Tour Location
Arinsal, Andorra
- Relax in the luxury spa’s pool, hot tubs and saunas.
- Fun for all in the bowling alley and arcade.
- Hotel-run kids' club available here.
This modern hotel is a world of its own, with everything from restaurants and bars to a spa and bowling alley. It’s in a great location too, just a few minutes’ walk from the Arinsal gondola that’ll whisk you straight to the slopes.
The design is a mix of themes, from the warm neutral colours in the bedrooms, to the light and airy Piano Bar, and the trendy industrial theme of Bar Bolera. For an extra charge, you can use the 10-pin bowling and arcade games or the spa – it’s a luxurious retreat where you can take time for yourself in the hydromassage pool, hot tubs and saunas. And while you’re unwinding, the kids can have fun with games and activities in the free children’s clubs.
You’ll enjoy varied buffets in the main restaurant, or you can treat yourself to an à la carte meal in the chic Louis XV restaurant instead. And you can get selected soft, hot and alcoholic drinks included too, upgrade to the Drinks Package.
Arinsal, located towards Andorra’s western border with Spain, is part of Andorra’s Vallnord ski region which includes the Pal and Arinsal ski areas, with runs totalling almost 60 miles. There are two separate and very distinct villages - Arinsal is more lively with lots of night life, and La Massana which has more shops and restaurants.
The resorts are 6 kilometres apart and connected by bus that runs until just after 10 pm. Both Arinsal and La Massana are family-orientated and offer you access to some of the best-value skiing anywhere in Europe.
Skiing and snowboarding in Arinsal
Between both villages there are plenty of well-prepared confidence building runs making it an ideal destination if you and your group are made up of beginners and intermediates. The radical ‘Freestyle Area’ also caters well for snowboarders.
Skiing & snowboarding in Arinsal
Beginners skiing and snowboarding in Arinsal
Beginners will feel at home with an almost unbeatable combination of excellent, friendly, English speaking tuition and a good variety of easy slopes across the ski area including a scenic run right from the summit. The nursery slopes and ski school meeting points are at the top of the Arinsal or La Massana gondolas that take you from the villages up to the ski area.
Intermediates skiing and snowboarding in Arinsal
Over 70% of the Pal-Arinsal ski area are blue and red slopes. Be in your element with a good choice of wide, flattering pistes to keep most skiers and snowboarders occupied. There are also some lovely wide tree-lined runs on the Pal sector as well as some challenging red runs.
Advanced skiing and snowboarding in Arinsal
Skiing and boarding for the experienced is limited in the Pal-Arinsal area, although across at Arinsal, you'll find the best opportunities just off the La Capa draglift. There are also some testing mogul runs and challenging off-piste and the freeride areas boasts a mega half-pipe, Big Air Jump, as well as a Boardercross with jumps, bumps, curves and music - definitely worth checking out!
The season runs from December till mid-April and snow here is good until the end of season thanks to most of the slopes being covered by snow canons. New for winter 2024/25, the chairlift up from Port Negre has been replaced with a six seater chairlift, which can take over 2400 people up per hour. This gives you improved access to the upper section of the resort.
Where to stay in Arinsal
Arinsal is a very friendly village and is well suited to couples and families. We offer a range of hotels in both Arinsal and La Massana so you can choose the village that's best suited to you. Whether you simply want a base and plan on spending most of your time on the mountains or you'd like the whole package with access to wellness and relaxation areas, we're sure you'll find something that ticks all your boxes.
Bars and restaurants in Arinsal
Throughout both villages, there are great international places to eat including some Argentinian steak houses, Mexican restaurants and pizzerias. There are also a selection of bars and Irish pubs, with most restaurants and bars being family-friendly. If you are looking for a bite to eat, Pasta Box in Caubella is a new addition this winter, serving tasty dishes in a trattoria setting. Après ski is more lively in Arinsal than La Massana and one of the firm favourites is an open bar and club known as Surf which has live DJ performances as well as a restaurant area.
Ski deals in Arinsal
The Nord lift pass covers the local areas of Arinsal and Pal (La Massana) as well Ordino-Arcalis where you find good opportunities for snowboarding - don't worry when skiing between Arinsal and La Massana as free use of the ski bus that runs between the two villages is included with the pass.
If you feel like switching it up during your stay, the pass also provides a day in the Grandvalira Ski Area which includes Arinsal's neighbouring resorts of Soldeu & Pas de la Casa.
Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country
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All rooms have satellite TV, hairdryer, telephone, free WiFi, bathrobes, tea and coffee making facilities, safe (€20 deposit required) and minibar.
Twin room – sleeps 1-2: Twin beds or double bed, private bath or shower and WC. Twin beds are provided as standard – if you’d like a double bed, please contact us so we can update your booking.
Twin room – sleeps 1-2: Twin beds or double bed, private bath or shower, WC and balcony. Twin beds are provided as standard – if you’d like a double bed, please contact us so we can update your booking.
Quad room with interconnecting room – sleeps 3-4: Interconnecting room with twin beds, double bed, private shower and bath, and WC. Some with a balcony on request.* Twin beds are provided as standard – if you’d like a double bed, please contact us so we can update your booking.
1 bedroom family room – sleeps 2-5: Double bed, three single beds, private shower, bath and WC.
Cots are available to hire for an extra charge, on request.
Interconnecting rooms are available on request.
*Please be aware that requests cannot be guaranteed.
FACILITIES
- buffet restaurant
- Louis XV à la carte restaurant
- Bar Bolera (happy hour drinks from 5-8pm on Sundays) with extra charge for 10-pin bowling alley and arcade
- Aquarium cocktail bar
- Piano Bar
- live music
- free WiFi in rooms
- extra charge for spa with hydromassage pool, hot tubs, saunas, steam room and ice fountain (approx. €15 per hour for adults aged 13 and over, or approx. €10 per hour for children aged 3-11, slippers included)*
- fitness room
- extra charge for massages and beauty treatments
- boot room with private lockers (deposit required)
- children's play area
- free hotel-run kids' club
- Christmas Eve visit from Santa (5-7pm)
- lift to all floors
Flip-flops or sandals must be worn in the spa.
Children aged 3-12 years are allowed in the spa with an adult from 1-6pm Mon-Sat, and 9am-2pm on Sunday.
Just so you know, there are two hotels with very similar names in Arinsal – the Hotel Princesa Parc Excellence and the Hotel Princesa Parc. Please check that the hotel you've chosen is the one you intend to stay at when you make your booking.
The free kids' club is open to children aged 3-12 staying in both the Princesa Parc Excellence and Princesa Parc hotels, and offers activities and games supervised by qualified staff.
Childcare options:
• Open Monday to Saturday, 3-9pm, all season.
• Lunch and snacks are provided free of charge.
• Spaces are limited and subject to availability – please let us know if you'd like to request a slot when you book.