Hotel Blaumar ★★★★

"⭐ 1/5 – The most hostile hotel experience we have ever had in Spain This was, without question, the worst hotel experience we have ever had in Spain. The hotel is old, dated and poorly maintained. The rooms were dirty and had a persistent damp, musty smell. The humidity inside was so intense that it triggered allergy symptoms, making the room genuinely uncomfortable to stay in. Housekeeping was extremely disappointing — during our stay, our beds were made only once. There is no refrigerator in the room, and even water comes at an extra cost. These may seem like small details individually, but together they perfectly describe the atmosphere of this hotel: instead of feeling welcomed and cared for, you feel as though everything is designed to make your stay less comfortable. The entire place feels hostile rather than hospitable. The one thing we genuinely enjoyed was the food, which was very good. Unfortunately, that positive aspect was completely overshadowed by what happened in the restaurant. The restaurant manager's behavior was absolutely unacceptable. After I told him that I intended to file an official complaint regarding the way we had been treated, he told me that if I filed the complaint, I would not be allowed to have dinner that evening. I was subsequently made to leave the restaurant together with my children and our friends. One of my children became frightened by the situation and later that night became sick and vomited. No family should have to experience something like this while on holiday. When I requested the official complaint form, I was initially given only an informal hotel form instead. Dirty rooms, dampness, inadequate housekeeping and a complete lack of basic comfort would already have been enough for a negative review. But the way we were treated — especially after simply stating that I wanted to exercise my right to make a complaint — turned a disappointing stay into an upsetting, humiliating and completely unacceptable experience. A hotel is supposed to make its guests feel welcome. This place made us feel exactly the opposite. Never again."

Hotel Beverly Park & Spa ★★★★

"Great~z"

Hostal Isabel ★★

"On arrival greeted by really friendly staff. Didn’t expect much as paid for budget holiday. Room & bathroom both small but clean. The problem was the smell from drains it was awful, even after cleaners tried every disinfectant. Room hot, tiny balcony 1M x 1m"

Petit Palau - Adults Only ★★★★

"Excellent hotel."

Hotel Costa Brava ★★★

"This hotel is a little gem. We stayed for four nights and everything was top class - much better than many four and five star hotels we’ve stayed in. The rooms were spotless and cleaned daily. Breakfast was delicious and had plenty of choice for even the fussiest of eaters. The staff were friendly and so helpful."

Blanes Playa ★★★

Hotel Stella Maris ★★★

"Overall, I’d describe this hotel as fine. The hotel itself isn’t bad, but I wouldn’t return because of the location. The room looked clean and the bedding was spotless, but because the hotel is so old and dated, it never really felt clean. The hard floors constantly felt dirty underfoot, so I’d definitely recommend bringing slippers. We had a couple of issues during our stay. The shower didn’t always heat up properly, and on one occasion the bathroom tap ran yellow water. Both issues seemed to sort themselves out, but it wasn’t a great first impression. The air conditioning was free and worked well enough, which was appreciated. The breakfast was also a real positive. We had pastries and coffee every morning, which saved us money, and I know many nearby hotels don’t include breakfast. The pool is quite small and the water stays very warm, so it isn’t very refreshing on hot days. It was never too busy, but there were no umbrellas over the sunbeds, meaning there was very little shade. The rooms also don’t have a fridge, and no complimentary bottled water is provided. We ended up paying around €3 for a bottle of water but had no way of keeping it cold. The receptionist was friendly, although we didn’t have much interaction with the other staff. The Wi-Fi is free, but nobody tells you that you need to ask reception for the password. We only found out on our second to last day. The biggest issue by far is the location, and I genuinely wish I’d known this before booking. The beach itself is lovely, but the surrounding area felt very run down, with very little to do. We struggled to find good restaurants, the bars all felt very similar and overpriced, and there was very little atmosphere. Even a local taxi driver told us there had been trouble in the area. If you’re hoping to explore, be prepared to spend a lot of your holiday travelling. We wanted to visit Lloret de Mar and found that by the time we’d walked to the bus stop, waited for the bus and made the journey, it was taking around an hour each way. Barcelona would have meant around three hours of travelling. We spent more time getting places than actually enjoying them, and even Lloret wasn’t dramatically different. If this hotel were in a better location, I’d probably rate it higher. The hotel itself is perfectly acceptable for the price, but the location completely changed our holiday and is the reason I wouldn’t book again."

Hotel Pimar & Spa ★★★

"Hotel appreciated for its location.. Small downside the soundproofing of the neighboring rooms.. Breakfast not varied. Lunch and dinner either.. Too bad.. Staff at the top.. A good atmosphere."

Pierre & Vacances Blanes Playa ★★★

"Lots of negative points: - poorly cleaned when we arrived - the parking lot floods when it rains - very uncomfortable sofa bed (reception offered to add a mattress which doesn't change anything) - poor wall and window insulation, and the curtains (no blinds) don't block out light and have holes in them. The only positive point is the view."