VIK Hotel Arena Blanca - All Inclusive

Budget friendly...

This hotel provides the basics- no frills. Great for the budget minded traveler. "Obama" at reception is a gem. The entertainment team is great along with the shows. You get your own drinks- they will come by and clean up the glasses. The hotel is on the smaller side, quaint. The rooms are where there needs to be improvement- outdated and very minimalistic. You will only get one bathroom towel per guest, no extra toiletries(bring your own). I wouldnt pay more than their off season rates, its not worth more than that. I just looked for the week after Christmas and it was double the price. I would go back, probably will.

Taxis are overpriced. I paid $18 to get somewhere I found out after was only a 10 minute beach walk. Take the motoconchos if you dare, same ride $3. I was alone, there was nobody to split the cab cost with. No matter what you take it will be a white nuckle ride, the driving there is insane. If your young and single and ready to mingle get out to one of the discos- Mangu, Pacha, Imagine and more. Drink before you go at your all inclusive, there will be a cover charge and drinks are not cheap. Mangu has 2 different dance floors on 2 levels depending on the music you like, a drink is included with the cover you pay. Men are aggressive here but also beautiful and born with dance moves. Lots of fun but you have to know how to say no and mean it.

Requires remodeilng

The hotel looks very old and seems that with the years it only has superficial maintenance.

I’d rate it a 7

The hotel grounds are very well kept, the beach is beautiful, the food was ok, very similar food every day, the rooms are not very well maintianed, a bit old, the worst pillows I’ve ever laid my head on.