Servigroup Marina Playa is a budget chain hotel on a quiet strip of the Almerían coast. The 334-room property is popular with Spanish families and couples who want access to fun on the beach and the site’s four swimming pools. All rooms have furnished balconies, though some overlook the parking lot and not the Mediterranean Sea. Watch out for extra charges to rent beach chairs and use the wellness center.

Hotel Servigroup Marina Mar is a budget-friendly property on the beach in Mojácar. The 389-room venue is popular with Spanish families who book here for fast beach access, solid meals, and a kids' club that’s only available in the high season. Couples appreciate three saltwater swimming pools and a wellness center with a hot tub and spa. Rooms overlook the Mediterranean, but the decor is basic and a little dull. One exception to the rule is the suite with an outdoor whirlpool. Expect extra charges for beach chairs, parking, and access to the wellness center. Prices are about the same here as they are for competing hotels on the same beach.