Hotel St Gothard

Features

Half board

It is one of the first properties you approach as you enter Arinsal, 1km from the resort centre and main gondola to Arinsal ski area which are serviced by a free ski bus, stopping 20m from the hotel. A great property for families and groups; it offers a good standard of accommodation and facilities, and a friendly, welcoming service.

Accommodation

Rooms (2-4 people):Twin or double bedded rooms which can take a possible one or two extra beds, bath, shower and wc, satellite TV, hairdryer and telephone. Rooms for sole use are available on request at a supplement.

Facilities:

Two restaurants (smoking & non-smoking)

Lounge with satellite TV

Bar

Disco

Games room

Sauna & spa bath (open 15.00-21.00)

Families and Children:

Games room

Pool tables

Arinsal Resort Info

The overriding impression one gets of most of the Andorran resorts is that of a summer package holiday - plenty of tax-free boozing and late nights, with skiing the secondary consideration. This is partially true for Arinsal, as our survey contributions bear out. It definitely attracts a younger crowd, who generally take advantage of cheap alcohol and a large selection of bars and clubs. If this isn't your idea of good après-ski, don't come here.

The skiing itself is very limited (only 28 km) and most of this is ideally suited to the absolute beginner or lower intermediate. If you consider yourself more advanced than that, again we would advise other destinations. But these qualities do mean that, with an excellent ski school, those looking to learn will find Arinsal absolutely ideal. It is a great first-time venue and only 7km from Andorra's capital, La Vella. This is most evident on the rather hectic weekends, although queuing has been reduced by the new high-speed 6-man cable car.

There is no international airport in the country, so you do have long transfer times from Barcelona (225km away). Overall, Arinsal ideally suits beginners and those looking for lively evenings, but there is good childcare so families are welcome. The snow is fairly reliable as well.

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