(THE PLACE) MAR MEDITERRANIA BY ALEGRIA (ADULTS ONLY 16+)

Very clean adults only hotel, staff were lovely, helpful, attentive. Stayed 7-14 July 2026 food was well prepared and of very good quality nicely presented. Met some lovely guests and spent lots of time in and around outside pool, despite not being heated, the salt water pool was warm from the direct sunlight. Loved this hotel very much and would recommend if you want to chill ! Big shout to Debbie and Theresa and ladies from Leasowe! Thank you 😁💕👏

We have just returned from an incredibly enjoyable 5-night stay at this lovely hotel. We stayed in a high-floor sea-view room on the side facing the new construction. However, unlike some earlier-season guests, we were not affected by any noise, as the building works appeared to have stopped during the busy summer months. We especially enjoyed our mornings on the large balcony, which was equipped with two comfortable chairs, a coffee table, and a drying rack—very handy after a day at the beach. The room itself was a good size, nicely decorated, with plenty of storage space and a very comfortable extra-large bed. There was a large TV with British channels, so we were able to watch the football World Cup and Wimbledon in the evenings. The room also included a mini fridge and a kettle with glasses and cups. The bathroom was spacious and modern, with an excellent shower, a magnifying mirror, and a hairdryer. (There is no dressing table or mirror in the main room, so hair styling is done in the bathroom.) The hotel provided shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, a soap bar, and a vanity kit. We only used their shower gel, which had a lovely herbal scent, similar to more expensive brands, and all toiletries were labelled as paraben-free. Bath towels were new, soft, and replaced daily. Hand towels, however, were sometimes a bit worn. There is a safe in the room, available at an extra cost (€25 per week, with a daily rate also available). A €10 deposit is required for the key, which is refunded at checkout. Beach towels are also available (likely with a deposit), though we used our own. The central air conditioning just about managed to cool the room and might struggle in temperatures above the high 30s. During our stay, the weather was a pleasant 30°C, so it was adequate. We were very pleased that there were no mosquitoes at all, which often affect my husband. The room was cleaned thoroughly every day, although we would have preferred earlier housekeeping rather than late afternoon service. On a few occasions, we returned for a rest but had to leave again because the room had not yet been serviced, which was quite annoying. There are two lifts in the hotel, both reliable, although one is quite small. The reception and all staff were consistently polite and seemed genuinely happy, which was lovely to see. On arrival, we were welcomed with a complimentary glass of cold bubbly—very refreshing on a hot day—and on departure, we received a small bag of marshmallows each, which was a charming touch. The highlight of our stay was definitely the food and the beach. We opted for half board and found it perfectly sufficient. Breakfast was largely the same each day, but the variety was excellent, allowing for different choices daily. There was a live cooking station for omelettes, eggs, toasties, pancakes, and occasionally churros, as well as traditional English breakfast items, a great selection of pastries and breads, salads, cheeses, cold meats, delicious Spanish ham, cereals, fruits, and more. There was also a small gluten-free section and Italian coffee machines with Illy capsules (Intense and Decaf), which was a nice upgrade from standard coffee machines. A glass (or few 😉) of cava was also available each morning. Dinner was a real highlight, with a different theme most nights (our favourite being Asian). Again, there were live cooking stations and a wide variety of meat, fish, vegetarian dishes, and salads. Each evening featured a different soup, and almost every night the gazpacho, which was particularly excellent. The desserts and fruit selection were very good, with fresh cakes every night. There was also an ice cream freezer, although we didn’t try it. Overall, the quality of ingredients was consistently excellent. Hygiene in the restaurant appeared to be of a high standard, with tablecloths changed after each guest. Although it is a buffet (with shared serving utensils), we had no issues and comfortably enjoyed fresh salads and uncooked foods. Drink prices were very reasonable—for example, €3.10 for a small bottle of Estrella Galicia beer or €2.80 for a latte macchiato at the bar. The beach bar was also very pleasant, with live music on some afternoons. We didn’t use the hotel pool, as we prefer the sea. There were a reasonable number of loungers, although many were in full sun without parasols. This didn’t matter to us, as we spent most of our time on the beach. The beach is long, wide, and beautiful, with direct access from the hotel (just across a promenade). It is public but never felt crowded due to its size. Sun loungers and parasols can be hired (we believe around €8 each). The sea temperature was a very pleasant 27°C, and we spent a lot of time swimming. However, there are often strong waves and no shallow areas, which may make it less suitable for small children or non-swimmers. On rough days, some debris was brought in by the waves, although on calm days the water was clear and lovely turquoise colour. Lifeguards are present. There are also beach vendors and masseuses, which some may find intrusive. We tried massages on three occasions (€10 for 15 minutes), and they were very good—deep tissue and quite vigorous. The masseuses appeared clean and professional. We did hear of some thefts from unattended beach bags, so it’s wise not to leave valuables unattended. We personally had no issues. In the evenings, we enjoyed walking along the promenade and browsing the nearby shops. The hotel location is excellent—right in the heart of the entertainment area—yet our room remained quiet. Access to the promenade involves crossing a road and railway line via a pedestrian bridge, which is not particularly attractive and may be inconvenient, especially with luggage. Access for transfer coaches is also restricted, requiring a short walk to a nearby stop across the road. We didn’t use the spa or gym (which is small and basic), nor the evening entertainment, as we preferred relaxing walks and early nights after active days. Overall, we were very impressed with the hotel and have already recommended it to friends and family. We would happily return, as it offers excellent service and great value for money.

