After reading other reviews on this site my family and I were fearing the worst, but the hotel was MUCH better than other reviews stated.

The rooms may be small and fit 2-3 people comfortably but I could see 4 people being a squeeze but you only really sleep in the room.

The hotel was very clean and tidy the pool area and sunbeds were cleaned every evening. the food was absolutely fantastic, always plenty to eat and a large variety of different meals too eat. The food was always hot.

The hotel is in a good location just outside the main resort, the beach and town centre is about a 10 minute walk away.

the entertainment was good and kept the children active all day. In the evening if you do not fancy the entertainment in the bar then there is a DVD shown outside, The films shown are always fairly new and good films that you would actually want to watch!

I would definitely visit this hotel again soon.

Arrived at the hotel after midnight a good few hours late as our globespan transfer was over two hours late.

Given keys to a room, we were then led out of a back door (emergency exit), marched a good few hundred yards down the road and placed in a dirty shabby apartment. There were holes in the walls of this apartment and was smelly and dirty. I refused to stay in this room as we had booked a room in the hotel not in this filth. Returned to receptionist and advised him we were not staying in that room and could he give us one in the hotel which we had booked. We were advised all rooms full, and to quote, "if you had arrived earlier you would have been given a better room" we were shocked at this attitude as were other guests passing by. We refused to stay in that room so he took our room key off us and my friend and I (two elderly ladies) had to spend all night in reception. I was so upset I phoned my son and he emailed the hotel manager and finally by the time morning had came we were moved rooms.

The new room was still dirty, two inches of dust under the beds bathroom smelt strongly of sewage, didn't look nothing like the picture on the website. Manager had left a basket of fruit and a bottle of bubbly though (whoopie doo). There was no other rooms available and due to the stress of it all we decided to stay put and try and enjoy our time in Salou.

Restaurant was full of flys, Food was just ok, nothing special. - Will NOT be returning. Now seeking compensation from Globespan

We have just returned from a 10 day stay and can honestly say we had a lovely holiday. The rooms are on the small side if you are a family of four but we only ever slept and changed in it as we were out all the time so it was perfect. There is plenty of choice at meal times, full english every morning, with croissoints, fruit and cereals. Lunchtime you could make up your own sandwiches or have a salad or hot meal. Evening meals; carvery every night and plenty of choice, kids loved the ravioli. I would have no hesitation in booking this hotel again. It is in the quiet are of Salou which is perfect as we found the main part of salou too busy. Aquapolis water park is a definite visit perfect for kids aged 10 and over. We used the free bus ticket to get there but found it just as cheap to get a taxi back rather than wait for the bus. Portaventura is worth a visit as well. We went in the evening and watched the fireworks at the end try and get to the top end of the lake as you will see the laser show which was really good.

we are a family that are use to butlins holiday camp. As i always said until my kids were old enuff to swim on there own (7 and 9)and you are not running round after them i would not go abroad.I made the right choice.I hadnt read the reviews on this hotel till i came back . I am shocked by some of them as i found the perfect family holiday for me and my family. I cannot find any fault with all aspects . okay rooms were small, im used to a chalet.As everything else goes it was clean. food was excellant. entertainment was great. The choice of activities was exceptional. My boys didnt want to come home.I have been on these hols before i had children and found them average. This family holiday was the best i loved every minute.At midnight everything went dead as with it being a family hotel children of all ages was able to have a good nights sleep.Through the day there was plenty to keep kids and adults entertained. i would certainly visit this hotel again as everything from entertainment to food and drink were fantastic.My boys want to live there. It as given my children a good view of going abroad again. I would certainly go again. Thankyou to all the staff that made my family holiday magical.xx

