Location

The popular 4* Sandos Papagayo Beach Resort Hotel is located between the resort of Playa Blanca and the virgin beaches of Papagayo, some 35 km from Arrecife airport. The hotel has a wonderful position by the sea next to the Las Coloradas beach. Hotel guests can enjoy superb views of Los Lobos island and Fuerteventura and from the comfort of their terrace appreciate some of the most spectacular sunsets on the island. The many facilities available at this hotel will very much appeal to both couples and families. The hotel was formerly called the Papagayo Arena.

Bedrooms

The rooms are distributed among several buildings that face the sea, these buildings are laid out around a central area housing the hotel reception and most of the general services. The bedrooms are quite spacious with a choice of double or twin beds with sofa beds for a 3rd adult or 2 smaller children. The hotel has several single rooms and junior suites available. All rooms have bath/shower, safe deposit box (additional charge), hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone, air conditioning, minibar (on request, charged as extra) and furnished terrace.

Sports & Entertainment

This all inclusive hotel has a wealth of holiday amenities it boasts spacious sunbathing areas with 3 fresh-water swimming pools for adults (1 heated in winter) 2 fresh-water swimming pools for children (1 heated in winter), a tennis court, a multipurpose court, Mini-golf, 2 Finnish saunas, Gym, Turkish bath and 3 indoor Jacuzzis. There is a mini club for kids and a sports and entertainment programme.

Restaurants & Bars

The Papagayo Beach Resort has a choice of restaurants, the main hotel restaurant has buffet style service with a mixture of international and Canarian cusine with an open kitchen. You can eat Italian in the Pizzeria Veneto or try the Pon Hai Tau (Oriental restaurant), reservations necessary, the Maison Jaune (French restaurant), à la carte, reservations necessary; not included in the All-inclusive package.The hotel operates a dress code: Gentlemen are asked to wear long trousers in the evening. You may not enter the restaurants with bare feet. Swimwear is not permitted in any of the hotel's indoor restaurants. During the day the snack grill is available poolside.The hotel has five bars that include the Canarian bar,1 swim-up pool bar, the Green Bar (adults only) and the Theatre Bar where the evening entertainment programme is held.

In addition to the hotel's normal all-inclusive board arrangement it is possible to upgrade to the Royal Elite Service this programme enables guests to enjoy a range of added extras including, guaranteed sea view rooms, daily night bed cover service, good-night chocolate, minibar with water and soft drinks on arrival, daily wáter replacement service, pool towels in the room, bottle of cava on arrival, bathrobe and slippers, Aloe Vera basket and bath salts (or similar), candles in the bathroom, sweets and candies for children, kettle, soluble coffee and tea service with replacement, breakfast in private restaurant, safety deposit box included, Royal Elite lounge. Exclusive and private lounge for customers who have purchased the Royal Elite service, equipped with: comfortable sofas, free internet corner, daily press, tea, coffee, refreshments, snacks and high quality drinks.

Other Facilities

In addition there is an internet room, a beauty center with hairdressers, massage cubicles and shops. You can arrange bicycles for rental. There is a free return mini-bus service to Playa Dorada beach (5 minutes from the center).

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