Located in an imposing corner building about a five-minute walk from Playa la Arena, Dragos del Sur is a two-and-a-half-pearl apartment hotel that's particularly popular with families from the U.K. The hotel offers 79 One-, Two-, and Three-Bedroom Apartments, all with huge living areas complete with sofa beds and kitchenettes. On-site amenities here are slim, however, and while there's a breakfast room on the ground floor, the morning meal costs extra. There's also a snack bar next to the small outdoor swimming pool, as well as a kids' splash pool, a surprisingly well-equipped fitness center, a rooftop sunbathing area with Bali beds for rent, and a couple of pool tables. Travelers may want to compare rates at the busy Globales Aparthotel Tamaimo Tropical nearby, which offers way more amenities.
Located in an imposing corner building about a five-minute walk from Playa la Arena, Dragos del Sur is a two-and-a-half-pearl apartment hotel that's particularly popular with families from the U.K. The hotel offers 79 One-, Two-, and Three-Bedroom Apartments, all with huge living areas complete with sofa beds and kitchenettes. On-site amenities here are slim, however, and while there's a breakfast room on the ground floor, the morning meal costs extra. There's also a snack bar next to the small outdoor swimming pool, as well as a kids' splash pool, a surprisingly well-equipped fitness center, a rooftop sunbathing area with Bali beds for rent, and a couple of pool tables. Travelers may want to compare rates at the busy Globales Aparthotel Tamaimo Tropical nearby, which offers way more amenities.
Be Live Playa La Arena is a four-pearl all-inclusive resort that caters to families and couples alike, with special amenities for kids and those who prefer adult-only time. It isn't located directly on the beach, but it's only a five-minute walk to La Arena Beach. The property has 432 guest rooms, many with ocean views, and amenities that are specifically tailored to its clientele. Facilities are designed to keep guests occupied without having to leave the resort, and include multiple pools (one with a water slide), extensive fitness facilities, and a handful of bars and restaurants, each with its own vibe. Those with kids who want even more kid-friendly amenities may want to consider the nearby sister property, Be Live Family Los Gigantes.
Be Live Playa La Arena is a four-pearl all-inclusive resort that caters to families and couples alike, with special amenities for kids and those who prefer adult-only time. It isn't located directly on the beach, but it's only a five-minute walk to La Arena Beach. The property has 432 guest rooms, many with ocean views, and amenities that are specifically tailored to its clientele. Facilities are designed to keep guests occupied without having to leave the resort, and include multiple pools (one with a water slide), extensive fitness facilities, and a handful of bars and restaurants, each with its own vibe. Those with kids who want even more kid-friendly amenities may want to consider the nearby sister property, Be Live Family Los Gigantes.
El Maques Palace is a three-pearl apartment-style hotel that feels very much like a residential building, owing largely to the marked absence of many typical resort-style amenities. It's also worth noting that nearly a third of the 63 units spread across the property are privately owned and not available for bookings. All apartments have full kitchens and their own washing machines, which unusual for Tenerife, but decor is dated and there's a charge for using the AC. Amenities include free and usually reliable Wi-Fi throughout, secure parking (for a fee), and a pool with a kids' pool and a snack bar, but there's no full-service restaurant. While this is one of the nicest places in the area for a quiet, home-like stay, travelers wanting something more traditional may prefer the boisterous, all-inclusive Globales Aparthotel Tamaimo Tropical nearby.
El Maques Palace is a three-pearl apartment-style hotel that feels very much like a residential building, owing largely to the marked absence of many typical resort-style amenities. It's also worth noting that nearly a third of the 63 units spread across the property are privately owned and not available for bookings. All apartments have full kitchens and their own washing machines, which unusual for Tenerife, but decor is dated and there's a charge for using the AC. Amenities include free and usually reliable Wi-Fi throughout, secure parking (for a fee), and a pool with a kids' pool and a snack bar, but there's no full-service restaurant. While this is one of the nicest places in the area for a quiet, home-like stay, travelers wanting something more traditional may prefer the boisterous, all-inclusive Globales Aparthotel Tamaimo Tropical nearby.
Be Live Family Costa Los Gigantes is an enormous all-inclusive four-pearl hotel that attracts family vacationers and tour groups. There are 518 units, all with balconies, and a mix of bright-white remodeled rooms and units with older, darker decor. The hotel is designed to keep guests out of their rooms with all sorts of kid-friendly activities and features ranging from pools with waterslides to mini-golf. There are a few features for adults, such as a great gym, a spa with a glorious hydrotherapy circuit, and a few bars. That said, it's not the ideal place to stay if you don't have kids with you (unless you're really into face-painting and kiddy songs). Those looking for something less child-focused should check rates at Be Live Playa La Arena, a sister-property that's a little closer to the beach.
