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.
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
Chiringuito Camisón - 2 min walk
Chouky's - 8 min walk
McDonald's - 8 min walk
Tulum - 2 min walk
Qapaq Restaurante - 5 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
Phone
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
Property Registration Number E-38/4/044800
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent resort-like stay!
Joanne
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Campbell
Feb 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good
Campbell
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debra
Aug 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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.
Debra
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joanne
Jan 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay! We loved the pool and dining options! Easy to find and easy pick up place for excursions!
Joanne
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debra
Aug 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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.
Debra
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth
Mar 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hotel and room was very clean and all staff were very friendly
Kenneth
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Åge
Oct 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Ok rooms but no aircondition, extra for internet. So not the greatest but OK.
Åge
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
brian
Apr 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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.
Ok for a night stay over but apartment was very outdated. Most of the main lights didn’t work and no aircon.
Trevor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
darren
Mar 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly staff, very clean and great location with supermarkets, bars and restaurants nearby and a short walk to the golden mile. Number 40 airport bus stop right outside the hotel.
darren
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Andres
Aug 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
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.
Andres
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karlijn
Feb 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location is very good to me. Beach, shops, terraces, supermarket (big & small) and bus stop are close.
Loved the pool area. Cleaning & Reception Services very good.
I would love to come back!
Karlijn
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joanna
Dec 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
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.
Joanna
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
FATIMA
Jan 21, 2026
Disliked: Amenities, communication
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.
FATIMA
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bertha
Nov 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The person who did my checking is really nice 👌
Bertha
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bertha
Nov 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The person who did my checking is really nice 👌
Bertha
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Simone
Aug 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was ok. Swimming pool pretty cool. The only things I didn't like: you have to pay for using WIFI inside the room and for using the safety deposit box.
Simone
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Henricus Maria
May 2, 2024
Always someone at the reception
Henricus Maria
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Malin
Jun 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Its basic and a decent option for the price. We did not have issues finding sunbeds or anything like that. Very few rowdy people either and the pool is big.
Aircon needs to be rented
Same with towels(u get money back)
The biggest con is the hotel is old and in need of an upgrade. But if u are comfortable with something simple and a bit dated(but clean and nice personel) this is a good option
Malin
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Nov 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth
Feb 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Excellent
This apartment hotel was excellent. I do B&B and in my opinion the cleaning team are excellent. The desk staff were polite and helpful and available 24hrs per day. The hotel is 10 minutes easy walk the the beach and as a solo traveller I felt safe in the area. The apartment had a small kitchen area with crockery, cutlery, hob, microwave and sink. I would definitely stay there again and would recommend the place to anyone.
Elizabeth
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael
May 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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