Picolo recommends · Hotel in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote
La Isla y el Mar, Hotel Boutique
Dark lava stone against white walls, a pool where the loudest sound is a turning page, and the restaurants of Puerto del Carmen close by.
Lanzarote’s colours are black and white: volcanic rock, whitewashed houses. La Isla y el Mar borrows them, pairing lava stone with pale walls and natural materials, so the hotel feels of the island rather than of any resort brochure.
It is small and personal, with a quiet pool and up-to-date rooms. The kitchen is a reason to eat in, and when you want a change, the bars and restaurants of Puerto del Carmen are only a few minutes away.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose La Isla y el Mar, Hotel Boutique
We picked La Isla y el Mar for couples who want character and calm in a busy resort town. It is one of the few places here where design and food matter as much as the pool.
You are not on the sand, though the beach is a few minutes away. Families should look elsewhere: there is no kids’ club and little in the way of organised entertainment, by design.
What you get
- Quiet pool area
- Good food on site
- Modern rooms in lava stone and white
- Small and personal
- The beach a few minutes away
A day at La Isla y el Mar, Hotel Boutique
- Morning
- A slow breakfast while the pool is still and empty.
- Midday
- A swim at the beach in Puerto del Carmen.
- Afternoon
- Fundación César Manrique, the artist’s house built into lava bubbles, half an hour north.
- Evening
- Dinner at the hotel, then a drink in town.
Location
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote, Spain
Open in MapsQuestions about La Isla y el Mar, Hotel Boutique
Is La Isla y el Mar suitable for children?
It is aimed at adults and couples. There is no kids’ club or entertainment programme, so families will usually be happier in a larger beach hotel.
Is La Isla y el Mar on the beach?
No, but the beach in Puerto del Carmen is a few minutes away, and so are the town’s restaurants and bars.
What is the style of La Isla y el Mar?
Island inspired: volcanic stone, white surfaces and natural materials, with modern rooms and a calm pool area that suits a slow day.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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