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Hotel Riu Arecas - Adults Only

Tenerife · Spain

Playa del DuqueView location

8.6/10Excellent431 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.4/108.4
Location8.2/108.2
Neighborhood8.2/108.2
Amenities8.8/108.8
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  • Adults Only

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About Hotel Riu Arecas - Adults Only

The Hotel Riu Arecas is a 4-star hotel in Tenerife, Spain, specialising in Adults Only service. A balcony overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, it's a perfect place to enjoy singular views. The hotel offers RIU Hotels & Resorts quality and service to make your stay as pleasant as possible.

This recently renovated hotel near the Playa del Duque beach offers numerous amenities, such as two freshwater pools, an infinity pool right on the seafront promenade with a terrace-solarium on the sand, free WiFi throughout the hotel, all so that you can enjoy the good weather and the sun.

It also has a wellness centre, “Body Love”, with a range of treatments and massages to help you relax in body and mind. You'll be able to sample the varied gastronomic offerings of the buffet restaurant and thematic nights, or simply sit back and take in shows and live music.

The warm climate that envelops the Hotel Riu Arecas in Tenerife year-round makes its beaches the perfect place to enjoy the sun and sea, and take part in activities and water sports, all under the watchful gaze of the Teide volcano and the spell of its lunar magic.

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With a stay at Hotel Riu Arecas - Adults Only in Adeje (Costa Adeje), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Fañabé Beach and El Duque Beach. This spa hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Puerto Colon Marina and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Siam Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 401 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No cribs (infant beds) available Minimum guest age is 18 By ocean Caters to adults only Professional property host/manager Ecostars Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Chain Specific Standards
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Special Instructions
    This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
    • Property Registration Number H-38/4/0000332
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • In-room safe fee: EUR 5 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    Russian

    English

    Italian

    French

    Dutch

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

El Beril 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
El Duque Beach 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Tenerife Beaches 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Playa de la Enramada 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Plaza del Duque Shopping Center 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Spa Vitanova 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Fañabé Beach 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Playa La Caleta 1.6 km / 1 mi
Tenerife Top Training 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Playa El Varadero 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Megabowl 2 km / 1.2 mi
La Caleta National Park 2 km / 1.2 mi
Los Morteros 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
La Pinta Beach 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Playa Puerto Colón 2.6 km / 1.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of most recent renovation: 2015
  • Total number of rooms: 401
  • Number of floors (main building): 5
  • hotel
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • City centre
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Airport
  • Beach
  • 24-hour reception
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  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Multilingual staff
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Clothes dryer
  • Bar
  • Restaurant: 2
  • Non-smoking area
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 3
  • Outdoor heated pool: 2
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Ecostars ESG AI
  • Half Board
  • Only Adults
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Fitness
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • Double or Twin POOL VIEWDouble or Twin • POOL VIEW • 1 Bedroom • 26 m²DBT.VP
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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width, King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
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    Double or Twin
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    POOL VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.VP

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Radio
    • Minibar
    • Fridge
    • Carpeted floors
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Central heating
    • Balcony
    • Wi-fi
    • Satellite TV

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Safe

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  • TWIN WITH DOUBLE BEDTWIN • WITH DOUBLE BEDTWN.DB

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    TWIN WITH DOUBLE BED

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    TWIN
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: TWN.DB

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 26 m²DBT.ST
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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width, King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.ST

    Room amenities

    • Balcony
    • Wi-fi
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathroom
    • Satellite TV
    • TV
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Direct dial telephone
    • Minibar
    • Safe

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  • Room POOL VIEWRoom • POOL VIEWROO.VP

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    Room POOL VIEW

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
    View / characteristic
    POOL VIEW

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    Room code: ROO.VP

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  • TWIN POOL VIEWTWIN • POOL VIEWTWN.VP

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    TWIN POOL VIEW

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    POOL VIEW

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    Room code: TWN.VP

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    RUN OF HOUSE

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    Room code: ROO.RO

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  • DOUBLE POOL VIEW KING BEDDOUBLE • POOL VIEW KING BEDDBL.KG-VP

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    DOUBLE POOL VIEW KING BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    POOL VIEW KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG-VP

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  • SINGLE POOL VIEWSINGLE • POOL VIEWSGL.VP

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    SINGLE POOL VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    POOL VIEW

