Hotel Riu Arecas - Adults Only

Five star experience Probably one of the best holidays ever. We were a group of 6 friends ( all over 65). As it is adult only hotel, it is suitable for groups of friends or couples. Cleaning is first class. Room has fridge ( which used to be mini bar), so tall enough for large bottles. Air conditioning is excellent, shower excellent . Towels are adequate and replaced whenever required. ( There’s always someone who moans about towels being too thin, whichever hotel)😀. Towels are provided for sunbeds ( daily), when towel card is presented. Two decent pools in the top area, which have some built in loungers. Pool temp like a hot bath. Loungers ; both in shade and out, plenty available. Aqua aerobics on once per week ( could do with some more animation during the day though). There is lovely area at the bottom of steps, which is shared with sister hotel. The infinity pool looks right onto the beach. Nice bar there too. Aneka was great fun, attentive, and gave us great laughs with her dry sense of humour. Beach in front of hotel has black sand, but a golden beach is only a short walk away. Managed some snorkelling( next to the rocks at rhs), viewed many different spieces of fish and quite close in. obviously the staff have been very well trained; very attentive, helpful and great sense of humour. Only slight complaint, was some of the reception staff seemed a bit reluctant to phone a taxi for us, which seemed strange. We had entertainment every night. The singers were reasonable but the atmosphere seemed quite flat most nights, finishing around 11pm. Good sized balcony, which was cleaned every day. FOOD.. excellent choices, we were there for 2 wks and never got bored with it. Quality roasts every night, fish, mussels, prawns and ‘crab croquet things’ all wonderful. Plenty vegetables, salads, egg dishes, pizza, fruit, sweets to name but a few. All food hot, with chefs cooking at every station, replacing as required. Spanish restaurant, offers a bit fancier choice. This can be booked at reception, for no extra cost. Buses to various locations can be obtained just outside hotel..cost €2.90 for 2..into Costa Adeje and Porto Colon. We booked catamaran trip to see dolphins…cost €39 each for 3hr trip with lunch and drinks..we did see dolphins, but thought it was a little choppy to dive in for swim. The neon party was a hoot, even for us oldies. Hotel provides transport and free drinks..plenty of cocktails!! Overall a fantastic experience..a classy hotel without being too posh…Well done RIU