Marcomar

5 night stay for duration of Benicassim Festival (30km away). 2 bedroom apartment (plus sofa bed) even though booking was only for two of us. Positives: - Air conditioning (absolutely nec. in 34C+ heat). - Quiet (spent large part of the day sleeping) - Clean - Reasonably well equipped - Breakfast standard buffet fare Negatives: - No kettle! (I'm British - I NEED TEA!) - On-site shop very poorly stocked - Difficult to find. Road approaches hotel from the back. No signage from this approach. - No restuarants, bars in walking distance - need car to get to Alcossebre

Booked to stay in a 2 bedroom apartment for 3 nights for my brother's wedding in Spain. There were 4 of us sharing. Total Cost £175. Pros: The apartment was clean and had air conditioning which was definitely needed in the 35 degree heat. The pool area was nice and had sun loungers all around which were free to occupy. Cons: The apartments are set up a hill in Alcoceber and it takes approx: 25 minutes to walk to the front where all the restaurants etc are. You really need a car or to get a taxi (taxi cost about 7€). The kitchen had no kettle or toaster. The supermarket on site was 3/4 empty and didn't have basics such as fresh milk. Alcoceber itself is a nice place which is not too touristy, though there are English bars if you want a full English! We went to the Cheers Bar a few times on the marina which is English-owned. Overall good value for money but a bit basic and out of the way.