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    Room code: SGL.VP

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  • DOUBLE POOL VIEWDOUBLE • POOL VIEWDBL.VP

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    DOUBLE POOL VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    POOL VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.VP

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hotel Riu Arecas - Adults Only

8.6
Excellent
431 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
8.2 /10
Neighborhood
8.2 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jul 2026
Michelle
This was our second time staying at this hotel. The number one issues that we had was parking. Last year when we stayed there was ample parking. This year for whatever reason they decided to implement 9€ parking fee for a section of the parking area inconveniencing guest who have mobility issues and not to mention the set up took away 4 spots! If parking is an issue for staff and hotel guest the staff should be shuttled, thus creating room for paying guest. Additionally the hotel should provide a tag for guests who have cars to be able to get in and out of the parking.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2025
Patricia
Average hotel. Big. Clean but noisy between rooms. Average food.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2025
Susan
Large all inclusive hotel very close to the beach with nice rooms, several pools and food options. Personnel very welcoming and agreeable. Good location.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2025
David
Terrific hotel no complaints staff excellent would stay there again
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
18 Apr 2025
gregory
We were fortunate to be able to find a room when arriving a day earlier than planned. The property is lovely outdoors, very friendly staff in the restaurant.
They were shocked for a last minute booking so it was a slower check in.
We didn’t arrive on the best day, a strike for hotel employees was creating havoc. We didn’t have great meal experiences. Paper plates, plastic cutlery and no wine available.
The room was very tired with minimal amenities, uncomfortable bed and pillows.
The pool was closed at 6.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2024
Erin
Everything went so smooth. They were able too check me in early, which after an overnight flight appreciated. Breakfast/ dinner are included and drinks are reasonably priced.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2024
Gudrun
nice hotel
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2024
Mrs Doreen
Fantastic
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Dec 2023
David Linden
This is a lovely hotel in a very nice place. The only downside is the large number of steps to access the beach and boardwalk- it may not suit senior citizens, it was a bit of a struggle for my eighty year old father. We bought some really nice local wine, but the hotel would not let us drink it anywhere except our room, even when we offered to pay a corkage fee.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
15 Aug 2023
Verified traveler
the front desk female manager, blonde lady extremely rude
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
14 Aug 2023
Verified traveler
The manager at check in is extremely rude
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Apr 2023
Thomas
Lovely place and the beach club shared with the Riu Palace was nice. My gripes were that I’d booked on the strength of gym reviews - the gym is pretty poor in terms of equipment and had lots of machines out of order; I also think it is pretty shocking to charge for rental of the safe in the room.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2023
Alison
Really nice hotel with seperate beach club, child free. Food was excellent and staff so efficient.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Nov 2022
Phil

Good service and facilities with great location

The hotel is in a great location, a short distance from El Duque Sur and only a 20 minute walk to La Caleta. It is spotlessly clean with very service and facilities. We stayed half board and whilst the breakfast offered a great choice and catered for all tastes, the buffet-style evening meal was very disappointing, as was the meal in the Spanish restaurant. If it was available, we would choose to stay bed and breakfast. All-in-all, a very good hotel that we have re-booked for next year.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Oct 2022
Pavel Robert

Pleasant stay but too expensive

It was little noisy,I heard TV from other rooms, not always
good room service. Breakfast very good and also the dinner.Amazing 2 swimming pools and bar service there.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 May 2022
George

Good enough

€250 euros for a 2 night bed breakfast and evening meal.
Breakfast was good enough, bed was comfy, dinner was satisfactory.
What more can you ask for.
Good price, clean, friendly, comfy bed, nice food.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Mar 2022
Derek
Lovely pool area and good location. The check in took ages as they make you sit down whilst messing about with your passport and then ask you to come to the desk again later- a real faff after a long flight.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
11 Jan 2022
sighvatur

Needs a refurbish!

