Hotel Mar Blau

"Stayed for 5 days over the Ironman weekend, as my son was competing. Hotel was good, good location just up off the beach front ( about 10-15 min walk). Rooms were spacious and comfortable but a little bit tired, the premier rooms were lovely but didn’t like the bathroom. Food was good but not a lot of choice for children. Pool and pool area were good clean and lots of beds. Would stay again Thank you x"

"We stayed in the Mar Blau Hotel for 7 nights. Pros - A lovely hotel, spotlessly clean, lovely friendly staff (who work very long days!) - Approx 3-5 minutes walk into town with lots of shops. - Approx 5-6 minutes walk to the beach. - There are stairs but it's set on 7 floors. There are also 3 lifts so easy to get one. - A good size pool, loads of sun loungers all around the pool area. - On level 5 is an adult only area with a jacuzzi. - Rooms have a fridge - Two large supermarkets very close, one right next door - Great venue for the Calella Ironman, it's literally in the next street. And the whole event is in the same area. Cons - I'm vegetarian and dairy intolerant. The buffet is self service but almost all options are meat/fish. A couple of nights there was a cheese pizza squares option. There is a pasta station where they will cook pasta to order. I spent the week eating chips/bread and salad..... Nothing is labelled so definitely no good for any gluten free people out there. - No kettles in the room (this maybe a Spanish thing, but I really missed my first thing morning coffee) - The gym has to be booked in advance, and when my friend tried to book she couldn't as it was full (2 people in there who were both in the Jacuzzi and not even in the gym!) Meal times - breakfast 07.45-09.45 Evening meal - 19.30-21.00 Would we go again? Yes we have already booked. I will bring a travel kettle and some veggie food!!"

"We stayed at this hotel for the Ironman Barcelona and they could not have been more helpful, especially the reception team. The rooms were comfortable and clean, a 10 minute walk to the beach and the food was more than acceptable. Would rate it as good value for money."