Las Arenas Hotel, Benalmadena, Spain
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Recent Price: £97
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The modern Las Arenas Hotel is close to the resort's action and amenities. Sun and sea lovers will enjoy the nearby beach, while night owls won’t have far to go for the resort’s restaurants, bars and discos. A new extension to this hotel was completed in 2004. loading...
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Las Arenas Hotel Reviews
" Nice Hotel Super Food "
Submitted By: kcjones
We go to the Spain Costa's about 3 times a year, normally to hotels we know and return to, however we decided to try the Las Arenas as somewhere different and Thomson had it on offer. We were certainly not disappointed.
The food is overall some of the best we have had in Spanish hotels. We don't bother with British cooked breakfast although it did looked good, we had continental everyday which was bread, cheese, cereal etc and that was also super. The evening meal was buffet style with lots of choices and for us was brilliant. Once each week there was a roast beef sirloin joint which looked and tasted fabulous. Every other night the hotplate was always in use with something like chicken, pork or beef. We could not fault the food at all it was great. We also have to mention the staff in the restaurant, they were brilliant especially Micky who gets special thanks.
We had two different rooms over the two weeks, our choice, starting with a top floor room at the side overlooking the pool for the first week and then a 1st floor one at the front right over reception facing the road. The top floor room was very quite and nice but did lack a bit of sun after about 09:00 in the morning, maybe better in summer. The room over reception had a good view although you are level with the road so had to go careful when coming out of shower for instance. Some road noise but we soon got used to it and the nice balcony which went right around the corner and had the sun until about 16:00. Out of the two rooms we preferred the front one owing to the sun all day and nice balcony. If we could chose any room in the hotel we would have a top floor at the front corner over reception. Both rooms were superbly clean and looked after by the maids very well, every day.
We cannot comment on the hotel entertainment or Thomson trips as we do our own thing knowing the area and public transport quite well.
Unfortunately the last weekend in the hotel was spoilt by a Spanish Junior School Hockey team that arrived from Santandar about 04:00 on the Friday morning and left Monday morning. Most of the hotel knew they had arrived as the noise was terrible and continued all the time they were in the hotel. The staff did all they could to make it more bearable including not letting them into the dining room until everyone else had finished, moving rooms of anybody that wanted to move and putting them all in one place in the hotel. All credit to the Hotel staff they were superb, Santandar hockey team disgusting.
A couple of local bars to mention on the Torremolinos front. Whelan's an Irish bar, super people and value, great coffee, brandies on the large size proved by a few days walking back a bit slower and wobbling somewhat. The Cosy Nook a bit farther down also had good coffee and had a nice flat screen TV with UK channels, staff good as well. A thing with both of theses bars is the coffee which was Italian and very good.
So to conclude a super hotel, food, staff and great value, we would return no problem.
The food is overall some of the best we have had in Spanish hotels. We don't bother with British cooked breakfast although it did looked good, we had continental everyday which was bread, cheese, cereal etc and that was also super. The evening meal was buffet style with lots of choices and for us was brilliant. Once each week there was a roast beef sirloin joint which looked and tasted fabulous. Every other night the hotplate was always in use with something like chicken, pork or beef. We could not fault the food at all it was great. We also have to mention the staff in the restaurant, they were brilliant especially Micky who gets special thanks.
We had two different rooms over the two weeks, our choice, starting with a top floor room at the side overlooking the pool for the first week and then a 1st floor one at the front right over reception facing the road. The top floor room was very quite and nice but did lack a bit of sun after about 09:00 in the morning, maybe better in summer. The room over reception had a good view although you are level with the road so had to go careful when coming out of shower for instance. Some road noise but we soon got used to it and the nice balcony which went right around the corner and had the sun until about 16:00. Out of the two rooms we preferred the front one owing to the sun all day and nice balcony. If we could chose any room in the hotel we would have a top floor at the front corner over reception. Both rooms were superbly clean and looked after by the maids very well, every day.
We cannot comment on the hotel entertainment or Thomson trips as we do our own thing knowing the area and public transport quite well.
Unfortunately the last weekend in the hotel was spoilt by a Spanish Junior School Hockey team that arrived from Santandar about 04:00 on the Friday morning and left Monday morning. Most of the hotel knew they had arrived as the noise was terrible and continued all the time they were in the hotel. The staff did all they could to make it more bearable including not letting them into the dining room until everyone else had finished, moving rooms of anybody that wanted to move and putting them all in one place in the hotel. All credit to the Hotel staff they were superb, Santandar hockey team disgusting.