Hotel is dated, rooms are old, paint on walls is chipped. Lobby staff was quite dismissive at times. I would not stay at this hotel again as the area has other far better choices for similar price. Lobby staff were cold and unbothered...some might say rude.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jan 2022
Josephine

A great hotel

Great surroundings and close to the beach. Good food quality and selection. Would recommend to stay here. The waiting staff were overall ok, quite curt and one lady was quite rude. But aside from this small incident, it’s a really nice hotel.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Jan 2022
Valerie

Fair

Pretty good.
Cons: No tea/coffee facilities in room - bring own kettle. No food served in either pool bar. Bathroom towels v thin (pool towels fab - we used those). Rooms a bit small and tired (but bathrooms modern and nice).
Pros: Nice, helpful staff. Food and choices good. Nice location - short walk to La Caleta and El Duque.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Oct 2021
Albert

7 night stay October 2021

Hotel very good and staff courteous and helpful. Choice of food excellent. Drinks expensive. Bedroom could have done with a tea/coffee machine. Don't belive the Hotels. com website when they tell you that you have a part sea view, what I had was a road view. The 68 steps to get to the beach was tough going after a few days especially getting back up. Poolside beds were being booked from 7am despite the hotel being adults only.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
19 Oct 2021
Susan

Personally I would not book at this hotel again.U

Staff on the front desk need retraining in customer service!!
Didn't seem to care
Very aggresive
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2020
Verified traveler
right in front of the beach (3min walk), huge two swimming pools, convenience store at the entrance of the hotel, bus stop in front of the hotel, parking available, rent a car available in the hotel, gym and spa were great. We will come back.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2020
Annick
Nette en ruime kamers, personeel heel vriendelijk. Eten in het algemeen goed. We vonden het juist spijtig dat er stond dat het restaurant aangepaste kledij wenst terwijl er zoveel mensen in slippers en tanktops waren, ook bij het avondeten...dat vonden wij niet kunnen.
De infinitypool en beachplaats vonden wij superleuk.
Het is een hotel dat we in het algemeen wel zouden aanraden
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
Quite . No children. No rush for Sun beds. Staff could not do enough for us. Food was very good and rooms were very clean
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
18 Mar 2018
Paul

NOT a good experience

The adjacent construction diminished the appeal of the property but moreover the staff's rude handing of the issue really gave us a negative experience.

In general with some exceptions, the staff were rude and disrespectful. We will to return to the property. We have stayed at several other Riu Properties and this was not our experience

The food was average. The water for Tenerife is reportedly non-potable and the hotel charges for clean water. We found that to be appalling.
2/10
Poor
18 Mar 2018
Eric

Terrible experience

There is on-going construction on an aqueduct adjacent to the hotel, so my 0800 wake up call was heavy machine punching through concrete. The hotel's response when I approached them on the matter was \"It is on our website.\" They did move us to a better room but Tenerife is just so amazing I would not waste my time here again ever. The food was average at best as well.

The European Expedia gave the facility poor reviews as well. I wish I had known that before booking.
6/10
Pleasant
18 Sep 2017
Phil

Riu Tenerife

Nice hotel however the front desk isn't overly pleasant especially the girls. The area has absolutely nothing nearby to walk to. Bus in front of hotel though. Suppose to have access to pool at riu palace however key never worked. Decent selection of food.
Partner
4/10
Poor
04 Nov 2016
Lance

Horrible - out of all the options, avoid this

Shampoo is in packets like some cheap motel
Horrible reception staff - VERY RUDE and suspicious. Awful to work with.
Bad procedures - they demanded that I provide proof of stay when that is taken care of by this SITE. We were exhausted and I didn't want to deal with all of the desk people's nonsense, which they piled on.
House staff very nice, lucky that.
Average rooms- nothing special at all. Definitely not worth the rates.
Twin beds put together in the room. Awful for sleeping as a couple.
View of room was to parking lot and a dried out stream.
The hotel were constantly checking on people, suspicious, terrible hospitality. As if they have been burnt many times over and were passing on that bad attitude to us, the clients.
Absolutely a cheap, average tourist's persons stay in Tenerife
The hotel was full of nasty, bad appearing, people.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2016
Verified traveler
Brilliant hotel. Definately will return . Lovely Spanish restaurant. Gorgeous infinity pool
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2016
Alex

Simply great hotel overall

Generally older couples but mix of younger too at this adults only hotel, very secure and amazing staff. Great choice of food freshly cooked in front of you at buffet every night, very high standards. Entertainment (band) play most nights 8-11pm.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2016
Steve

5 Star quality, excellent staff

Room was spacious and clean. The buffet was excellent and varied each day, but we had one meal in the Spanish Restaurant which was beautifully served; a high point in the week.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2016
Sussex explorer

Relaxing break

The rooms are spacious, clean and nicely furnished. There is a large bathroom with a good shower. Negative is that shower gel and shampoo are sachets which are dealt out daily and not enough for two showers a day which most people have after sunbathing and swimming. Food is buffet style and on the whole very good. The Spanish restaurant is very good and we had a nice evening dining there. Staff are v helpful and very much in evidence. Pools are spotless and loungers v clean and in good condition. Evening entertainment was good and the drinks are very generous measures!!
8/10
Excellent
17 Oct 2016
Cherls

Very quiet hotel.

