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Hotel California Garden
Autovia de Tarragona a Salou, 13, Salou
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What you need to know about this deal
This deal includes
- Hotel California Garden 3* located in Salou (Costa Dorada)
- Available with Half Board and Full Board.
This deal is available for travelling: until August 30.
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Information regarding Single Rooms and Family Discounts
- Infants 0 to 1 year old: the first one stays FREE sharing bed with two adults.
- Only possible in double room.
- Children from 2 to 11 years old: travel at a 50% discount, provided they sleep in the same room with 2 adults or 2 people paying the adult rate.
- The maximum capacity of the rooms is:
- Travelling with children? The maximum capacity is 2 adults + 2 children or babies per room or 3 adults + 1 child.
- Are you all adults? The maximum capacity is 3 adults per room.
- The accommodation does not admit a 5th place in the same room, whether adult, child or baby.
- Do you want to book a single room? The price of the single room is the same as the total price of the double room. This accommodation does not offer discounts for single rooms.
Tourism tax
The tourism tax isn't included in the booking price, as it's mandatory to pay this tax directly at the hotel reception. Children under the age of 16 are exempt from this tax.
The tourism tax in a 3 * Hotel is 0.66 € per person and night.
Pet Policy
Pets are not permitted in this accommodation.
Board Basis
If you're booking with Full Board:
- Important Information: the first meal included is dinner, and, therefore, the last meal is lunch on your departure day.
- Meal orders cannot be altered. Hotels strictly manage capacity, necessitating that your stay begins with dinner without exception.
Destination
Salou is located on the Costa Dorada in Catalonia. It is one of Spain's most popular beach destinations. Known for its golden sandy beaches, family-friendly attractions and lively atmosphere, Salou is perfect for travellers seeking relaxation, adventure or a mix of both. With its proximity to major attractions such as PortAventura World, Salou is an excellent destination for families, couples and groups of friends.
Top Attractions:
- PortAventura World: One of Europe's top theme parks, PortAventura offers thrilling rides, live shows and themed areas such as Far West, Polynesia and Mediterranean. It also includes Ferrari Land, dedicated to adrenaline-pumping attractions and the history of Ferrari.
- Salou Promenade (Paseo Jaume I): This picturesque seafront promenade is perfect for a leisurely stroll. It's lined with palm trees, fountains and sculptures, including a statue of King Jaume I. Enjoy the lively atmosphere with plenty of cafes, shops and restaurants.
- Cap Salou: A quieter area with picturesque coves such as Cala Crancs and Cala Font, perfect for snorkelling, sunbathing or enjoying peaceful coastal views.
- Font Lluminosa: A nightly spectacle of lights, music and water jets at the end of the promenade, perfect for families and couples.
Beaches and coastal beauty:
- Llevant Beach: The main beach in Salou, with golden sands, calm waters and excellent facilities including sunbeds, beach bars and water sports. It's ideal for families.
- Ponent Beach: Another family friendly beach with a relaxed atmosphere, located closer to Cambrils. Great for swimming and watching the sunset.
- Cala Llenguadets: A smaller, quieter beach surrounded by cliffs, perfect for those seeking a more tranquil setting.
- Camí de Ronda coastal path: A scenic walk along the coastline with stunning views of the Mediterranean and access to hidden coves.
Family friendly activities:
- Aquopolis Costa Dorada: A water park in nearby La Pineda with waterslides, wave pools and dolphin shows, perfect for a fun family day out.
- Bosc Aventura Salou: An adventure park with ziplines, climbing walls and mini golf, offering outdoor fun for children and adults alike.
- Karting Salou: For families with older children, this go-kart track offers high-speed excitement in a safe and fun environment.
Local gastronomy:
- Paella: Salou's coastal location means that paella with fresh seafood is a must. Many beachside restaurants serve excellent versions of this classic dish.
- Fideuà: Similar to paella but made with pasta instead of rice, often served with fresh seafood and a squeeze of lemon.
- Tapas bars: Explore the city's vibrant tapas scene and sample local specialities such as calamari, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo (garlic prawns).
- Crema Catalana: A delicious dessert similar to crème brûlée, flavoured with citrus and cinnamon.
