Nothing I did not like!

We loved everything! The music was great when having cocktails on the terrace! The staff was so accommodating and helpful. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed in July 2025

A little bit isolated but we loved it.

Beautiful location, very nice staff.

Stayed in July 2025

Starting to look a little tired. Breakfasts have v little choice to the point we would shave started to pay for breakfast elsewhere if we had stayed longer.

Great view, fun bar with great tunes, perfect location to kitesurf the Poniente. Friendly staff.

Stayed in June 2025

The art wasn't to our taste!

Love the location, very laid back and relaxed vibe. Family and dig friendly. Staff excellent - friendly personal service. Restaurant good

Stayed in June 2025

Could do with snacks type menu too

As ever the staff were lovely and attentive. Location on the beach is excellent. Food served in the restaurant excellent.

Stayed in April 2025

The breakfast was lovely but the restaurant for lunch and dinner was a bit pricy and the menu was a bit limited.

The hotel is super cute with a really nice vibe. The room was large, very comfortable beds, great outside space, incredible views. The continental breakfast had lots of choice with delicious bread and traditional Spanish cheeses and cured meats

Stayed in April 2025

No complaints. It was, for us, a comfortable one night place to sleep before catching the ferry to Morocco.

For us, it was a place for the night before ferrying to Morocco. Arte Vida fit our need and was a fun choice, right on the beach famous for Wind surfing. The hotel was filled with lots of "fun" art and mural paintings throughout, even on the ceilings. The dinner was very nice, though a bit on the expensive side. The hotel was basic but very reasonable priced. The included morning breakfast was typical and good to start the day. This is a terrific spot for the younger "surf" set. with outdoor bar area and looks like a lot of fi=un for the right crowd.

Stayed in March 2025

The bathroom was a little run down. I couldn’t get hot water the last day we were there.

The view, the beach, the bar, and the service were great.

Stayed in February 2025

Beautiful location, right next to the beach. We watched the windsurfers as the sun set. The rooms are minimal, but very comfortable. Very kid-friendly as well, with a nice enclosed space to hang out in during the day and evening.

Stayed in February 2025

Super location on the beach. Very unique and comfortable vibe.

Stayed in February 2025

Rooms are a bit too basic for us

Perfect locatie in the beach very nice outside areas with garden and great sitting and lounge area

Stayed in February 2025

Close to beach Great View from restaurant Netflix in room Good WiFi Dog friendly

Stayed in January 2025

some staff is not focus at all… was a bit weird sometimes as I could see the communication was not working, had the feeling that the lady was a bit in the clouds. Also 85 eur for 1 night in low season I think that it is overpriced for 1 star hostel. Have to say Bf was included but even though the condition of the place and amenities were or broken or like abandoned… pity about it because at least a microwave in good conditions can be afforded.

Location is amazing, not first time here as I have been in this place many years ago. Was quite as it is January. Not noisy and room was clean also was super nice to have a crib there for my baby.

Stayed in January 2025

Restaurant and bar close early

Location was fantastic

Stayed in January 2025

Not that we did not like anything but would appreciate a snack or light lunchtime/ brunch menu

Very dog freindly. Staff lovely and very helpful. Food excellent

Stayed in December 2024

Rooms are basic fine for us really enjoyed it.

Fantastic location with amazing views, really relaxed and the chiringuito was great, everyone speaks really good English if you need it and the food in the restaurant is great too.

Stayed in December 2024

pillows were a bit lumpy..

location is exceptional friendly staff and great delicious food

Stayed in December 2024

I liked everything. Restaurant shut at 8 meaning I had to eat out when arriving from a long trip…only negative comment but then again I totally understand why as they were not busy.

Location, comfort and having a bath

Stayed in December 2024

Lack of choice of drinks in the bar.. the beach bar was much better

Location was perfect for the beach and perfect for our dog to enjoy the surroundings The room was large, bed very comfortable. It would of been nice to have tea and coffee making facilities in the room ,

Stayed in October 2024

Once we'd settled in there wasn't a lot not to like to be honest. The place is 'well used' and could do with a bit of attention here and there but its not 5* and doesn't present itself as that. If thats what you want - don't go there. The food is very good but maybe a tiny bit expensive for the venue and surroundings but hey , I'd rather pay a tiny bit extra for good food than a bit less for poor food. Its not possible to walk into Tarifa so you need a car ideally. I'm not sure about buses.

I've thought long and hard about how to give a fair review of this establishment because it was a bit unique but in summary I would without hesitation return. I am a keen windsurfer and booked it solely for that reason. When we first arrived I had my doubts. The hotel is approached down an unmade road with Campers of various standards parked in the trees either side. The car park to the front is 'public' , and unsurfaced. We arrived about 11.00am and the front door was locked. Foliage almost conceals the side of the building. The man on reception confirmed we were at the right place and told us to return after 1.00pm. We did - and it got way better from then on ! The hotel majors on windsport clientele (although maybe not exclusively) It has a windsports hire centre/school attached and is superbly located for that purpose. The rooms open almost directly onto an outdoor lounge area right on the beach & dunes. The rooms are clean and perfectly serviceable. The restaurant is basic , overlooking the sea and the food was very good. Fresh and very well cooked and presented - but perhaps a tiny bit expensive. The weather wasn't the greatest for our stay (3 nights) but we had 1 fabulous day windsurfing and then relaxing in the garden/lounge area in the sun with a beer and some great traditional Soul and RnB music on the PA. That must be when the place excels. I understand its very busy in the summer - I bet it is. ! One final point - parking was provided within an enclosed service yard with a big metal gate. It felt secure and I was grateful for it.

Stayed in October 2024

So minor it’s barely worth typing but would have like a kettle in the room and tea/coffee facilities. We survived lol

Great location. Very chilled vibe and a lovely place to chill with a drink in the afternoon and watch the kite surfers! Perfect location for a morning or evening walk in the golden beach. Staff were super helpful and friendly. Food in the restaurant was delicious! Rooms are clean and beds super comfy.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing

Wonderful location, rooms incredibly clean, great restaurant.

Stayed in September 2024

the door that stops people walking into the hotel part was broken,so was banging and our room was right next to it but it was not a major problem

love the gardens where you can chill and relax and the beautiful beach is just in front of the gardens too the door.

Stayed in June 2024

It’s all great!

Amazing location, fabulous people and great food!

Stayed in May 2024