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Summary of reviews'tent Arenal' garners considerable praise for several aspects, making it a well-rounded choice for travelers.
The hotel's prime location emerges as a standout feature. Its proximity to a beautiful beach, just a short 5-minute walk away and easy access to public transportation make it highly convenient for guests. This ideal position, near local shops, restaurants and nightlife yet maintaining a quiet ambiance, appeals to those seeking both relaxation and activity.
Cleanliness is another strong point for tent Arenal. Rooms and common areas are frequently described as very clean and well-maintained, thanks to diligent daily cleaning services. Guests also appreciate the commendable pool area, which remains clean and inviting with adequate sunbeds and is serviced by attentive lifeguards.
The staff at the hotel repeatedly receive high accolades for their professionalism, friendliness and helpfulness. Whether at reception or in the dining areas, guests highlight the courteous and attentive nature of the employees, contributing significantly to a pleasant stay experience.
Family-friendly features make it a favored option for groups traveling with children. The hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere and its excellent location near the beach makes it particularly convenient. Despite limited entertainment options for children, the family-friendly staff and comfortable environment make it a good choice for family vacations.
While breakfast and dinner offerings receive mixed reviews, many guests note the plentiful and varied options available. Breakfast is generally praised for its savory dishes and frequent replenishment, though some suggest improvements in variety. Dinners, similarly, have a broad selection but sometimes lack uniqueness and suffer from repetition.
However, the hotel does have areas for improvement. The age of the rooms and furnishings is apparent, often described as outdated with minor damages. Guests also cite issues with room amenities, such as ineffective air conditioning and uncomfortable bedding. Wifi connectivity is also a common complaint with many guests noting weak and unreliable signals, particularly in rooms.
In conclusion, tent Arenal offers a practical, clean and friendly environment ideally located near the beach, making it excellent for budget-conscious travelers and families looking for a simple, straightforward stay. While some facilities and amenities could benefit from modernization, the positives, particularly its cleanliness, location and staff, make it a generally commendable choice within its three-star category.
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The hotel's prime location emerges as a standout feature. Its proximity to a beautiful beach, just a short 5-minute walk away and easy access to public transportation make it highly convenient for guests. This ideal position, near local shops, restaurants and nightlife yet maintaining a quiet ambiance, appeals to those seeking both relaxation and activity.
Cleanliness is another strong point for tent Arenal. Rooms and common areas are frequently described as very clean and well-maintained, thanks to diligent daily cleaning services. Guests also appreciate the commendable pool area, which remains clean and inviting with adequate sunbeds and is serviced by attentive lifeguards.
The staff at the hotel repeatedly receive high accolades for their professionalism, friendliness and helpfulness. Whether at reception or in the dining areas, guests highlight the courteous and attentive nature of the employees, contributing significantly to a pleasant stay experience.
Family-friendly features make it a favored option for groups traveling with children. The hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere and its excellent location near the beach makes it particularly convenient. Despite limited entertainment options for children, the family-friendly staff and comfortable environment make it a good choice for family vacations.
While breakfast and dinner offerings receive mixed reviews, many guests note the plentiful and varied options available. Breakfast is generally praised for its savory dishes and frequent replenishment, though some suggest improvements in variety. Dinners, similarly, have a broad selection but sometimes lack uniqueness and suffer from repetition.
However, the hotel does have areas for improvement. The age of the rooms and furnishings is apparent, often described as outdated with minor damages. Guests also cite issues with room amenities, such as ineffective air conditioning and uncomfortable bedding. Wifi connectivity is also a common complaint with many guests noting weak and unreliable signals, particularly in rooms.
In conclusion, tent Arenal offers a practical, clean and friendly environment ideally located near the beach, making it excellent for budget-conscious travelers and families looking for a simple, straightforward stay. While some facilities and amenities could benefit from modernization, the positives, particularly its cleanliness, location and staff, make it a generally commendable choice within its three-star category.
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About tent Arenal
License: H/1854
Guest Reviews
Location
Guests appreciate the central positioning of the hotel with easy access to local shops, restaurants and bus stops, ensuring that all essential amenities are within walking distance. The area around the hotel is lively, perfect for those interested in nightlife, yet it manages to maintain a quiet ambiance suitable for relaxation.
Cleanliness is highlighted as a positive aspect by many, contributing to the overall comfort of the stay. The views from the hotel, particularly those from rooms with balconies, offer pleasant sights of the surrounding high-rise buildings and the sea, adding value to the experience.
For visitors seeking good value for money, the hotel delivers with numerous mentions of its reasonable pricing paired with quality food and friendly staff. All these elements make tent Arenal a well-rounded choice, particularly for short trips where location and convenience are key.
Breakfast
However, several reviews point out areas for improvement. A common critique is the lack of variety, especially in terms of fresh vegetables and dairy products. The scrambled eggs often receive negative feedback, described as dry or inedible and the coffee quality is frequently criticized. Some guests mention the absence of sweeter breakfast options and a repetitive menu, noting that the breakfast felt the same each day.
Despite the contrasts in opinions, the breakfast generally caters well to a savory palate, aligning with the tastes of foreign guests, particularly Germans and British. For its category as a three-star hotel, some guests find the offerings satisfactory, though others suggest enhancements to enrich the overall experience.
