Pros

  • Three-minute walk to the beach and close to dining options and shops
  • Rooms have private furnished balconies and flat-screen TVs
  • Outdoor pool, kids' pool, and hot tub
  • Buffet restaurant and lobby bar/snack cafe with outdoor seating
  • Breakfast included in rates, plus half/full-board plans available
  • Kids' club and day/evening entertainment and activities
  • Spa includes heated indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath, and an ice fountain
  • Fitness center with Technogym cardio equipment and weights (for a fee)
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Cons

  • Some rooms are small and decor is dated
  • Fees for use of spa and dated fitness facilities
  • Fees for use of safes, mini-fridges, coffee/tea facilities, and pool towel service (free in some rooms)
  • Daily fee for Wi-Fi (unless booking made through hotel's website, or free in higher-category rooms)
  • Food gets mixed reviews
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Bottom Line

This three-pearl hotel is situated a three-minute walk from the beach in Pineda de Mar. It's an average choice, but pleasant enough, with a decent set of features including an outdoor pool and kids' pool, a kids' club, buffet restaurant, lobby bar, spa with an indoor heated pool, and fitness center -- but the spa and fitness facilities incur a charge for use. Several other amenities and services incur charges, including Wi-Fi (free for bookings through hotel website), use of safes, mini-fridges, tea/coffee facilities, and pool towels, though these are free in some rooms. The 211 guest rooms are small and have dated decor, but they all have private balconies. For another option with free Wi-Fi and similar features, check out the Aqua Hotel Promenade.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pets Allowed
  • Pool
  • Spa

Oyster Hotel Review

Sumus Hotel Stella &Spa

Scene

Average three-pearl hotel with pleasant, homey interiors

There's not much that sets the three-pearl Hotel Stella & Spa apart from other similar properties in the area. It's situated in a six-story balconied building, and the interiors, though a bit dated, are pleasant and inviting. A sunlit sitting area in the lobby is illuminated by skylights and walls of windows overlooking the pool outside. It features contemporary rattan seating livened up by green and orange pillows. The library/TV room is a bit more elegant in style, with plush armchairs, a piano, and shelves stocked with books. The hotel's dining spaces are equally pleasant, but bland in terms of decor.

The hotel attracts leisure tourists seeking a beachy break, the majority of which are European travelers. Clientele tends to be mostly composed of older couples -- though the hotel's kid-friendly facilities draw families as well. 

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Location

Close to the beach, train station, restaurants, and shops in Pineda de Mar

The hotel is situated about a three-minute walk from the beach in Pineda de Mar, a coastal town about an hour's drive east of Barcelona (or an hour and 20 minutes via public transportation). The immediate area is quiet; there's a library across the street and a tourist information center just down the block. There are plenty of restaurants, shops, and supermarkets within a five- to 10-minute walk of the hotel. Area attractions include the water park Marineland Catalunya (12-minute drive) and the Museu del Turisme (eight-minute drive). The town's train station is a four-minute walk from the hotel. The nearest airport is the Girona-Costa Brava Airport, which is about a 40-minute drive away. Barcelona's El Prat Airport can be reached in about an hour by car.

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Rooms

Decor is dated, but rooms are homey and have private balconies

Rooms here are a bit small and dated in terms of decor, but they're clean and homey. Wooden furniture is paired with tiled floors, cream-colored walls, and floral or striped bedspreads that add a dose of color to the spaces. Rooms are simply furnished with desks and nightstands built into headboards, plus they open onto private furnished balconies. Amenities are limited to flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning, while others like mini-fridges and tea/coffee-making facilities are available for an extra fee (free in higher-category rooms). Use of safes also incurs a fee, as does the Wi-Fi (free in certain rooms). Bathrooms are simple but clean, covered in white or tan tiling and equipped with shower/tub combos; fixtures could use an update. Hairdryers and some toiletries are provided.

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Features

Outdoor pool and kids' pool, buffet restaurant and bar/snack cafe, spa and fitness facilities (for a fee), and a kids' club

Many of the features here cost extra. The hotel has an attractive outdoor pool surrounded by loungers and parasols, as well as a smaller kids' pool and hot tub. The spa area also features an invited heated indoor pool and hot tub, plus it has a sauna, Turkish bath, ice fountain, and various types of showers. A number of treatments are on offer, including massages and facials. Other wellness facilities include a fitness center, though it only offers a couple of dated Technogym machines. There are fees for use of both the spa and fitness center, however, as well as for many other amenities and services, including Wi-Fi (free for bookings made directly through the hotel's website and in some rooms), parking, and pool towel service.

