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September 19, 2024
We were excited about our first holiday in two years at Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada, but unfortunately, it fell short of the 5-star experience we were expecting. Hotel & Room: While the lobby and social areas were lovely, much of the hotel felt dated. The corridors and lifts looked old and in need of an upgrade. We also found it strange that there was no separate entertainment area, and the same acts were repeated weekly, which became tiresome during our two-week stay. Our initial room was fine until the air conditioning started leaking. We reported it early in the morning, but despite the 24-hour maintenance service, we had to wait until the following morning for a repair. The leak persisted, leading to a stressful room change. While we appreciated the new sea-view room, the situation was far from what we expected from a 5-star resort. Preferred Club: We were given access to the Preferred Club as compensation for the room issues, but honestly, it felt underwhelming. If we had paid for it, we would have been extremely disappointed. The club offered branded drinks and a few perks, but it shouldn’t make regular guests feel like they’re missing out in a supposed 5-star hotel. Hotel App: The hotel relies heavily on the Hyatt app, which made basic services like requesting room cleaning and restocking amenities unnecessarily complicated. It felt like added stress, and for a luxury stay, this was frustrating. Food: The food was another major letdown. Though the selection was large, the quality was poor. We encountered undercooked chicken, and at one point found a hair in our meal. Birds flew into the dining areas and landed on the food, which was very off-putting. One day, a guest had an accident in the restaurant, and staff were slow to clean it up, even laughing at the situation. Bars & Pool Area: Drink service was inconsistent, and the pool bar often had long queues. The cleanliness of the pool area was concerning—on our first day, we found excrement on the toilet floor, and the poolside toilets smelled of urine. These areas clearly weren’t maintained to the standard you’d expect from a high-end resort. Cleanliness: In general, cleanliness across the hotel was lacking. The hotel seemed to struggle with keeping areas like staircases and toilets clean, and we frequently noticed dust and grime in common areas that went untouched for days. Staff: Some staff were friendly, but others were rude and seemed overworked. The overall atmosphere was uncomfortable at times, and service was not what you'd expect from a 5-star resort. This holiday left us feeling more stressed than relaxed. We were deeply disappointed, and while Lanzarote itself is beautiful, we would not return to Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada based on this experience.