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The Hotel Beatrix Playa is quite simply a fantastic hotel for spotters. Located right next to the threshold of runway 03 and only a short transfer from the airport this hotel is hard to fault. When booking ask for a room on the third floor facing the runway. Room number 3086 seems to be a popular choice. From the third floor you will have great views of all arrivals and ample opportunities to get some great photos. Spotting is also possible from the poolside with just a small pair of binoculars required. It is possible to walk to the end of the runway, via the beach, for different photos and to read off anything you may have missed.

Location *** If we could give this hotel 4 stars we would!! It doesn't get much better than this.

Spotting *** You won't miss much staying at this hotel. Maybe worth consulting the Aena website for timetable information to plan your days.

Photos *** Great photos are possible from the rooms or at the end of the runway.

Value *** Not overly cheap, but bearing in mind the location of the hotel it is well worth it. Check the Direct Holidays website for price information.

For a full package holiday with flights the hotel can be booked through the website of THOMAS COOK

The Sol Lanzarote Hotel in the quiet resort of Matagorda is a superb hotel for spotters. Reports suggest that room number 3412 is good for spotting and there are almost certainly others. From this particular room you get a side on view of the aircraft from your balcony. Spotting from the poolside is said to be a bit trickier as the palm trees by the pool can get in the way, but where there's the will there's the way! The hotel has three superb swimming pools or for those who fancy the beach (and no palm trees) then it is a 2 minute walk to the beach.

Location *** A superb location for spotters.

Spotting *** As well as spotting from your room, the poolside or the beach, you can also walk to the end of the runway in just 15 minutes.

Photos *** The opportunities for photos at the end of the runway are obvious.

Value ** The hotel offers the choice of self catering or half board. Self catering prices start at £399 for a week rising to £569 in the height of Summer. Half board prices start at £409 for a week and rise to £629 in the height of summer.

For hotel booking and prices please visit the website of or THOMAS COOK

The Club Valena Apartments in the resort of Matagorda are an alternative to the popular Beatrix Playa and Sol hotels. The apartments are just a short taxi ride from the airport and only a few hundred metres from the beach. A recent report from here indicates that, from the balcony of apartment number 52 you will have good views of the inbound traffic. Only a small pair of binoculars are required to read everything off!!

Location *** Fantastic location not far from the airport.

Spotting *** There are bound to be many of the apartments with good views. Try and ask for one on arrival.

Photos ** No reports available, but it is only a fairly short walk to the end of the runway.

Value *** Very good value. Prices vary depending on when you stay but start at approximately £250 for 7 nights.

For a full package holiday with flights the hotel can be booked through the website of THOMAS COOK

OTHER MATAGORDA HOTELS

The My Travel site also lists other hotels in resort of Matagorda, all should be within 5 minutes of the action