Don't stay by the poo land compete for a sunbed get out on the beach. We hired a car and went to Famara on 3 consecutive days to surf and body board Great choice of good restaurants try the Peking Duck next to the complex theydid great Vegetarian food more

Nice and clean, great location, hundreds of restaurants on your doorstep, pool smaller than it looks in photos, enjoy! more

2nd time stayed at la penita fantastic position very close to the sea front and ideal for all amenities inc. bus stop staff extremely helpful and efficient even had security on a night only down side was the dreaded towel on the sunbed brigade and not use them till afternoon A must is to visit titti trollop's music hall get... more

We booked an good value last minute deal with Thomas Cook having read the reviews on this site....and we weren't disappointed. Everything was spotlessly clean, our apartment was large with a well equipped kitchen and a large balcony. The location was fabulous and the staff were friendly and helpful. Only two very minor disappointments. Despite the hotel asking its guests... more

Just got back from a weeks stay at La Penita. Booked this place due to good reviews on here and cheap price on direct holidays website. When we arrived we were dropped off at the back gate, down some side streets and I was thinking uh oh! But once through the gates you are greeted by the pool area and... more

Tucked away 3 minutes from Avenida Playas (on the northern stretch of the main drag), La Penita itself is just perfect. Not flashy, nor rundown. We had a room allocated in a quiet corner within the complex - facing away from the pool area and away from the road traffic. I was pleased with the pool - a good oval... more

My husband and I have just returned form a weeks stay in Lanzarote. We picked these apartments after reading the reviews on here, and we were not disappointed. The apartments are very spacious, plenty of storage space, lovely wide balconies, and all the amenities that you need in the kitchen. The pool area is lovely, activities for those who wish... more

This was our 5th visit to La Penita. As always we were given a very warm welcome. The apartments are spotlessly clean and comfortable and the whole staff extremely friendly and helpful. The complex is really conveniently, but unobtrusively, situated for the main part of Puerto del Carmen with a wide range of restaurants and bars within easy walking distance.... more

We have stayed here on several occasions and each time has been great, no issues, clean, friendly. Very local to bars and restraunts. Will be going back again december 2009. Cant believe some people have complained. more