Kn Hotel Arenas del Mar Adults Only

I was just reading some reviews about this hotel, trying to pass the time during my night shift at work, I was surprised with all the negativity about this hotel that I felt I should make a contribution So there are a few things that need explaining here, El Medano is a wind and kite surfing resort so expect it to be windy. The hotel, staff were extremely nice and helpful, The food, my mother would say I am the fussiest eater around (that poor woman put up with me until I flew the nest aged 23) people reviewing the food whinging that’s it’s poor quality. What are your expectations?? You will not get Al-A-Carte dining on all inclusive. The drinks, I haven’t ever been on an all inclusive that give the branded drinks out on all inclusive, this hotel is no different. The hotel, the room was pretty decent, it was cleaned and towels changed daily. I can’t say I took much notice of the decor because I spent very little time awake in there, I was on holiday and had intended not to be in there most of the time. The entertainment. Not great at all, the saxophonist and the pianist were very relaxing to listen to, but I was sat outside most of the time during the evening, we entertained each other and didn’t really come on holiday to be entertained. There were 5 of us in our party, We have all booked to come again in November 2026, we know this isn’t a 5 star hotel but we’re not paying a 5 star price. One of our party has been all over the world and stayed in some high end hotels and he was more than happy staying here. I would suggest to people, if you’re expecting a 5 star experience then this hotel is not for you, save a lot more money and do yourselves a favour (and everybody else a favour) go book yourself a 5 star holiday. I have been to El Medano many many times over the years, it was the first time I had stayed in the Arenas Del Mar hotel, no screaming kids, I found it quite relaxing. The advice I would try to give people, go on holiday to enjoy yourself, not to find as many things as you can to whinge about. Be positive one and all!!!

Quiet hotel in a beautiful location with views of the black sand beach and the koi pond in reception. The rooms are reasonable sized for a couple or some light entertaining if you come with friends. Hotel and the rooms are clean and the rain head shower is a treat. For the Brits and Irish there are tea/coffee making facilities in room. The attached mini market has an array of drinks, wine, water alongside basic needs. For us, mainly used for buying water and the odd pack of crisps. El Medano is within a 10-15 minute walk if you feel the need to venture into town or need something more specialised like a pharmacy. Hotel staff are friendly, helpful and speak the advertised languages. For the full board rate I feel I got what I paid for. Food was varied albeit following a pattern of meat braised in a sauce of some kind. I always left the buffet too full and neither lunch nor dinner never felt like a repeat menu. Themed nights included Asian, Mexican and Canerian. The Asian and (Tex-)Mexican nights are more aligned to the versions of these cuisines I have experienced in Latin American countries so do not expect chicken balls with curry or egg fried rice. However, all themed nights were enjoyable, tasty and broke up the week. Don’t skip the local treats of giofio ice cream (add chocolate and tastes like a malteser) or the live cooking stations. Only nitpick is the ladling of food in the buffet can be hit and miss. Hot food is always labelled in English, Spanish and German but the cold cuts/salads and deserts islands are not always labeled. This was only an issue as one of my party was allergic to orange and has a sweet tooth. Night time entertainment seemed non-offensive and reasonable but not my “cup of tea” on this particular trip. But I give a shout out to the saxophonist and the pianist who played two of the nights.

While the physical hotel itself is quite nice, the overall experience was frustrating enough that I would not choose to stay here again. Why the Hotel Fell Short The primary reason I wouldn't return is that the "All-Inclusive" package felt like a bait-and-switch. Restrictive Drinks: It is incredibly misleading to call a plan "All-Inclusive" when it only covers five specific alcoholic drinks. For anything else, you are forced to pay extra, which quickly adds up. Subpar Dining: The food quality was very poor. It lacked the standard you’d expect from a resort in Tenerife, making me regret not just eating out every night. Dull Atmosphere: The entertainment was minimal and, frankly, boring most of the time. There was very little "vacation energy" in the evenings. The Silver Lining It’s a shame the service and food were so lacking, because the hardware of the hotel is actually good: Modern & Clean: The rooms are contemporary and were kept in pristine condition. Friendly Team: The staff members were the highlight of the stay—genuinely kind and professional. Final Thoughts A hotel needs more than just a nice room to be worth a return visit. Between the poor food, boring entertainment, and the "nickel-and-diming" for drinks, the value just isn't there. Next time, I'll be booking elsewhere.

The location of the hotel is great! The atmosphere is fabulous as it’s peaceful and quiet. The rooms are lovely, although instead of a lounge area, I’d rather have two double beds instead of twin beds for adults. The spa facilities on site are also decent and the pool area is kept well maintained with decent music and not too loud. The staff are friendly to. It’s lost stars for me on the food. Reviews was there was good variety, however depends on your definition of variety. The breakfast was the same every morning. The yoghurts were runny and no offer of a nice thick plain yoghurt. The juices were concentrated from the machine, so no taste and not much variety to fresh fruit either. Crepes were tiny and if you’re not a Nutella or honey person, nothing much to go with it 😢. If you’re looking for yummy fresh fruit, yummy fresh pastries it’s not here. The dinners were bland and I’ve missed my veg as the vegetables looked so unappetising. The pasta sauces were super thin and most food needed salt as bland in taste barring the mango chicken and bbq ribs. They had prawns one evening, but no tartare sauce. Also turkey with apple sauce is a no no… if you love good tasty food, you’ll be disappointed as I was.

Very friendly attentive staff. Food was delicious. Hotel was impeccable.

Little bit further from the town than Google maps says it is.

That it was next to the beach

The food

I had big hopes for this solo get away, unfortunately I left disappointed. The staff were lovely, pleasant and helpful however the food was absolutely awful and the bar lacked options limiting you to a choice of around 6 cocktails anything else deviating from this list was an extra charge. I was also charged a “deposit” of one euro for a cup to be used at the pool. The room and bathroom was also very poor and the first night I barely slept because of the scent of vape or cigarettes. I was offered a room change the next day but definitely not the best use of my money. I would not go back here and I would not recommend it

Lovely, friendly hotel. The staff make it special, especially Tiego and his Bingo Bongo nights. The spa is old and basic. The spa treatments were great- hot stones massage and a facial were very good. The pool is heated salt water so very welcoming. The Aqua gym was fun. Sadly all entertainment is ending on May 1st. The food was tasty and there was something fresh on the griddle every day.

Transfer short 20 mins. Reception staff lovely. Room 8 out of 10 needs updating. Good points large and bed comfy. Lovely views. Drinks ok. Food not so good. Undercooked salmon and meat on the grill and very repetitive. Miserable chefsand. Waiting staff lovely. Pool area nice, spa needs updating. Very quite but that was what I wanted. Beach on doorstep. Lifts a bit hit and miss. 3 star not 4. Animation team apparatley no longer after this week.