We are just back from 2 weeks Self Catering Basis at the Bahia Blanca Rock. There were 4 of us...2 adults & 2 children aged 2 & 4. The accommodation is very basic and the actual apartment itself was very cramped for 4 people. However, we didn't spend that much time in the apartment so we coped. When we arrived we decided to avail of the breakfast buffet offer which cost €6 per adult and €3 per child (you got a 15% discount on these prices if you booked more than 3 breakfasts in advance). It was well worth it and the breakfast was quite good (cereals, juices, fresh fruit, bacon, sauages, freshly made pancakes, omlettes, toast etc.) The mini club was a great facility. My children loved it & it meant my husband & I could relax at the pool (one of which was heated) for 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours again in the afternoon, so everyone was happy. The staff were all very friendly & helpful. The room cleaned 6 days a week. Linen/towels changed every 2nd day. There was evening entertainment but we didn't avail of it. Even though we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, I don't think we'd return to this accommodation again, next time we'd look for something a bit more special.

Just returned on Monday 25 Feb we stayed for 1 week 2 Adults 1 Child aged 7, On arriving at the Hotel we were greeted by 2 lovely ladies who spoke very good English, Check in was lovely and easy, we sayed on an All Inclusive basis. We found our room very easily using the map they provided, Rooms as many have said before are ok for what you need but could do with a bit of updating. Pool area is great plenty of sunbeds mind you the weather was not great for us 2 days sun, 2 days cloud and 2 days rain but it was still very warm and didn't keep us in. The location is great we went along to the Marina Rubicon and they have a market there Wednesday and Saturday we had some drinks overlooking the Marina and the drinks were no more expensive than anywhere else we stopped in Playa Blanca. The food at the Hotel is ok but like most places Breakfast is always the best it caters for everyones taste whether you like to have a healthy breakfast they always had lots of fresh fruit and yoghurts or freshly cooked pancakes or the traditional English breakfast. because the hotel was not that busy the restaurant was closed during the day so with us being AI we had to order our lunch at the pool bar it was freshly cooked but sometimes all you really want is a cheese bagette and most things came with chips. Evening meals were always nice but we still always have a few meals out we went to Jumbo Chinese and Tipico Canario which were both really nice they are along the promenade towards the ferry, We also had lunch one day at Don Camillos which was very nice the restaurant was packed and you have a good view of the ferry coming in and out. The childrens entertainers were excellent our daughter isn't really one for joining in but by the end of the holiday she was up doing all the dances, The entertainment for the adults is ok but the bar area is very small and a bit warm. All in all we had a lovely relaxing holiday and we will definately go back to this hotel again but on a self catering basis as all restaurants are close by. My husband went to Mollies Irish bar a few times to watch the footie and he found it a very friendly place.

Just got back from 1 week at Bahia Blanca Rock, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote. It was brilliant. The resort of Playa Blanca was clean, quiet & felt very safe but still had lots of choice of Bars & Restaurants. We specially liked the good number of places serving real Spanish Tapas & dishes as well as the more usual international fare.The main playa Dorada beach is gorgeous & the whole seafront is pedestrianised.The Hotel was great value for money & although we only booked self catering the 6 euro breakfast was such good value with loads of variety we ended up having it every day. The apartments were perfectly roomy & adequate with full kitchen facilities . The Hotel staff were Friendly,helpful & efficient, as were most people we encountered throughout the resort. Specially enjoyed the towns carnival last Saturday 23/2 which had a real Rio carnival atmosphere about it. We are looking forward to another visit & recomend this Aparthotel & Resort again to anyone apart from maybe party animals & young clubbers without hesitation.

I stayed on a self-catering basis and the accommodation was very satisfactory - well-equipped kitchen, always plenty of hot water, everything kept spotlessly clean. In one sense, the hotel is very well located at the East end of Playa Blanca - with the centre and the Marina Rubicon both within 15 minutes' walk, and the nearest beach and the kid's playpark even closer. There's also a Netto supermarket right opposite. The downside is that it borders a reasonably busy road, so the terraces of all the rooms on that side of the hotel get a moderate level of traffic noise.
For self-caterers, there was an option of buying meal deals on the spot - e.g. the three days' half board for only 45 euros, which I tried. Being buffets, the meals were plentiful, but frankly, after a couple of days, they began to feel a bit samey and a bit canteeny.
The evening entertainment provided was rather hit-and-miss (more miss than hit) and suffered from the small size of the bar area, with a couple of columns blocking the view of the small stage for some. If the bar felt cramped, so did the reception area, and even the area round the swimming-pools. In terms of spaciousness, this definitely felt like a lower-end hotel. I suppose you get what you pay for. My stay was pretty cheap (although extras - like 1 euro for 10 minutes' internet access - could be very pricey).
All the staff were friendly and helpful, but what about the clientele? Mostly Brits, with a fair number of Germans. Predominantly elderly couples or families with young kids. A distinct lack of Guardian readers, or anyone who seemed really interesting!! Not a good place for the independent traveller who likes socialising! Possibly a good option for people on a tight budget (it's clean, it's comfortable, the food is plentiful), but not the place to take someone you want to impress!