Dorado Beach & Spa Hotel 3 stars

Dorado Beach & Spa Hotel is a fantastic hotel located directly on the beach front next to the pretty promenade and the calm seas of one of the bays of Arguineguin.

Arguineguin is a pretty resort on the south of the island of Gran Canaria and just 4km from the lively resort of Puerto Rico and 14km from the stunning sand dunes of Maspalomas.

The hotel's reception area is available to guest through the day and night and can offer services such as luggage storage, currency exchange and excursion ticket sales.

Within the grounds of the hotel, there is a laundry room with a washing machine and tumble dryer, for all of those little accidents.

This family-friendly hotel has an abundance of facilities to ensure that everyone has a fun holiday.

For the children, there is an indoor soft play area and a splash pool next to the children's swimming pool. The older children are not left out as there is a games room with many arcade games, pool table, table football, table tennis and air hockey. There is also an internet corner with state of the art computers, where guest can catch up with friends and family back home for a small local charge for the time used.

Whilst the children are having fun, the adults can enjoy time in the gym, filled with the latest fitness equipment, or they can relax and enjoy some of the treatments that are available at their spectacular spa and wellness centre.

The uniquely shaped swimming pool is surrounded by beautiful palm trees on the large sun terrace and the sun loungers are spaciously placed to allow their guest some privacy whilst relaxing under the glorious Canarian sun.

The poolside snack bar is open throughout the day for refreshments and the many seating areas are perfect for enjoying a cocktail or two, whilst admiring the views of the ocean, or just watching your family having fun in the pool.

The evenings at Dorado Beach & Spa Hotel could start off at the recently renovated buffet style restaurant, where guest can enjoy the different variety of delicious meals that are available and the restaurant is also available throughout the day for breakfast and lunch, for guest that are on an all inclusive package.

There is also a large choice of family friendly bars and restaurants that are in the resort centre and just a short walk away.

You really do not need to step out of the hotel complex as the animations team provide nightly entertainment, including special shows and mini disco for the children.

If you wanted to venture out in the evening, there are many taxis that run through the resort, should you wish to take a short drive to the lively resort of Puerto Rico to experience the many all-night bars and clubs that the resort is known for.

The hotel rooms at Dorado Beach & Spa Hotel are decorated to a high standard and offer space and privacy. All rooms have a seating area and storage units and the flat screen TV has many international channels, as well as satellite TV.

The kitchen area has a fridge and tea and coffee making facilities and there is a modern private bathroom with a bath or shower and a wall mounted hair dryer. All rooms have a balcony or terrace with exceptional views and guest can also keep up to date with the latest gossip back home from the comfort of their room, with the hotel's high-speed wireless internet connection.

Dorado Beach & Spa Hotel is in a fantastic location and has so much to offer holidaymakers of all ages and is especially popular with families with young children.