Kn Arenas del Mar

This is a lovely hotel. The hotel is kept very clean. Room was cleaned every day. Staff are very friendly even though they speak very little English Plenty of sunbeds around the pool. Would suggest that they could mend a few of them although we never had any trouble. Never had to put towels on them to save. Food was good always plenty to choose Only downside was the surface by the pool plenty of people slipping. This does need to be addressed

5/5 loved this hotel provides exacty what it says on tin and definitely budget friendly looking to return next year

Great hotel. Went for my 60th birthday. Our room was upgraded and a bottle of champagne was delivered to our room on my birthday, which was a lovely surprise. Food was good and everyone was so friendly and helpful. Have booked to go back next year. Thank-you for a lovely stay.

Just arrived back from 10 days at Arenas Del Mar, and our seventh visit. As usual a lovely greeting and welcomed by many of the staff who have been there a long time and have taken time to talk to us. Having been all over the world on vacations this is a cheap filler Holliday for us so as with anything, you get what you pay for. Yes we have had better food but by the same token paid for it..... There was always something to eat with a huge salad selection and fresh cooked meat of some description along with some occasional themed evenings. Jet 2 advertise no entertainment as such but there was some as it happend so if you wanted it it was there, personally I could take it or leave it, it's the chilled out bonus that we go for. El Medano itself is a cracking family orientated town offering entertainment if required a nice selection of shops and just a 10 minute walk away. If you are looking for good value, a chilled out atmosphere then this has to be a contender for sure, some of the negative reviews quite frankly are facicle and sound like they probably relate to a different hotel!!!

Well after reading a few negative reviews before we visited, I was dreading the holiday, upon arrival the hotel isn’t too appealing from outside, but once you step into the foyer it was very welcoming, reception staff was very pleasant and gave us lots of info upon check in. The room we booked was nice and spacious with a sea view, clean and tidy. The food was nice a lot of variety, fresh salad, fruit and fish and meat was cooked whilst you wait. Pool area was clean and tidy, staff at the pool bar were really friendly. Bar staff in the evening were very efficient, didn’t have to wait long for drinks. If you want a late night this isn’t for you, bar closes bang on 11pm It’s not the most expensive holiday we’ve been on but you get what you pay for.

Just returned from a week at arenas del Mar tenerife 12 to 19 June with my 85 year old mother in law while the hotel is in a rugged rock area and can be windy it is quite unique and it's off the beaten tourist track it's so peaceful and wonderful. As for the hotel it stands on its own but you can see the waves rolling in and out as for the previous reviews and comments on TripAdvisor in opinion they are so unreal and is doing the hotel a total injustice. not fantastic looking from the outside I agree but as not for everything else commented on. from arriving at reception we were welcomed polite friendly staff member Tanya then during the stay we also met Charlotte who were always happy and helpful best reception staff I have met in a while. Now to the rooms we had very large junior suites over looking the mountains unfortunately our rooms were overlooking the car park not the best so next time will be booking sea view room but the rooms were extremely clean everyday with towels changed and bed changed when required now to the restaurant staff were lovely polite and cheerful food was lovely no complaints plenty of variety and choice of hot and cold even for very fussy eaters and people with dietary requirements hot was mostly cooked fresh salad barshad lots of choice deserts to die for and plenty of fresh fruit breakfast had everything you could want for breakfast cannot undersrtand negativity about food what else are you expecting pool is really lovely plenty of sunbeds drinks were plentiful and satisfactory from all bars for what we wanted all bars staff were polite and cheerful ihad a massage by a young guy sorry didn't get his name but had a lovely massages thank you to him didn't get time to use the pa but will when I return as for the moans about the planes over head dint bother us quite pleasant bearing in mind only ten minutes from the airport entertainment for us washit and miss but the saxophonist and pianist were fantastic entertaining but relaxing at the same time couldn't believe how many young couples were there as well as older so can't be that bad we had a fantastic holiday so thank to each and everyone of the staff so please people give this hotel a chance I will be returning just as soon as is possible from both the Christine garrods

I was just reading some reviews about this hotel, trying to pass the time during my night shift at work, I was surprised with all the negativity about this hotel that I felt I should make a contribution So there are a few things that need explaining here, El Medano is a wind and kite surfing resort so expect it to be windy. The hotel, staff were extremely nice and helpful, The food, my mother would say I am the fussiest eater around (that poor woman put up with me until I flew the nest aged 23) people reviewing the food whinging that’s it’s poor quality. What are your expectations?? You will not get Al-A-Carte dining on all inclusive. The drinks, I haven’t ever been on an all inclusive that give the branded drinks out on all inclusive, this hotel is no different. The hotel, the room was pretty decent, it was cleaned and towels changed daily. I can’t say I took much notice of the decor because I spent very little time awake in there, I was on holiday and had intended not to be in there most of the time. The entertainment. Not great at all, the saxophonist and the pianist were very relaxing to listen to, but I was sat outside most of the time during the evening, we entertained each other and didn’t really come on holiday to be entertained. There were 5 of us in our party, We have all booked to come again in November 2026, we know this isn’t a 5 star hotel but we’re not paying a 5 star price. One of our party has been all over the world and stayed in some high end hotels and he was more than happy staying here. I would suggest to people, if you’re expecting a 5 star experience then this hotel is not for you, save a lot more money and do yourselves a favour (and everybody else a favour) go book yourself a 5 star holiday. I have been to El Medano many many times over the years, it was the first time I had stayed in the Arenas Del Mar hotel, no screaming kids, I found it quite relaxing. The advice I would try to give people, go on holiday to enjoy yourself, not to find as many things as you can to whinge about. Be positive one and all!!!

