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Reviews of Arte Vida

Carretera Nacional 340, Km 79.3, 11380 Tarifa, Spain

#30 of 39 hotels in Tarifa

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 140 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    superb location, kind staff, beautiful view

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    7.0
    We love Arte Vida
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No fridge, small area, less privacy

    Kitesurf school and chill area, the bar and the really nice staff and of course the amazing view.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel and its location is great but you’re too far out of town to walk in. But we had no difficulty finding somewhere to park.

    The hotel is right on the beach, which my dog loved! Surf school, beach bar and restaurant on site. The comfy sofas and chairs on the garden were great for a relaxing afternoon in the sun.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice place close to the beach

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    9.0
    Great beach location close to Tarifa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Unfortunately we only spent one night there, and that in the off season. So, very quiet. I can only imagine how lively and fun it would be in the warmer months. We found our room clean and very comfortable, the shower fabulous. The location is incredible, right on the beach. You sleep to the sound of the surf. Two things impressed us. The windows have bug screens, not often found in Europe. And after reading all the comments about breakfast, we were pleasantly surprised. We were there when it opened and there was plenty to eat and choice: boiled eggs, variety of fruit, fresh orange juice, fantastic coffee of choice, fresh pastries, cold cuts etc., with view of ocean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    9.0
    Happy ending up there
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great energy in this place, also crew is very friendly. Kitchen and Breakfast very simple but made with love . And the guests are mostly surfers and very relaxed people .

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely ambiance

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    8.0
    Great location...
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints - apart from some wild windy weather 😜 but that's nobody's fault.... And just what the kite surfers need of course. A tad difficult to find - more signage on road needed

    Great beach location, lots to see and lovely beach walks (if weather suitable). Rooms were comfortable, good beds and we slept like the proverbial logs! Breakfast was good. Lovely views from the restaurant too.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    8.0
    Paradise in Arte Vida
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing that we found inadequate was the breakfast. It lacked choice, there were empty trays , that were never replenished, so we were only able to have toast - the bread was on a chair near the toaster. Hardly any butter/marmalade etc. Empty jugs of juices. Breakfast was from 9am-11am, we got there for 10am and there was hardly anything left, don't know if the early birds ate everything or not. I wouldn't include breakfast in the price- not worth it.

    We loved the location. Our room had amazing sea views and was very comfortable for an one night stay. We also enjoyed the surrounding area and the private garden area. The Tarifa vibe was very relaxing and stress free. Amazing sunset and restaurant views of the beach.The staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    7.0
    Super nice place to stay for some days in Tarifa region
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Terrace (no sea view)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It is noisy during the day as there is an outdoor bar with music too and probably because we got the room the closest to the restaurant and the indoor terrace so if you have in mind to have a siësta in the summer or oversleep, not the best option or ask for the furthest room. But at the moment the restaurant and bar is closed by night, super calm, you only hear the hypnotizing seawaves. The water drainage of the shower was not working properly and some tiles were broken from the shower floor. Do not expect an extensive breakfast like in some hotels but all was good and enough.

    The location is amazing, in front of the beach. You need to go by car, it is at 6-8 km far from Tarifa centre. If you want to park in the private parking you have to mention it when you do the reservation. Place enough for around 6-8 cars. The personnel was helpful and nice. The room was ok. It has a private cosy garden for the hotel guests with lounge seats with a view to the beach. This location has a no-stress vibe, ideal if you are searching for this. We have lunch the first day we arrived and everything was delicious. I recommend to taste the tuna dishes. Even the desserts were self made.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Romantic hotel on the beach with nice bar and good restaurant

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic location. Great food, great bar, friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Terrace (no sea view)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hotel lives on its location. On the beach with fantastic views and eating and drinking facilities. The rooms are pretty basic, but most of your time is going to be spent outside anyway.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    8.0
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could hear everything from the room. At night- not so nice!

    Very nice place, cozy, relaxed, beautiful! Very friendly stuff. Beautiful beach me the view! Nice food

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2023

    9.0
    if you want to go to unwind and relax this is the place, will definitely be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the only thing I could complain about was other guests being noisy outside rooms early in the morning. This of course is out of the properties hands

    perfect location, helpful and friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2023

    9.0
    beautiful and relaxing place for a few days. There are some lovely walks around too.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no mirror in the room although that is minor. A pool would be good, even a small one near the grass area as the sea is quite a walk away

    on the beach with a lovely green area. very well kept .

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2023

    8.0
    Just wonderful due to perfect Location and Food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bed very uncomfortable, mattresses should be renewd Room not very comfortable Not even one chair..

    Location Dinner Views

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen closes at 9PM already

    Excellent location, directly on the beach with great fresh food - esp. the red snapper was delicious!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the staff amazing

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2022

    8.0
    decent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    overpriced

    the location is very nice,the staff very helpful

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Terrace (no sea view)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room had not been cleaned when we arrived but they quickly found us another that was very good.

    A quirky place right on the beach you might say the outside is run down but we loved it. The room was clean and modern quite a contrast to the outside areas

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2022

    8.0
    Great for young adults travelling on a budget, not for young families; NOT a typical tourist hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Eh, the breakfast could have been better; it was basically a continental breakfast. A coffee "station" where you could refill your own coffee would have been nice.

    This is a very laid-back, bohemian place (almost like a youth hostel but with private rooms/baths and no kitchen facilities for guests to use) and looks exactly like it does in the photos online. Very basic, but comfortable room and bath. Reminded me of our younger, hippy days, ha ha ha! I think we were the oldest folks staying there at the time! There are no amenities like a pool or gym, really, this place is just plain and simple room and bath. Bring a book, grab a chair in the sitting area out back and RELAX! There is a bar on premise and their sangria is very good.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2022

    9.0
    friendly staff,amazing location and delicious restaurant with a small but very good selection of food!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    The location is fabulous as it is directly at the beach! It’s not a luxury hotel but that’s also not what you should expect in that price range. And for that it was absolutely perfect! A special highlight is the restaurant! so delicious and fair prices!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2022

    9.0
    If you want to chill out, this is the place..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast wasn't very good, although the other meals were excellent.

    Very laid back.. Gardens straight on to the beach. Lovely staff.. Ambra couldn't do enough.. I'll definitely go back, great ambience..

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2022

    9.0
    We were looking for a day on the beach, and this hotel fit the bill in every way.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fun vibe. It is right on the ocean. The beach is amazing.

    Stayed in September 2022

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