Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada Resort & Spa

We recently returned from an incredible stay at this hotel, and I can honestly say it is one of the best family-friendly resorts I have ever experienced. From the moment we checked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, but what truly sets this place apart is the incredible Animation Team. The energy they bring is infectious! Unlike other resorts where activities can feel forced, the team here is genuinely passionate about making sure everyone—from toddlers to grandparents—is having a blast. Our kids were obsessed with the miniclub games and the mini-disco in the evenings. The facilities are top-notch and the rooms are very comfortable, but it’s the staff and the non-stop entertainment that make this hotel a "must-visit" for families. If you are looking for a place where your kids will be constantly engaged while you actually get a chance to relax, this is the spot. Thanks to Saray, Zac, Jessica, Brigitta Niels and Laszlo for this amazing experience. We are already planning our return for next year!

Nice hotel..food not 5 star..disappointed..plus didn't realise you had to be preferred to use other pools..

Jessica was great fun at the yoga session today. Absolutely lovely experience followed by a Mojito! 😁 we will be back for more!

The staff were always friendly and helpful. Especially Reception and Guest Help Desk. My friend broke her hip at the beginning of the holiday which was an awful shock for both of us. As well as visiting the hospital I also had to deal with all the logistics of dealing with UK Insurance plus the hospital in Lanzarote. The staff were there for me when I was stressed and helped in any way they could. I will always be grateful for the genuine warmth and affection shown to me during my stay and I can honestly call them my friends. The hotel was very clean and well maintained. All the bar staff were attentive and I never had to wait to be served. My bedroom and balcony were always cleaned and tidy. Whenever meeting maids we smiled and exchanged greetings. In general I thought the food was good, plenty of variety something for everyone. The Sabor and Blue Grill were my least favourite speciality restaurants. I felt the restaurant lacked atmosphere and needed brightening up plus the food was not as good as I had hoped. However the Italian and Asian restaurants were very good both in food and atmosphere a few more tall plants would give the restaurant a more elegant atmosphere. The hotel is positioned in one of the best locations in Lanzarote. The swimming pools and sun beds leading down to the sea are in the most beautiful setting. Despite the unfortunate start I really enjoyed my time at Dreams and many thanks to everyone.

We originally planned to stay at Princess Yaiza but they only had availability for 6 nights so we booked Dreams as it is next door. We thought this would give us an opportunity to make a direct comparison between Yaiza and Dreams. The rooms were very clean and housekeeping outstanding. We had the unlimited luxury package which was about the same price as Princess Yaiza but the mini bar, although meagre, was a step in the right direction. The pools are very good and the pool drinks excellent. We enjoyed swimming and participated with the beverages. All very agreeable. Breakfast is good, lunch is better, evening meals outstanding. The food and drinks was a real plus as we usually eat at the many local restaurants and enjoy beers in the sports bars. In Dreams they open the sports bar for special sporting events and this was brilliant. Have to say Dreams was really the business, fully inclusive well worth it and staff helpful and friendly everywhere. Decent entertainment at night as well which we enjoyed. Will come back in January 2026 and try again, I think a 4 or 5 day break would be perfect.

The best part of this hotel stay was the location. We found this to be perfect. Very centrally located to get to both the marina and the restaurants on the other side. Check in was easy. We booked a preferred room and we overlooked the main pool on the ground floor. Whilst the location was very convenient, it didn't feel like any kind of upgraded room. The beds were very very hard and I asked for a mattress topper. A man at reception took a note of our room and said it would be added. It wasnt. I appreciate I could have gone back to re-request but this should have been done the first time of asking. I also didn't rate the preferred room pool (Sea Legs). At times it was very crowded and didn't feel like it was worth the upgrade. It was also being painted whilst we we there so certain sections were out of use. The gentleman who was handing out towels tried to be helpful but had no knowledge of English so couldn't communicate. The staff were OK but definitely not what you would expect from a 5 star hotel. Overall, its a great base but I wouldn't go expecting 5 star service/luxury

Not a 5 star hotel more like a 3 star, I booked the hotel for my wife's birthday as it was supposed to be a 5 star hotel , the hotel was clean staff friendly but food is terrible the food in the buffet restaurant is not good the meats are cut thin and are hard and chewy the chicken is in slimy juice and fish is about the size of your big finger the staff cooking are young and inexperienced and cooked poorly and have to wait and que for it to be cooked by then the rest of your food is cold and same food for lunch and dinner, there was no ham just salami type meat the soup was made from the leftovers from the day before which was not very appetizing , the other restaurants were terrible we ordered ribs and steak which was cold they apologized took it away but was just the same when they brought it back so we walked out and left it, we ate out every night. the location is good but the adjacent plot of land smells strongly of sewage as you walk past towards the marina and another guest said the smell of sewerage from the adjacent plot of land is overwhelming and comes into the rooms on that side of the hotel, the rooms toilet is separate from the shower room and dose not have a sink to wash your hands so needed to walk out the toilet into the shower room to wash your hands there was only one chair with no mirror for my wife to sit and put makeup on the only mirror was inside the door, the toilet was noisy and no toilet brush the entertainment is only for an hour but is horrendous starts 9.30 and finishes at 10.30 and is held at the bottom of the stairs with a made up stand which is made up every night for the acts to perform on i would not recommend this hotel to anyone or to my friends as it is not a 5 star hotel

Hotel is absolutely awful more like a 3☆ at best I paid for an upgraded room with a sea view and got the car park as a view on the back end of the hotel where all the children are. This was supposed to be a romantic weekend for me an my partner. The food was terrible in the main buffie so We went to the al a carte restraustrant and it was just as bad un cooked cold old food awful. The hotel is really behind on decor with its ugly green paint and terracotta tiles the pool area is dangerous with loose chipped tiles my partner fell on a tile that lifted whe she stepped on it. Thank god we only booked this for 3 days do not come to this hotel the waiters do nothing for you its all self serv the food is awful and the hotel is less than a 3☆ absolutely awful

Hotel is in a good location and is clean staff are friendly drinks are branded and full measures. Food is repetitive same food for lunch and dinner and soups are made from leftovers The lady cooking eggs at breakfast was washing the pan then proceeded to cook the eggs with dirty dish water dripping on the cooking area. The coco cafe was ok The toilet in the room has no wash hand basin and is separate from the shower room so if you use the toilet and someone is using the shower you can’t wash your hands also the toilet is very noisy. The main pool needs painting as the bottom has black patches on the bottom. The entertainment is not great the lady who sang Motown was good but the rest of the entertainment was not worth watching. The walk back to the room is possibly dangerous for kids as should they climb up they could possibly fall down a high drop if on the 3rd or 4th floor On the whole the hotel needs a refurbishment and not 5 star

We’ve just returned from 11 nights at Dreams Hotel, which we booked to celebrate a special birthday, expecting 5-star luxury. While the hotel has some really lovely aspects, it unfortunately doesn’t live up to a true 5-star standard. The pool area in particular is in need of serious attention. There are broken and cracked tiles around the main pool, crumbling tarmac pathways, peeling paint on walls, and old sun loungers — not what you would expect from a luxury resort. On a positive note, the rooms were nice, with a good shower and large, quality towels. We also really enjoyed the food. We were all-inclusive and loved that you didn’t have to book the à la carte restaurants in advance. The food quality was excellent and, in our opinion, the best part of the hotel. The staff were also very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Overall, we had a good holiday, but the hotel really needs a major revamp of the pool area to justify a 5-star rating.