- Tenerife Holidays
- Costa Adeje
- Riu Arecas

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.
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
Our fifth visit to this hotel, we were really looking forward to it. We tried booking a pool view room with tui but there was none left. We sent a request to the hotel for a choice of the rooms we would prefer but we’re told we had only booked a standard room. I was a little surprised at this but as we have stayed here before l thought we would be alright. We were allocated room 2047 at first. It had nothing but concrete to look at and was very hot so in the evening we couldn’t use the balcony. After two nights l requested a room change, and was told we could move the next day. In the morning after breakfast we were told to look at the other room 2023 and was rushed into accepting it. The balcony was cooler in the evening so we could use it. However when you sat down you were staring at a brick wall.After days of being upset about this we decided to go to reception today to pay for an upgrade to a nicer room. The man at reception said they didn’t have a pool view but could get us a better room tomorrow free of cost with a bit nicer view. He said he would run it by his colleague and let us know. We went up to our room and received a phone call which stated that it was too late to move us. I was very sad to hear this as it is only Monday midday and we are here until Friday, however he said there was nothing they could do. Very disappointing.
The grandeur of the entrance is a sign of the quality of this hotel. It may be 4* but some aspects are definitely 5* ... the service, the cleanliness, the renovation, the beach club, the food in both the all day dining and the speciality restaurant. The hotel exceeded expectations and we are getting drawn to using this hotel chain on future holidays after this stay and a previous visit to their establishment in New York. Cancun will be our next visit to a RIU hotel. If the RIU Arecas is anything to go by, we are in for a treat.
Wow As our children are at a age where they do their own thing (over 21),me and my wife always go Riu . Mexico Dubai to name 2 It is our best experience of a holiday. We ho adults only and it's so relaxing here in Tenerife. We went half board buy,they have a Spanish restaurant The Riu Aceras takes bookings and the steak is to die for,its the best steak I've ever had Fully recommend this place Perfect
We have recently returned from a 14 night stay at this wonderful hotel. From arrival to departure the staff were wonderful, helpful and professional. Our room was lovely and we were given the top floor that we had asked for ( thank you reception). Everything we requested was sorted ASAP, we even got mattress toppers which made the bed more comfortable. The pools are lovely and quiet as is the whole hotel, no pool tables or tvs so might not suit everyone. The surrounding area is very hilly with steps so might not suit any one with mobility issues. Food is lovely with lots of choice. The staff in the restaurant are so good at what the do, it makes the dining experience perfect. A great retreat very relaxing holiday.
I want to start my review to say a big thank you! To everyone in Rui Arecas for a warm welcome every time in this hotel. The hotel is very very clean. I was for 7 nights and every day the made me fell very special and I was delighted to join them
