Arena Dorada Apartments 2 stars

The Arena Dorada Apartments is in a great location, just a few minute's walk from the old town harbour and the abundance of shopping opportunities, including the newly built Biosfera Plaza shopping centre.

The nearest beach is just a 10 minute walk, which is the pretty little bay of Playa Chica, or a few minutes further would get you to the fabulous main beach, known for its lively bars and restaurants that line the promenade and the fun watersports to try out on the beach such as water skiing, banana boats, scuba diving, and windsurfing.

Throughout the resort you will find many activity parks that cater for the children, offering crazy golf games, trampolines and many playgrounds and climbing centres as well as soft play areas for the tiny holidaymakers.

The multilingual staff at the reception desk can offer many services including currency exchange, luggage storage and tourist information and guests can also purchase excursion tickets and the staff can offer car rental and with their wealth of knowledge of the island, they can assist in the best places to visit.

The Arena Dorada Apartments are continually trying to update the complex and offer additional facilities and can now offer their guests with Wi-Fi throughout the complex, so that you can even check in for your flight home, without having to miss any of the glorious all year round sun. You can also return home with a suitcase full of clean clothes with the self-service and coin operated laundry room.

Guests can relax and unwind on one of the many sun loungers that can be found on the large sun terrace that surrounds the very inviting swimming pool, with a small swimming pool that is just for the little holiday makers.

After a hard day topping up your tan, refreshments will be needed and can be purchased at the poolside bar, which sells a variety of snacks and drinks, as well as light lunches and also the fabulous local ice creams for the children.

The onsite restaurant is always something to look forward to with the delicious Canarian specialities and the many international dishes and guests can finish the evening off with a glass of wine, at one of the bars, or head into Puerto del Carmen, for a night of fun and laughter for the whole family to enjoy.

The delightful apartments are fresh and modern and all offer a lounge with seating and a sofa bed, a modern fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a separate bedroom with ample wardrobe space, a modern bathroom and a furnished balcony or terrace.

The Arena Dorada Apartments are set in a lovely location for guests to either enjoy the many leisurely strolls with its picturesque backdrop, or the lively nights that the resort of Puerto del Carmen is known for.