Pleasant hotel, exceptional staff. Location is by the sea with a lovely promenade for long walks. There are quite a few steps though to get to the promenade 70plus. Although you can avoid the steps but its a long way around. Lovely pool area but very quiet, No poolside snacks, you have to go to the restaurant for lunch which is a shame. Evening food was good but got a bit bored after a week. Breakfast was the best meal of the day. This was our first time in Tenerife and would definately stay at this hotel again. There are lovely views to the front of the hotel of the mountains and pool/seaview rooms to the rear. There is live music in the evenings and that was okay, but went out for walk/drink most evenings, although the prices for drinks in the hotel were very good. Only one issue.... Men have to wear long trousers to dinner!! Which is silly as I saw many women in very casual clothes for dinner including short skirts and one young lady had very short, denim shorts and her partner had knee length very smart shorts and he was turned away and asked to change.So wrong.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2016
Kevin

Great hotel - recommended

+ Excellent hotel, great service, good food, loads of sun beds, quiet location, high quality refurb, fast wifi everywwifi, lovelly beach side area
- (only minor) drinks a tad expensive, only 4 devices can connect to the wifi
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Oct 2016
Stephen

Nice relaxing hotel

Had a relaxing week at this hotel..nice location
Good value overall
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2016
Lesley

Outstanding hotel

We absolutely loved this outstanding hotel. Rooms, pols, service, food were all exceptional. Would definitely go back.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2016
Brett

Clean and great location

We couldn't fault the hotel for its presentation, cleanliness and location... but we were a little disappointed with the food and evening entertainment.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2016
Verified traveler

Wow

Well worth its 4* rating . Lovely to be able to use the infinity pool in sister hotel . Only improvement for us would be tea/coffee facilities in your room .
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Oct 2016
Marion

Modern clean friendly Hotel

Good size room Very clean On third floor view limited. Bathroom towels small and thin but ask maid for extra towels was no problem. Beds comfortable only 1 pillow but asking for extra is not a problem either. Ladies take a hair dryer if you have long hair and hair products. The shampoo and sachets of shower were very basic quality.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2016
BG

100% Recommended.

We visit Tenerife regularly and this hotel is excellent. Nothing is too much for the friendly but proffesional staff. The rooms are spacious and modern and kept immaculately clean. The food is fresh and well cooked with plenty of variety. No need for the mad dash for sun beds by either of the three pools. The location is not for people liking wild bars but is a lovely stroll to the village of La Calletta or in the opposite direction to Adeje and beyond. The local bus stops outside if you do not want to hire a car. We will definatley be returning.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2016
Debbie

A wonderful stay

We have just returned from a wonderful stay at this hotel. We rented a car from Tenerife airport and did have problems finding the hotel. However once found were very impressed with the outside appearance. This continued on entering the bright spacious lobby area. Check in was quick and we were able to go straight to our room 3 hours earlier than the stated check in time of 3pm.
Our room had a side sea view with a spacious balcony and was clean and modern.
There are 3 pools again these and the surrounding areas are kept immaculately clean. No problems getting sun beds at anytime and the main pools have sun beds in the pool, very welcome when it gets too hot.
The infinity pool, although set away from the main hotel was peaceful and had a glorious view over the sea. Security is good with access into and out of the hotel grounds via glass doors using your room card.
The location is perfect, set away from the main town but within a 15 minute walk along the beach promenade. There are bars and a few shops en route.
All stays at the hotel appear to be on a half board basis. Tea, coffee, water and a selection of juices are readily available at breakfast,drinks in the evening are paid for but are reasonably priced. Food was buffet style with a varied selection.
We used the speciality restaurant one evening which was enjo
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2016
jackie

Great hotel with fantastic staff

Will definitely stay here again lovely hotel with extremely friendly helpful staff very close to the beach
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2016
Beth