Quiet hotel in a beautiful location with views of the black sand beach and the koi pond in reception. The rooms are reasonable sized for a couple or some light entertaining if you come with friends. Hotel and the rooms are clean and the rain head shower is a treat. For the Brits and Irish there are tea/coffee making facilities in room. The attached mini market has an array of drinks, wine, water alongside basic needs. For us, mainly used for buying water and the odd pack of crisps. El Medano is within a 10-15 minute walk if you feel the need to venture into town or need something more specialised like a pharmacy. Hotel staff are friendly, helpful and speak the advertised languages. For the full board rate I feel I got what I paid for. Food was varied albeit following a pattern of meat braised in a sauce of some kind. I always left the buffet too full and neither lunch nor dinner never felt like a repeat menu. Themed nights included Asian, Mexican and Canerian. The Asian and (Tex-)Mexican nights are more aligned to the versions of these cuisines I have experienced in Latin American countries so do not expect chicken balls with curry or egg fried rice. However, all themed nights were enjoyable, tasty and broke up the week. Don’t skip the local treats of giofio ice cream (add chocolate and tastes like a malteser) or the live cooking stations. Only nitpick is the ladling of food in the buffet can be hit and miss. Hot food is always labelled in English, Spanish and German but the cold cuts/salads and deserts islands are not always labeled. This was only an issue as one of my party was allergic to orange and has a sweet tooth. Night time entertainment seemed non-offensive and reasonable but not my “cup of tea” on this particular trip. But I give a shout out to the saxophonist and the pianist who played two of the nights.

While the physical hotel itself is quite nice, the overall experience was frustrating enough that I would not choose to stay here again. Why the Hotel Fell Short The primary reason I wouldn't return is that the "All-Inclusive" package felt like a bait-and-switch. Restrictive Drinks: It is incredibly misleading to call a plan "All-Inclusive" when it only covers five specific alcoholic drinks. For anything else, you are forced to pay extra, which quickly adds up. Subpar Dining: The food quality was very poor. It lacked the standard you’d expect from a resort in Tenerife, making me regret not just eating out every night. Dull Atmosphere: The entertainment was minimal and, frankly, boring most of the time. There was very little "vacation energy" in the evenings. The Silver Lining It’s a shame the service and food were so lacking, because the hardware of the hotel is actually good: Modern & Clean: The rooms are contemporary and were kept in pristine condition. Friendly Team: The staff members were the highlight of the stay—genuinely kind and professional. Final Thoughts A hotel needs more than just a nice room to be worth a return visit. Between the poor food, boring entertainment, and the "nickel-and-diming" for drinks, the value just isn't there. Next time, I'll be booking elsewhere.

The location of the hotel is great! The atmosphere is fabulous as it’s peaceful and quiet. The rooms are lovely, although instead of a lounge area, I’d rather have two double beds instead of twin beds for adults. The spa facilities on site are also decent and the pool area is kept well maintained with decent music and not too loud. The staff are friendly to. It’s lost stars for me on the food. Reviews was there was good variety, however depends on your definition of variety. The breakfast was the same every morning. The yoghurts were runny and no offer of a nice thick plain yoghurt. The juices were concentrated from the machine, so no taste and not much variety to fresh fruit either. Crepes were tiny and if you’re not a Nutella or honey person, nothing much to go with it 😢. If you’re looking for yummy fresh fruit, yummy fresh pastries it’s not here. The dinners were bland and I’ve missed my veg as the vegetables looked so unappetising. The pasta sauces were super thin and most food needed salt as bland in taste barring the mango chicken and bbq ribs. They had prawns one evening, but no tartare sauce. Also turkey with apple sauce is a no no… if you love good tasty food, you’ll be disappointed as I was.

I had big hopes for this solo get away, unfortunately I left disappointed. The staff were lovely, pleasant and helpful however the food was absolutely awful and the bar lacked options limiting you to a choice of around 6 cocktails anything else deviating from this list was an extra charge. I was also charged a “deposit” of one euro for a cup to be used at the pool. The room and bathroom was also very poor and the first night I barely slept because of the scent of vape or cigarettes. I was offered a room change the next day but definitely not the best use of my money. I would not go back here and I would not recommend it