RIU Arecas

Had a fantastic holiday here. By far the best mid range hotel that we've stayed at in Spain and the Spanish Islands. Many of the guests that we spoke to were repeat visitors. We will most definitely return. Rooms: 4/5 | Service: 5/5 | Location: 5/5 Rooms Spacious. Lots of storage. Good air conditioning.Good shower. Decor a little tired. Nearby activities Beach is a short walk. Restaurants and supermarket and shopping malls nearby. Very quiet area. Short 15 minute seafront walk to La Caleta includes steep hill. Bus stop outside the hotel. Reception will call taxis for you which generally arrive within 5 minutes. Safety No safety issues other than steep stairs to access the beach club and seafront. Walkability Area not suitable for someone with walking difficulties due to hill and lots of steep steps. Food and drinks Fantastic selection of very good food and drinks in hotel which should suit all tastes including good vegan choices. Noteworthy details Pools are wonderful. Staff are friendly, professional, kind and very proactive. Nothing is too much trouble. We dined out on the terrace at breakfast and every night, as the restaurants are very dark. Better lighting would increase the number of people opting to dine indoors where they could benefit from the great air conditioning. We were a group of 5 and had to wait for a table on the terrace if we arrived at busy times. The tables are mainly set up for 2 people. Evening entertainment was better than average though probably geared to the more msture guests who predominate here. We enjoyed the shows. Hotel highlights Quiet, Great value Bed comfort Very comfortable

Having stayed here previously in 2018, 2019 (2020 cancelled due to Covid) we were looking forward to being back after so long. It didn’t disappoint, we loved being back from the friendly warm welcome on reception to every member of staff being positive & polite. We even recognised quite a few from our previous stays which in my eyes means a great deal if the staff have been there that long. The place was spotless, food was varied with plenty of choice & we never had an issue getting a Sunbed. It’s a lovely relaxing resort with good pools & added bonus of the beach down some stairs (maybe not for the less energetic but still doable for most) Easy to walk to La Caleta or Fanaba but also has a bus stop right out the front that runs every 15 mins 467 which takes you to Los Chris, via adeje for less than 2 euro for a single. I would recommend & would return

What's not to love. Do not hesitate to book this lovely Adults only hotel. The rooms are good, and a good size. Yes of course could probably do with a lick of paint but plenty of storage, plenty if hangers. Our balcony was ample big enough to sit and take in the lovely atmosphere. A downside are the bathroom towels which are way too small. If you are clever, change your pool towels before you go up to your room and use them for your shower. These are perfect. Oh and the beds wow, they are wonderful. Would love to get one of those mattresses! Our room was cleaned spectacularly every day. The toilets in the reception area were immaculately clean and in my opinion better than those in the Palace across the road. Staff are good, a shout out for Roberto on reception, the regular pool man who hands out lovely pool towels and with the best smile ever. The majority of the waiters are brilliant Felix was good, always had a smile. The restaurant- If you can't find something that suits your taste/pallet, don't go on holiday! A bit shout out to the soup chef. OMG the soups were delicious. A big shout out for the lady who cooks the eggs, sorry I didn't get your name, she cooks the best eggs to your taste if you are fussy about your eggs as I am!! The pools and property generally is spotlessly clean. If there is a downside to the Arecas it would have to be the Spa. It really isn't good for the money paid. It's much nicer across the road at the Palace. Definitely needs a refurbishment. Also the lifts were out if order quite a lot so if you have walking difficulties this could prove a problem. This also made me a little concerned about using the lifts. Our safe jammed shut twice which wasn't a big problem but we had to wait in our room quite a while waiting for the engineer to fix this. Not his fault, he was so very busy but our holiday time. Maybe more staff needed. This hotel was full which shows to me how good it is. Just a word of warning do not take any notice of the towels on sunbeds rule. The best sunbeds are gone with no bodies on them by 07 30. There is no policing of this rule. There were 2 people by us who never got to their sunbeds until after 13.00. Their towels were on the beds when we got there after breakfast However, all said, we will return without a shadow of doubt. Thank you Riu Arecas for a wonderful week.

