Hotel Riu Arecas 4*

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.