- Cava: Pair your meal with a glass of Catalonia's sparkling wine for a refreshing touch.
Day Trips & Nearby Attractions:
- Tarragona: Just 15 minutes away, this historic city has impressive Roman ruins, including an amphitheatre and aqueduct, and a charming old town.
- Cambrils: A quieter fishing village with a lovely marina, excellent seafood restaurants and a more relaxed atmosphere than Salou.
- Delta de l'Ebre Natural Park: A protected wetland area perfect for birdwatching, cycling and enjoying unique landscapes, just an hour's drive from Salou.
- Montserrat: Visit this stunning mountain range and its famous monastery for breathtaking views and a spiritual experience.
Nightlife and entertainment:
- House of Illusion: A family-friendly venue offering world-class magic shows and entertainment.
- Beachfront bars: Enjoy cocktails at one of Salou's stylish beach bars, such as the Playa Larga Lounge Bar, which offers great views of the sunset.
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Para ser un hotel 3 * me ha sorprendido para bien las zonas comunes como las piscinas, el bar y la entrada que da muy buena sensación
The dining room was horrible, too small for the amount of people staying at the hotel and also the food was scarce and lacked variety, I didn't see any vegetables any day. The cleanliness of the rooms could be improved (one day our room wasn't cleaned) The mattresses couldn't be more uncomfortable, we woke up with pain all over our bodies and we didn't use the wardrobe because of the strong smell of old wood. There is no fridge in the rooms (there is one available for a fee, I find this to be an excessive service) this is essential in summer to have cold water. We will not repeat.
El comedor horrible, pequeño para la cantidad de gente alojada en el hotel y ademas la comida escasa y poca variedad, no vi verdura en ningún día. La limpieza de las habitaciones mejorable ( un día no nos ha limpiado la habitación) Los colchones no podrían estar mas incómodos, nos despertamos con dolor de todo el cuerpo y el armario no lo hemos usado por el olor tan fuerte de madera vieja. Nevera, no hay en las habitaciones ( la hay de pago, me parece un servicio exagerado) esto es básico en verano para tener agua fria No repetiremos.
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Tranquilidad
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Buena ubicación, cerca de la playa, de la zona comercial y de Port Aventura
We have had the feeling of a lack of staff, especially in the restaurant, which led to employees having bad attitudes and worse manners. Also, they took a long time to replenish the food and when it came to ice cream, it was truly difficult to get a strawberry one (they ran out quickly) and only the mojito ones were left. The entertainment was non-existent. I believe with a couple of details, it would be a great hotel.
Hemos tenido la sensación de falta de personal sobre todo en el comedor, lo que conllevaba a que los empleados tuvieran malas caras y peores modos. Asimismo, tardaban en reponer la comida y, en cuestión de helados era verdaderamente difícil coger uno de fresa (se terminaban enseguida) solo quedaban los de mojito
La animación inexistente.
Creo que con un par de detalles, sería un hotel estupendo.
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La ubicación no está mal, el hotel está reformado en las zonas comunes.
It would be nice if the rooms were renovated like what appears in the hotel pictures. Ours was small, old, and quite deteriorated, at first glance you could see a mattress with a very marked shape... all the bedspreads were full of old stains... we asked to change assuming an economic increase, and they didn't have availability... they changed us to another one that was the same but at least didn't have such bad mattresses. Also, the rooms are very small. The cleaning is very quick... they didn't mop the floor any day during the 5 nights we stayed. I guess that's what they can manage.
Estaría bien que las habitaciones estuvieran reformadas como lo que aparece en las imágenes del hotel. La nuestra era pequeña, antigua y bastante deteriorada, a simple vista ya se veía un colchón con una forma muy marcada...las colchas todas repletas de encanchones antiguas...pedimos cambiar asumiendo el incremento económico y no tenían disponibilidad...nos cambiaron a otra igual pero que al menos no tenía los colchones tan mal. Además son habitaciones muy pequeñas.
La limpieza es muy rápida...no se pasó la mopa ningún día en las 5 noches q estuvimos. Imagino q es a lo q llegan.
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El horario del comedor por lo demás todo bien
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El bufet libre sin duda la comida, i la zona de piscina.
