Estival Isla Cristina

Discover the perfect balance between the marshes and the Atlantic. A refuge designed for absolute rest under the infinite light of Huelva. Your reserve to calmness.

The Estival Isla Cristina is one of those finds that we like to recommend when someone asks us for "something special but unpretentious". Located in that privileged corner where Huelva merges with the ocean, this hotel is a tribute to light and tranquility. It is not a resort where time flies between noises; it is a place designed so that time is simply yours.

Rooms with an air of the sea
What we like most about the rooms is that they do not try to compete with the landscape, but invite it in. They are spacious rooms, with a fresh and modern decoration that makes you feel calm as soon as you cross the threshold. We think it is a fundamental detail that almost all of them have generous terraces. It is the perfect place to read, chat or simply watch the color of the marshes change as the day progresses.

An oasis among pines and dunes
The heart of the hotel is its swimming pool, surrounded by a solarium where there always seems to be a hammock waiting for you. But what really makes the difference is the path. We love the path that winds through a protected pine forest to take you straight to the beach. It's a short walk, laden with the scent of pine and saltpeter, which seems to us to be the best possible transition to the endless sands of Isla Cristina.

The spirit of Huelva hospitality Although the hotel has a first class infrastructure, what wins us over is the treatment. There is a very close professionalism that makes you feel that everything flows. It seems to us the ideal destination for adults looking for a relaxed atmosphere, whether for a couple's holiday or a holiday with friends who value a good dinner and a sunset above all else.

Why we like this hotel
We think it's a safe bet for three reasons that never fail:

• The dual environment: You don't have to choose between sea and nature. You have the Atlantic on one side and the natural landscape of the Marismas on the other.
• The feeling of space: Nothing is cramped. Not the buffets, not the shaded areas, not your own room. That is the real luxury.
• The light of Huelva: It sounds cliché until you get there. The hotel is geared for you to enjoy the longest and most spectacular sunsets on the peninsula.

A gastronomy that speaks of the area
At Estival Isla Cristina you don't eat, you enjoy Huelva. We really like how the hotel is committed to authenticity:

• Direct from the fish market: Being next to one of the most important fishing ports in Spain has its advantages. The fish and seafood you find at the buffet is so fresh that you notice it from the first bite.
• Variety with criterion: From the show cooking where they prepare your dinner to your liking to the corners of local products (do not skip the ham or cheeses from the mountains), the offer is generous but careful.
• Cocktail time: We find it almost obligatory to stop by the pool bar at sunset. The atmosphere becomes magical and the drinks menu is at the height of the environment.

Curiosities of the hotel

• Winged neighbors: If you like nature, you will be delighted to know that from the hotel you can see a multitude of migratory birds. The marshes are a five-star hotel for flamingos and herons.
• Architecture: The building is designed so that the breeze runs through the main areas, maintaining a pleasant temperature in a natural way.
• The secret path: That wooden path to the beach is not just an access; it is part of a protected dune ecosystem that the hotel takes great care of.