Arena Castillo

Absolutely wonderful apartment/ hotel. Location is central to everything. Excellent facilities at the hotel. Beautiful pool and lots of loungers with umbrellas. Apartments are well equipped and cleaned everyday. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Entertainment around the pool, aqua fit and games are a real plus. Close to supermarket and shops. I highly recommend this hotel. I felt very safe as a solo traveller. It’s close to the airport.

We had a wonderful stay here and would definitely recommend. Highlights: • Alba is incredible – a true one-woman show! She remembers names, makes activities fun, and gets everyone involved. Daily games, stretching, aerobics, and chances to win cocktails added so much to our trip. • Rooms are spacious and well laid out – two showers/toilets, a good lounge/dining space, and a generous bedroom. • Spotlessly clean, stylish, and in a lovely location. Supermarkets and restaurants nearby, plus a short walk to the beach, promenade, shops, bars, and the Tuesday/Saturday market. • Staff were always helpful, friendly, and accommodating. Daily cleaning with fresh towels was much appreciated. • Food and bar prices are reasonable, with large portions (special mention to the club sandwich – 10/10). Things to be aware of: • Pool closes a little early (6pm) and is on the small side. It was perfect during our stay, but may feel crowded at full capacity. • Some renovation work still ongoing, with occasional noise and faint sewage smell – hopefully just temporary. The new rooftop bar and sports bar look like they’ll be great additions when finished. • Transfers booked via third parties take over an hour by coach, but taxis are only €17–20 for a 15-minute journey – much better option. • Limited safe plug socket access for kettles/toasters (often on the floor or inside cupboards). • Our ground floor pool-facing room was great, but back doors can’t be locked from outside. Key card locks here would be a useful upgrade. • Breakfast is a little overpriced compared to nearby cafés (€12 vs €5 for a full English). Tips: • The British & Irish supermarket nearby is cheaper for things like suncream. • Don’t miss the natural pool just a 6-minute walk away – stunning at low tide. Overall, a beautiful hotel in a great location with brilliant staff and entertainment. A few small improvements (pool size, sockets, back door locks) would make it perfect, but we had a fantastic time and look forward to seeing it once the renovations are complete.