A couple of local bars to mention on the Torremolinos front. Whelan's an Irish bar, super people and value, great coffee, brandies on the large size proved by a few days walking back a bit slower and wobbling somewhat. The Cosy Nook a bit farther down also had good coffee and had a nice flat screen TV with UK channels, staff good as well. A thing with both of theses bars is the coffee which was Italian and very good.
So to conclude a super hotel, food, staff and great value, we would return no problem.
Advice: Nice flat prom lovely for walking up and down
Activities: Whelans Iriag Bar & Cosy Nook
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Nov 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" second visit sice may coming back... "
Submitted By: Mr N Cutler
second visit sice may coming back again for new year this will be the 12th year for nuevo ano this hotel has to be the best in spain bar none staff are execellent food is to die for prices for a 4 star hotel are very good cannot and will not fault this hotel i have visited spain since 1972 and i have never been in a better hotel and all you sad people out there that that complain about things that are not like wot we get at home dont come to this beautiful country with beautiful people eat the country drink the country and enjoy the country if u want tea like mama makes and fish and chips and muck in good old england dont visit this most gorgeous of countries if u do decide to visit this hotel of hotels u will not be duped oh by the way i have been round the world done the best of them and this is up there with the best no doubt
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:wsh.com
" We have just come back from las... "
Submitted By: Mrs D Hickman
We have just come back from las Arenas hotel, we just went from Friday to Tuesday, we found the hotel very clean, the rooms were lovely you could see they had just been refurbished. The maids came in 3 times over the period we were there. We found the staff very friendly and helpful. When you went in the dining room you were greeted by the waiter then shown to a table . for breakfast you were served tea or coffee at your table which was nice (definetly have the coffee its lovely) meals were lovely and plenty but could do with a bit more selection for evening meal. It was our 1st time to benalmadena we would definetly go back. Visit the marina it is a must and you can walk along the beach up to torremolinos. There is also a lovely park where you can go fo a stroll. There is a cafe next to the hotel called havana the staff are friendly ,the meals are nice and the happy hour is from 3 to 6 what more could you ask for. There are buses running up and down the resorts all the time and taxis. Only thing we would do different is get a taxi from the airport because it takes to long on the bus
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- Date of Holiday:Mar 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We are a retired couple and go to... "
Submitted By: Mrs M Watson
We are a retired couple and go to spain every winter long stay. we firststayed at hotel las arenas 6 years ago.It was going to be a one off holliday, but because of the friendliness of the staff, the clenlenees of the hotel, ie rooms grounds etc , we decided to go back. The area is so close to many nice places like Marbella Nerja And Malaga. The local transportie busses, and trains are really good The only downside we find is THE FOOD because we can not resist it it is so good that we always have to come home and go on a diet. Another big plus is the Xmas Festivites. Well it must be good if you find the hotel owners and there families there joining in all the fun. Weknow class the Las Arenas as our second home , and so do alot of other guests, because every year its like visiting old friends
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- Date of Holiday:Nov 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independentlyused thomson fly
" Had a fab time and will definitely be... "
Submitted By: ali.c
Had a fab time and will definitely be back to Las Arenas, we were room only so cannot comment on food, but will try half board the next time. We were on the 7th floor balcony facing the hill going out towards Fenguerolla- fab position sun till 8:30pm every night had to take a lift to floor six then walk along corridor to another lift to 7th but well worth it room fantastic and views magnificent. Can't wait to return.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Room Only
- Tour Operator:Flyglobespan
" Fantastic location in the centre of... "
Submitted By: Mr S Smith
Fantastic location in the centre of Benalmadena on the beach front, large clean airy room.
We were lucky and got a room on the front overlooking the beach, daily maid service with clean towels.
Food was excellent and a large selection, the staff were all very friendly and helpful.
I have stayed in several hotels in Benalmadena and this is one of the best.
Several bars nearby with buzbys having adult entertainment every night from 9pm-exit the hotel, turn left 600m on left hand side near triton hotel.
We were lucky and got a room on the front overlooking the beach, daily maid service with clean towels.
Food was excellent and a large selection, the staff were all very friendly and helpful.
I have stayed in several hotels in Benalmadena and this is one of the best.
Several bars nearby with buzbys having adult entertainment every night from 9pm-exit the hotel, turn left 600m on left hand side near triton hotel.
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- Date of Holiday:Dec 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Flyglobespan
" Very nice hotel with good size rooms... "
Submitted By: chrissie001
Very nice hotel with good size rooms and well fitted bathroom with power shower, most of the rooms have a sea view which also gives very good appeal and only 2 mins walk to the beach.
