Four-pearl Evenia Zoraida Garden is an all-inclusive chain hotel built on the slightly rocky Roquetas de Mar Beach. The hotel is popular with families and couples who want an easy beach vacation with stylish guest rooms. Some have sea views but all feature modern decor with mini-fridges. Expansive outdoor swimming pools can get crowded, especially during group activities like water aerobics. Rocks on the beach mean most guests will want to pay the extra fee for a sun bed. Dining options include everything from a pizzeria to tapas to drinks by the pool. There are a lot of rules and limitations on the all-inclusive packages and time limits for some of the facilities, which can be a real drag.
Four-pearl Evenia Zoraida Garden is an all-inclusive chain hotel built on the slightly rocky Roquetas de Mar Beach. The hotel is popular with families and couples who want an easy beach vacation with stylish guest rooms. Some have sea views but all feature modern decor with mini-fridges. Expansive outdoor swimming pools can get crowded, especially during group activities like water aerobics. Rocks on the beach mean most guests will want to pay the extra fee for a sun bed. Dining options include everything from a pizzeria to tapas to drinks by the pool. There are a lot of rules and limitations on the all-inclusive packages and time limits for some of the facilities, which can be a real drag.
This mid-range hotel is a dated property in need of refurbishments, but it offers a good value for a beach vacation, attracting mainly Spanish families with kids. Situated a two-minute walk from the beach in a residential area of Roquetas de Mar, the resort has a nice outdoor pool with waterslides, a kids' pool, and other child-friendly features like a kids' club, game room, and outdoor playground. Breakfast buffet is included in rates, plus buffet-style half- and full-board rates are available (but food gets mixed reviews). The 321 rooms are simply decorated and come with private balconies overlooking the pool. However, amenities are poor -- there's no Wi-Fi (only in public areas) and TVs are tiny tube-style sets. For even cheaper rates, check out the Arena Center Hotel.
This mid-range hotel is a dated property in need of refurbishments, but it offers a good value for a beach vacation, attracting mainly Spanish families with kids. Situated a two-minute walk from the beach in a residential area of Roquetas de Mar, the resort has a nice outdoor pool with waterslides, a kids' pool, and other child-friendly features like a kids' club, game room, and outdoor playground. Breakfast buffet is included in rates, plus buffet-style half- and full-board rates are available (but food gets mixed reviews). The 321 rooms are simply decorated and come with private balconies overlooking the pool. However, amenities are poor -- there's no Wi-Fi (only in public areas) and TVs are tiny tube-style sets. For even cheaper rates, check out the Arena Center Hotel.
The 367-room Mediterraneo Park is a beach resort with a long list of amenities: four restaurants, two bars, a huge outdoor pool and hot tub, indoor pool, fitness center, and a busy entertainment schedule. Its palm-filled gardens are located directly on a gorgeous, wide beach. There are restaurants, shops, and a golf course nearby. Rooms are basic (and some might say dated, with striped patterned bedspreads) but spacious, with mini-fridges, private balconies, and free Wi-Fi. During peak season, facilities -- such as the pools and tiny fitness center -- can get crowded.
The 367-room Mediterraneo Park is a beach resort with a long list of amenities: four restaurants, two bars, a huge outdoor pool and hot tub, indoor pool, fitness center, and a busy entertainment schedule. Its palm-filled gardens are located directly on a gorgeous, wide beach. There are restaurants, shops, and a golf course nearby. Rooms are basic (and some might say dated, with striped patterned bedspreads) but spacious, with mini-fridges, private balconies, and free Wi-Fi. During peak season, facilities -- such as the pools and tiny fitness center -- can get crowded.
The upper-middle-range 335-room Playacapricho Hotel is a beachfront chain resort dedicated to entertaining the entire family, with a sunny atrium, large pool and nearby bar, two hot tubs, a kiddy pool, and on-site informal dining with available all-inclusive packages. Rooms are large with balconies and kitchens in some, but mostly feature old style TVs and outdated furnishings. A kids' club and 24-hour front desk service are nice amenities. The Hotel Roc Golf Trinidad has modern decorations for higher prices, but lacks the same family atmosphere.
The upper-middle-range 335-room Playacapricho Hotel is a beachfront chain resort dedicated to entertaining the entire family, with a sunny atrium, large pool and nearby bar, two hot tubs, a kiddy pool, and on-site informal dining with available all-inclusive packages. Rooms are large with balconies and kitchens in some, but mostly feature old style TVs and outdated furnishings. A kids' club and 24-hour front desk service are nice amenities. The Hotel Roc Golf Trinidad has modern decorations for higher prices, but lacks the same family atmosphere.
The 496-room Playaluna Hotel is a standard chain hotel in Roquetas de Mar with family-friendly activities on-site: an outdoor pool with slides and hot tubs, on-site bars and dining, and entertainment for kids including an arcade room, ping-pong, and mini golf. Apartment-style rooms have kitchenettes, balconies, and beach views but furnishings are outdated (old tube TVs and striped bedspreads). There's free breakfast and a lovely beachfront location, but for more stylish and modern decor (albeit for higher prices) check out the Mediterraneo Park Hotel.
