Best Boutique Hotels in Lanzarote

Travelers looking for a fast-paced, activity-filled resort stay will want to look elsewhere. But those looking for an adults-only, four-pearl boutique hotel experience will adore Hotel Villa VIK, a former private villa converted into a 19-room luxury hotel in a quiet residential area of Playa del Cable, right on the beach. Each room has a private terrace or balcony, and while rooms are not especially spacious or stylish, they are spotless and have nice bathrooms. The outdoor heated pool and hot tub with lounge chairs, hammocks, and umbrellas is a popular hang-out spot among guests, as is the Terrace Bar. There's no nightlife, but the hotel's private restaurant serves a rotating dinner menu and local wines.

A cluster of low-lying white Mediterranean-style buildings, the VIK Coral Club is a quiet property located on the Atlanic Ocean and the most western point of Lanzarote. There are 60 simply decorated rooms -- all large, clean, and with two bedrooms, small kitchens, living/ dining areas with televisions, and furnished outdoor spaces. Activities like water polo and aqua-Zumba are held in the large, heated pool. The very popular Chill Out Terrace serves cocktails and is a great place to watch the sun set over the sea. 

The Spice Lanzarote is an adult-only hotel for swingers and nudists. The vibe at this racy, mid-range property is quite provocative, with dozens of black-and-white erotic and explicit photos in common spaces and rooms, free adult TV channels, and a nightclub with naughty themed nights and a pleasure room for group or private sex games. The hotel has 67 spacious rooms, all featuring king beds and balconies with plastic patio furniture. There's also a huge 50-person whirlpool -- complete with a swim-up bar -- which is the place to be for couples looking to mingle and take part in racy activities led by the entertainment team.

La Penita Apartments is a no-frills value property offering 100 one-bedroom apartments in a quiet part of Puerto del Carmen that's within walking distance of three beaches and dozens of restaurants, bars, and shops. Units are basic and a little dated, but all feature fully equipped kitchenettes and balconies -- some offering ocean views -- and are kept spotless. Though amenities are limited to a lovely pool, a tennis court, a kids' playground, and a snack bar, rates are low, and the atmosphere is friendly and quiet. For something with more features, travelers might want to consider the Beatriz Playa & Spa or the VIK Hotel San Antonio.