A look around the Sandos Papagayo hotel in Playa Blanca Lanzarote - Formerly the Papagayo Arena!

[@newsflash1380]

Omg this brings back so much memories i went with family 31/03/24 - 11/04/24 stayed for 11 days i loved every minute of it and can't wait to return on my own next March, dave you are spot on when you say it'sa lovely quite place to chill, thats what i LOVE about the sandos, thanks so much for this Dave ❤️

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Thanks so much for watching

[@newsflash1380]

Oh no, thank YOU so much for posting i will ALWAYS go back to the Sandos, alot of people choose the Other busier ones near the strip, lots of drinking and noise lol i'd much rather this family hotel it's quite, out the way AND if i wanted to sit by myself by the sea etc.. i can do with no disturbance❤

[@andydabell8659]

I’ve been to this hotel 3 times now, going again in January 2023. The food is incredible, with the choice just off the charts, how do they get such great displays, amount, quality and variety of food in place at every sitting within the main restaurants? Marina Rubicon is around a 25 - 30 minute walk and is a great place for restaurants, bars and shops. There are also bars, restaurants and shops within a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Thanks for making and posting the video.

[@MrTravelONWorld]

amazing feedback Andy thanks for sharing

[@Death297-TB23]

Are there chips

[@andydabell8659]

@@Death297-TB23 Yes they have chips 😁

[@andydabell8659]

@@Red73370 B block and H block with the royal elite package.

[@newsflash1380]

Ive been there just came back on 11th April, i'm going back on my own next march i LOVE IT💯❤️❤️

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Great

[@martincox3946]

love this hotel managed to get there twice this year and booked to go back next year, great video keep them coming

[@MrTravelONWorld]

wow it must be good thanks for feedback and watching

[@stevecopley6922]

We booked last minute to stay at this hotel and were delighted to get an upgrade to a luxury suite. When we opened the door we were amazed at its size, jacuzzi in a very big bathroom, 2 bedrooms and loads of wardrobe space. Everything and everybody who worked there were fantastic. The food was 1st class, Italian and asian restaurants were great. The 3 outer pools were freezing cold at first but refreshing. Highly recommended

[@MrTravelONWorld]

OH WOW that sounds unreal

[@daveashworth3127]

We’ve been twice, going back again in a few weeks. Fabulous Hotel.👍🎉🤪🎊👍

[@starkers1997]

Last went there nearly 4 years ago. Loved the place at the time.

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Great place thanks for watching

[@waynecashin5949]

I've been visiting the island for over 20 years I've holiday on all the island 🏝 but lanz been are favourite do you think all these big hotels are spoiling the charm and unique landscape with you living there will have a better view point on what's going on I enjoy the videos thanks 😊

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Hi Wayne I don't think they will ruin things really they bring with them opportunity however opportunity for who? They dont have enough peoples visiting the islands or staff so it all seems a little strange but we can only wait and see

[@GeraldCollins-ls4qs]

Been to the Sandos 4 times and the 5th coming up in March 2023. We always go Elite and its brilliant!

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Amazing hotel bet you loved it

[@mubashramalik7552]

Love your videos, me and my partner are going lanzarote and we are stuck between 2 hotels. You have reviewed both of them, could you tell us which one out of the two you would recommend please. Sandos papagayo or Sol Lanzarote. Thanks

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Sandos although Sol more to do around that area

[@danloki78]

Was here for xmas 22 lovely hotel been here twice now. ❤ It!!!

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Big place and really nice

[@danloki78]

The pasta chef was also a nice touch. It's a really great hotel.

[@suelong3273]

Another hotel we have stayed in in Lanzarote. A long time ago. It took us all week to find our way around.😂

[@nishishabima]

Hi loved the video! Is how far is the closest beach as it says beach front? And is there sun beds at the beach? Thank you!

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Not the beach by the hotel

[@luxurytraveladdict]

Love your videos, they are so helpful. Which hotel do you think is the best in Lanzarote? I’ve stayed at H10 Rubicon Palace & Secrets Puerto Calero. Now looking at Sandos Papagayo, but wondering if I will be disappointed.

[@MrTravelONWorld]

I love all of the above

[@Mark-fb8wf]

We recently stayed here for our honeymoon as it is my wife's favourite destination (been 3 times previously) - i was very impressed as soon as we arrived as always wanted to come to Lanzarote. We paid the extra for Elite and weren't disappointed, food, drinks, staff all excellent. Massage on site definitely recommended. There are about 5 Papagayo beaches and the last one with the white building at the top of the hill is where they filmed Dr Who's Planet of Fire 40 years ago. Still recognisable but with some erosion which you would expect. We will be coming back here every January from now on for our anniversary as it is that good and to re-do our jointed hearts on the beach below the hotel. You wont be disappointed. also to note there is a free bus from the hotel in to near the marina which saves your legs but the walk back is gorgeous

[@MrTravelONWorld]

amazing feedback thanks for sharing

[@FinnKennedy-zs8qx]

What a hotel. I wish to go again

[@MrTravelONWorld]

great place

[@AYKVIDEOSstarbar]

Can you recommend a quiet but close to shops area for a quit holiday love this video if only it had shops near by lol it will be my first holiday abroad from Scotland

[@MrTravelONWorld]

There's a small commercial center

[@davidbrennan1980]

Love the Videos . Going to Sandi's next week... Have you done a Lanzarote Park video?

