PLAYAMARINA Avenida de la Mojarra s/n, Corner c/ Quillas, Isla Canela, Spain | (888) 551-4925
Located on the Mediterranean Sea
Clean and spacious rooms; some have sea views
Two outdoor swimming pools -- one with water slides
Indoor swimming pool and spa with sauna and treatments -- plus a stand-up tanning bed
Breakfast and half-board packages included with some booking sites
Private access to the public beach
Free 30 minutes of Wi-Fi in the lobby
Kids' club and evening entertainment
Games area with everything from billiards to mini-golf to foosball
Lots of hidden charges: Wi-Fi, in-room safe, pool towels, minibar, spa facilities, and parking
No beach facilities
Fitness center is tiny
Some rooms have two mattresses pushed together to make a larger bed
Playmarina Spa Hotel is a medium-size, mid-range chain hotel on the beach that offers many of the same services and facilities as its competitors in this price range, though it's a bit more intimate and has a great spa. Meal packages are available and there's a small bar -- drinks aren't included. Watch out for a laundry list of hidden charges like parking and Wi-Fi. Decent-size rooms are clean if not a little too overdosed in pink. Most have bathtubs and overlook the pool. The beach is accessed down a long wooden footbridge without any facilities on the sand. One of the outdoor swimming pools has two small water slides. It's worth comparing rates with those at the nearby Playacanela Hotel, but the Playamarina offers tons of on-site amenities like evening entertainment, a kids' club, and a fitness center.
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Scene
Mid-size chain hotel on the beach
The clientele at Playmarina Spa Hotel mostly consists of Spanish families. Palm trees and bright flowerbeds are prevalent on the hotel's ground. The porte cochere has arched entryways and mosaic tiles. Indoors, the lobby is painted bright orange. A yellow and blue striped awning hangs over the reception desk. Stained glass windows and a blue and white mural add interest to the space. The beach is accessed by walking down a long wooden footbridge -- very common in this part of the world but not so convenient for families or quick trips back to the hotel.
Location
On the Mediterranean near the border of Portugal
The Playamarina Spa Hotel is built next to a sandy beach on the Mediterranean Sea. It's close to the center of Isla del Moral and about a 10-minute drive from the Canela Golf Club. Popular Aquopolis Water Park is around an hour's drive while Huelva is about 45 minutes. Underground garage parking requires a daily fee but no reservations. The neighborhood around the hotel consists mainly of chain hotels and upscale homes. There is a long promenade down the beach for strolling -- it leads to a nearby harbor with restaurants overlooking the water.
Rooms
Pink and comfortable; some have distant sea views from private balconies
There are 142 rooms inside Playamarina Spa Hotel and most of them are painted a soft shade of pink. Beds and matching curtains are also pink, so it can feel a bit much. Wicker chairs have (you guessed it) pink upholstered cushions. All rooms are air-conditioned and include mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs. Some have furnished balconies with distant sea views. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and shower stalls plus a private water closet. Expect a charge to use the in-room safe and for Wi-Fi. Some rooms have two mattresses pushed together.
Features
Three swimming pools (one with water slides), beach access, and a spa
The most popular features at Playmarina Spa Hotel are the three outdoor swimming pools and all-inclusive meal packages. The indoor spa is a nice spot for a quiet swim, while an outdoor pool with two small water slides keeps kids busy. The third pool sees its fair share of kiddos but is a bit less crowded and has a nearby whirlpool. The Mediterranean style buffet offers a varied menu of international dishes and show cooking. Drinks aren't included, but there is a bar. The hotel spa offers a sauna, beauty treatments, and a stand-up tanning booth for a fee. Entertainment is provided in the evenings by staff while a kid's club keeps little ones occupied during the day. An indoor/outdoor games area includes ping-pong, billiards, foosball, and mini-golf.
