Ilunion Costa Sal

🌿 Relaxed, low-rise complex in lush gardens
🏡 Spacious one and two bedroom apartments and bungalows
🤫 Peaceful setting a short stroll from Matagorda beach
🏊 Lovely saltwater pool area with separate kids’ pools
🍽️ Well-regarded restaurant with international favourites
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Travelisto style: Relaxed apartments with hotel comforts

Board options: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Self Catering

Child age: up to 11yrs
Rooms: 155 in 4 low-rise blocks (2 floors, 1 lift)
Certified Sustainable Hotel & Quality Award 2024

Ilunion Costa Sal sits in the laid-back Matagorda area of Puerto del Carmen, a quieter stretch of Lanzarote’s southeast coast. The resort is known for its wide, wind-kissed Blue Flag beach, long traffic-free promenade and easy access to cycling routes and watersports.

From the complex it’s an easy, mostly flat walk to the seafront and local cafés, with Puerto del Carmen’s livelier nightlife and harbour restaurants a short taxi or bus ride away. Arrecife and island highlights designed by César Manrique make rewarding day trips if you’d like to mix pool days with a touch of culture and volcanic scenery.

Matagorda beach: approx. 200m
Nearest shops, bars & restaurants: approx. 300m
Matagorda resort centre: approx. 750m
Puerto del Carmen resort centre: approx. 4km

Approx. transfer time from airport: 20 minutes

Matagorda (Puerto Del Carmen), Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

Botánica Restaurant is the heart of the complex, serving generous buffet spreads of international, British, Italian, Spanish and Indian dishes at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Expect family-pleasing options, show-cooking favourites and simple kids’ choices, as well as vegetarian options.

There’s also a friendly bar and a seasonal pool bar for daytime drinks and snacks between May and September (opening hours and operation depend on occupancy). A smart casual dress code may apply in the restaurant (no beachwear; long trousers requested for gentlemen in the evening). Reservations, supplements and opening times can vary by season and board basis.

The complex is centred around four outdoor saltwater pools, including two shallower children’s pools, so there’s space for both relaxed swimming and splashing about. One of the main pools is heated in the cooler months, and there are plenty of sunbeds and parasols on the surrounding terraces.

Inflatables are permitted in one of the pools, adding to the laid-back, family feel, while pool towels are available for a refundable deposit.

Matagorda’s long, gently shelving beach is just a short walk away, backed by a traffic-free promenade that’s perfect for evening strolls, cycling or jogging in the Atlantic breeze.

After a day in the sun, unwind in the small on-site spa, which offers a sauna and a menu of massage and beauty treatments (charges apply; typical minimum age 18 for spa, 15 for selected beauty services). There’s also an air-conditioned gym with cardio equipment and a free-weights area (minimum age 16, daytime opening hours).

For something more energetic, you’ll find tennis and paddle courts (local charges apply), and a pool table for low-key evenings.

Other handy facilities include a mini-market for basics and snacks, and a reception offering equipment hire such as bottle warmers, fans, kettles, pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility scooters (all subject to availability and local charge).

One Bedroom Apartments
Ideal for couples or smaller families, these apartments sleep a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 guests. Each offers a separate bedroom and living area plus a balcony or terrace. Well-equipped kitchenettes come with four cooking rings, microwave, oven, toaster and fridge-freezer, giving you full self-catering flexibility. You’ll also have a flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, kettle, hairdryer, ironing board and iron, and a bathroom with either bath and shower attachment or shower only. Air conditioning operates seasonally (typically July to September); towels can be changed on request.

Two Bedroom Apartments
Perfect for larger families or friends, these apartments sleep up to 5 guests. Layout and facilities broadly mirror the One Bedroom Apartments but with an additional bedroom, giving more privacy and space to spread out. Expect a balcony or terrace, living area and a fully equipped kitchenette with hob, microwave, oven, toaster and fridge-freezer, plus flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, hairdryer, kettle, iron and ironing board, and a shower bathroom. Seasonal air conditioning and towel change on request are included.

Two Bedroom Bungalows
These low-rise, home-like bungalows sleep up to 5 guests and are great if you prefer ground-level living and easy access to the gardens. Each has two bedrooms, a lounge area and a terrace for outdoor relaxing. You’ll find the same practical kitchen amenities – four cooking rings, microwave, oven, toaster, fridge-freezer and kettle – along with flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Bathrooms typically feature a shower, and air conditioning and towel change on request come as standard.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

🎾 Tennis and paddle courts (local charge)
🏋️ Air-conditioned gym with cardio and free weights (16+)
🎱 Pool table for relaxed evenings
🎵 Regular evening entertainment with live music (seasonal; programme varies)
👧 Seasonal kids’ club (4–12yrs) with arts & crafts, games, sports and movie nights (selected dates in summer)
🛝 Outdoor playground with swings, slides and climbing frame

🛎️ 24-hour reception and luggage storage
🧴 Spa with sauna, massages and beauty treatments (charges; age restrictions apply)
🧺 Pool towels available (refundable deposit)
🛍️ On-site mini-market for essentials and snacks
👶 Equipment hire via reception including bottle warmers, fans, kettles, pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility scooters (local charge; subject to availability)
🌐 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the complex

Matagorda is a laid-back corner of Puerto del Carmen, ideal if you like a quieter base with an easy promenade and a Blue Flag beach, but still want straightforward access to bars, restaurants and Lanzarote’s volcanic landscapes. Local language is Spanish; currency is the Euro (€). Average flight time from the UK is around 4.5 hours, with a transfer of roughly 20 minutes to the resort.

Facilities, entertainment and kids’ clubs at Ilunion Costa Sal can be seasonal and may vary by occupancy; some services and sports carry a local charge. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Spain advice.

Ilunion Costa Sal Prices & Book
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Ilunion Costa Sal from the beach?
Ilunion Costa Sal is around 200 metres from Matagorda’s wide sandy beach – just a few minutes’ walk on mostly flat ground, making it easy with children or a buggy.

2. What board options can I book at Ilunion Costa Sal?
You can stay on a Self Catering basis using your in-room kitchen, or upgrade to Bed & Breakfast or Half Board. Half Board usually includes buffet-style breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant; drinks at dinner are typically extra and inclusions can change by season.

3. Is Ilunion Costa Sal good for families?
Yes. The complex has spacious one and two bedroom apartments and bungalows, children’s pools, a playground, highchairs in the restaurant and a seasonal kids’ club for 4–12 year olds. The atmosphere is relaxed and the location is peaceful yet close to the beach and promenade.

4. Does Ilunion Costa Sal have entertainment?
There is regular evening entertainment throughout the year, usually centred around live music. The schedule and frequency vary by season, with a fuller programme in summer and during school holidays.

5. Is there a spa or gym at Ilunion Costa Sal?
The hotel has a small spa with sauna, massage and beauty treatments (extra charge and age restrictions apply), plus an air-conditioned gym with cardio equipment and free weights, generally open during daytime hours for guests aged 16 and over.

6. What room types are available, and do they have kitchens?
You can choose from One Bedroom Apartments (sleeping up to 3), Two Bedroom Apartments (sleeping up to 5) and Two Bedroom Bungalows (also sleeping up to 5). All come with kitchen facilities including hob, microwave, oven, toaster and fridge-freezer, making self-catering simple.

7. How long is the transfer from the airport?
From Lanzarote Airport (ACE), the transfer to Ilunion Costa Sal is usually around 20 minutes by coach, depending on traffic and how many hotel stops are made on the route.

8. Is Wi‑Fi available at Ilunion Costa Sal?
Yes, free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the complex, including apartments, bungalows and communal areas.