Hotel Riu Arecas

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3797 reviews

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  Riu Arecas - a gem!

  This is a lovely, spacious hotel which I will definitely visit again. Right from the warm welcome by Andrew at reception we thoroughly enjoyed everything the hotel provided. Every single memer of staff was professional, friendly, and attentive. Excellent service, which really made a difference. The room was immaculate. There is a fridge, air con, a safe, tea/coffee making facilities, and ample cupboard space. Very comfortable bed, I requested extra pillows and an iron via the hotel's App, everything arrived immediately. A complimentaty bottle of bubbly appeared on my son's birthday which was a nice touch. Nice, spacious shower room with gorgeous shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. Spotlessly clean. The restaurant provides lots of choices and the standard of food is great. Fresh, tasty, with something for everyone. I don't eat meat and sometimes alternatives can be limited. However there were so many dishes available here that we ate in the restaurant every evening of our stay. I loved the breakfast buffet, again so much choice and many freshly cooked options as well as fruit, baked goods, smoothies, and yoghurt. The hotel also offers a lunchtime menu where you can purchase snacks including tapas type dishes, a varied fresh salad bar, as well as burgers and pizzas, etc. Excellent table service, great food. There are 3 x pool areas to choose from. Again everything is immaculate including the toilets. Lots of sun loungers dotted about and although favoured spots were being reserved with towels around 8am, most of the pool area gets all day sun so no real problems experienced in getting a lounger in a good spot. The evening entertainment is fun, even if a little old school. There was an amazing Motown act one evening. It is very popular and so at this time of year the indoor seating gets full early and it can be a little chilly in the outdoor seating area, although there are outdoor heaters dotted around if you can nab a table close by one. One of the best nights was the free Riu Party. We were taken by coach to a sister hotel where there was music, singers dancers, and all-inclusive drinks including cocktails. It was such great fun, with an amazing atmosphere. Around and about there is a seafront path for lovely walks and some spectacular views. Shops, bars, restaurants, are all close by. If I could offer a couple of suggestions to make things even more fabulous I think that some low key/chilled music in the pool area would add a little more atmosphere, and providing more tables and chairs in the lobby and terrace areas would help to ensure that all guests are able to find somewhere to relax with a drink at peak times such as late afternoon golden hour, and after dinner. I'd definitely recommend this hotel it's a gem.

  Jan 20, 2026
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  Another excellent stay at RIU Arecas

  Just returned from our third trip to the RIU Arecas in Costa Adeje Tenerife. As in previous years we had an outstanding holiday. Excellent check in experience, excellent room, excellent food and excellent staff. All staff friendly and attentive, so much choice at every evening meal and the young lady who at breakfast yet again organised our poached eggs for us. The pool bar was the place to sample the Champagne Sangria and other delicious cocktails, wines and beer, all very reasonably priced. There was entertainment every evening in the theatre which was also really popular. The Christmas Banquet was amazing, again so many choices and all wines complementary. We have already booked for next year.

  Jan 08, 2026
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  Happy New Year Break

  Amazing week .Everything from the beginning to end was lovely .Reception staff made check in quick and welcoming.Room spotless and ready on arrival. Food was lovely great choices always hot and plentiful. Excellent new years gala meal and entertainment. Fireworks all around at midnight. Pools slightly cooler than expected however the beach club with infinity pool made up for this . Not many British guests at our time there . Shame about storm Francis for two days but I’m sure staff would of sorted that if they could of 🥰 All the staff we encountered were amazing and always ready to help .Thoroughly amazing week

  Jan 07, 2026
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  Peaceful stay with excellent service and great pools

  I normally write my hotel reviews after returning home, but this time I felt it was important to share fresh and up-to-date impressions for those who are currently considering booking this hotel. We are staying at Hotel RIU Arecas Tenerife (La Caleta) for two weeks, and so far the experience has been very positive. The hotel is rated 4 stars, and in our opinion it fully deserves this rating. We have stayed in many 4-star hotels over the years, and this one clearly stands out thanks to the quality of the food, the friendliness of the staff, the comfortable rooms, and the well-maintained outdoor areas. The hotel offers three swimming pools. Two are located in front of the hotel and are pleasantly heated. The highlight for us is the infinity pool, situated closer to the sea and the beach. It is nicely heated and offers a beautiful view over the beach and Las Américas. There is a small pool bar with very friendly staff, and behind it a large sunbathing area with plenty of sunbeds on yellow sand. Toilets and changing cabins are also conveniently located nearby. The food in the restaurant is very good. As I follow a gluten-free diet, my choices were a bit more limited, but I always found something suitable, as all dishes are clearly labeled, which is very helpful. The rooms are spacious, the beds are extremely comfortable, and everything is very clean. Cleanliness throughout the hotel is excellent, especially in the restaurant, which we really appreciated. What surprised us the most was how quiet and peaceful the hotel is. Even though it is a large hotel, it never feels crowded. There is live music in the bar every evening with different bands, but after around 10–11 p.m. everything becomes very calm, with no disturbing noise. This made our stay particularly relaxing. Overall, Hotel RIU Arecas is a great choice for guests looking for comfort, good food, friendly service, and a quiet atmosphere. We would happily recommend it and would consider returning in the future.

  Jan 07, 2026
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  Superb adults only hotel for winter sun!

  We’ve just stayed at Riu Arecas for a week over New Year. This hotel is in a superb location in Costa Adeje, which is an area we know well. The hotel is located slightly back from the beach and promenade but there is a beach front pool and bar which is accessible to all the hotel guests. The facilities are exceptionally clean and the staff are friendly and polite. The hotel offers half board (breakfast and evening meal) and the standard of the food and drink was exceptional. There’s is plenty of choice and everything is well prepared and flavourful. We did not have a bad meal. The ‘Spanish’ restaurant was superb and we had a fabulous meal there on our last evening at to be hotel. We were so impressed that we have decided to book again next January. This is a perfect adult-only hotel for a relaxing week of winter sun. We would highly recommend booking.

  Jan 04, 2026