoor terrace with wet bar, Terrace/Balcony, Bathroom with hairdryer, make-up mirror, bathrobe and slippers, Air-conditioning and ceiling fan, Lounge area with table, sofa and armchairs, Satellite TV and music channels, Direct dial telephone, Internet access in the suites, Tea and coffee-making facilities, Minibar, Safe, 24-hour room service.

Facilities & Services

Embarcadero Buffet La Florida with magnificent views of the pool area, La Florida Restaurant with theme buffets and show-cooking for breakfast and dinner, Playa Blanca a la carte Restaurant specialising in fresh fish dishes and seafood, Rubicon a la carte Restaurant specialising in the finest Mediterranean cuisine, La Geria a la carte Restaurant ideal for gourmets with a fine range of international dishes, Bodega Yaiza serving typical regional dishes and Spanish cuisine for lunch, Habana Lobby Bar with live music, El Islote poolside bar with snack and tapas service, Los Jameos Disco-Pub with evening shows and performances, live music and dancing.

Leisure & Entertainment

4 swimming pools one for children with sun bed and sunshade service, Club House with a great range of activities, workshops and sports, Mini Club with special activities for the children, Spa with Hammam, thermal baths, power showers, Jacuzzi, etc. Gym with squash court open 24 hours, Reading room, Evening shows and dancing to live music, Bike rental (free of charge) and organized bike tours, Tennis and paddle court 500 m distance from the hotel at the Marina Rubicon Concierge, 24-hour currency exchange, Beauty salon and hairdresser, Car hire, Bookings for day trips, Outdoor car park and garage, Shopping gallery with 2 boutiques and 1 gift shop, Laundry, Internet corner, Courier, fax, photocopies, etc... Babysitting and medical services on request. Timanfaya National Park, Cesar Manrique Foundation, Art Museum Castle San Jose, Los Jameos del Agua, El Golfo, El Mirador del Rio viewpoint, Cactus Garden, Cueva de los Verdes cave. 6 fully-equipped event rooms for meetings, conventions, and conferences for up to 580 guests Organisation of wedding banquets, gala dinners, cocktails, press conferences and business lunches.