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Paradisus by Melia Salinas Lanzarote - Swimming Pools, Spa and Fitness

Avenida Islas Canarias s/n, Costa Teguise, Lanzarote, Spain, 35508

Access Guide

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the right side of the César Manrique front pond.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the left and right of the César Manrique front pond.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located at the rear of the Samira Restaurant and beside the La Graciosa Restaurant.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located within Taro Spa and Wellness Retreat.
    • Shared standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located at the rear of the Beach Bar.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on floor -1, opposite Corest Fitness and within the Reserve Pool area.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located beside the La Graciosa Restaurant, within Taro Spa and Wellness Retreat and Corest Fitness changing areas, and at poolside's.
    • The standard fitting room is located within La Vá Boutique.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located within Taro Spa and Wellness Retreat and Corest Fitness changing areas, and at poolside's.

Pools (César Manrique and The Reserve)

  • Pool 1 View
    • The César Manrique pool is located on the right of the resort grounds.
    • There is an automatic door and uneven surfaces on the paths leading to the pool.
    • There is step-free access to the pool area.
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of this area.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the rear of the pool and some sun loungers.
    • Access around the pool area may include uneven surfaces.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • The pool has step-free access via slope.
    • The pool is staffed at peak times only.
    • Additional facilities include: poolside showers and a bar.
  • Pool 2 View
    • The Reserve pool is located on the left of the resort grounds.
    • There is an automatic door and slopes on the paths leading to the pool.
    • There is step-free access to the pool area.
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Access into the water is via 8 steps.
    • There are handrails on both sides.
    • The handrails are easy to grip.
    • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The pool is staffed at peak times only.
    • Additional facilities include: poolside showers and a bar.

Entrance (Taro Spa and Wellness Retreat Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the left as you exit the main lifts on floor -1.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Spa (Taro Spa and Wellness Retreat)

  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is background noise.
    • Seating available in the building includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Reception View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 78cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • Sauna View
    • The sauna is located on the right of the Taro Spa and Wellness Retreat.
    • The most accessible route to the sauna has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • There is one step to the sauna.
    • There are no handrails for the steps.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step is 5cm.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 76cm.
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Steam Room View
    • The steam room is located on the right of the Taro Spa and Wellness Retreat.
    • The most accessible route to the steam room has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the steam room.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 78cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Treatment Room View
    • There is step-free level access into the treatment room.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 200cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Changing Area (Taro Spa and Wellness Retreat)

  • Changing Area View
    • The shared changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area surveyed is located on the left of the Taro Spa and Wellness Retreat.
    • The distance from the Taro Spa and Wellness Retreat entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 68cm.
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: a changing bench and lockers.
    • There are no lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

Pools (Taro Spa and Wellness Retreat)

  • Pool 1 View
    • The Taro Spa and Wellness Retreat pool is located on the right of the Taro Spa and Wellness Retreat.
    • There are permanently held open doors and narrow walkways (less that 120cm wide) along the corridor leading to the pool.
    • There is step-free access to the pool area.
    • This is an indoor relaxation pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of this area.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the Taro Spa and Wellness Retreat pool.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: chairs without armrests.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • Access into the water is via 2 steps.
    • There are no handrails for the steps.
    • The step markings are not clearly visible.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
    • Additional facilities include: poolside showers.

Entrance (Corest Fitness Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the left as you reach the bottom of the grounds to beach access point ramp.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 6 steps as you enter.
  • There are no handrails for the steps.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 126cm.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 106cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Gym (Corest Fitness)

  • The gym is located at the rear of the resort, on floor -1.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 136cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is not step-free level access throughout.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: some of the gym equipment.
  • Access throughout may include pillars.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Changing Area (Corest Fitness)

  • Changing Area View
    • The female and male changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area surveyed is located to the right as you enter Corest Fitness.
    • The distance from the Corest Fitness entrance is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 75cm.
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: showers and a changing bench.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is a fixed shower head and a separate adjustable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.