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Hey David its on the list

[@yvonnewatkinson840]

Been to Sandos hotels.2 in Benidorm. One in playa blanca Sandos Atlantic Bungalows. All fantastic hotel chain.😅

[@MrTravelONWorld]

great place

[@CJTheVikingX]

Going here with the girlfriend in a few months and this video just made it for me! class video pal

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Glad to help

[@ossideAREND]

Hi! Staying here in a week. When the CL final is on. Do they have some sort of chill bar to watch the game?

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Yes mate if not one around the corner

[@Death297-TB23]

I’m going next week and I would recommend going to the rubicon palace

[@MrTravelONWorld]

defo have a great time

[@christinasmyth5674]

Great info!!

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Thank

[@joannad9142]

Arriving today so will give you my honest opinion in one week 😊 thanks for the insight.

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Amazing Joanne maybe we can come see you towards the end see your room and do a little interview?

[@joannad9142]

@@MrTravelONWorld sorry the week flew by. The weather was mixed, the staff, rooms & balconies were fabulous. Food was plentiful but not always hot enough and a little bland if being honest, but enjoyed plenty and wine was flowing (Royal Elite) the wine in the main dining room 👎🏼. Lovely atmosphere. Great Cava on arrival, coffee machine, soft drinks all included in rooms and coffee pods replaced daily. No bad smells in Block A.

[@brunolusitanopires6257]

I would like to know if the pools are heated

[@MrTravelONWorld]

I'd say not

[@flipflopip]

These hotel videos are great, thank you. I'd love to have a nose at the new MYND Yaiza, which I believe only recently became a 'new' hotel and was originally either going to be accommodation for Barcelo staff, and/or being sold off as private apartments. It's the former Sun Park and is due to open soon.

[@MrTravelONWorld]

mmm sunpark the one in Playa Blanca next to THB Royal? Ive not seen it anywhere near ready if its that one but Ill keep an eye out ill be in as soon as it opens ha ha

[@flipflopip]

@@MrTravelONWorld Oops, thought I'd replied but can't see it! Yes, it's the one near the THB Royal and is due to open 5th December according to their website. I will go and have a look at it when I'm back at Dreams in July.

[@MrTravelONWorld]

@@flipflopip Ive not seen it even close to being ready ill go check it out for you soon

[@sandradavies2106]

I thought this hotel had contravened some building regulation and the reception area was where the Lanzorote government wanted to continue with a road towards Papagio. Did they manage to get round building without planning permission, or did the government change their mind. Or was it a big fat rumour.?

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Who knows Sandra I heard this too but many have the same legal problems I think they just close their eyes and prey ha ha

[@stephaniesmith4573]

Cant decided between this hotel or the El Greco, Ibiza. Booked into Sandos Monaco in Sept 😊

[@MrTravelONWorld]

so much to decide

[@donnamooney784]

Great video again 👍 would love to see Alba Hotel, Playa Blanca

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Elba is close im going to go soon

[@donnamooney784]

@@MrTravelONWorld great thankyou parents keen to see before they arrive early December ☺️

[@MrTravelONWorld]

@@donnamooney784 ill get there 100%

[@colinarcher3839]

Is there a link to the video on the walk from sandos hotel to papagayo beaches?

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Hey Colin I still need to do it very soon mate

[@colinarcher3839]

@@MrTravelONWorld Thanks

[@robsondog01]

Do they have outside smoking areas? Thanks

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Yes Rob most places do

[@mrstravelon22]

Good Morning!

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Morning Mrs TravelOn

[@kimothy1701]

Going in January 2024, 65th birthday

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Perfect and happy birthday

[@paulghosts]

are you able to walk in as a non guest and buy a beer from the bar

[@MrTravelONWorld]

think this place is all inclusive but maybe wrong

[@geraldineold3641]

Stopped there last year ,didn’t enjoy the experience.toilets gurgled back bad smells. Should be 3 star. Dont bother.

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Oh no sorry to hear that

[@alanwebber3044]

Ok for wheelchair

[@MrTravelONWorld]

I rekon in the hotel its great but its at the top of a hill

[@tz6414]

Horrible eyesore of a hotel, currently quite rightly under a demolition order. Whether it happens is yet to be seen.

[@MrTravelONWorld]

never will

[@doveronefoxtrot4417]

Been here once, heres what i found. Ther Royal elite status entitles you to a better class of room. Within that i found the air conditioning very poor, and almost not working. The Royal elite lounges are nothing spectacular in terms of furnishings, and the quality of the drinks is almost exactly the same as the lower class package, with supposedly 'branded' spirits, tasting like theyve been made from a kit. They have one type of white wine which is supposedly Rioja ? I would debate that as well, wine has no character or body, and nowhere is it possible to get a glass of Sauvignon, or Chardonnay, even if you had to buy it. The food i sometimes found to be superior in the lower class, than the Royal elite class. Would i go again ? I very much doubt it. I found the catering to be diabolically poor.

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Oh no thanks for feedback

[@suzy5166]

Clearly this video was commissioned!

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Clearly it wasnt if it was Id be in looking at food or rooms I wasnt even allowed in there.