Staff were very friendly. Lot of late night tourists slamming doors etc. Picky because our son is only 18mths old. Will not be going to Arenal again. Dog poo all over and a lot of glass on beach. Pier between marina and beach should be cleaned up. It was like a rubbish tip. Prices vary wildly along strip. A few... More

Stayed 7 nights half board early August at the Santa Monica. Dodgy couple of days food-wise at beginning, but picked up and had some excellent meals over the week. Understaffed in buffet dining room and sometimes difficult to get a drink with your meal. British guests disappointed by lack of English breakfast, but the continental version was acceptable (crusty rolls/cheeses/meats... More

we stayed in santa monica hotel in july 2009 between 14-21,we spend our honey moon there. the hotel is very clean, nice staff, very god food. our room was cleaned every day,was large, and it has terase with a view to the pool-wich was again, very clean, daily cleaned

My 12 months old son,my wife and myself stayed at this hotel last august and must say it was a really superb 2 weeks... the staff at the hotel were so friendly and being a small hotel by the end of the 2 weeks were like old friends ! Location of this hotel is okay,app. 300m from perfect arenal beacThe... More