Aparthotel Costa Mar

Arrived as a couple for the 2nd week in September. Booked last minute so didn’t know what to expect. Had read mixed reviews, especially about the food being poor or cold - total nonsense. We were half board so got breakfast which was limited enough if you were expecting a full fry every morning but plenty of fruit, yoghurts, cereals, eggs, bread, juice, etc. The dinner never failed to impress - a couple of hot choices every night - chicken, pork chops, lamb, turkey, beef meatballs, pasta, fish and plenty of salad. Chips most might. Also soup, rolls and plenty of cakes and ice cream. Great value! The menu can be quite traditional and not very child friendly if you have a fussy eater expecting pizza and chips. The only complaint I would have is that you have to pay for bottled water with your dinner - €2 a bottle each which is not expensive but I would have thought the water would be free. All drinks go on your room bill and are payable on checkout. The pool area is lovely - very clean and no sun bed wars that we saw. The pool is split in 2 with a deep section and a shallower section. Only downside is the pool bar - very expensive at €4 for a pint of Tropical and €5 for a pint of Magners. This compares badly with most other bars. The pool snacks seemed reasonably priced. Had a one bed apartment in block A on floor 3. Had a huge balcony overlooking the road and fabulous Pocillos beach. The apartment was typical Spanish style and spotless. It was cleaned 5 days out of the 7 we were there. The staff are the real success of this hotel - from reception to the restaurant to the pool bar to the exceptional cleaning staff. Everyone was most friendly and efficient. The hotel is set out in blocks in a horseshoe shape - our block was at the front while others go around the back of the pool and reception. There are no lifts so request ground floor if needed. There is no air conditioning in some apartments but the website does say this. You can pay for it in certain apartments - we just opened the patio doors and a window in the bedroom, which had a mosquito net to keep out the bugs. (Didn’t actually see any!) The hotel is in an ideal flat location. Great walks to the left to Matagorda or to the right to the main strip. The beach opposite is pure class! There is a huge Spar next door and a very handy pharmacy. A few restaurants but nothing hectic in our view. Please remember that this is a 3 star hotel. It certainly lives up to that and more. Folk should not expect or be critical of things that you would find in a 4 or 5 star hotel that the Costa Mar doesn’t have. We have booked to return as a family next June.

This hotel gets some unnecessary stick for some reason which is unwarranted in my opinion! It’s a decent 3 star hotel we had a lovely 2 bed apartment overlooking the ocean very spacious balcony ( we only booked a one bed) ok a bit dated, lovely super king bed frequent maid service lovely hot shower we found it ideal! Plenty of choice for breakfast fresh fried eggs nice bacon. Evening meal always plenty to choose from even for the most fussy eaters, chicken, pork, fish always plenty of chips! Ideal location with Matagorda and the strip within walking distance! Recommend Marco’s bar nearby for live music and the footy. All in all we enjoyed our two weeks at this hotel.

Just arrived home from staying here for a week. All the staff are lovely and friendly, including the lovely waiter who had my drink on the table as soon as I sat down. Stayed half board, and like most Spanish hotels, the food can be hit and miss, especially if you're English. But I never left the restaurant hungry, always something to eat and enjoyable. You pay for your drinks the next day or when you check out. Few restaurants nearby and a spar that stocked everything. The cleaners were pleasant, towels changed 4 times while I was there and sheets once, which is fine, because at home you wouldn't normally change your bedding every day!!. My apartment was huge, sun trap from 9am till 1.45pm then hit the beach for 2pm. Which is a 3 min walk from the hotel. There is no sun on the balcony after 2 pm, unfortunately. Great shower with hot water. Tv ok with some English/American movies. Beds were very comfortable, but sadly, the pillows were lumpy. A plus for me at any hotel is a mattress protecter. Thank god they have them on all beds. If you turn left at the hotel some lovely restaurants and turn right Is purto del carmen about 35 min walk. Which is a nice walk. Taxi to and from airport is about €13 Which is better than paying over priced transfers and the bus as it can get very busy. I would definitely stay at this hotel again. Felt very welcomed and safe. Didn't try the pool as like always people put their towels on the sunbeds and leave them for hours not being used, so no-one else can use them. In my eyes that's pure selfish. And not sure why hotels allow it. But I was happy on my balcony and beach. Being on my first solo holiday I was happy with my own company. And the sun.