The 496-room Playaluna Hotel is a standard chain hotel in Roquetas de Mar with family-friendly activities on-site: an outdoor pool with slides and hot tubs, on-site bars and dining, and entertainment for kids including an arcade room, ping-pong, and mini golf. Apartment-style rooms have kitchenettes, balconies, and beach views but furnishings are outdated (old tube TVs and striped bedspreads). There's free breakfast and a lovely beachfront location, but for more stylish and modern decor (albeit for higher prices) check out the Mediterraneo Park Hotel.
The 222-room Hotel Bahia Serena is an upper-middle-range beachfront hotel with apartment-style rooms complete with kitchens and balconies. There's direct beach access, picturesque sea views, and plenty of entertainment for kids (including a colorful game room) but guests have complained about outdated furnishings. A gym and small spa are convenient, but on-site food receives poor reviews. More stylish beachfront rooms are available at Protur Roquetas Hotel, but you'll lose the kitchens found at Bahia Serena.
The 222-room Hotel Bahia Serena is an upper-middle-range beachfront hotel with apartment-style rooms complete with kitchens and balconies. There's direct beach access, picturesque sea views, and plenty of entertainment for kids (including a colorful game room) but guests have complained about outdated furnishings. A gym and small spa are convenient, but on-site food receives poor reviews. More stylish beachfront rooms are available at Protur Roquetas Hotel, but you'll lose the kitchens found at Bahia Serena.
The 207-room Diverhotel Roquetas is an all-inclusive, budget chain hotel in need of a facelift, but it can be a serviceable place to soak up the Mediterranean sun. The beach is a short walk away, a golf course is nearby, and there’s a slide and hammock-equipped pool. Guests can dine at the buffet restaurant, or drink and snack poolside, and there are shows, games, and activities nearly every night. Rooms have dated decor and tiny tube TVs, but have nice balconies. Beach-revelers looking for a more inviting, glamorous stay nearby may investigate the Neptuno Hotel.
The 207-room Diverhotel Roquetas is an all-inclusive, budget chain hotel in need of a facelift, but it can be a serviceable place to soak up the Mediterranean sun. The beach is a short walk away, a golf course is nearby, and there’s a slide and hammock-equipped pool. Guests can dine at the buffet restaurant, or drink and snack poolside, and there are shows, games, and activities nearly every night. Rooms have dated decor and tiny tube TVs, but have nice balconies. Beach-revelers looking for a more inviting, glamorous stay nearby may investigate the Neptuno Hotel.
The 210-room Arena Center is a bright, mid-level beach resort that's similar to others in the area. The beach, restaurants, shopping, and a golf course are all within easy walking distance. The spacious rooms are simple and no frills, but they do include balconies, small kitchens, and sofa beds. There is a giant outdoor pool (and separate kid's pool), indoor pool, sauna, fitness center, and a buffet restaurant. Beware that rooms by the pool can get noisy and there's a pesky fee for Wi-Fi. Minimum stays are also enforced during the peak season.
The 210-room Arena Center is a bright, mid-level beach resort that's similar to others in the area. The beach, restaurants, shopping, and a golf course are all within easy walking distance. The spacious rooms are simple and no frills, but they do include balconies, small kitchens, and sofa beds. There is a giant outdoor pool (and separate kid's pool), indoor pool, sauna, fitness center, and a buffet restaurant. Beware that rooms by the pool can get noisy and there's a pesky fee for Wi-Fi. Minimum stays are also enforced during the peak season.
This large hotel caters largely to families with children, and might not be the best choice for those without kids in tow. The property is set directly next to the Alboran Sea on the southern coast of Spain, and the 460 small but clean rooms here have a stylish 1960s retro theme that nonetheless feels modern with bright colors, flat-screen TVs, and small but sleek bathrooms. There are plenty of entertainment options aimed at small children, but performances are largely in Spanish. Overall, this property offers a solid value considering its numerous all-inclusive options, massive pool with water slides, and location near the beach.
This large hotel caters largely to families with children, and might not be the best choice for those without kids in tow. The property is set directly next to the Alboran Sea on the southern coast of Spain, and the 460 small but clean rooms here have a stylish 1960s retro theme that nonetheless feels modern with bright colors, flat-screen TVs, and small but sleek bathrooms. There are plenty of entertainment options aimed at small children, but performances are largely in Spanish. Overall, this property offers a solid value considering its numerous all-inclusive options, massive pool with water slides, and location near the beach.
Protur Roquetas Hotel and Spa is one of few upscale hotels on the Almeria coast. Special amenities include a modern gym, a spa with an indoor pool, and free Wi-Fi. There are several outdoor pools (including a children's pool with a fun water playground), hot tubs, kids' entertainment, and all-inclusive packages. All rooms have modern decor (though maroon bedspreads look out of place), flat-screen TVs, free safes, and furnished balconies or terraces with beach views. Because there are over 300 rooms,public spaces can get crowded. Some guests complain about the rush for poolside lounge chairs, but chairs and canopies are also available on the beachfront lawn.
Protur Roquetas Hotel and Spa is one of few upscale hotels on the Almeria coast. Special amenities include a modern gym, a spa with an indoor pool, and free Wi-Fi. There are several outdoor pools (including a children's pool with a fun water playground), hot tubs, kids' entertainment, and all-inclusive packages. All rooms have modern decor (though maroon bedspreads look out of place), flat-screen TVs, free safes, and furnished balconies or terraces with beach views. Because there are over 300 rooms,public spaces can get crowded. Some guests complain about the rush for poolside lounge chairs, but chairs and canopies are also available on the beachfront lawn.