Official Rating - 3* - Self Catering / Half Board / Full Board / All Inclusive

Barcelo Varadero is located on the sunny west coast of Tenerife, Playa de la Arena is part of an expanding complex that also includes Puerto de Santiago and Los Gigantes. This part of the coast is dominated by massive black cliffs that drop dramatically into the ocean, and the area is a favourite with people in search of a quiet, relaxing holiday. Accommodation in Playa de la Arena perches on hills overlooking the sea and its sheltered, gently shelving, black-sand beach is backed by landscaped gardens and young palm trees. Spotlessly maintained, it has won the European Blue Flag award for cleanliness. Also, there are water-sports available in peak season.

Accommodation

The hotel consists of 317 apartments, featuring terrace/balcony, full bathroom, air conditioning, safe deposit box (available for rent), satellite TV, and telephone. The voltage is 220v.

Food & Beverage

There is one air conditioned buffet restaurant, one snack bar, and two bars (one of which is a pool bar).

All Inclusive Food & Drinks

The AI programme consists of breakfast, lunch and dinner, all buffet style, served in the main restaurant. A variety of snacks (detailed list provided at the hotel) is available from 10:00-13:00 & 15:00-17:00 at the Palmeras bar. Coffee time with cakes is at the pool bar between 15:00 & 18:00. Locally produced alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks are served from 10:00-23:00.

Sports & Leisure

There are three swimming pools for adults and one for children. There are also terraces/solarium and gardens, Jacuzzi, a fitness room, sauna, games room, and an entertainment programme. Sports include two tennis courts, pool tables, and table tennis. Children facilities include (4 years onward) sports and socio-cultural activities as well as contests and shows for everybody all day long. Mini Club for the youngsters. In the area you can find a number of water sports including a diving school, and fishing, mini-golf, hiking, hang-gliding, restaurants, bars, a shopping centre and more.

All Inclusive Sports & Entertainment

Sport facilities at the hotel include one hour tennis during the day (due to availability), table tennis and gym. In order to practice any sports, it is necessary to make a reservation at the reception.

Chargeable Extras

Drinks & food that are not included in the AI menu, safety deposit boxes, telephone calls & fax, sauna & whirlpool, medical service and excursions are available at a charge.

Facilities & Services

The hotel offers a 24 hrs reception, air conditioning, baby cots, picnics, free sun loungers, foreign currency exchange, self-service laundrette, a supermarket, fax and post service. Car hire and an exciting range of exciting excursions are available from the medhotels representative.

All Inclusive General Information

On arrival guests receive an identification bracelet, which has to be shown to the staff whenever ordering. When leaving the hotel the bracelet must be returned to the reception. While staying at the hotel a ticket needs to be signed (name & room number) whenever taking advantage of one of the services. The signature identifies the owner of the card. The All Inclusive contains only personal consumption. In case a guest wants to invite another non AI person, he will have to pay the price of the list.

Useful Information on Distances

Barcelo Varadero is located 30 km from Playa de las Americas, 45 km from the airport of Reina Sofia (TFS), 113 km from the Tenerife North Airport and 500 m from the Playa de la Arena.

All Inclusive Type

STANDARD

All Inclusive Description

Breakfast buffet (Dragos restaurant: 08:00-10:00) Lunch buffet (Dragos restaurant: 13:00-15:00) Dinner buffet (Dragos restaurant: 18:30-21:30) Snacks (Palmeras bar: 10:30-13:00/15:00-17:00) Afternoon tea (Pool bar: 15:00-18:00) Drinks (Tamara Lobby bar: 17:00-01:00) Drinks (Palmeras Pool bar: 10:00-17:00)

All Inclusive Facilities

• Coffee
• Gym
• Local Alcoholic drinks
• Table Tennis