We had a pleasant stay overall, with many things to like about this hotel. The location is excellent, just a short walk from the beach, and it’s a great base for exploring Tenerife. The property is beautifully maintained with plenty of greenery, creating a relaxing atmosphere. The hotel offers two swimming pools, and guests can also use a third pool at the nearby sister property, which is a nice bonus. The food was consistently good, everything was very clean, and the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful throughout our stay. There were, however, a few disappointing aspects. We were surprised to find out that drinks during dinner are not included and must be paid for, as this wasn’t mentioned to us during check-in. The soundproofing is also very poor. We were woken up at 4 a.m. by guests talking loudly in the hallway, and unfortunately we didn’t sleep well because noise travels easily through the hotel. The beds were also firmer than we would have liked. Another downside was the spa closing at 6 p.m., which felt quite early for guests who spend the day sightseeing. Finally, although reserving sunbeds is officially not allowed, many guests did it anyway, and the staff didn’t seem to enforce the rule, making it difficult to find available loungers later in the morning. Overall, this is a clean, well-located hotel with excellent service and good food, but improvements to noise insulation and enforcing the sunbed policy would make the experience even better.

What a lovely hotel, I would struggle to find anything negative to write The food was great, plenty of choice and very fresh, staff were very friendly, the rooms were nice a big the pools were amazing, lovely and warm, entertainment was very good, the cleanliness was the best I’ve encountered Would not hesitate to return

What a lovely hotel, I would struggle to find anything negative to write The food was great, plenty of choice and very fresh, staff were very friendly, the rooms were nice a big the pools were amazing, lovely and warm, entertainment was very good, the cleanliness was the best I’ve encountered Would not hesitate to return

This was my first adults only holiday and it was amazing. There are no activities at the hotel, which was absolutely fine, but there are a whole load of the most beautiful shopping centres and eateries in very close proximity and some lovely walks to be had. There is an amazing market a short walk away a couple of days a week. The hotel itself was great, couldn't fault it. Great atmosphere, the rooms were lovely, the beds were very comfortable (most important), it was spotlessly clean, the food was wonderful, the staff were great, loads of sunbeds and the private beach and pools are amazing. I have never gone back to the same hotel twice in all my life but I will definitely be going back to this one!

This was my first adults only holiday and it was amazing. There are no activities at the hotel, which was absolutely fine, but there are a whole load of the most beautiful shopping centres and eateries in very close proximity and some lovely walks to be had. There is an amazing market a short walk away a couple of days a week. The hotel itself was great, couldn't fault it. Great atmosphere, the rooms were lovely, the beds were very comfortable (most important), it was spotlessly clean, the food was wonderful, the staff were great, loads of sunbeds and the private beach and pools are amazing. I have never gone back to the same hotel twice in all my life but I will definitely be going back to this one!

Amazing food, great staff, and a wonderful stay! We had a fantastic time at the Hotel Riu Arecas. The food throughout our stay was absolutely amazing with a great variety of delicious options. Every staff member we encountered was welcoming, but a special shoutout goes to Roberto on reception. He went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and looked after. The rooms were spacious and immaculate. The pools were amazing and lovely and warm! Great location on Playa del Duque. The excellent service at this hotel, combined with the relaxing adults-only atmosphere, made our mini break absolutely perfect. We highly recommend this hotel and have already booked to return in September!

Amazing food, great staff, and a wonderful stay! We had a fantastic time at the Hotel Riu Arecas. The food throughout our stay was absolutely amazing with a great variety of delicious options. Every staff member we encountered was welcoming, but a special shoutout goes to Roberto on reception. He went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and looked after. The rooms were spacious and immaculate. The pools were amazing and lovely and warm! Great location on Playa del Duque. The excellent service at this hotel, combined with the relaxing adults-only atmosphere, made our mini break absolutely perfect. We highly recommend this hotel and have already booked to return in September!

First time going to Tenerife as we always have done Turkey, hotel recommended by our travel agent who has been to Tenerife several times. Honestly, this hotel is fantastic, rooms are very clean, spacious bathroom and a great pool area, bar staff can't help you enough, gym is decent, we used it four times while staying at the hotel. Food, wow, its some of the nicest food we have had in any country, amazing choice with tasty meats and fish every night, breakfast has a range of options, omelet freshly made, fruit as much as you like and yogurt, washed down with prosecco. Staff so friendly. My only gripe is the location, if you don't mind walking its great but anyone who struggles with mobility, its not the best. Overall its still a fantastic hotel, highly recommended