Thought I would leave my review on this hotel and update it a bit. We paid

I have just returned from the Villa Marina and had a great holiday. Hotel reception was very clean and maids were always seen around the rooms on our floor.
Check-in was very organised and throughout the week the staff were very helpful and friendly.
We stayed on an all-inclusive basis and found there was plenty of choice within the week. Food was what you would expect of a 3 star hotel, full english breakfasts,toast, bread rolls, croissants, cereals, cold meatsand fruit. Plenty of choice also for lunch and evening meals.Each evening the chef would carve a roast joint.There was also a choice for children each day, the usual fish fingers, chicken nuggets, pasta, boiled rice, jacket potatoes, beans etc. In my opinion if you cant find anything to eat at this hotel you are too fussy!
The rooms are smaller than average, but we managed, although the balconies are small, only big enough for one patio chair on its side.
The hotel is in a quiet location away from the resort centre which suited my family as I have young children.Each evening there was a family film shown on a large screen outside near the play area or there was also a TV inside which showed a family film. I have two daughters aged 3 and 7 and they enjoyed watching the entertainment. Like all hotels it won't suit everyone they do play the usual games of bingo. We saw a Abba Tribute group, The Four Tops, Elvis, tribal dancers and the kids enjoyed the usual disco and party dances.The entertainment and bar closes at 12,you are then asked to finish drinks on the terrace by half midnight so the hotel is very quiet and peaceful from then for a good nights sleep-no rowdy behaviour.
The hotel is about a 20 minute walk away from the main areas of Salou which is obviously much busier. The hotel runs a courtesy bus between 10 and 11.30 am to the resort centre and returns between 4 and 5.30 pm. A taxi is really cheap as well approx 5 euros during the day(approx 8 on an evening).
I do think this hotel is more suited for families than older adults. Overall we had a great time and I would visit this hotel again. A holiday to me is what you make of it, good value for money.

well,what can i say about this hotel.this place is an eye opener.this is an extremely tired 3* hotel .which taking things into account waas very good value for money .we paid

CLEANLINESS - hotel room was small but enough to sleep in as thats all you want to do on holiday. Rooms cleaned everyday, Towels changed every day, Sheets changed 2 x weekly Hotel over all clean bit of wear and tear but as end of season to be expected.

FOOD - Food was very good but very basic. If you like going abroad but eating english foods this is the place for you.

HOTEL LOCATION - this location is really good as it is only 10 min walk from beach 15 min walk from all clubs / pubs and is quite area if you want to relax.

HOTEL STAFF - The staff are really good, Manager Eva is always around to help you and joining in with all the entertainment. Bar staff all work really hard and always smiling from 10am - 12am (14 hrs of work and still a smile. Only bad think is that there was a male front of house person that was not very nice.. he had a bad attatude but he is leaving at the end of the season so will no see him again when we visit.

ENTERTAINMENT - This was really really good always had a great show on each night. Bingo at 9pm.. costs 6 euros but prize money is over 200 Euros each night. they also play the world famous plate game. just like deal or no deal banker will offer you money for your plate. could win loads of money.

WOULD I VISIT AGAIN - I have only been home for 3 days and am already looking to book again for next year. Would recommend this hotel for familys and young couples..

IF YOU DONT LIKE KIDS DONT GO HEAR< GREAT FAMILY HOTEL

After reading the reviews we were a little worried about going here...and we should have listened to them. The food was fantastic and the entertainers were great...doing their best with what they had.

The reception staff were unfriendly and the hotel was filthy. We had booked a double room and were given a room with 2 single beds and 2 camp beds...we were only greatful it was for one week only.

The pool was cleaned once in the time we were there and was only because the holiday makers complained constantly. The security guards at night were very intimidating and actually went around the rooms at nights trying the door handles to make sure they were locked. No telly or talking was allowed.

We actually had a member of the security team let himself into our room at midnight insisting we locked up even though my son had went into town with friends for something to eat.

Im sure if your kids are very small and all you want is for them to be entertained then this could be a great holiday. If you have already booked then just try and make the most of it...we did and still had a good time...if you are thinking about booking...please dont...there is better hotels that are 3 star in salou and much much better quality

We stayed for two weeks and had a lovely holiday, the only problems we found was the lack of toilet facilities in the main hall, only two toilets in the ladies and one of them was always out of order and only being able to order two drinks at any one time, having two children with us it meant my husband had to go up the bar twice to get the drinks or both go up and leave the children alone, the food was excellent, the location was fine, it was a nice walk to the beach gave us a bit of exercise, the hotel staff were polite but did not really seam to want to mix with the guests, the entertainment was a bit basic and never started on time, the main problem at this hotel was the fault of the guests, a lot of parents just let their kids run riot and do what ever they wanted, playing in the lifts, 4 and 6 year olds, and running along the corridors screaming it was no fault of the hotel but some parants seamed to forget they had their kids with them