Gran Melia Volcan Lanzarote 
Striking replica of a traditional village arranged around a volcano, this resort is 900 metres from the port of Playa Blanca. Air-conditioned, colonial style rooms decorated in cool white and blue have balconies; bathrooms feature robes and slippers.
Guests can relax in the spa centre and enjoy wine tasting, salsa, yoga, tennis, cooking classes and live entertainment.
Hotel prices and availability
Map showing Gran Melia Volcan Lanzarote
Dining at the Gran Melia Volcan Lanzarote
Playa Blanca Restaurant - Formal restaurant offering great views over the port and Playa Blanca village. Served a selection of fresh fish and seafood from the Canary coastline. For dinner guests can choose what they would like to eat from the central counter and have it prepared to their liking. Children’s menu. Dress code: formal.
Main buffet restaurant La Florida - Set beside a lake pool and enjoying a soft ocean breeze this buffet restaurant offers a wide selection of national and international dishes are served and in the show cooking area guests can enjoy watching chefs prepare their food. Theme buffets three times per week which feature Tex-Mex, Canary Islands buffet and Oriental themes. Open daily for breakfast and dinner. Dress code: informal, shorts are not allowed at dinner.
Restaurant Rubicon - Bright and colourful Mediterranean style restaurant serving regional dishes with an emphasis on Italian cuisine. Children’s menu available. Dress code: informal, shorts not allowed.
Restaurant La Geria - Classic and stylish restaurant offering gourmet haute cuisine in a formal dining environment. Special tasting menu which offers a sample of the best dishes in the restaurant. Views of the ocean and the port from the terrace. Open daily for a special á la carte breakfast and dinner. Dress code: formal.
Restaurant Yaiza - Traditional Spanish tapas bar decorated in the style of an old corral and offering a taste of different regional dishes and Canary Island specialties. Children’s menu.
Attractions near this hotel
Playa Blanca (fishing village) – 900 metres
Playas de Papagayo (lots of beaches) – 5 kilometres (3 miles)
Timanfaya National Park (volcanic park) – 10 kilometres (6 miles)
El Golfo (black beach) - 10 kilometres (6 miles)
Jameos del Agua (foot of volcanic mountain) – 50 kilometres (31 miles)
La Vueva de los Verdes (cave) - 50 kilometres (31 miles)
Mirador del Rio (lookout point) – 70 kilometres (43.5 miles)
Lanzarote Arrecife Airport (ACE): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 25 kilometres (15.5 miles).
The best way to get from the airport to the hotel is by taxi. Taxis are readily available outside the airport and should cost approximately 30€.
Driving directions: From the airport - At the exit from the airport head south towards Yaiza. After passing Yaiza, there is a roundabout, at which follow directions for Playa Blanca and then follow signposts for the hotel.
Playa Blanca is best explored on foot. A hire car would be useful for trips around the island.