There was no soundproofing in the room, we heard a lot of noise. We found long hairs on one of the towels, the cleaning staff entered the room without knocking, and I was naked... in short, I wouldn't go back and the staff was very unfriendly, not providing explanations about the services they offer. Furthermore, in the room, there was no refrigerator, and the air conditioning could not be adjusted, so you either had heat or cold.
No hay insonorización en la habitación, se escucharon muchos ruidos. Nos encontramos con pelos largos en una de las toallas, las de la limpieza entraron en la habitación sin picar y yo estaba desnuda.. en fin no volveria y el personal muy seco, sin dar explicaciones de los servicios que ofrecen, luego en la habitación no disponia desnuda nevera y el aire acondicionado no se podia regular o tenias calor o frio.
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Se podría mejorar todo
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Después de 7 años sin poder irnos de vacaciones, tras ahorrar durante mucho tiempo, superar la pandemia y el nacimiento de nuestro hijo, finalmente conseguimos unos días para descansar y relajarnos. Habíamos elegido este hotel porque parecía bonito, reformado y acogedor, y teníamos mucha ilusión.
Desde el primer momento esa ilusión se fue apagando. Al llegar, nos dijeron: “ah no, vosotros sois del otro edificio, hay dos edificios el vuestro es el del fondo, tenéis que ir hasta el final del pasillo, cruzar toda la piscina y allí está la recepción”. Con maletas y silleta del niño, ese fue nuestro primer mal rato, antes de empezar siquiera las vacaciones.
Al abrir la habitación, la tristeza fue aún mayor. Una bola de pelos por el suelo, polvo en todas partes, luces y armarios sin limpiar, y el inodoro manchas amarillas . Avisamos a recepción y solo pasaron la mopa, dejando marcas visibles y zonas sin limpiar. Esa primera imagen nos hizo sentir decepcionados y tristes, viendo cómo se esfumaba nuestra ilusión.
Durante los días siguientes, la situación continuó arruinando lo que debía ser un tiempo de descanso:
El único ascensor del edificio siempre estaba lleno o retrasado, y subir o bajar con el carrito del niño fue una lucha constante (el edificio principal tiene 3 ascensores)
Los desayunos para intolerancia al gluten eran mínimos: 2-3 rebanadas de pan, y en algún momento un trozo de bizcocho o galletas, las veces que intenté pedir algo más la respuesta fue “eso es para niños” o “se ofrece lo que hay, no siempre hay algo dulce”. En comidas y cenas no había alternativas expuestas y nadie explicó cómo pedir algo aparte.
El trato del personal fue frío e irregular; ni siquiera nos desearon un buen viaje al salir.
Presenciamos una discusión entre empleados con lenguaje obsceno en la piscina "comeme la po...; el hotel dijo que era “una conversación interna”, pero quienes estábamos cerca la escuchamos claramente y el socorrista tuvo que hacerles un gesto para que pararas de discutir.
Nos ofrecieron cambiar de habitación a la quinta planta; apenas estaba mejor y subir CINCO pisos (Por la deficiencia del ascensor) con la silleta era muy incómodo, así que decidimos quedarnos en la original.
Estos problemas hicieron que lo que debía ser un tiempo de relax y alegría se convirtiera en estrés y tristeza. Cada detalle, desde la primera frase en la recepción hasta la primera imagen de la habitación, apagó nuestra ilusión. Solo queríamos unos días de descanso y ternura familiar, y en cambio nos encontramos con decepción tras decepción.
El hotel respondió que los servicios prestados han sido correctos y que mi habitación era "categoría superior" a la contratada.
Cleaning, changing cabinets, furniture, doors.
Limpieza, cambiar armarios, muebles, puertas.
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La piscina muy limpia
Very scarce meals, little choice.
Comidas muy escasas, poca elección.
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Instalaciones comunes muy bien. Las piscinas tienen sol y sombra durante todo el día. El buffet rico, sencillo pero bien.
The rooms are somewhat old. The air conditioning cannot be adjusted, but it can be turned on or off.
Las habitaciones algo antiguas. El aire acondicionado no se puede regular, pero si encender o apagar.
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