Dining-wise, the hotel's buffet-style restaurant serves traditional and international fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is included in rates, plus half- and full-board plans are available. Note that food gets mixed reviews. There's also a lobby bar/snack cafe that serves breakfast as well as various light bites and snacks throughout the day, plus it has outdoor seating.

Families are catered to with a kids' club (for ages 3 to 12), plus there's a small outdoor play area on the grounds. The animation team provides entertainment and organizes activities for both kids and adults, including themed nights, sports activities, and evening shows. Other amenities include a common room with a TV and a collection of books.

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Things You Should Know About Sumus Hotel Stella &Spa

Also Known As

  • Hotel Stella & Spa

Address

Carrer de les Puntaires, 1, Apto. Correos 164, Pineda de Mar 08397, Spain

Website

Oyster Hotel Review

Sumus Hotel Stella &Spa

Scene

Average three-pearl hotel with pleasant, homey interiors

There's not much that sets the three-pearl Hotel Stella & Spa apart from other similar properties in the area. It's situated in a six-story balconied building, and the interiors, though a bit dated, are pleasant and inviting. A sunlit sitting area in the lobby is illuminated by skylights and walls of windows overlooking the pool outside. It features contemporary rattan seating livened up by green and orange pillows. The library/TV room is a bit more elegant in style, with plush armchairs, a piano, and shelves stocked with books. The hotel's dining spaces are equally pleasant, but bland in terms of decor.

The hotel attracts leisure tourists seeking a beachy break, the majority of which are European travelers. Clientele tends to be mostly composed of older couples -- though the hotel's kid-friendly facilities draw families as well. 

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Location

Close to the beach, train station, restaurants, and shops in Pineda de Mar

The hotel is situated about a three-minute walk from the beach in Pineda de Mar, a coastal town about an hour's drive east of Barcelona (or an hour and 20 minutes via public transportation). The immediate area is quiet; there's a library across the street and a tourist information center just down the block. There are plenty of restaurants, shops, and supermarkets within a five- to 10-minute walk of the hotel. Area attractions include the water park Marineland Catalunya (12-minute drive) and the Museu del Turisme (eight-minute drive). The town's train station is a four-minute walk from the hotel. The nearest airport is the Girona-Costa Brava Airport, which is about a 40-minute drive away. Barcelona's El Prat Airport can be reached in about an hour by car.

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Rooms

Decor is dated, but rooms are homey and have private balconies

Rooms here are a bit small and dated in terms of decor, but they're clean and homey. Wooden furniture is paired with tiled floors, cream-colored walls, and floral or striped bedspreads that add a dose of color to the spaces. Rooms are simply furnished with desks and nightstands built into headboards, plus they open onto private furnished balconies. Amenities are limited to flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning, while others like mini-fridges and tea/coffee-making facilities are available for an extra fee (free in higher-category rooms). Use of safes also incurs a fee, as does the Wi-Fi (free in certain rooms). Bathrooms are simple but clean, covered in white or tan tiling and equipped with shower/tub combos; fixtures could use an update. Hairdryers and some toiletries are provided.

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Features

Outdoor pool and kids' pool, buffet restaurant and bar/snack cafe, spa and fitness facilities (for a fee), and a kids' club

Many of the features here cost extra. The hotel has an attractive outdoor pool surrounded by loungers and parasols, as well as a smaller kids' pool and hot tub. The spa area also features an invited heated indoor pool and hot tub, plus it has a sauna, Turkish bath, ice fountain, and various types of showers. A number of treatments are on offer, including massages and facials. Other wellness facilities include a fitness center, though it only offers a couple of dated Technogym machines. There are fees for use of both the spa and fitness center, however, as well as for many other amenities and services, including Wi-Fi (free for bookings made directly through the hotel's website and in some rooms), parking, and pool towel service.

Dining-wise, the hotel's buffet-style restaurant serves traditional and international fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is included in rates, plus half- and full-board plans are available. Note that food gets mixed reviews. There's also a lobby bar/snack cafe that serves breakfast as well as various light bites and snacks throughout the day, plus it has outdoor seating.

Families are catered to with a kids' club (for ages 3 to 12), plus there's a small outdoor play area on the grounds. The animation team provides entertainment and organizes activities for both kids and adults, including themed nights, sports activities, and evening shows. Other amenities include a common room with a TV and a collection of books.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Beach

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Children's Pool

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Breakfast

  • Gameroom / Arcade

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pets Allowed

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Room Service

  • Spa

  • Supervised Kids Activities

  • Swim-Up Bar

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