Be Live Family Costa Los Gigantes is an enormous all-inclusive four-pearl hotel that attracts family vacationers and tour groups. There are 518 units, all with balconies, and a mix of bright-white remodeled rooms and units with older, darker decor. The hotel is designed to keep guests out of their rooms with all sorts of kid-friendly activities and features ranging from pools with waterslides to mini-golf. There are a few features for adults, such as a great gym, a spa with a glorious hydrotherapy circuit, and a few bars. That said, it's not the ideal place to stay if you don't have kids with you (unless you're really into face-painting and kiddy songs). Those looking for something less child-focused should check rates at Be Live Playa La Arena, a sister-property that's a little closer to the beach.
Globales Aparthotel Tamaimo Tropical is a lower-middle-range apartment-style hotel with 378 units and two large pool areas -- but it isn't within reasonable walking distance from the beach. The hotel offers Studios, and One- and Two-Bedroom Apartments with pull-out sofas that sleep two. Features include a main pool with animation and a pool bar, a quieter pool void of all music and entertainment, a kids' club, and a tennis court. Both all-inclusive and room-only packages are available, and for dinner, guests can reserves tables at the buffet-style Italian restaurant at no extra charge. Overall, it's a decent enough place to stay if you plan to spend the day by the pool -- and don't mind getting up early to reserve a coveted lounge chair -- but there are better, quieter apartment-style hotels nearby, such as El Marques Palace, just up the hill.
Globales Aparthotel Tamaimo Tropical is a lower-middle-range apartment-style hotel with 378 units and two large pool areas -- but it isn't within reasonable walking distance from the beach. The hotel offers Studios, and One- and Two-Bedroom Apartments with pull-out sofas that sleep two. Features include a main pool with animation and a pool bar, a quieter pool void of all music and entertainment, a kids' club, and a tennis court. Both all-inclusive and room-only packages are available, and for dinner, guests can reserves tables at the buffet-style Italian restaurant at no extra charge. Overall, it's a decent enough place to stay if you plan to spend the day by the pool -- and don't mind getting up early to reserve a coveted lounge chair -- but there are better, quieter apartment-style hotels nearby, such as El Marques Palace, just up the hill.
Blue Sea Lagos de Cesar is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel in a quiet neighborhood, a quick walk from Playa la Arena. It offers 116 more or less identical dated one-bedroom units that sleep up to four, all with air-conditioning and long balconies, and many with sea views. Features include an unheated outdoor pool with limited lounge chairs, plus more sunbathing options spread across two rooftop terraces. Meals are served buffet-style in the hotel's solitary restaurant, with regular thematic dinners for the sake of variety. Overall, rooms and amenities are decent, but there's nothing spectacular about this property and the lack of cooking facilities can be a drag. Travelers should also consider nearby El Marques Palace, which lacks dining options (except for an a la carte pool bar), but offers full kitchens for self-catering.
Blue Sea Lagos de Cesar is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel in a quiet neighborhood, a quick walk from Playa la Arena. It offers 116 more or less identical dated one-bedroom units that sleep up to four, all with air-conditioning and long balconies, and many with sea views. Features include an unheated outdoor pool with limited lounge chairs, plus more sunbathing options spread across two rooftop terraces. Meals are served buffet-style in the hotel's solitary restaurant, with regular thematic dinners for the sake of variety. Overall, rooms and amenities are decent, but there's nothing spectacular about this property and the lack of cooking facilities can be a drag. Travelers should also consider nearby El Marques Palace, which lacks dining options (except for an a la carte pool bar), but offers full kitchens for self-catering.
Barcelo Santiago is a four-pearl resort hotel with 412 guest rooms and the boutiquey atmosphere of a much smaller hotel. Its location up against the sea is superb, and though there's no beach -- just a lovely outdoor deck with three pools and a whirlpool hot tub -- most rooms and common areas have uninterrupted views of the ocean. All-inclusive and half-board meal plans are available at the main buffet restaurant, and there's an a la carte restaurant (not included) open twice a week. The spa here is particularly noteworthy, with a hydrotherapy circuit that's illuminated with multicolored lights to give it a mystical appeal. Travelers looking for an even quieter getaway may want to head inland to the Hotel Spa Villalba, en route to Mount Teide, which has an equally impressive spa and free buffet breakfast.
Barcelo Santiago is a four-pearl resort hotel with 412 guest rooms and the boutiquey atmosphere of a much smaller hotel. Its location up against the sea is superb, and though there's no beach -- just a lovely outdoor deck with three pools and a whirlpool hot tub -- most rooms and common areas have uninterrupted views of the ocean. All-inclusive and half-board meal plans are available at the main buffet restaurant, and there's an a la carte restaurant (not included) open twice a week. The spa here is particularly noteworthy, with a hydrotherapy circuit that's illuminated with multicolored lights to give it a mystical appeal. Travelers looking for an even quieter getaway may want to head inland to the Hotel Spa Villalba, en route to Mount Teide, which has an equally impressive spa and free buffet breakfast.