Dinner
The buffet style offered a broad selection catering to different tastes, although some noted it could become repetitive and monotonous. Desserts generally received positive mentions with some guests finding them fantastic. The timing of dinner was a point of contention, as some found the dinner schedule to be a little early and ending too soon.
Overall, for a 3-star hotel, the meals were considered acceptable with a handful of standout positive reviews praising the excellent and varied options available. However, there was also a noticeable portion of guests who described the food quality as industrial and in need of improvement. This variance underscores the importance of managing expectations for those considering dining at the hotel.
Rooms
From the higher floors, spectacular views can be enjoyed, adding an extra touch to the overall experience. However, the hotel's age is evident, as the rooms display signs of wear and outdated decor. Some rooms come with partial or minor damages, such as broken shower facilities, old-fashioned air conditioning systems and non-soundproof walls that struggle to keep out hallway noise.
While some visitors have expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of modern amenities, such as fridges and effective air conditioning, others have highlighted the general cleanliness and orderliness that persist throughout the rooms and public areas of the hotel. On the downside, noise sensitivity is a common issue, impacting the overall restful experience due to thin doors and aging infrastructure.
In summary, tent Arenal provides a practical and clean stay, best suited for those looking for a budget-friendly option close to the beach. The hotel’s daily cleaning service and strategic location offer good value, despite its need for modernization and noise isolation improvements.
Beds
Additionally, the pillows were frequently criticized for being too soft, small or flat and were often considered useless or entirely absent. While a handful of reviews mentioned comfortable beds, these were exceptions rather than the rule. Overall, it seems there is a consistent need for improvements in the quality and comfort of both the mattresses and pillows to enhance guests' sleeping experiences.
Cleanliness
However, some reviews pointed out areas needing improvement, such as the cleanliness of the restaurant's plates and glasses and the occasional superficial room cleaning. Despite these isolated remarks, the majority of guests seem satisfied, emphasizing the consistent efforts of the cleaning staff and the general tidiness of the hotel. The combination of cleanliness, helpful staff and good location near the beach makes tent Arenal a commendable choice for travelers valuing a clean and comfortable stay.
Staff
The reception team, in particular, stood out for their efficiency and warm demeanor, often receiving praise for being exceptionally courteous and multilingual. This level of service extended to the bar and dining areas, where staff were noted for their excellent service, adding to the overall quality of the dining experience. Numerous guests expressed their intention to return to the hotel, attributing much of this to the positive interactions they had with the staff.
However, a few comments about less favorable experiences with the staff did emerge, suggesting occasional inconsistencies. Overall, the vast majority of reviews reflect a staff team that contributes significantly to the hotel's welcoming and hospitable atmosphere, making it a place guests are eager to recommend to friends and eager to visit again.
Wi-Fi
Pool
However, some areas of concern are mentioned by guests. The pool's schedule is somewhat limited with operating hours generally from 11:00 am to the early evening; closing times are noted as ranging between 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Guests also mention that the pool is mostly shaded, receiving only about 4 hours of sunlight daily, which some find disappointing.
The temperature of the pool water is frequently described as very cold, which might deter those who prefer a warmer swim. Despite these downsides, the large size of the pool and the availability of sunbeds without much hassle are appreciated by many visitors.
Overall, while there are a few drawbacks, the pool is generally seen as a good value for money and an inviting feature of the hotel, contributing positively to the guest experience.
Beach
Family
Guests appreciate the great value it offers for families and its proximity to the beach, making it a convenient location for those looking to spend quality time by the sea. The hotel features basic facilities and a simple buffet that adequately caters to children, although a few reviews mention there is no specialized entertainment or activities tailored specifically for kids. While the overall feedback is positive, suggesting it’s a good place for a family vacation, some guests feel it falls short of being ideal for children due to the limited entertainment options for them.
In summary, tent Arenal provides a friendly and clean environment that is especially welcoming for families who prioritize beach access and a relaxed atmosphere over extensive children's activities.
3 Star
However, some reviews suggest that the hotel does not always meet three-star standards with critiques about it being very basic and dated, sometimes not justifying its rating. Despite these differing views, a majority of guests recognize that for a three-star hotel, the amenities and services provided are satisfactory and in some cases, the hotel even deserves a better rating. This indicates that while the experiences can be mixed, many find the hotel to be a good option within its category.
Outdoor Pool
Despite the pool's unheated and often cold water, its cleanliness and the presence of a lifeguard add to the overall appeal. The large, well-maintained pool area also offers a paddling section for young children. However, visitors should note that the pool area only receives around four hours of sunlight daily and is shaded for most of the day, which might explain the water's chilliness.
Poolside seating can sometimes be scarce due to guests reserving sunbeds early with their towels. Nonetheless, the open pool area and its evening programming provide a pleasant environment for relaxation and entertainment. While the pool opens later at 11am, its overall positive atmosphere and conditions continue to be a highlight for many staying at the hotel.
Yes, tent Arenal has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.
No, a spa isn't available at tent Arenal.
No, tent Arenal doesn't allow dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at tent Arenal.
Yes, tent Arenal has a gym.
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