Great location overlooking the sea

The hotel has been recently refurbished to a high standard - plenty sun beds and lovely pool areas especially the infinity pool overlooking the promenade - bar staff extremely friendly !
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2016
brian

Fabulous Hotel

Best hotel ever stayed in & been in a few over the years. Not even getting into bit, the whole package is second to non. No way could you be disappointed.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2016
katherine

Beautiful hotel,with great staff in a good locatio

From check in to check out we had a great experience at this hotel. Staff were very good in all,departments. This is an adult only hotel with 2 beautiful pools,on site, with fabulous mosaic beds at the side of the pools. The food in the restaurant is excellent. The hotel is so,clean and so modern, large bathrooms and the hotel is so clean. The only negative I would have is the amount of steps to get down on to the main prom area. It is very near to the beach. From check in to check out we had a great holiday at the Riu. Whe we checked in we had a room on the ground floor we did ask would we be able to get one at a higher floor and 3 days later we were given 4035 with lovely views. Check out time is 11am and the hotel has shower rooms near reception for use after check out. Great holiday would highly recommend.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2016
Isa

Georgeous hotel and close to the beach

We went 6 days and was really nice to stay in the hotel. Is 5 min walking close to the beach. Has 3 pools, one of them in front of the beach with a awesome views.
All staff in the hotel was really nice and helpfull. Customer service amazing!
Food really good. All days something diferent and they have s special restaurant inside \"Olé\" that is all spanish food.
If I have to say something wrong, just the shapoo in the badroom that is not really confortable the receipt and sometimes in the diner time is quiet dificult to find a place in the parking.
In general the hotel is amazing bthe quality of the hotel is higher than a other 4 stars hotel.
Really happy with the time there. We will back xx
8/10
Excellent
15 Aug 2016
Verified traveler

High quality Hotel

We were really impressed with this hotel, the staff were amazing, nothing was too much trouble. There were always sunbeds available and the atmosphere is very relaxed and chilled - felt more like a retreat! A short walk to the private Beach club accessible to hotel guests with infinity pool and bar was a nice change from poolside. The buffet choice was excellent and the adjacent Spanish restaurant is definitely worth trying out. The evening entertainment wasn't great and we often went to the Altamira cocktail / shisha bar down on the beach. The main town was about 15mins walk round the coast, we didn't find many great bars open and ended up in an english bar. Would recommend getting taxi back which was about 5-7 euros. We went on the half day Mount Teide trip which was interesting but unfortunately the cable car wasn't working due to windy conditions so was a bit disappointed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2016
Verified traveler
Best hotel in Tenerife lovely people work very hard
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2016
nigel

Riu Arecas Costa Adeje Tenerife SUPERB!

Fantastic hotel with superb facilities and excellent dining. Food fantastic one of the best restaurants I've experienced, lots of choice of very well prepared food, never dissapointed.

Excellent staff, they couldn't do enough for you to make your holiday that extra bit special.

Two main pools in front of the hotel are large and in a tranqil setting. The hotel is very colonial looking and very modern in styling having recently been refurbished to a high standard. It has a large outside veranda area with great seating to ralax and enjoy the view of the complex. There is another pool down on the beach front with an infinity pool and bar set in a sand covered area which gives the impression of being on the beach itself.

The hotel is adults only which was what we were looking for and made for a very relaxing time with all age ranges represented making for a good mix of people and nationalities.

I would personally rate the hotel and complex as a 5 star and would recommend to friends and family.

We will definately be returning in the near futurel
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2016
Lesley

Amazing 4 star hotel in Costa Adeje

This hotel was so much better than I was expecting. The room was extremely spacious and modern with plenty of hanging space and drawer space. Good sized balcony (glass fronted). The pools were fabulous with tiled loungers in the pools - a real treat! Ample 'normal' sun loungers and free towels available. The hotel also had a 'beach resort' with an infinity pool overlooking the ocean. Totally incredible!!
All the staff were extremely helpful and courteous.
Would definitely return to this hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2016
Ian

1ST CLASS

This Hotel provided us with a fantastic holiday. The whole place is spotless. All of the staff who assisted us during our stay did so efficiently and with a smile.