First time going to Tenerife as we always have done Turkey, hotel recommended by our travel agent who has been to Tenerife several times. Honestly, this hotel is fantastic, rooms are very clean, spacious bathroom and a great pool area, bar staff can't help you enough, gym is decent, we used it four times while staying at the hotel. Food, wow, its some of the nicest food we have had in any country, amazing choice with tasty meats and fish every night, breakfast has a range of options, omelet freshly made, fruit as much as you like and yogurt, washed down with prosecco. Staff so friendly. My only gripe is the location, if you don't mind walking its great but anyone who struggles with mobility, its not the best. Overall its still a fantastic hotel, highly recommended

2nd visit at this hotel & still a fave! Friendly greeting from moment you arrive! Quick and easy checkin (do online on the riu app) Special request made was delivered (requested on the riu app) Room clean and comfortable just wish a socket near the mirror in the bedroom. Towels defo need upgrading they are tired & small but not huge issue. Staff are great really friendly & cant do enough for you work super hard! Enjoyed the food, and the drinks are great, branded and very good value. Entertainment was ok not as good the acts as last year. Location is far end of Adeje 20-30 minutes to Fanabe then further 10 to Porto Colon. Taxis only bout 8 euro. Supermarket uphill 5 mins. Riu party every friday good night out and really nice its free transport & drinks

2nd time here & wont be the last, the staff are outstanding! They all work so hard and so friendly. The four stars don’t do it justice, it 5star minimum!

Pros .Good Hotel with a few niggles ,very good location nice room pleasant staff,good food choices. Cons 8.00 am stampede by towel layers should be stopped by management.Some ignorant guests smoking on balconies which is not allowed also the vaping people constantly puffing around pool area.

A very warm welcome and all the staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Our room and the hotel, in general, were spotless with well kept gardens. Food was exceptionally good, with excellent choices every day. Evening entertainment did not disappoint. Overall a peaceful and enjoyable experience and would thoroughly recommend.

We came back this year as so impressed last year !!!! Whats Happening Rui ??? Some of your staff are extremely rude to the point of almost aggression. you wait ages for a drink in the main bar in the evening a lot of staff just ignore you and walk around pretending to look busy. One girl in particular I think her name was mila long brown curly hair , she was vile to us . She was an arms length away we called her 4 or 5 times she glared at us then kicked the chair and walked away . We immediately complained to her manager but was obviously not taken seriously as she carried on with the dirty looks all night. We felt very intimidated . I was also shouted at by the pool man for trying to have an early swim it was my first day and I didn't realise the pool opened at 8am, fair enough to point that out to me but not in the manner he did i felt like crying afterwards. Some positives though.. Food had plenty of choice and nice. Pool bar much better service especially Raul he was always happy to serv us. Beds are comfy Rooms kept very clean the house keeping staff go above and beyond.. Rui you need to address the situation as you are putting people off coming back again and you are taking less money in the bar by not serving paying guests !!!

Really great hotel with good food a fabulous beach club with pool and bar. Entertainment every night and adults only what more could you ask for!!! Enjoyed it that much that we are returning at the end of July

