- Tenerife Holidays
- El Medano
- Arenas Del Mar Hotel
You're just 900 metres from the centre of El Medano, and you're right on the seafront too. In other words, when you stay at the Arenas del Mar Hotel you're absolutely perfectly placed for a fabulous holiday in one of Tenerife's most popular spots. And what about that beach… it's one of the most impressive stretches of beach in the whole of Tenerife. It really is amazing: beautifully black sands that stretch as far as the eye can see, bordered by the irresistible blue of the Mediterranean.
The Arenas del Mar Hotel has certainly earned its four stars and its incredible reputation. People flock to El Medano for that beach and that wonderful weather. And for anyone who's stayed there, the Arenas del Mar Hotel is just as much of a draw.
The views are outstanding, and its position on the seafront within easy reach of both town and beach is unrivalled. But location isn't everything. The Arenas del Mar Hotel is so enduringly popular because it's such a smart, modern hotel with fantastic amenities.
Just wait till you see the pool. Fringed by recliners and a wave of trees, – and then by the beach itself; there's something so much more exhilarating about swimming with the unmistakable scent of the fresh sea air in your nostrils.
Whatever you do, don't forget that there's an indoor pool too. Part of a wonderful recreation suite, with the superb spa facilities available*, you really could spend a lot of time here. Floor length windows let in loads of that wonderful light, and bring out the gorgeous colours in this little haven of peace and tranquillity. Please note the recreation suite is open to Adults only.
One of the really nice things about the Arenas del Mar Hotel is that sense that whatever you might hope for, the reality is better. The guests' rooms are a good example. Bigger and better than most hotel rooms, the standard rooms are actually junior suites. So there are double beds as standard, and plenty of room for you to relax and unwind.
All rooms come with a wonderful balcony – well, you really do want to make the most of those incredible views. They also satellite plasma TV and phone, room safe and minibar. Sea view rooms are also available.
The Arenas del Mar Hotel is choc-full of amenities too, ranging from its own internet cafe and shop, to a TV lounge and all sorts of activities. With a restaurant, cafe and pool bar as well, this really is one of those hotels that you could quite happily luxuriate in for a week or more.
The Arenas del Mar Hotel in El Medano is a tourist hotspot. Some are drawn by its wonderful beaches; but some – those who've been before and stayed at the Arenas del Mar Hotel – can't resist another stay at the region's premier four star facility.
*Some facilities may incur an additional fee.
The 4* Arenas del Mar is situated on the seafront in El Medano, just 900 metres from the centre. It is an ideal choice for a relaxing holiday with stunning views of the ocean and a fantastic array of amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, entertainment area, bars and a superb modern spa at a fee. La Jaquita Beach, a black sandy beach is close to the hotel.

The hotel as a whole is perfect but this year they seem to have cut back quite a lot. Here are some recommendations: Bring back the air conditioning throughout the hotel House keeping is awful and the team need longer per room
Also something needs to be done about the tiles around the pool. So many people falling over even wearing shoes. One day there is going to be a serious accident!
I was a bit concerned about coming here due to the negative reviews, I wish I hadn't. Ignore the nay sayers, this hotel is fantastic, rooms are lovely, clean and airy, no problems with air conditioning just make sure the patio door is closed. I am the world's fussiest eater, well the food is fantastic, plenty of choice all hot and well presented. Hotel is lovely and clean and the staff are brilliant. Room cleaned every day and towels changed. I don't know what hotel the negative reviews were staying at! This is one of the best I have ever been to.
We cannot unnderstand some of the negative reviews of this hotel. The hotel was clean, the staff welcoming and helpful, the rooms spacious and the air-con very good The food was excellent with a wide range to suit all. The pool area was very relaxing with the music at a decent level. The £1 cup is an excellent idea as a small contibution to the climate and ecology. The location of the hotel is first class, nothing better than sitting and watching the waves from a sunbed. (the hotel seem to be replacing the broken sunbeds but we didn't have and issues). We really enjoyed our stay here and will return here again.
The hotel staff were amazing very kind and a can do attitude. How ever the cleaning staff for room were awful most days our bathroom was never cleaned, sweeping the room I think was nonexistent, no change for dirty cups or glasses, balcony had bird poo on the day we arrived and was still there when we left as well as dust under the beds sofa and bathroom floor, shower leak everywhere and need a towel down, as no bath mat,safe in room there was no key and the air conditioning unit was working apparently but was not worth wasting electricity on as it was so bad. I don’t think any cleaning products were used at all. Food was ok could always find something to eat, but did notice a lot of small black bugs around salad bar and drinks machines . Entertainment was very below average and some of the singers did not know the words to the songs they sang. Swimming pool excellent sun lounge beds were mostly broken but they did bring some news ones on and not enough umbrellas . But if you can put up with that it’s a fantastic location and amazing staff and very relaxing
Location of this hotel was perfect, right on the beach and only a 15 min transfer from the Airport.
Atmosphere was nice, adult only. Pool area was cleaned every morning but broken sunbeds and umbrellas let the area down. This has been mentioned before on reviews and I am pleased to say that the hotel have taken notice because on day 3 of our visit, new sunbeds and umbrellas were being delivered.
Rooms were very big and spacious but the cleaning was not really up to scratch. There was a long black hair on the wall of the shower cubicle on day 1 and was still there on our last day, and the floor certainly wasn't swept. Towels had huge holes in them also.
Bar staff worked really hard, but on 1 occasion I was given a glass and the rim of the glass was broken and caught my lip. I gave this back to the bar man and he gave me another drink in a different glass. A few hours later, I was given the same glass again and then again 3 days later! I notice that when they collect the glasses they stack them up inside each other, this is how they are getting broken and chipped on the rim of the glass.
Food was ok, sometimes not very warm, and when they grill on the hot grill they basically cremate the food. I survived on chips and boiled eggs/bread rolls for most of the week.
When I booked the hotel it was a 4 Star, I received an email to say that it had been downgraded to a 3 star plus and I could change the accommodation, in hindsight I wished I had changed the accommodation now.
Although everyone there worked so hard, there are clearly areas that need addressing and I feel that I paid a lot of money to stay here.