Amazing hotel, friendly staff. Great breakfast

We came to visit Santa Susanna and were supposed to stay at a different hotel. However , due to multiple negative reviews we decided to pay that bit extra and stay at the Mar Mediterrania. It was such a gem of a hotel but based on 4 * hotels we have been to previously, we wouldn’t say that this upgrade was worth the money we paid. We initially booked half board which was fine for us. However , we did inquire if we could upgrade to all inclusive. Strangely , we were told that they don’t offer all inclusive during the months of June, July and August. This seemed crazy to us as these are typically the busiest months when everybody wants to have a drink by the pool and relax. I would understand for other times within the year but this just seems highly strange. Drinks were pretty reasonably priced so this was not a major issue for us. Our room was lovely , nice and spacious and we were on the first floor which meant we could walk out of our balcony and directly into the bar. This was perfect for us. The rooms were very good at sound proofing and the second we closed our balcony doors, there was silence , no noise from outside at all. The aircon worked really well and overall the room was lovely. I would note that the beds are not the comfiest and the duvet cover consists of three layers, a bed sheet, a thin duvet insert and a throw. This wasn’t that comfortable for us but that was personal preferences. The pool is a little on the small side but as it was an adults only , most people just wanted to relax and chill out which makes sense for the size of the pool. There was always a sunbed available so that was no issue for us. The view from the pool was magnificent , we loved how you could walk out the pool side of the hotel and directly to the beach. One thing to note is the beach is tiny little stones and not just sand so we recommend bringing sea shoes! The main issue for us is that we love hotel entertainment . However , this hotel seems to lack in that area quite significantly. We ended up going to the beach bar for entertainment and even to some other hotels on the strip. There were some nights where there was no entertainment at all but it seemed to be the only hotel who didn’t offer any. Every other hotel we walked past had some fabulous singer, dancers etc. There is a huge area inside which would be more beneficial as an entertainment space. This also goes for the animation and any day time activities. They offered mostly sports or gym workouts but even then we didn’t see any of this actively happening , there was supposed to be a quiz by the pool but we didn’t see this happening either. There was no water aerobics , or any other pool games. Again, this is a relaxation hotel so may not be what a lot of people look for but definitely feel it should have been an option. These were our main issues but overall, we had the most wonderful time. The area is so lovely, all the staff were wonderful and so helpful. The breakfast and dinner had a decent range and was yummy. The beach being on the doorstep was a huge perk and always had something going on at night. This was brilliant. The strip was filled with bars , restaurants and shops so there was something for everybody. Overall, we had a wonderful time. Personally , we would suggest this hotel is more of a 3* not a 4* based on previous experiences and just the total lack of any entertainment. You will have a lovely time though if you do choose to stay here.

We have just finished a week here and due to leave in the morning. The hotel has been the main highlight. Check in was very friendly, we were offered a drink and given all the information we needed. The hotel is spotless, cleaned throughout the day. I think on the first day our room wasn’t cleaned as soon as we informed reception housekeeping was sent straight away. One of the best things about this hotel is they do not allow guests to reserve the sun beds and there are plenty available whatever time you go down to the pool, we always found beds. We were bed and breakfast, breakfast was chilled, the restaurant was clean and they had a really lovely chef who made us omelettes. We had lunch in the bar a couple of times which was fine. The service in the bar can be a little inconsistent for example they bring drinks to some guests around the pool but never did this with us and if you’re sitting at the tables in the evening they don’t come and ask if you would like another drink when your glasses are empty even though the bar is generally very quiet. It would be good if they sold ice creams to have around the pool too. I had a massage on one of the days which was really nice however, it was supposed to be 50 minutes and when it was finished and I checked my phone it had only been 40. At 70 euros I’d expected the full amount of time but it was a good massage. Overall, this is a really nice hotel with professional, friendly staff and we would return and recommend it to other couples.