Overall this hotel is ok however there is a marked deterioration in the level of service. And as a regular Riu customer i wouldn't bother retuning. Some of the reception team are friendly and professional however I found a number of them curt and bordering on rude. The rooms look very dated and could definitely use a refresh. There is way too much brown in the colour palette which make the room feel slightly opressive. The beds were very comfortable however it would be preferable to have duvets rather than a sheet and blankets in 2026. The room was clean to a good standard everyday. Air-conditioning was excellent. WiFi was terrible and even though this was reported to reception on three occasions nothing was done about it. The bathroom is on the small side and decorated nicely and also very clean. The products provided are a little non descript and feel a bit cheap. The towls in the bathroom are a hideous brown colour which just look really unpleasant and tired. The shower is of a good size however the water pressure has been severely restricted so the actual shower is not very powerful. The restaurant was well organised and apart from a few of the staff who are rude the majority are helpful and friendly. The food was of a good standard and well varied. Breakfast was also a good standard. Im not quiet sure who thought the one coffee machine would be appropriate for around 700 guests and found that really strange. We ate in the Spanish restaurant once but found it a little underwhelming and compared to previous visits the buffet area had been significantly reduced. One of the worst points of this hotel is the pool area. Sunbed reservations are next level and there simply isn't enough. Because the nasty cheap metal sunbeds that Riu seem intent on buying you have the pleasure of listening to them being constantly strapped across the ground which is akin to hearing nails being scraped on a blackboard. Another negative is the stupid sunshades that Riu must have got a knock down price and have been installed all around the pool to ensure that eight people at a time are either plunged into total shade or blazing sunlight. Umbrellas are a far superior option. I would definitely get up for 8 just to watch all the guests pile into the pool area to save there sunbed. Ive never stayed anywhere before where this happens and I honestly thought it only occurred in really low grade hotels. Bar service in the entertainment area is sloppy and very slow which we have never experienced before at this hotel. Im not sure if the hotel was particularly short staffed but considering this is half board there are hardly any bar staff. The only staff member who showed any friendliness was Paloma. The rest seemed rushed and stressed out. The gym has been filled with the usual old junk that Riu seem to collect. Although as there are cables a number of exercises can be completed. Riu is definitely a non fitness focused hotel brand and never commit to a good gym. The gym would really benefit from additional free weights and some more resistance equipment but this is the same with all Riu hotels. The overall vibe in this hotel is a little off there are alot of older rude guests who give the place a strange and miserable feel. Literally no one smiles at you and at the buffet guests repeatedly push in front of you. Everyday we noticed the manager present at breakfast and dinner however we soon realised she literally does just stand there. Even when  present the porridge pot was empty , there was no butter and other empty areas of the buffet. I think the presence of a manager would be far more productive by actually walking around talking to guests and not standing in the corner watching. Overall the hotel is one of the poorer Riu s we have visited and does not even come close to the welcoming relaxed vibe of Riu hotels in Gran Canaria. The hotel attracts a really miserable crowd with poor manners probably because of the lower price point. There are definitely far better options with better facilities in the area  so I do feel this hotel needs to raise its game slightly.

