Villas in Arico Viejo

"Excellent stay at this hotel. Initially unsure when we arrived as the room seemed more dated than some of the other photos and we were down in the basement next to the staff quarters and someone kept turning the hall light off so leaving and entering our room we needed a phone torch. When we turned it on someone just turned it off. Balcony despite being in the basement was was on the 1st floor looking out of the building and above a bar playing music. Sofa was tiny and we were unsure how it would make a bed. The bed, in the end, folded down from the wall and was as comfortable as any hotel bed you’d find. So our first impressions weren’t great and we looked into changing rooms. We were offered to swap to a refurbished room the next morning which looked more like some of the photos online however decided against this as there were renovation works happening in the same block and it would one incurred a fee to change rooms. In the end, we stayed and it was a really good decision as the music we got used to and grew to enjoy as it wasn’t anything too ‘heavy’ and provided a nice atmosphere on what was a large balcony. The pool area was great. One busier pool with a pool bar that we didn’t spend much time at and a quieter one at the top which was ideal. They also have a sunbed reservation policy which was great. Location was ideal near a lot of amenities. Staff were very helpful (particularly Nacho). So in the end, only issue was the dark hallway but would definitely stay again!"

"Lovely large apartments with huge balconies. Great place to explore the island from but don't think of it as a resort with entertainment that you will never leave like many larger complexes with all inclusive. Air con in each room individually controlled. Two bathrooms in the 2 bed. Location quiet (can hear the water park but not intrusive even on midnight opening days) about 800m from the beach / restaurants up a steep hill / steps. Pool and bar food were ok, never busy but only used them both once in a week. Kids didn't like the pool, they didn't like the water, but couldn't say why (maybe chlorine?). Lifeguard on duty all day. Didn't get a chance to use the restaurant. Bar food for lunch was nice. Shop onsite was handy. Parking almost onsite/ nearby, only once didn't get a space on a Sunday. I think busy as walking distance to Siam Park, which was really convenient. 1 towel change for 7 night stay, no apartment cleaning. I get the impression this is a managed property service for individual apartment owners but could be wrong. Siam Mall up the road has a big supermarket and nice food hall. Go off peak otherwise tough to get parking. Would go here again for the apartment and location alone."

"The rock royalty receptionist on the 13th floor was amazing. She explained everything and couldnt do enough. She made us very welcome. The suite was beautful, hotel amazing."

"Great location, super service and the food is amazing!"

"Friendly have returned several times for this reason "

"Amazing attentive staff and hotel"

"Great hotel for families! Lots to do including kids club, entertainment and live music at night. The shows were phenomenal and all the staff we encountered were fantastic. The food including the a la carte restaurants were good and catered well for our family despite there being a vegetarian and a gluten free member."

"Absolutely brilliant place. 4th visit and will be again next year "

"We arrived late and had already decided to upgrade to Royal Level, which late at night proved a little troublesome. We tried again in the morning and after a small discussion with reception decided to stay in Deluxe Room (which was great) and just upgraded to the RL service which we thought was well worth it. The hotel did not feel overcrowded as there is plenty of space around the 5 pools. The food in the buffet was very good with a very large selection however we did feel the Al a carte in the RL could have been a bit more special as some of the food was very dry from being left under the heat lamps. The sushi was great and the Breeze bar menu very good. Included as part of RL. Loved the B Lounge for a night cap. Entertainment was OK. Holiday rep standard."