The place is on the quiet side but a pleasant walk along the seafront provides all of the facilities you could wish for.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2016
Nena y Robert

Nivel hotel very good staff excellent seevice bar

4 starts ?? Is a 5 start hotel it got everything you need for your holidays beaches swimming pools excellent food room service bar service close to the shops in one word EXCELLENT We will repeat very soon thanks to all staff specially Conrado
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2016
Clare

Lovely, relaxed stay

Three lovely pools, friendly and attentive staff, delicious food and a great place to chill.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2016
Lauren

Clean, modern hotel in a quieter part of Costa Ade

We stayed at this hotel as a couple. We were able to check into our room from 12 PM although check in on the website said 3 PM - so that was a great start! In addition, we were greeted with 2 fancy glasses of orange juice, which added to the experience.

The room was perfect - clean, modern, with ample facilities, gorgeous big shower and an outward facing balcony overlooking a road (which was not noisy or overly busy, so did not bother us at all) and Tiggy's Bar was across the road so we enjoyed their entertainment from the comfort of our balcony most nights!

There is a wide variety of food on the half board option. The dining room is big enough so that you never have to wait for a table and the waiting staff are efficient and friendly. By the last night our waiter knew our drinks order without even asking - I was impressed with this attention to detail.

The pool areas looked clean with plenty of sunbeds - but I can't say we used this area, as it was pretty quiet and we were more satisfied with the beach where there was more going on.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jul 2016
Dottyj

Contemporary hotel, close to promenade and beach.

Adult Only. Half board only. Quiet getaway. Can use as a base to explore. Bus stop right outside hotel. Entertainment ok.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2016
niko

Close to the beach.

Amazing breakfast and dinner buffet.best hotel ilafter 4 visits in la caleta
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2016
Rachel

Excellent hotel near beach and facilities

Busy but quiet hotel. Staff were very attentive, nothing was too much trouble. Food was fab, plenty of choice on all days.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2016
John

Exceptionally well managed adults only hotel

This was our second holiday at Riu Arecas in 8 months. It didn't disappoint. The hotel is exceptionally well managed and maintained. The staff are, without exception, friendly and efficient. With two 25 metre pools and a simulated beach area (with smaller infinity pool) adjoining the sister Riu Palace Hotel, there is never a problem finding sunbeds. Food quality is excellent, and buffet dinners are characterised by wide choice and freshly prepared dishes. The much smaller Ole Restaurant provides a combination of buffet and waiter service, and is also worth one or two visits per week. The absence of children and any form of organised pool sports makes for a very tranquil and relaxing environment.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2016
Verified traveler

Lovely hotel in a lovely area

This is our third visit and we have always been very happy with our stay. We will go back again.
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2016
Verified traveler
Excellent all round hotel !great position!
Staff extremely helpful and friendly.
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2016
John

Great Hotel, Great Location

Lovely 5 day break in great hotel. food excellent did not need to eat out.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2016
James

Great hotel in a great area

We stayed at Arecas in mid April. The hotel had recently been refurbished to a high standard. The new initiative of the Spanish Resturant was superb. The food in the buffet resturant was extensive, varied and of a high quality.
The hotel is on the edge of the Costa adeje resort but well placed for its wonderfull promenade, shops, bars and resturants.
It's also very close to Tiggy's Bar, a great little bar with live music every night - The Eagles tribute night a particular favourite.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2016
Kelly

Amazing !!

Amazing!!!
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2016
west yorkshire

Nice hotel . Good food . Good drinks .great staff

Ideal placing in nice quiet location just a 5 min walk to bars restaurants and great designer shopping . Bars beers from 1.5 euros.
. Hotel drink were very reasonable.
. Hotel beds vet comfortable
. Hotel great WiFi
. Hotel pools one warm the other cold .
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2016
EVE

lovely pool area over looking the ocean

very quiet resort. Food was wonderful, staff very friendly. EVERYTHING so clean. Pools were cold. But when bought to their attention they jumped on it.
8/10
Excellent
21 Feb 2016
Verified traveler

Luxury Hotel

Lovely hotel following refurbishment
Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2016
P K

OAP Central

Perhaps it was just the time of year but the vast majority of the guests appeared to be 70+ so anyone under 50 might well feel out of place.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2016
Verified traveler

Very clean friendly hotel

Buffet foid excellent. Excellent for a four star hotel. As it is adults only the clientele is older. Spotlessly clean in all areas. Staff friendly and food excellent.
My only criticism is they charge for the safe in the room. This should be free of charge.
8/10
Excellent
11 Feb 2016
eriba

