Marino Tenerife, Arona (Tenerife)

The hotel had ceiling fans but not air conditioning, and the rooms were built around small courtyards, giving a nice Spanish-style feel. It wasn't quite as depicted in the photos, but overall, it was just what we had hoped for.

The hotel rooms are fairly basic but comfortable, equipped with a tiny sofa in the living room and a well-kitted out kitchen for dining in. However, there was no bedding prepared for the sofa. The main restaurant for the resort did not offer food for kids, and the actual appearance did not match the photos.

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms had a nice view over the pool and to the sea, but the upgrade to a deluxe room came at a steep price, and the beds were not very comfortable. The complex was noisy with thin walls, and our rooms were far apart. The location was quiet, although lacking sun on the balcony, and the dining experience was a mix of highs and lows.

The hotel offers nicely color-coordinated rooms with extra pillows for comfort and a balcony with good beds. However, encountering an unfriendly receptionist impacted the experience. The location is quiet in a residential neighborhood with limited nearby dining options, suggesting a car might be useful. The dining experience was disappointing in terms of value for money, but the service staff were polite and helpful.

I was pleasantly surprised by the size of the rooms, which were far bigger than I had expected and very clean. Though equipped with ceiling fans instead of air conditioning, the room felt more like a suite than a standard one. On the downside, the sparse furnishings were a bit outdated, and the presence of individuals smoking strong-smelling weed nearby was quite frustrating.