Is It Worth The UPGRADE? Exploring Royal Elite at Sandos Papagayo with Simon, Sarah & Mr. TravelON

Hey, TravelON fans, it's your pal Mr. TravelON, and today, we've got a real treat for you! I'm joining Simon and Sarah for an exclusive tour of the Royal Elite Upgrade at the Sandos Papagayo Hotel in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote. 🌟🥂
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Nestled in the stunning Playa Blanca, the Sandos Papagayo Hotel is known for its scenic views and top-notch services. But the question on everyone's lips is, 'Is the Royal Elite upgrade really worth the extra dough?' Well, we're about to find out!
Simon and Sarah are showing us the works - the private bars, the exclusive restaurants, and yes, the branded drinks that come with the Royal Elite status. It's a deep dive into luxury, folks, and you're coming with us. We're talking access to areas where the regular Joe doesn’t get to tread and sipping on drinks that scream 'holiday in style'.
But it's not just about the glitz and glam; we're here to weigh up the value too. Is this upgrade the secret ingredient to the ultimate Lanzarote holiday, or just a nice-to-have? By the end of this tour, you’ll have all the info you need to make that call for your next trip.
So, come along, let's wander the lavish lanes of the Royal Elite at Sandos Papagayo with Simon, Sarah, and yours truly. And, as always, don't forget to hit like, share, and subscribe for more honest reviews and travel insights from Mr. TravelON!
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[@malcolmgarlick2656]

Rooftop terrace has been there for many years. We have stayed there several times. Unfortunately unlikely to go again as due to a change of location for smokers they now inhabit the Royal Elite Terrace to have their fix. Makes it very unpleasant for non smokers. Also found on numerous occasions that emergency exit doors from the Royal Elite Lounge had been slightly wedged open to allow those who had not paid for the upgrade, access to the upgraded drinks and snacks. Yes I did remove the wedges when I saw them! Others wait outside the Lounge entrance doors and try to push past you as you exit pretending they have every right. Embarrassing for them when they were challenged to show the correct wristbands!

[@MrTravelONWorld]

No way ha ha ha thats terrible suprised the hotel doesn't check

[@Sarah-ny1nd]

Love this hotel-just about to book for our 3rd year. We do not pay for the Royal Elite! Our room has always been the same as theirs, drinks on all inclusive the same, sea view the same. Would highly recommend Sandos Papagayo, not Royal Elite though!

[@MrTravelONWorld]

That is awesome!

[@meemomcphail1523]

Drinks aren't the same. Branded drinks are included in RE. It's horses for courses and depends on what you're looking for. Some are happy with AI, others like having the quieter RE restaurant and enjoy the RE lounges/terrace. It's whatever suits the individual and neither are a bad choice. It's personal preference.

[@g0rd0n100]

Been to Sandos Papagayo multiple times now, can i just say, if you're into Diving, Demian at Papagayo watersports on the ground floor is Absolutely the BEST on the Island.

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Lovely thanks

[@janicelowden2884]

Just came back from here last week,Block H. Sea view room overlooking pool was fab,Room same as elite but we had massive walk in shower / no bath which suits us anyway. I would like the better drinks, Especially the mixers for my Gin and tonics as the fizzy stuff from the gun is truly yukky.!! The sea view shown was lovely but no better than ours imo. The food looks the same as main buffet, which was great anyway. So. would we upgrade next time? Probably not as we were more than happy with standard, However i realise we hit lucky getting a fab SV room and i do love that view, So i would consider it.!! Thanks for sharing and taking the time to video it all for us.!!😁

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Thanks for sharing Janice

[@lesleyblackburn3662]

Stayed many times in a junior suite the mini bar doesn’t replenished!! Also the rooftop royal elite bar has been there for years!! Junior suites are amazing!!

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Never seen the roof terrace it's the best kept secret in Lanzarote

[@lesleyblackburn3662]

@@MrTravelONWorld not if you’re royal elite!!!

[@kevinweaver5684]

Hi dav we were there in late January . Many people who had paid for the royal elite told us it wasnt worth the money . But i think its up to people if they want to pay that extra money

[@MrTravelONWorld]

I think if you like a drink and the good stuff it could save you a bit

[@amandaroddie1727]

I am heading today to this exact place 😊

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Hope you like it!

[@thistless]

I pay extra for a bath on holiday, nothing better than a hour long soak after a hard day drinking champagne and beer , And I normally have a cold can and play the hits of OMD .

[@MrTravelONWorld]

ha ha sounds like heaven

[@JackBlack-gh5yf]

Already booked the upgrade. Disappointing to read the negative comments. Great video Mr T 😊

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Upgrade looks good to me nate

[@JackBlack-gh5yf]

@@MrTravelONWorld Me too 😊 It didn't cost me that much either 🙂👍

[@geraldineold3641]

We stopped there 18 months ago ,thought it was a3* HOTEL so you pay an extra £😢600 to make it to a 4*.without the smells of poo Smell coming up through the shower plug 😮.disgusting.

[@MrTravelONWorld]

OH NO I've heard nothing but good about this place but on this video a lot of negativity

[@meemomcphail1523]

We enjoy Royal Elite, but horses for courses. It's personal preference.

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Nice thanks x

[@juliepringle5797]

Unfortunately our experience wasn’t like this when we stayed Royal Elite this October. The fridge was only full on first arrival, anything after that had to be paid for. Not once did we get the turn down service, the floors were dirty. You couldn’t walk round the room without shoes on or the bottom of our feet were filthy, long black hairs on the floor all week, neither of us have black hair. Old bumpy pillows in pillow cases that weren’t big enough. Not once did we manage to get hot food, it was always tepid or cold. We were very friendly and respectful to all staff but there were some very unfriendly restaurant and bar staff there and also at reception. We didn’t complain about anything as we know the staff are rushed off their feet but we certainly didn’t feel it was worth upgrading to Royal Elite.

