Christopher Kimber
Just back from a week at the Arena Beach hotel.
The hotel reception staff gave us the loveliest welcome which set the standard for our stay and I can honestly say that the team here really make it welcoming and warm - particular note to Marco and Pablo who went above and beyond to make everyone's stay brilliant.
This is a great hotel/complex. Almost all rooms have a pool view, either of the main pool or the smaller salt water pool and kiddies pools.
The room we were in (221) was well appointed, almost spotlessly clean with a very comfortable bed and choice of pillows.
The kitchen seemingly had everything you'd need.. we were all inclusive so didn't use it at all.
The only negatives were cosmetic; the string was starting to come free of the lounge light fitting (why not just have a clean white one? A couple of patches of rust and flaking enamel on rim of bath and a whacking great break to the fridge lining drawer (only noticed on our last day).
The food here was better than expected for a three star- we had exceptional meals every day, personally the Canarian dishes were a highlight, especially the goat and squash dishes.
The upstairs bar was our favourite spot with the choice of cocktails a nice surprise
When checking out, you can book the courtesy suite (shower) leaving refreshed after making the most of your time by the pool.
Beach/pool towels require at €10 cash deposit each, and can be exchanged for clean ones any time.
There is a cash machine in reception which charges €6 or abouts for withdrawals (not far off what almost every other machine charges)
Entertainment was fun to say the least and the events team were brilliant; engaging and enthusiastic but not overbearing.
The Arena Beach was perfectly situated for us; a little bit away from the main town but a pleasant walk to the beach and shops - we went jogging every morning and you can plan a very nice 5k, taking in the main street and beaches on your circuit.
Many thanks to the team for a delightful break.
Paul Pugh
The Arena Beach in Corralejo is a great place for a winter sun break and one that I would recommend. The accommodation was of good quality and all the staff very friendly.
The location is on the southern edge of Corralejo but you can easily get to the port area within a 20 to 30 minute walk and its a similar time to the sand dunes.
The restaurant had a good selection of food on offer but appears to be undersized for the number of guests. Even with the restaurant staff working their socks off and the use of the entertainment area for additional seating, it can be a struggle to find a clear table during the evening meal time.
There are plenty of sunbeds but be prepared to endure the usual issue of people staking their claims from early morning. That said, when we went in January, there were still plenty available. The main pool is excellent, clean and deep enough for a proper swim!
The all-inclusive drinks on offer were of a reasonable quality and readily available.
Our ground-floor room overlooked the main pool and was accessed via a couple of steps, so if you have accessibility issues you may want to flag this with hotel so that they can allocate a room with no steps. Noise from the entertainment was prevalent throughout the day but ceased around 11pm, so no problem there. However, the noise from adjoing rooms was quite noticeable at all hours, more so than with other similar properties we've stayed out. We did suffer with a "drainage" issue on our second night but this was resolved very promptly by the maintenance staff, so top marks there.
Tip1: If you want a quieter day, try again get a sunbed around the children's pool.
Tip2: If able to do so, request a top floor room.
If I could do so, I would give the hotel a 4.5 rating.
Maureen Evans
Just back from my second time staying at arena beach with my grandson, daughter and son in law.It was such a fun time. The weather was beautiful though it did start a little drizzle just before we left for the airport but was gone in minutes.
On arrival which was around 11.30pm as flight was delayed the restaurants and snack bars were all closed, the lady in reception requested one of the staff to organise something for us. So we put our bags in our adjoining apartments and returned to a very nice cold buffet for the 4 of us. Very thoughtful.
The rooms were spacious,clean and comfortable. Some of the areas need a bit updating but the maintenance staff are always on anything that needs attention quickly. In fact anything you require is dealt with efficiently. The food was plentiful,good and varied. The restaurant and bar staff work really hard to keep everything running smoothly. I feel I need to mention Kinga and especially Pedro the upstairs barman who was always keen to make sure everything was as it should be and we were happy with everything.
The entertainment was varied and good fun though I have to say the girl Maria that sorts out the entertainment absolutely made our stay such fun. She makes everyone feel important by remembering names and always full of enthusiasm. Her energy is infectious. Such an asset to the place. In fact everyone of the staff are polite,friendly and very helpful. I know we will return.
Andy Whittaker
Perfect stay at Arena Beach ....No complaints total value for money All inclusive...Food served in Restaurant was excellent....themed daily but a great choice didn't have any complaints about anything so tasty . Room 131 was more than adequate and comfortable position was excellent next to smaller pool area if your required at quieter place to be. All staff very friendly helpful and attentive. Would I return....YES definitely. Total value for money in a clean hotel with hard working staff to maintain it. We both enjoyed our stay thank you very much ....comes well recommended. 😊
Lesley Mcaulay
My 4th visit here and will definitely be back. Very friendly place, good environment and food. Rooms are comfortable and clean. The main asset here are the staff, every member of staff are cheerful and friendly. Big shout out to Maria and Stefano on the animation team who work tirelessly to provide entertainment and a special mention to Pedro who works in the upstairs bar, he goes above and beyond to keep his guests happy, definitely an asset to the hotel.
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