Apartamentos Arena Dorada

Returned last week from Puerto del Carmen, hadnt booked this apartment had booked the Panorama but like so many other people were moved here. Apparantly both places owned by the same person and he was trying to fill up the Arena - we were told the other place was overbooked but others told there were problems with water, pool etc. Saying that the location and quality of the Arena was better and we had no complaints on that score. The apts are practically on the main strip, very central just behind mcdonalds, very quiet considering the... more

having read the various mixed reviews we chose to stay at the arena dorada , it is in an amazing location but yet is very quiet during the days and nights when there is lively entertainment just around the corner.There is a british bar across the road called the rambler , they serve lovely meals here which are by know means expensive and with good service from the staff there.Around the corner then is the american indian cafe , a bar which serves stunning meals and then at 10 every night they have got live music from there resident band who... more

We've just come back from a brilliant week in Puerto Del Carmen, Arena Dorada is promoted as either a 2 or 3 star resort depending on who you book with but it's definitely 3. The photos on all the websites we looked at don't do it justice. We arrived at approx 9.30pm and although we hadn't warned them that we'd be late there was someone to meet us. All the reception staff were very friendly and spoke enough English for us to communicate easily with them. There's internet access and a book swap facility too. The apartments are... more

Stayed at the Arena Dorada for 3 nights with my sister and we were a little concerned as its only 2 star. Have to say that we were pleasantly surprised - accommodation was clean but basic but to be honest we only used the room as a base as we were either on the beach or out for the evening. Breakfast was rubbish so we went out to eat and its really cheap (3.50 euros) for an english breakfast. You are so close to all the restaurants/bars and the beach is just across the road so for value for money we just couldn't fault it. Don't forget... more

we enjoyed a weeks stay at the end of may. the apartment was much larger than expected, no kettle which is usual for the canaries, and only one small pan, but still sufficient for our needs. we found the maid service great, they were in daily for a quick clean, emptying of bins, replenishing toilet rolls etc. they made the beds and arranged our pj's and towels. we couldnt fault the service. we ate in the restaurant during the day only twice, the food was good but more restaurant than snack bar. the waiters speak little... more

When we first got to the apartments the outside looked lovely as were the grounds inside the complex together with the rooms which are decorated in green and yellow. There was a TV in the room but only german speaking channels available (I was not bothered by this as I did not go on holiday to watch tv). It is very close to the front on Puerto Del Carmen, so fast and easy access to the many restaurants, bars, and shops. We booked Half board with a 1 bedroom apartment (so we could have a fridge) and to be honest if you are... more

I stayed at the Arena Dorada on the 4th may 2008 for one week, and booked it via Lowcostbeds.com. At first I was wary as ive never used them before, but it was absoloutley fine and It was a real bargain only cost £240 for the flight and accommodation, we didnt have the transfers or flight meals as they cost extra but we didnt mind it was only 16 euros from the airport to the apartments. I was really peased with this holiday the apartments were spacious and cleaned regulary, there was a nice pool, and poolside bar. The apartments are very... more