ALEGRIA Plaza Paris and Spa

"So initial opinion…dark reception, tired and dated faux black leather furniture with red accents and blinds left us feeling a little nervous BUT the warm welcome from reception eased our worries. Our room, basic but very clean. Large double bed, hanging space and drawers and well equipped bathroom with great powerful shower and toiletries. Only down sides were no mirror in the room so had to de-steam the bathroom mirror to get dressed/put make up on etc and our safe didn’t work, nor did the air con - wasn’t very powerful but we didn’t need it. Balcony overlooked a block of flats but didn’t bother us. We were half board but only ate in the restaurant a couple of times as we wanted to spend time in town but plenty of choice for breakfast with the usual hot and cold options and dinner was average but also pizza, pasta, fries if you didn’t fancy any of the mains. Also, the bar prices - now for a hotel - these were extremely cheap! €5.60 for 2 Beets with dinner and €3.80 for 2x Coffees etc. Really very good choice either way fresh Cocktails and plenty of Spirits. A small indoor entertainment area with music some nights and a pool side area which was pleasant. Now the amazing bit….The Spa! Scab the QR code in the hotel lobby and book via email. €20 for 1 hour in the thermal suite which includes Sauna, Steam Room, Thermal plunge Pool, Cold Showers, Feet Spa and Hydrotherapy pool. We loved our time in here and it’s a must! So very relaxing! All the staff were so very friendly and helpful. There were stag and hen groups in whilst we were visiting so at times it was louder than expected but all just good clean fun. Clientele mixed between couples, families and groups. Pool area is small and doesn’t get much sun due to it overlooked by flats but again not an issue unless your a massive sun worshipper. Beach - 2 beds and a parasol was €30 for the day so you have other options. Town is a 5 minute walk downhill so a small incline walking back up and coaches cannot get to the hotel so drop you a good 5 minutes away, again downhill on way but a feels a bit steep on way back with your cases when going home. (nothing major though if your able bodied). Bus to Tossa Da Mar is 30 mins and €6 return. Bus stop not far from where coach drops you off on arrival or you can get the boat from the beach that is €33 return. Fenals the cove next is quieter but worth a visit and 10 mins in a taxi. Overall a well positioned, budget friendly hotel with great staff and clean rooms. We would book again!"

"Very good welcome, very bad buffet, and the dishes are cold; I do not recommend this hotel; as for me, I will not return."

"Keep moving.... disrespectful to the clientele."