Princesa Yaiza - our half term break

For February Half term we headed over to Lanzarote for a bit of sunshine and some R n R. Mr M and I both admitted that we were very busy and had not really thought much about this holiday before we got there.

I had been watching the Princesa Yaiza for several years. Waiting for the right price over our school holiday period. February half term this year varied significantly over England and I think this helped us to get a good price for this ultimate 5* resort.

The Princesa Yaiza is absolute bliss. Attentive staff, champagne on arrival, turn down every evening with Lindt chocolates are what we were greeted by. The following morning we woke to an immaculate hotel with perfectly manicured communal areas. Everything was light and airy making the most of the gorgeous views out across to Fuerteventura.

With two pools in the main hotel area and another in the family area you really were spoilt for choice with options. We didn’t have any problems with early morning sun bed saving, but we were there at what felt like a very slow time – I would hope that they staff would manage this in the height of season. Annabel and I used the Thalasso spa while there – we would both return to this hotel just for this spa. It was so relaxing and the chocolate massage was just perfect.

Our room was well appointed, we were in a two bedroom family suite in section D of the property. This is a little distance from the main section of the hotel (through a tunnel that takes you under a road). Section D seemed to be the family area. It was a well equipped area with its own breakfast buffet, lunch restaurant and swimming pool.

Service through out this hotel was exceptional. From the staff in the restaurants to the maids cleaning rooms you could not fault anyone. The children’s entertainment staff pitched their activities spot on. I saw lots of families enjoying the fun and games but didn’t feel bullied into joining in as you do in some resorts.

Food in the hotel was also exceptional. I don’t always like buffet restaurants as feel that food can become stale as it is left out waiting for people to dive in. We ate in a buffet restaurant on the evening of our arrival and every morning for breakfast. The food was plentiful, hot and really well presented. With a Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant where the chef cooks food in front of you through to a tantalising tapas and pizza restaurant you really couldn’t go wrong with any of the restaurants on site.

So, would we go back? You bet! I’m currently trying to work out the best time to return based on our other holiday plans!