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.
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.
Gary Summers
We recently stayed at Arena Beach Hotel and had a genuinely lovely holiday.
This isn’t a luxury hotel, and I think its official three-star rating is fair in terms of facilities and finish. That said, I absolutely loved staying here, and for overall experience it deserves five stars from me.
Normally it takes me a couple of days to settle into a hotel, but from the moment we arrived I felt completely at home. The atmosphere was relaxed, welcoming and friendly, and it made for a really easy, restful holiday.
The staff were excellent across the board, and the animation team in particular did a great job. There was different entertainment every evening, which was well organised and enjoyable without feeling overbearing.
Our room had clearly been recently refurbished. It was spacious, well equipped and the bed was very comfortable. One thing worth mentioning is that if you’re on the ground floor, you can hear movement from rooms above due to tiled floors. This wasn’t an issue for us as our neighbours were quiet, but it’s something to be aware of.
The pool area was another highlight. It was clean, well laid out and the heated pool was perfect for a winter break. My only small criticism is that the communal areas could benefit from a bit more frequent clearing of glasses and wiping of tables — it felt like the team just needed an extra pair of hands at busy times rather than there being a real cleanliness issue.
The food exceeded expectations. There was a really good choice of proteins every night, including meat and fish, along with varied and well-thought-out side dishes. The themed evenings — Italian, Tex-Mex, Mexican, North African and others — kept things interesting, and we were consistently happy with the quality and variety.
Drinks were simple but perfectly fine for an all-inclusive setup. Beer, wine, soft drinks and coffee were self-service, which added to the relaxed feel. We didn’t try the cocktails, but that wasn’t important to us.
The hotel is a little walk from the centre of Corralejo, but we actually enjoyed this. It gave us a chance to walk things off and balance out the all-inclusive indulgence, and the area itself felt calm and friendly.
Overall, I’d describe Arena Beach as cheap and cheerful in the best possible way — homely, welcoming, relaxed, with good food, comfortable rooms and a great atmosphere. It’s not about luxury; it’s about feeling comfortable and enjoying yourself, and on that front it absolutely delivered.
We had a great time and would happily return. I’d also recommend it to anyone looking for a friendly, no-nonsense, enjoyable all-inclusive holiday.
Reece Finch
This is our third time here now, absolutely love this hotel, everything is perfect across all aspects
All of the staff are friendly and also so happy to try and help accommodate all our needs,
The entertainment coordinator Maria and her colleague are brilliant and so easy to get on with! They were always happy to help us! They even told us where to find some local nightlife and recommended some the best local bars in town to visit. As well as this both of the lovely ladies did amazing activities throughout the day at the hotel to entertain everyone! Including little friendly competitions around the pool bringing everyone together!
We love all the staff here very professional and bubbly always happy to have a chat and a laugh with, they even went the extra mile to remember our drinks!
The entertainment put on throughout our stay was fantastic! Varying between a magic show, an acrobatic fire show, Reggae night, karaoke and soul music night!
Can’t wait to return again next year!
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