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Riu Arecas
Spain, Europe
Costa Adeje
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.
Facilities
- Fitness
- Parasols
- Sun loungers
- Outdoor heated pool
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent3,869 reviews
Excellent
61%
Very Good
29%
Average
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Fabulous Relaxing Hotel but Little Atmosphere abd Few Facilities
Although this was a half board hotel, we love to get out and explore and enjoyed it being midway between the hustle bustle of the main prom of Costa Adeje one way and the beautiful coastal village of La Caleta the other way. Each just over 20 minutes walk along the coastal path. We love walking so it suited us but you can also hire e-scooters outside too using your mobile which were easy and fun but obviously not for everyone.
El Duque, the most upmarket area of Adeje, was 5 mins away with fantastic restaurants but only 1 bar. Prices were upmarket too!
The hotel is very good indeed. Our room was perfectly fine - I dont worry about small niggles although our bed was quite hard.
There are 2 main pools opposite each other with plenty of sun beds, there was no problem getting one.
However we spent most of our time at the hotel beach club, 5 mins walk away with 5 flights of steps and all downhill getting there (uphill heading back) but it is fully sanded, the loungers are better than main area at hotel and, again, no problem getting one. The infinity pool facing the sea was perfect for us as was swimming in the beautiful sea. It is black sand outside our hotel but a golden sand beach is 2 mins away if that is a preference.
Thr grounds and area were always clean and very well kept.
Breakfast and evening meals were perfectly fine with plenty of choice but I wouldnt describe it as the best we have experienced or near it.
All staff we met all week were fantastic, engaging and always pleasant. The evening entertainment was excellent too, always a nusic act which included a really good ABBA tribute act and others playing classic songs by clsssic artists fron the 60's to recent times that we saw. Unfortunately as we arrived late Friday and stayed one week, we missed the weekly Friday party night so cannot comment on that.
The spa room consusyed of a steam room and akthough advertised as a jacuzzi, it was effectively a small pool with bubbles and barely lukewarm. Not a jacuzzi at all in my opinion. The gym was reasonably equipped.
However what disappointed us - but which may be wekcome to others - is evening music act apart, nothing happens at all there.
No background music, no poolside music, no daytime activities, no build up to the evening entertainment act and once they finish around 1030pm, nothing whatsover, just about everyone disappears.
There is not even a hotel shop to get water, snacks etc and the bars do not offer any snacks at all either exceot for peanuts if you ask or ice cream lollies. In other words, you cannot get buy food at the hotel between breskfast and evening meal which felt bizarre. The hotel is missing a trick in our view.
A shop is over the road as well as a bar with a bit more life. We therefore went out more than we planned daytime and evening but love Adeje.
Nobody wants loud music or anything madcap but to have nothing at all did mean it had little or no atmosphere.
One tip - no need to take shampoo, conditioner, it is high quality in the room.
Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone just seeking a rekaxing break as we did this time. We are unlikely to return however for reasons mentioned.
Review by nigelblues2018 Cardiff, United Kingdom
1st.class.
We have just returned from the arecas, aug 2026 ,we returned to the hotel where we also stayed in 2025, the hotel is very clean the staff are all great ,the food was fine ,a good variation ,it is our intention to return 2027, Two small issues though, one was in the restaurant, a member of our party slipped on a piece of melon someone had dropped and was to lazy to lift it she hurted her knee but got up quickly due to feeling embarresed in front of the other guests the staff did help her it was not the fault of the staff that someone dropped the piece of food but it did result in a swollen knee,the other issue we had when we checked out we were given a bill of 9.50 Euro for a glass of wine and a beer which we did not purchase as all of our drinks in the bar were paid by cash and none of our party drank wine, we pointed this mistake out to reception and our 9.50 Euro was returned but overall I would recommend this hotel it ticks all the boxes for us
Super experience once again
Second time at this hotel adults only. First thing that hits you is the friendliness of staff. Feels like you’ve come to a much smaller family home. Food has improved over the past year and if you like fresh fish and seafood particularly Wednesday and Thursday then you’re in for a treat. Always cleaning hotel is spotless. Visit La Caleta 20 min walk up the coast. There is a lack of bars for a drink, but if you go left back towards Del duque area couple down there nice and chilled. All in all lovely place and we will return. Special mention in the bar area for Wilson Franco and Salvo. Andrew and Ivan on reception and Joaquim in the restaurant all a credit to this hotel.
Review by andrewbD2559BM United Kingdom
Even better
Just got home from a fabulous fortnight at the cleanest hotel I’ve been to this is our second visit it was even better the food is amazing and something for every taste swimming pools are just nice temperatures for a cool down dip entertainment on a night is pretty good every person that works in hotel has a smile on their faces I would like to mention two people who made our holiday even better Barbara our cleaner in room 3098 was amazing she is a credit to the hotel and Salvo at the bar another great employee always had a bit chat and a joke made the night fly over beer was good as well I will be back again soon lovely hotel
Review by Morris7007 Durham, United Kingdom
Best Hotel In Costa Adeje , We return Every Year Now ,Our Favourite!!
This is our 4th year at Riu Arecas We won't book anywhere else now! It's a beautiful hotel with hard working welcoming staff .
Busy hotel but it's always very clean Rooms are large basic ,yes dated but they are very spacious and once again always cleaned to high spec by the maids
Last year we were upgraded to a pool view and we were so so greatful for the reception staff to do this !
Fantastic Value for money, drinks are reasonably priced ,ice creams,pool bar etc.all very good prices. Pool area is very large and clean but can get busy .Pool bar staff are very good and helpful👍. Overall service is 100% Staff go above and beyond. We Look Forward to returning on the 21st September 2026 !!! Miss Hayley Walters + Mr Neil Eggleton