It has an excellent buffet restaurant with a great selection of food of offer hot and cold.
There is a large sun terrace with an full size pool and a kiddie pool the only down side to this hotel was the pool which was not heated, and water was very cold so for this reason no-one used the pool the whole time I was there.
It was a excellent hotel and one I will certainly be visiting again.
It has an excellent buffet restaurant with a great selection of food of offer hot and cold.
There is a large sun terrace with an full size pool and a kiddie pool the only down side to this hotel was the pool which was not heated, and water was very cold so for this reason no-one used the pool the whole time I was there.
It was a excellent hotel and one I will certainly be visiting again.
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- Date of Holiday:Nov 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Flyglobespan
" Just back from a most enjoyable stay... "
Submitted By: Mrs M Allan
Just back from a most enjoyable stay at Las Arenas Hotel.
My husband & I ended up in a room at the front, which I was a bit apprehensive about at the start, due to the road noise, but found that we quickly became used to it & didn't mind at all, even though we live in the country. The view made it all worthwhile.
The food was excellent & the staff were brilliant, especially Micky (woman) who worked in the dining room & who always had a smile for everyone.
The Hotel is ideally placed nearer the south end of the resort which is about a 10min walk from the busier marina end where most of the pubs & clubs are situated.
The pool area is not very big but as the beach is just over the road it's not that important.
There is lots to do in & around Benalmadena & I wouldn't hesitate to go back to the hotel or the area.
My husband & I ended up in a room at the front, which I was a bit apprehensive about at the start, due to the road noise, but found that we quickly became used to it & didn't mind at all, even though we live in the country. The view made it all worthwhile.
The food was excellent & the staff were brilliant, especially Micky (woman) who worked in the dining room & who always had a smile for everyone.
The Hotel is ideally placed nearer the south end of the resort which is about a 10min walk from the busier marina end where most of the pubs & clubs are situated.
The pool area is not very big but as the beach is just over the road it's not that important.
There is lots to do in & around Benalmadena & I wouldn't hesitate to go back to the hotel or the area.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Flyglobespan
" I have just returned from Las Arenas... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Barraclough
I have just returned from Las Arenas hotel where we had a very pleasant stay. It is, however not 4 star material!
Everywhere is bright and welcoming; the bedrooms were big enough and were cleaned thoroughly every day.
The food is of a high standard, one of the best breakfasts I've ever had but the tables are very close together, and you have to wait to be seated and can end up on a different table each night!
The pool is not very big in proportion to the hotel and the sunbeds are quickly snapped up. We didn't stay in for the entertainment but I understand there were flamenco shows a parrot show and the usual type of entertainment.
There were a lot of elderly guests so we had no problems with rowdiness!
Our flight was delayed, we missed the evening meal and a platter of cold meats, salad and water had been left for us in the dining room which I thought was a lovely gesture.
Las Arenas is a lovely, friendly hotel but I don't think I will ever return as the road outside is so busy and when you are on the patio or on your balcony, all you can here is the traffic, emergency services and horns papping.
Everywhere is bright and welcoming; the bedrooms were big enough and were cleaned thoroughly every day.
The food is of a high standard, one of the best breakfasts I've ever had but the tables are very close together, and you have to wait to be seated and can end up on a different table each night!
The pool is not very big in proportion to the hotel and the sunbeds are quickly snapped up. We didn't stay in for the entertainment but I understand there were flamenco shows a parrot show and the usual type of entertainment.
There were a lot of elderly guests so we had no problems with rowdiness!
Our flight was delayed, we missed the evening meal and a platter of cold meats, salad and water had been left for us in the dining room which I thought was a lovely gesture.
Las Arenas is a lovely, friendly hotel but I don't think I will ever return as the road outside is so busy and when you are on the patio or on your balcony, all you can here is the traffic, emergency services and horns papping.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
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For a place to go and relax and for the value you get you can only give it 10 out of 10 for what you pay.
Room was nice and very clean better than many hotels over here. There was entertainment although we did not utilise it.
It is right next to the beach and about 1km walk along the promenade to the Marina.
Food had great choice and also lots of fresh bead pastries and meets at both breakfast and dinner. A large range of hot and freshly cooked food
this is an excellent choice for a few days break and on looking at other reviews has consistently high standards.
I would go back no trouble in particular for the value for money.
Advice: a beach side resort nothing to buy but nice to walk along the beach
Activities: none
Good for: Beach