Arimar Apartments 2 stars

The Arimar Apartments have a fabulous location up the hillside in Puerto Rico, giving guests spectacular views across the resort.

The neighbouring resort of Amadores is just 10 minutes away and can be reached by hopping on the local bus that runs through the resort and offers a variety of routes to different places around the island including Maspalomas and the island's capital Las Palmas.

Everything you could need is just a few minutes' walk from the complex such as the shopping outlets where there are a number of designer factory outlets and many shops selling locally produce gifts to take back home to friends and family.

The Europe Centre has an abundance of bars and restaurants including family friendly entertainment bars and for those party goers, there is an endless amount of bars and chill out lounges that stay open until the early hours of the next morning.

At the Arimar Apartments, the reception desk is only available at certain times of the day, but the friendly staff can offer a number of services including currency luggage storage and courtesy shower rooms for guests returning home on a late flight, tourist information and can also assist in the organised days trips or car hire for guests who wished to go off and explore the island to find those all important photo opportunities.

A 20-minute walk will get you to the beach where you can enjoy water sports such as banana boats, windsurfing and pedalos and jet bikes and if you are travelling with small children, there are trampolines, soft play areas, arcade games rooms and crazy golf scattered around the resort.

The complex is set up the side of the valley, which allows guests to admire the stunning views, as they chill out and relax on one of the may sun loungers that are spaciously placed around the pool on the large sun terrace.

The poolside bar is open throughout the day to offer their guests a large variety of drinks and snacks and there is a supermarket close by, to be able to prepare meals at the apartments and enjoy the outdoor dining on the terrace or balcony.

In the evening, the resort lights up and there are many delightful restaurants, some with seafront dining and all restaurants cater for small children and any special dietary requirements.

The apartments are traditional in style and all have a lounge with a sofa bed and TV, a kitchen with a dining table or breakfast bar, a bathroom with a bath or shower, a separate bathroom and furnished balcony or terrace with mountain or resort views.

The Arimar Apartments offer 2-star accommodations with great views and is also good value for money.