Upgrade big plus no kids

Liked not set dining you can eat dinner from 6 to 9.30pm plenty of choice disappointing speciality restaurant main course choice to be the same for a year.
All main building rooms now doubles which is a pain if you prefer twin room
Forum much better to sit in more space WiFi excellent but reception canvas
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2016
Verified traveler

Very good hotel

This is our third visit to Riu Areces and are very impressed with the upgrade. The hotel staff remain professional and friendly and nothing seems to be too much trouble. The rooms and housekeeping are up to their usual high standard. However what has impressed us the most is the upgrading of the outside area. The swimming pools were warm and very inviting. We used the pool and area nearest to the beach which was fabulous. We had our meals outside on each occasion and appreciated the non smoking areas. We would recommend Rui Areces to anyone.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Feb 2016
isabel
Having been to this hotel many times I once again enjoyed my stay .I love the peace and quite it gives as well as being close to bars and restruants ,The hotel has just been refurbished and has changed a few things including the dining room set up but it still managed to feel like a nice place to eat.The Bar area seemed huge in comparison to the previous one ,but all together I would say you will enjoy a stay here .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2016
Elaine

Pleasant hotel with friendly staff

Repeat customer every January as hotel, food and weather great.
8/10
Excellent
22 Jan 2016
Dave

Pleasantly refurbished and in good location.

Excellent staff throughout. Hotel refurbished in modern style and looks good. Food is ok but not outstanding.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2015
teresa

Excellent hotel. First class.

What a lovely hotel. Only 15 minute taxi ride to the airport and a few minutes walk to the beach. Rooms are lovely. Staff were friendly and really made us feel at home.
The hotel was refurbished summer 2015, and you can see they have really invested heavily, with the introduction of a new infinity pool and bathing area near to the beach. It's a short walk, but definitely worth it!
And to top it all off its adults only, which is perfect for couples who want to relax.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2015
J&J K

Excellent Costa Adeje Hotel

This was our third holiday in Costa Adeje, and our second in a Riu hotel, having stayed at the Riu Palace last year.
We went with some trepidation, as the hotel refurbishment was scheduled for completion three weeks before our arrival on 10 November. Any fears were immediately banished. The hotel was excellent - extremely well managed, with friendly, helpful staff; high quality food with wide choice available, and very reasonably priced, good quality wine.
A bonus for us was the fact that the beach area, which originally was part of the Riu Palace Hotel, was now solely available for Arecas guests. It's a lovely, tranquil amenity, well landscaped, and down by the Costa Adeje esplanade.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Nov 2015
Verified traveler

Lovely Hotel lovely position

Our second visit, we love this area. Hotel has now been refurbished very modern and spotless. Love the new infinity pool.
4/10
Poor
14 Aug 2015
Verified traveler

Not the same as described on expedia

No facilities listed on website...no bookshop. No use of partner hotel....noise from work going on to update hotel across the road. Noise from bar at night.
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2015
harinder

Nice hotel. Near shops, buses, beach, water sports

Very pleasant. Staff were lovely.

Shuttle from airport took 90 minutes coming and two hours on return for a twenty minute journey as there were too many pick ups/drop offs. Food was adequate, good selection but meat was often over cooked.
Despite this, staff were very helpful and friendly.

Only downside was the slight noise from renovations to Rui Palace next door which also meant the spa and gym were closed too. In house entertainment was a bit boring but other entertainers were good and there are also lots of gigs locally that guests can go to. Overall a really nice experience.
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jul 2015
Ria

Hotel.

When wee arrived wee were put into a room overlooking a building site on adjoining hotel. i informed reception that i was not happy.They said they look into it next day.wee were awakened at 7 o c by drilling and loud building noise.when i informed resp.they said wee were informed about the building work.Which wee were not.They also said they had no other room available.wee were changed on 3rd. day.The noise went on everyday from 7 in the morning until 8 at night,It was not what a good holiday Wee should have been informed about The building work wee would have chose a different hotel. Very disapointed with EXPEDIA R REDMOND
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2015
Jan

Welcoming hotel close to seafront

Very good hotel. The staff were very welcoming. Everything was well organised but did not feel intrusive. Clean and very well maintained. The dining room felt a little more personal than in most hotels. We had a really lovely holiday with everything taken care of
8/10
Excellent
19 May 2015
alfred

Good hotel in nice area.

