Official Rating: 4 Star
Although more upmarket and contemporary in look and feel than many of the hotels in Lanzarote, the Iberostar Costa Calero welcomes families with children as well as couples and business people / convention guests.
There is no beach at Puerto Calero however the hotel offers plenty to do with a variety of Sports on offer in the hotel grounds as well as all the facilites of the Marina which is next door. There is also a free (daytime) bus service to Puerto del Carmen.
The Costa Calero Hotel has 20,000 square metres of grounds which have been landscaped with a contemporary design but also fit in well with the natural environment of Lanzarote. There is also a large central pool complex with views of the Atlantic.
Location
The hotel Costa Calero is next to the luxury Marina at Puerto Calero in Lanzarote, it is only 3km from the busy resort of Puerto del Carmen, 10km from the Airport and 20km from Arrecife - the capital and administrative centre of Lanzarote.
Set back — and uphill — from the marina at Puerto Calero, the hotel offers truly outstanding views across the Atlantic towards the Punta Gorda and out to the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura which can be reached by ferry from Playa Blanca.
Although construction is due to start on a new golf course at Marina Azul — Puerto Calero — the current nearest course is at Costa Teguise which is about 15 to 20 minutes away by car.
Rooms
The Hotel Costa Calero has a variety of rooms all of which are furnished tastefully and to a comfortable standard. They vary from Standard Rooms to Suites and Senior-Suites.
Standard Rooms
These well equipped rooms have air-conditioning, a proper bathroom, hairdryer, satellite television, music channel and telephone as well as a safety deposit box — for your security — and a mini-bar.
The standard rooms also have a balcony or terrace with views over Puerto Calero Marina out over the Atlantic or views of the main pool.
Suites and Senior-Suites
Suites at the Costa Calero hotel are a luxury afair having similar features to the standard rooms, but with a lounge area and some even have a Jacuzzi and individual — small — gardens or patios. Senior-suites are two-bedroom and are perfect for families.
Facilities
Completely designed to fit in with the sub-tropical surroundings of Lanzarote, the Iberostar Costa Calero Hotel has 20,000 square metres of grounds with four swimming pools including a heated freshwater pool and a freshwater childrens pool.
As you would expect there are plenty of sun-loungers and parasols which are free of charge to guests of the hotel.
The main reception has a foreign currency exchange facility, along with car-hire and bike-rental facilities.
For those who wish to keep in touch with business and the outside world, there is an Internet Cafe as well as a conference room which will comfortably hold 165 people.
Dining
Eating at the Costa Calero is a very pleasant experience with several restaurants available from the “Mouro” Piano Bar to more formal restaurants.
Of course if you do fancy eating out, there are many restaurants in the Marina of Puerto Calero itself catering for a wide variety of tastes and styles from all corners of the Globe.
Entertainment
There is a very full entertainment programme — both day and night — which is provided by the entertainment team at the Costa Calero and includes dancing and professional shows.
Childrens Activities
Contrary to first appearances, this Iberostar hotel welcomes children and as such boasts two childrens clubs, the mini-club which provides activities for the four to 12 agegroup and the Teenieclub which caters for 14 to 17 year-olds.
The hotel also has a childrens pool and playground as well as night-time babysitting services which are available at an extra-cost.
Sports
Costa Calero guests can use the sports facilities free of charge including, Aerobics, Air-rifle shooting, Archery, Darts, Shuffleboard, Table-tennis and Volleyball. There is also a up to the minute fitness centre should you care to use it.
Billiards and mountain-biking — not much of a contrast — can be enjoyed at an extra cost, some of the surrounding countryside can best be enjoyed on a bike and the dirt-track to Playa Quemada is an experience not to be missed.
The marina of Puerto Calero also holds a number of sporting events — mainly water based — to enjoy, such as scuba-diving at the PADI Diving School, WIndsurfing, Paragliding, Waterskiing and jetskis to name a few.
For anybody who prefers dry land, the 18 hole Lanzarote golf club is only a 15 minute drive away and the riding centre of Lanzarote a Caballo is only ten minutes.
Summary
The Costa Calero hotel is a nice addition to the range of places to stay in Lanzarote, and for those who love Lanzarote but want to be away from the hustle and bustle of resort towns like Puerto del Carmen, it is well worth a visit.