The Playa la Arena, part of the Spring Group of Hotels, owners of the well-known Bitacora and Vulcano hotels, was opened in April 2000. Since then, it has earned an excellent reputation with guests for its friendly atmosphere, helpful staff and outstanding value for money. The Playa la Arena offers well-furnished accommodation as well as easy access to the beach, shops, cafes and restaurants of this low-key resort.

Location - Some 75 metres from the volcanic sand beach, which is reached by lift from the hotel's garden down to street level across the road, a path leads directly to the beach. It's less than 2 km's from Los Gigantes (the famous cliffs provide a dramatic backdrop to the panorama), and 47 km's from the airport.

Relaxation - Spacious sun terraces around the fresh-water pools, one of them heated in winter, and sub tropical gardens, well-equipped with sunloungers. Inside there are large, airy loungers and bars.

Sports/Games - Tennis court, table tennis, French boules and mini-golf.

Bars/Dining - Breakfast and dinner offer a full hot and cold buffet choice and slow cooking from the grill. Daytime snacks and drinks at the poolside La Palapa Bar & Restaurant, where snacks and an excellent buffet lunch are available. Inside is a comfortable lounge and cocktail bar.

Entertainments - The hotel's animation team organise day-time games, competitions and sports. In the evening, shows, live music and records entertain, in the music salon in winter and on the open-air terrace in summer.

Special Features - Air conditioning. Hairdresser Shops.

For Children - Pool and playground, water chute/ slide and miniclub.

Accommodation - 432 very nicely furnished rooms, with private bath, separate shower, hair dryer, air conditioning, minibar, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, safe (charge), and a balcony. Superior rooms have pool and garden view, and also offer wine and fruit basket on arrival, bathrobes and pool towels and complimentary safe. Room service: 07.00-midnight.