The welcome from the staff was excellent.They were helpful and attentive.There was a good selection at breakfast,evening meal needed more variety and improved quality.
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2015
Isabel
I have been to this hotel and its sister hotel Riu Palace on numerous occasions and have always enjoyed my stay .The location suits as it it quiet but not to far from shopping and taxi ride to nearby resorts.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 May 2015
chris

lovely hotel, nice quiet area

quiet hotel , a nice relaxing holiday. mostly couples
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2015
Verified traveler

Excellent Staff that could not do enough.

Very clean , excellent hotel, excellent helpful staff . easy access to promenade which you can stroll along with many viewing points .
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2015
john

excllent

very enjoyable and relaxing
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 May 2015
Verified traveler

Building works ongoing

Building works ongojng at riu palace in front of the pool not good mon to fri lots of noise sat and sun quiet, food ok, beds uncomfortable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2015
Barry

Very good hotel near the beach.

Stayed in this hotel a number of times and it has always been a superb experience as it is a lovely hotel in all respects. The only problem this time is that the Riu Group are completely renervating the adjacent Riu Palace Hotel which caused considerable noise during the day. This work will finish in the summer when the Riu Arecas will go through the same extensive process and will no doubt cause disturbance to the Palace Hotel until the work is finished in October 2015.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2015
marion

Riu Arecas

We were in Tenerife from the 17till the 24 April. Staff were amazing from the bar staff victor and all the other bar staff very helpful and friendly, the main reception Ivon and his colleges all friendly to our lovely cleaner would go back to same hotel . Marion and Gerald hicks
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2015
Pim

Our stay at Arecas

The hotel was great, kind staff, good food!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Mar 2015
Linda

Very good standards at this hotel good position

Excellent standards throughout. Although the food was good and plentiful I did not think it was varied or tasty enough for a hotel boasting these standards. Disappointing, water was NOT included at the evening meal. I would happily stay there again but only as B+B.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Mar 2015
yvonne

Old fashioned courtesy

Welcoming staff very eager to accommodate .had room 4033 was quite sun in morning .food plentiful choice breakfast excellent . Didnt like the beds in the pool area so close together and the normal thing Germans laying their towels on beds and then disappearing for several hours. Bus stop outside hotel for travel to Los cristianos .airport half an hour away
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Feb 2015
Bill

Expensive but very good.

This hotel is situated In a quiet area about 45 minutes walk to the centre of Playa las Americas.
It costs about 11 euros by taxi. However the local bus stops outside the hotel and costs
1 euro 25, There is no comlimentary bus from the hotel.
The hotel is expensive but quiet and secure.
The staff apart for one in the dinning room are well mannered and friendly.
The head Waiter couldn't be more helpful or efficient .
The food at both breakfast and dinner was superb .Best I have experienced in over 40 years of travel.
If you can afford it you will not be disappointed.

4/10
Poor
17 Feb 2015
JJ

Poor location, not much around.

OK, would not go back. Out of way location. Needs to try a lot more!
8/10
Excellent
16 Feb 2015
Verified traveler

Decent hotel

Hotel is well located with v good staff and decent amenities. Good value for money
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2015
Maggie
Hotel was looking a bit tired, but we understand renovation is to be taking place in the next couple of months. We viewed an example of the new rooms and it was vey modern and looked really good. Staff were excellent and nothing was too much trouble.

Our only complaint was the entertainment in the evenings . We found it very amateurish. and expected better.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2015
Verified traveler
Brilliant relaxing hotel. Nice location will go back
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2015
ian

best area ,great hotel ,food excellent great staff

Rui hotel are the best looked after from start to finish .
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Feb 2015
chris

Super looking hotel complimented by super staff .

Super hotel run by friendly helpful staff . Room cleaned each day by lovely staff . Pool area kept clean & tidy by friendly staff . Dining room large and run by plenty of friendly staff . Food good & plenty of it catering for many nationalities but same dishes each day with little variety . Booked in by really great staff .
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Feb 2015
hes

Lovely staff, nice selection of food

Lovely 4 night stay. A civilised distance from the livelier areas but close enough to walk.

The staff were consistently pleasant and helpful and there was a good selection of food (even for vegetarians)!

Yes the decor is a bit dated but it was beautifully clean and well managed. Wish we could have stayed longer!

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Hotel Riu Arecas - Adults Only
Playa del Duque, Adeje, Spain

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