Henan Resort
Located on the cleanest and clearest stretch of sand at Arona Beach, it is also one of the most popular resorts in Peppermint. Advantages: large rooms with new facilities, suitable for families; especially with multiple swimming pools, one on the beach, a second infinity pool further from the sea, and a third right outside the room door. Excellent location for easy access to restaurants, bars, diving shops, massage centers and other facilities along the coast. Disadvantages: many people, mainly Koreans and Chinese tourists, some travel groups staying; due to proximity to the beach, it can be noisy; and due to the large number of people, service efficiency is not very good, with slow check-in and check-out.
Beach Club Hotel
The famous BBC Hotel has its own private beach and garden, which are supervised by dedicated staff and can only be accessed by hotel guests and restaurant patrons. It is the perfect place to enjoy quiet relaxation. The advantages of this hotel include its highly praised dining options, including a varied buffet and affordable prices. The service quality is high, and staff members are efficient at addressing guests' needs. The private beach is also a highlight, with low crowds and plenty of opportunities to try out various leisure facilities or simply relax. Notably, the BBC also has its own five-star diving center, where guests can learn to obtain their OW and AOW certifications. The hotel also provides a half-hour glass-bottom boat ride for guests to take stunning photos of the island. The disadvantages of the hotel include its remote location and lack of airport or Alona Beach shuttle service. Guests must rely on expensive tutu car rides to travel back and forth. Additionally, the hotel has only two swimming pools (one for children and one for adults), and some guests may find the hotel's quiet surroundings too peaceful for those looking for constant activity or excursion trips.
Southern Palm Resort
The Shoupa Pam Bang resort hotel, or SP hotel for short, is located next to the BBC and shares a beach. Advantages include a larger hotel than the BBC, a wider beach, and fully equipped rooms; it lives up to its name, with a large area of palm trees providing a true coconut breeze and shade, plus a low number of guests making it more private; the service is excellent and attentive to guests' needs; it is approximately 4 kilometers from Alona Beach, but the hotel offers free shuttle service departing at 3pm and returning at 5pm. Disadvantages include higher restaurant prices and a limited selection, so it is recommended to have lunch and dinner at the BBC; also, due to its secluded location, there is a 1.5-kilometer distance from the hotel gate to the front desk, and transportation costs may be high. The hotel has fewer pools, with a small infinity pool and a larger pool that is farther from the beach.
Belfort Holiday Hotel
Located on the west coast of Bangloa Island, the hotel has an outdoor infinity pool and a private beach area. The hotel is more remote in comparison to its location, but its high quality makes it worth a special trip to Peppermint Island. Pros: high-quality service, first-class environment, homey experience, giving you reasons to stay again; although remote, it provides free shuttle service to and from the airport and a free shuttle to Arona Beach; sea and snorkeling activities can be booked directly at the hotel and departing from the hotel, without the need to go to the pier. Moreover, only hotel guests can book, so lucky families can travel together; there is a small infinity pool, but it benefits from the few people. Cons: There are basically no restaurants and shops nearby, so eating and shopping need to be solved at the hotel; although it is convenient to book a one-day sea tour from the hotel, the price is expensive.
Beekeeping Farm Hotel
Located in the cliff jungle about 20 minutes north of Arona Beach. Decorated with a farmhouse theme, it feels like living in the forest. They offer many organic foods such as honey and salad. Pros: The hotel's vegetable salads and ice cream are well-known, the salads are made from organic crops and honey produced by themselves, and the ice cream has branches in Arona; has a cliffside restaurant with unbeatable sea views, dining in the evening is very romantic; also offers cliffside massage services, which are popular among tourists; the beach at the entrance is perfect for snorkeling or crabbing; the hotel provides free airport transfers, boat pickups and drop-offs to the beach, but there are fixed time periods. Cons: The location is remote and far from Arona Beach; there are many tourists visiting and experiencing massages during the day, which can be noisy; guests generally report weak WiFi signals; there are more mosquitoes and insects in the jungle.