We've stayed at the Riu Arecas many times over the last few years. We stayed here this time for 9 nights half board (breakfast and dinner, drinks not included) We like the hotel, it has a good feel to it in general, with a nice crowd (we've never seen so many people dance at a Riu hotel) The size of the dance floor is far too small, and also entertainment finishes FAR TOO EARLY at about 10.30pm... with absolutely nothing on after this... which is ridiculous. Entertainment should be on until at least 11pm please (suggestion... if noise to the nearby rooms is an issue then pull the glass doors closed after the entertainment finishes and have some music on until midnight so people can dance) It's a very busy & often full occupancy hotel, which must be a great plus for Riu Hotels & Resorts. We've love the adults only concept. The cleanliness of the hotel everywhere is very good. The food is always good and "some" of the staff are helpful and friendly. Nice enough rooms & bathrooms, the colour palate is very "brown" Brown tiles everywhere, brown curtains, brown (wornout) furniture (see photos) We would say the rooms would now benefit from a small refresh/change of curtains and furniture maybe. The chance to go to visit either the Neon or White party (depending on your length of stay) held at the Riu Buenavista every Friday night is a nice option also. Overall a good hotel, great location and good food, lots of options at the buffet. The Spanish Restaurant is a nice touch too if you're bored of the buffet. 'Andrew' on the front desk is exceptional, so friendly & excellent customer service. Our main observation is that the sunbathing terrace by the infinity pool at the beach area needs some parasols (there aren't any) Also, some of the woven/wicker/Tiki parasols at the beach need some attention/maintenance, many of them are worn out, see through & not effective as a sun shade (see photo) At the main pool areas (nearest the hotel) the concrete flooring is all broken up/degrading & very gritty (see photo) this also needs attention/maintenance. Many of the retractable sun canopies/pergola style sun shades are broken/aren't retractable with a cord/pulley (a member of staff can only operate them) how ridiculous... again, maintenance issues. WiFi is TERRIBLE. Disconnected CONSTANTLY. Reserving of sunbeds here at this hotel is in absolute FULL FORCE, Sunbeds being reserved from about 7am, very selfish of other guests. Here are my pointers both positive ✅️ & negative ❌️ Great ✅️ ✅️ Clean throughout. ✅️ Great Housekeeping (Everything is always restocked & cleaned) ✅️ Large rooms ✅️ Comfortable beds (shame there is no duvet though) ✅️ Great bathrooms (water restrictors on taps is annoying) poor water pressure ✅️ Fantastic food selection (albeit a little repetitive) ✅️ Good bar service and great drinks ✅️ Great refurbished Gym/Fitness centre ✅️ Good swimming pools, temperature good (Warm enough to swim comfortably) However, there are MANY negatives I have listed regarding the two main pool areas at this hotel (see below) ⬇️ ✅️ Some staff are very friendly, 'Pilar' is lovely, also 'Clara' & 'Jaqueline' in the buffet. Also 'Laura' excellent ✅️ Excellent Bar Service ('Paloma' is exceptional) ✅️ Great location ✅️ Pool towels (pool towel exchange open all day) ✅️ Lovely atmosphere throughout ✅️ A great 4 star rated option ✅️ Great value ✅️ Riu Class Diamond status recognised ✅️ Excellent Reception/Front desk team (Andrew is exceptional) ✅️ Dining options of main Buffet & additional restaurant ✅️ Adults only ✅️ Safe in room included ✅️ Entertainment very good. 'Comical Symfunny' by George & Claudia were excellent. Maxband were Excellent (lots of guests dancing) Abba tribute... really good ✅️ Visible Management most of the time Needs improvement ❌️ ❌️ Entertainment finishing at 10.30pm is ridiculous... far too early. Should be on until at least 11pm ❌️ WiFi kept going off CONSTANTLY & disconnecting (especially within room) ❌️ Horrid, worn brown towels in bathrooms (white towels are the industry standard for bathroom towels) ❌️ Furniture in room is poor/worn badly ❌️ Water pressure really low in bathrooms on sink and shower taps... "restrictors" have been installed resulting in poor water pressure ❌️ Beds in room should have duvets, not blankets ❌️ Air Conditioning & fans need to be left on in the gym as it was always very warm ❌️ Gym should remain open until 8pm (7pm is too early as guests were still wanting to use it at 7pm) 🏊‍♂️ Main two swimming pool negatives 🏊‍♂️ ❌️ Sunbeds being reserved from about 7am, so all the popular places around the pool are taken by the same selfish guests ❌️ Not enough Sunbeds at the two main pools & this should be increased as around 20 more beds could be added at the ends of each pool ❌️ No toilets at one of the pool areas (the one to the right hand side) as you walk down ❌️ Constant scraping noises from people pulling Sunbeds around the concrete (this includes the pool staff at the pools at around 5pm/6pm) ❌️ No inflatables allowed in swimming pools ❌️ Sunbeds at infinity pool on beach need parasols ❌️ Grass/Tiki style parasols at beach area... some of them require replacing/maintenance as they're worn out and not effective as a sun shade ❌️ Main pool areas have broken, degrading & gritty concrete flooring at the poolside ❌️ Many retractable Canopies/pergolas around the main pool areas are broken/don't work with a cord/pulley (a member of staff can only operate them) Quite frankly unacceptable Suggestion for management...add a sunbathing terrace above the pool bar to alleviate the sunbed space problem (Riu Papayas have done this on two unused roof areas) so maybe you should consider doing this here at the Riu Arecas. Also another toilet block desperately needs adding to the pool to the right hand side.

Very good hotel with an excellent choice of food at both breakfast and evening.The rooms were cleaned daily and were comfortable, we had booked a pool view room but wouldn’t say it had the best view of the pool areas but had a nice sea view. All the staff were very friendly and always smiling. Entertainment was the usual hotel cheesy acts but didn’t bother us as we went out most nights. The hotel is quite a walk from the main hustle and bustle of Las Americas and Los Christianos and a taxi worked out at about €15 each way.

Overall, we had a pleasant stay and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly throughout. The service was outstanding, and the boys on reception were especially helpful assisting us with accessing a hotspot and mobile data for our Kindle. The fish dishes served during the week were delicious, and the fresh fruit was excellent. However, there were a few areas that need improvement. The towels really need upgrading as they were thin and threadbare. The pool sun loungers were uncomfortable and would benefit from cushions. Unfortunately, one member of staff at the pool was rude to my partner when returning the pool towels. Our room was also too close to the evening entertainment. As we do not drink or attend the entertainment, we would have preferred a quieter room. In addition, more English TV channels would have been appreciated rather than the large number of German channels available. Despite these issues, the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff made a positive difference to our stay.