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whala!tenerife

3.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools
Exterior
Reception
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
$83
$78 nightly
$83 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 4 - May 5

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Avenida De Antonio Domínguez, 20, Playa de las Americas, Arona, Tenerife, 38660
  • Place, Las Vistas Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Estadio Antonio Domínguez Alfonso
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Veronicas Strip
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tenerife (TFS-Tenerife South)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Studio With Pool View

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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Studio, Pool View | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Pool View

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Apartment for 6 people | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Apartment for 6 people

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Studio, City View | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, City View

  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio With City View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Arona

With a stay at whala!tenerife in Arona (Playa de las Américas), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Las Vistas Beach and 6 minutes from Siam Park. .This golf aparthotel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Fañabé Beach and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Playa de las Américas.
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What's nearby

  • Las Vistas Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Estadio Antonio Domínguez Alfonso - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Los Cristianos Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Veronicas Strip - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Playa de las Américas - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Tenerife South Airport (TFS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chouky's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Qapaq Restaurante - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tulum - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Monkey Bravo! - ‬8 min walk

About this property

whala!tenerife

Whala!tenerife offers 80 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include wireless internet access (surcharge) and concierge services.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of whala!tenerife. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room massages

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (EUR 20 per week)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (EUR 20 per week)
  • WiFi has a 3-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Car rental

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free crib

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Connected to a shopping center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 80 units
  • Bicycle rentals

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: EUR 20 per week (3-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: EUR 20 per week (rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Marola-Portosin Aparthotel Arona
Marola-Portosin Arona
Marola-Portosin Apartment Arona
Marola Portosin
whala!tenerife Arona
whala!tenerife Aparthotel
Marola Portosin Apartments
whala!tenerife Aparthotel Arona
whala!tenerife Formerly Marola Portosin

whala!tenerife Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 111 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

FATIMA

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Basic room amenities are unavailable. We went in january, which is one of their milder months and there was no heater whatsoever in our room. What made matters much worse is that there is no hot water in the room either. There is a small geyser which barely lasts one quick shower. There was 3 of us in a big room and even after following their wait times for hot water, we all regualrly ended up in cold showers. There is no wifi included in rooms; there are 2 lockers available in the room but you have to pay additonally to use them. Simply overall it was an inconvenient stay, which i would not recommend. There is free safe street parking available included though, which is good. And location is good for beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Easy check in. Good room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed overnight on a last minute booking after a flight was cancelled. The studios were relatively "no frills" but clean and comfortable and a reasonable size. There was a nice balcony with table and chairs overlooking the pool. Linen, towels, kettle, crockery, toaster were provided but no toiletries other than soap. There was a microwave and hob, with a few pans etc. There's a small fridge. The pool area looked quite nice although we didn't use it. Although the property was full it was quiet (Sunday night between Xmas and New Year). The staff were very helpul - they booked a taxi for us to get back to the airport in the morning and responded very quickly by email when I contacted them subsequently to ask for the invoice in soft copy. It was perfect for what we needed for an overnight stay arranged at the last minute.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ying-Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
*Cons: 1. No free internet in the room. You have to pay for internet per day and per device, and the prices vary. 2. Not enough hot water. The hotel booklet says the hot water boiler is 40 liters. It is not even enough for one person to take a shower. I had no hot water while washing my hair. You cannot imagine how cold it was, especially since there was a winter wind storm that day. By the way, the water is yellow in color. * Pros: 1. Good location. There is a bus stop right in front of the hotel, which can take you to most major tourist attractions, although buses may come only every 20–30 minutes, or sometimes even every hour. 2. Fully equipped apartment with a fridge, stove, knives, forks, plates, etc. * Neutral stance: 1. No air conditioning, only a ceiling fan. The weather changed quite fast, one day crazy hot (we were melting), one day with a wind storm (quite cold). 2.Room and equipment overall are quite clean but there is someone white hair everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Trevor

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok for a night stay over but apartment was very outdated. Most of the main lights didn’t work and no aircon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Excellent stay

A great hotel offering a central base for Playa de las Americas and Cristianos, both offering restaurants, shops and bars galore to suit all tastes. The hotel is basic but is always clean, comfortable and has lovely helpful staff in reception and pool bar which is very popular.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great hotel in a great location.

The Whala hotel is an excellent choice for couples, families and groups.The location is central for Americas and Christianos offering beaches and restaurants to suit all tastes. The hotel is welcoming with helpful staff in reception and the pool bar.We had a great stay and will be back in a few weeks.The rooms are always well cleaned and have good facilities for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andres

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Nice hotel with lovely staff

Stayed in Whala for our last night in Tenerife. Hotel offers value for money and has nice pool/bar area. Reception manager was extremely friendly and although we arrived 10:30 am he could offer us our room immediately. Then helped us out the next day with luggage. The rooms are a bit old so guess rennovation is needed. It was extremely warm during the night but we managed with fans in the ceiling, AC would have been preferred. But all in all we had a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huiling

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent resort-like stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! We loved the pool and dining options! Easy to find and easy pick up place for excursions!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bertha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The person who did my checking is really nice 👌
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bertha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The person who did my checking is really nice 👌
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was fine. The room was a bit tired and would have been nice to have a couple of English TV channels but it was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ste

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For what we paid the hotel is outstanding, the Guy on reception is super friendly and very knowledgeable about the local area,, he can’t do enough for you. The hotel is really relaxed about bringing your own drink etc to the pool. The pool bar is superb and very reasonable cost wise. The location is fantastic, especially if you’re on a budget, very clean and the water in the swimming pool is immensely clean and warm in the bottom pool! Those wanting to cool off chose the top pool. We will definitely come back every year as this part of Tenerife is fantastic… thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good value friendly hotel

Friendly service & a nice big room. Location was ideal as there's a bus stop directly outside the hotel so easy access to anywhere in the area including the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and room was very clean and all staff were very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023