[@MrTravelONWorld]

OH NO that's not Royal Elite is it sorry you had a bad time I would email them

[@juliepringle5797]

It was Royal Elite, we had decided to treat ourselves as it was both mine and my husbands birthdays whilst we were there. Also he had been seriously poorly since February and was only cleared to go on holiday a couple of months before we booked our holiday. We had originally booked The Rubicon Palace before he took poorly but we had to cancel it due to him being so ill and not fit to fly, so we were really excited to be able to get away. We are waiting for a response as our travel agent is looking into it for us. This was just our experience though and wouldn’t want to ever put anyone off trying it there as many many people have positive experiences.

[@tigerjamie2553]

Sorry you had That experience it’s really disappointing so despite the name you didn’t feel like royalty 😞

[@juliepringle5797]

@@tigerjamie2553 no we really didn’t, it certainly didn’t justify the extra cost to book Royal Elite

[@danloki78]

Went here xmas 22, been there twice actually. Nice hotel very nice. 🎉🎉 Is a huge hotel agreed!!!

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Totally agree!

[@lesleyblackburn3662]

Junior suites in block D are all royal elite and you have a separate lounge and bedroom. I actually prefer the main restaurants to the royal elite!! But the elite bars are great!!! Sandos are great and we’ve always requested the same room and they have fulfilled it.

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Good to know! Thanks Leslie

[@thistless]

I pay extra for a bath on holiday, spend hours in it singing and drinking.

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Ha ha 😂 🤣 love it

[@patrickmoran4171]

Thats a beautiful hotel Dave and the fair play to our fellow mug club couple for spoiling us ,i would be up the that rooftop bar trying the posh water of course,fantastic video😂

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Posh water with vodka Pat for you ha ha

[@patrickmoran4171]

@MrTravelONWorld No spirits for me Dave ,a dangerous game that ,pints only 🍺🍺

[@MrTravelONWorld]

@@patrickmoran4171 Only the Holy Spirit for you Pat

[@patrickmoran4171]

@MrTravelONWorld not even him ,your the messiah Dave ,we will follow you from the ends of lanzarote to the brummie lands 🤣🤣 so please say 5 hail Diversions 🤣🤣

[@MrTravelONWorld]

@@patrickmoran4171 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mrstravelon22]

Lovely couple, I do love an upgrade, lol!! :)

[@MrTravelONWorld]

You sure do

[@AlVlogs1603]

Good one Dave I hear Kevin may be visiting next week

[@MrTravelONWorld]

yes mate looking forward to it and I can train him on the pocket 2

[@AlVlogs1603]

@@MrTravelONWorld yup was talking to Kev yesterday

[@paulabrahams5633]

Was thinking about booking this hotel but the comments on here are making me think twice

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Each to there own Ive heard more good than bad people are all different go with you lr gut

[@doveronefoxtrot4417]

If you enjoy wine, you will be seriously disappointed.

[@jackfenbobs3519]

No jack Daniels in the entire hotel. Just got back from there and did nicely complain about the lack of it. The fridge is only stocked a little on arrival day but you get a bottle of water every evening and a milka chocolate each. If you aren’t in they fold the corner of the sheet down and leave the little chocolate next to pillow. Several times we complained about the sandwiches in the elite bars as they were either very stale or quite wet underneath. Not good canapies to be honest but there were salted nuts which we made a hole in. The hotel has locked off the entrance door off the canary bar terrace to stop non elite so bar staff monitor the other door but quite a few times in the terraced one there were non elite in groups with elite. We did see a few ejected or turned away at door when they tried coming in behind someone. Bit pointless really as the same more or less was in bar for all inclusive. Huge plus was comfortable chairs in the elite bars - maybe that’s what they wanted 🤣 The view from a block is beautiful but the rooms could do with a top up decor and I wish they had showers and no baths - the water goes everywhere despite the screen. The toiletries were poor - just a double up style shampoo and shower gel. No flannels just 2 small face/hand towel and 2 bath sheets. The promised cava on arrival wasn’t there but was delivered after we saw reception the day after. The gift basket was 3 little jams - nice but not thrilling. The cleaners do work hard and it’s done daily but the floors are in need of a thorough machine scrub and not mop as those spa slippers get filthy. Cocktails are rubbish. Food is good. Staff were very good and hard workers. Same food in elite breakfast and evening meal as served in non elite, which is nice and drinks are served to you but rest is buffet lunch is in the main buffet room. One heated pool which was lovely and the snack and 24hour bar was very good for the food Though we didn’t visit there at night. We enjoyed our stay and would go again but I do think royal elite is over priced unless you like all branded drinks and drink heavily. We got a good price when we booked it with the upgrade from last year but it’s gone up horrendously for next year for same package.

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Oh wow great review thanks for sharing and sorry for issues yoh had

[@TrevSeymour]

I go here every year if I can.but deal with the hotel themselves for the upgrade its alot cheaper that they are paying.royal elite are is adults only

[@TrevSeymour]

You can't beat the royal elite .Will be there on the 10th June for 14 nights full royal elite you welcome to and visit

[@user-gi4jb5uq8b]

Wouldn’t appeal to me cause I’m not much of a drinker lol 😂 but can see why some ppl do it.

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Me too

[@tigerjamie2553]

Hmm Dave, Facilities 9/10 balcony 9/10 room 4/10 wow that tv is from the 90’s where’s the 42” flatscreen room/bathroom way too small I know you don’t spend any time in the room unless you’ve got the squits but yeah Drinks package with top brands nice! Overall not for me 😞

[@MrTravelONWorld]

Good scoring mate

[@tigerjamie2553]

You always get my honest unbiased opinion 😂