Whala!Tenerife - Formerly Marola Portosin

Very nice Hotel

Four of us stayed for 2 weeks and we had an amazing stay. We had an end, top floor apartment with a very large balcony overlooking the pool. Location was great for us as we enjoy the walk to the beach, which wasn’t that far; and it’s La Vista beach which is the best beach ever! Added bonus was being able to dine at our favourite restaurant ’Chouky’s’, oh my days their food is amazing and staff uber friendly - true gem. So the alcohol fuelled stagger home after mega food indulgence wasn’t onerous at all. The hotel was great, Sun loungers, pool side and water cleaned every day. Tip - make sure the lounger is dry before parking your bum; no one likes a soggy bottom! Pool bar was the best we’ve experienced. Staff sooo friendly and the food absolutely amazing, well worth the money. My daughter regularly ordered a burger which was huge, good quality meat and stacked full with extras. I was privileged to be offered a bite (one time only I must add) and oh my god it was a taste sensation - heaven in a bun. €1 deposit on drink cups, but you get your euro back when you return them. People did queue for sun beds but it wasn’t necessary, but always fun to watch. There were plenty of beds and never be afraid to move them about so your group are together. Our apartment was a one bedroom. It was roomy and light with all the amenities for self catering, although no freezer compartment so couldn’t store ice which meant we struggled with space in the fridge because we had to keep our bottled water in there as well as food. But we managed. Whatever you do, do not rely on the hairdryer in the bathroom. It’s archaic, like 1970s, and only provides a warm waft of air. Tip - take your own hairdryer. Plenty of plug sockets but always wise to pack an extension lead to accommodate charging of mobile phones, vapes, headphones etc. we definitely needed the extra plugs. The only downside we had was the sofa bed as my two teenagers found it hard and uncomfortable to sleep on. They struggled more and more the longer we were there. Obviously younger kids would be fine, but the older they get, not so much. But we didn’t have a choice of a two bedroom when we booked, so not much we could do. So, great hotel, great apartments, great location and great staff - massive shout out to the pool bar, we loved you guys! One last thing. The use of **** throughout the resort was rife. Everywhere. It’s was overpowering some nights and wouldn’t be surprised if we were high from inhaling the fumes whilst chilling on the balcony.

Pros: rooms are cleaned every day, cleaners work really hard, location is ideal…far enough away from the mile but everything you need is in walking distance, bar man..sorry didn’t catch his name is absolutely lovely, so welcoming and kind. Pool area clean and plenty of sun loungers, never had an issue with getting one. Cons: wasn’t aware they had started allowing groups, this hotel is rammed now with groups of teenagers, running around all night, shouting to each other over balconies, speakers on loud till 5am, banging around. I’m only early 30’s so hardly a prude but I wouldn’t have booked if I’d realised, we’ve had groups constantly shouting and swearing all night, there’s now way more groups than families and night times are unbearable. The rooms are so hot as no air con only a ceiling fan but unable to open the balcony door due to the noise of the groups in the night so we are struggling to sleep. I think the hotel is doing itself no favours at all by changing its rules and allowing the groups, I wouldn’t return and I wouldn’t suggest you book either unless you love having no Kip.