Marina d'Or® Hotel Marina d'Or Playa

I visited Marina d'Or with my two English speaking kids and we had an absolutely wonderful time. What we loved the most: * authentic Spanish holiday experience, no "Full English Breakfast" offerings everywhere, no loud and disorderly groups of lads you might encounter in Magaluf or Benidorm, just relaxed Spanish families, sometimes a few generations travelling together, everyone chilled out and having a good time * this is a really safe resort, there was a security officer in the lobby in the evening but there is no drunkenness, no disco noise, no problems of this nature, it feels a lot like Disneyland with decorated streets, catchy own tune that stays with you long after you leave and evening parades that get everyone out to enjoy music, dancing with mascots and performers plus fireworks * the food offering is mind blowing and it was included in our room rate, breakfast was freshly cooked, with lots of choices from healthy ones including fresh fruit all the way down to guilty sweet pleasures of pastries and cakes. Lunch and dinner, again, plenty of options, not just carbs but salads, meat, cold cuts, fish (one dinner there were five types of fish on offer, one made to order and also two different paellas, one valencian style with rabbit and chicken and one with seafood, both excellent). The soft drinks were included in all meals too - that saves a fortune and keep the service smooth as well. Yes yes, ice cream machine is there too. * entertainment is very well organised and delivered in a really enthusiastic way. Dancing classes for children were a lot of fun with some parents joining in eagerly and people passing by finding it difficult not to swing their hips. The theme parks, such as Jardin Encantado, are an absolute must, you get a fantastic performance of genuinely happy and upbeat actors, opportunities for cool pictures and music that can put the grumpiest into a relaxed holiday mood. * spa - it is not your typical spa experience of staying on the bed mediating with a cup of green tea in silence. It is a fun complex of different pools (roman baths, from super cold to very warm, mud pool, floating with fresh lemons, jacuzzies, different water experiences etc). It is important to manage your expectations here, it is a fun place, cool place for families, kids, it can get a bit noisy or chaotic but ultimately it is something very unique, relaxing when you settle in your favourite pool or on a sunbed at the outside terrace. I can guarantee that you will be super hungry and thirsty after spending time in this spa and your skin will thank you for every minute. * staff - everyone is extremely helpful and polite, nothing is too much trouble, a lady who did not speak English (with our Spanish being too limited) just took her phone and used Google Translate to help us, staff members in the restaurant said "gracias" every single time they picked up our plates, even though it should be us thanking them for keeping the place nice, clean and

The room was very hot, and the remote was missing one battery. We had to borrow one from my wife’s hair trimmer to watch tv. Also the shower pressure was extreme, and made the hose viciously attack me. Furthermore, they make you spend 5 Euros on a blue shower cap in order to swim in the indoor spa pool. However, the staff is to die for. Especially the delightful Klaudia. She was an absolute joy. We were non-Spanish speaking Americans, and she was kind, patient, well-dressed, quick to smile, and spoke English to us even though it was an uncomfortable experience for her. She would, in our opinion, make a wonderful au pair for any family looking for such, though I don’t know if she is looking for a position like that. If you need a manager of any customer service related position, I would trust Klaudia to be that manager. If I ever move to Spain and start any sort of business that deals with the public directly, she would be my first call! I miss her already. Because of Klaudia, this 2-star hotel gets 5 stars.

Hotel very very tired. Bathroom really old. Was a nespresso machine in room but no coffee, no toiletries in bathroom. Staff were fabulous, esp in dining area. Food was ok but always cold as it was buffet. Needs to be more info in room where stuff is, didnt get a map when we checked in, which we later got the next day asking for info where there was an actual swimming pool we could use, as we couldnt take my 3 year old in spa. Kids club says 3 year and above, but when we turned up they refused to let my daughter in because she had a dummy and pull up training pants. They need to make the age higher if they dont want younger ones. Loved the waterpark,didnt catch any of shows as both children tired. Was hoping for a bit of luxury as it said it 5 star but needs alot of work. Prob run down becausw of covid and lack of funds.

Ok so honest review place is fab for kids. We live in Spain so use to Spanish places as in little older looking and everything is manana...we decided with reviews to do apartment as food reviews weren't great and thought restaurants round about be better.. they are all same menus we found two fish restaurant.one Italian . but it's pizza or burgers chicken ect.. everywhere.. altho were fab but after few days craving something different ... We did adventure park son is nine loved it but few rides closed... Also wear trainers if kids want to do adventure circuit and if under 12 you have to do with them also trainers... Son had mini meltdown but got over it.. younger adventure area was same couple rides not on.. parade was great think on Monday wed Fri.. 9 pm.. husband did water park with son said not much rides.. and pay for lounger locker all add ons .. done in couple hours.. I did 5* spa which said no kids got there and kids allowed in all areas.. was fantastic but again steam rooms closed saunas closed !!. I paid 35 .. and 24 for son as thought he could do kids spa on own but have to be with adult so did last hour all ... kids spa on top which is fab me and my son loved it.. note wear water socks as feet get sore on mats and flooring.needs little repairing . Definitely biggest spa iv been in. over all I enjoyed as so much for son to do if he's happy I'm happy.. try get deal in hotel.. august is expensive but if we get deal later in year id go back ..hubby said wouldn't .. we were at furthest end of resort so lot walking and no internet in apartments which when booked said there was ..

Ho soggiornato per 10 giorni ad agosto con la famiglia, due bambini di 5 e 9 anni e ci siamo trovati benissimo! L’albergo è una struttura enorme, sicuramente adatta alle famiglie con i bambini, abbiamo usufruito del trattamento di mezza pensione, le colazioni erano super abbondanti, dolce salato c’era veramente di tutto, Bacon uova soda salumi formaggi uova al tegamino fatti direttamente sul momento così come le crêpes, la parte dolce invece aveva brioche torte frutta latte ed era sempre tuttodisponibile, sia che arrivassimo presto, sia che arrivassimo tardi c’era sempre disponibilità su tutto, il personale è sempre stato attento e disponibile, sicuramente essendo un albergo molto grande, di sicuro è un po’ caotico, a volte qualche pecca ci può stare, però nel complesso, è veramente un posto fantastico e incantevole! Le cene anche sono state sempre ricche e abbondanti c’era sempre anche un servizio griglia che forniva prodotti freschi sul momento a volte pesce a volte pollo a volte altre pietanze, c’erano anche hamburger patatine fritte pasta per soddisfare magari le esigenze dei più piccoli! Noi abbiamo soggiornato al Marina d´Or quattro stelle, che dà la possibilità di accesso a tre piscine una direttamente dell’albergo, le altre a due a tre minuti a piedi, anche il mare a cinque minuti a piedi è veramente incantevole…! La sera venivano fatte anche parate con musica e divertimenti, tutto gratuito tutto bello! L’albergo dispone anche di un garage a pagamento, la camera era grande e spaziosa! Il rapporto qualità prezzo veramente ottimo la struttura dista poi a un’oretta da Valencia, 40 minuti dalla fortezza di Segunto a 40 minuti da delle grotte incantevoli, un’oretta circa dal bellissimo borgo di morella, insomma è stata una vacanza bellissima, non riesco a trovare punti negativi si sono impegnati tutti per rendere la vacanza indimenticabile!! Noi venivamo dall’Italia, tornassi in Spagna tornerei e consiglierei sicuramente gli alberghi di Marina d´Or!!!