Hotel Riu Arecas - Adults Only

What a lovely vacation, from arriving at reception to a warm welcome very late in the night. To getting into our great room and being able to relax straight away. The holiday started well, breakfast was fantastic, great variety across the board, fresh tasty and a great start to the day. The volume of towels being left unattended on beds was a bit concerning, however, as I was down at the sandy infinity pool area every day, this did not have any affect on my holiday joy.! The infinity pool area is in need of a refit to bring the area back up to real RUI standards. The beds are in need of regular cleaning and or replacement. Looking very tired. The team at this area especially Anka was fabulous. Great friendly personality, making everyone feel welcome. Reception were great and very supportive of any concerns or questions. Evening meals like breakfast was great, fresh tasty produce, great choice and plentiful supply of food for every appetite. Great ambience around the hotel and lovely and relaxed. Evening entertainment was generally very good and a nice way to end each day. To finish, the lady who serviced my room 4061 was amazing, the room was always spotless and felt fresh and clean. Loved my vacation in the Arecas, will definitely be back.

Brilliant hotel from start to finish, with friendly helpful staff. We checked in after 11pm, were given a drink and offered an evening snack and then went to our room which was a ‘basement’ room with an open balcony. Unfortunately, due to a previous experience in a ground floor room with an open balcony we didn’t feel secure. We went up to reception to ask to change rooms, understandably it was late at night so was not possible straight away but the receptionist said to leave it with him. We woke up the next morning with a note pushed through our door saying we were moving rooms to the 3rd floor which even had a sea view! And we were even given a RIU beach bag as a kind gesture. The rooms were very clean and plenty of storage, and the bathroom equally as nice with a powerful shower. The breakfast and dinner food were superb, plenty of choice and always hot, fresh and tasty with a choice to dine indoors or outdoors. Pool area was again very clean and a nice atmosphere and nice pool bar. On the first few days we didn’t need to reserve beds, but the last few days the beds got taken quickly (must be peak times when groups of people leave/ arrive) but there was always beds at the infinity pool at the other hotel. The beachfront and local bars/ restaurants/ shops are a 5-10 minute walk out the back of the hotel- there are a lot of steps down to these. The evening entertainment consisted of different bands/ singers which were very good! Front of the hotel is a supermarket and bus stop which is a ~15 mins journey to Costa Adeje main town and ~20mins to Playa de Las Americas and was €2.90 for 2 people. The hotel also has a courtesy rooms which can be booked for late flights. The staff really made this hotel, they were all so friendly and helpful. Roberto on reception and Paula in the dining hall were particular stand outs. Definitely recommend and would stay here again.

Without a doubt one of the nicest hotels ive stayed in. I am really fussy when it comes to food and honestly it was amazing! So much choice and so much flavour!

The staff were very helpful and friendly. We were upgraded and given drinks on arrival. The pools are very nice and well looked after, and the separate infinity pool is great. The buffet is big, a lot of options. It was encouraging to have some vegan options (a tofu and seitan station), but it would be good to see more variety, and have some dairy-free desserts besides fruit. Sometimes foods weren’t labelled clearly, which made things a little difficult.