Accommodation in the Costa Daurada
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Las Palmeras
Campsite near Tarragona where you can stay in tents on the beach or also in bungalows.
Ctra. N. 340, P.Km. 1168 Tarragona 977208081 laspalmeras@laspalmeras.com www.laspalmeras.com
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"The beach never gets crowded as there is no public parking nearby. There is also a sandbank which makes the sea safe for the children. In the summer they have a kids club and also a mini disco. It does the best Paella we've had in spain and takeaway food from the menu - so mums don't have to cook every night." (TG)Recommended by Tania Gauder
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Camping Tamarit
Tamarit Park is a campsite located on the beach, near Tamarit Castle. You can camp right infront of the beach with palm trees and magnificent views of the sea and the castle. There is a good selection of bungalows and mobile homes, which are usually booked by families with babies and small children. All the plots have electricity and water connections except those that are in the first row.
Platja Tamarit Ctra Nacional 340, Km 1172, 43008 (+34) 977650128 www.tamarit.com
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I have been going to Tamarit campsite since I was a little girl now I take my kids. It is a fantastic spot as you are right on the beach and there are amazing facilities for kids. I just took my youngest daughter and 10 of her friends for the weekend and they were occupied the whole time. As well as tennis, swimming, kayaking and cycling, the campsite offers a variety of sports, shows and activities for childen and a fantastic quiet beach. You can even take the train there - the campsite is only a short walk away along the beach from the station Altafulla. (MB)Recommended by Melissa Boddy
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Park Playa Bara
Park Playa Bara, as part of the Euro Camp group, is a campsite with plenty to do for families with young children
Crta. N340 Km 1.183 - CP 43883 - Roda de Barà - Tarragona 977802701 www.barapark.es
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A luxury campsite with several (heated) swimming pools with children´s slides. Shows in the amphitheatre and sporting competitions. Films, arts and crafts, gym, tai chi, mini-disco and aqua-gym. There are discos every night of the week and numerous sporting activities and tournaments. A professional team organize activities for children (free of charge) all day. They also have special areas to play all around the campsite.Recommended by Claire Downe
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The World of Birds - La Barraca de Salvador
Accommodation in authentic huts made from natural materials
La barraca de Salvador, Aldea 44 43580 Deltebre, Baix Ebre 977482272 www.dsi.es/labarracadesalvador
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Here you can discover the fabulous world of birds and wildlife in the Ebro Delta at the hand of expert ornithologists. You can follow nature trails through the unique Delta landscape, but also have the chance to try the different tasks involved in growing rice amongst the lagoons, reed fences and typical huts in the area. Birdwatching routes; cycling routes; expert instructors and guides; material provided for all activities; possibility of sampling the local cuisine. Don’t forget your camera and binoculars!
Recommended by The Catalan Tourist Board
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Hotel Mas Passamaner
The modernist building of the Mas Passamaner Hotel dates back to the 1920s, and is situated in La Selva del Camp near Tarragona. It was originally built by the famous Spanish architect Domenech I Montaner and later converted into a stylish and contemporary 5-star Hotel by the architect Ángel García Puertas who worked on rebuilding the property and the interior design. The 26 sophisticated rooms are luxuriously decorated and offer a friendly atmosphere. Each of the rooms and suites is named after a Catalan modernist architect and contains a brief introduction to his work as well as some graphic materials; all are equipped with air-condition/heating, en-suite bathroom with hairdryer, min-bar, satellite plasma TV and telephone. The 2 Royal Suites have private swimming pools and terraces. The onsite “La Gigantea” restaurant is run by the chef Joaquín Koerper, who has been awarded with 2 Michelin stars.
Camí de la Serra, 52. - 43470 La Selva del Camp (+34) 977766333 www.maspassamaner.com
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There is a well equipped gym, a spa with sauna, jacuzzi and massage service, indoor pool with glass roof, outdoor pool, cocktail bar, tennis and paddle courts and ample garden area with children play area. Children up to 12 stay for free in the room with 2 adults (cot and extra bed is provided/ max 2 cots or 1 extra bed per room), older Children or adults are charged 67€ per night when using an extra bed. (Extra beds are subject to availability and must be requested in advance). Highchairs are available in the restaurant and children plates can be prepared. Babysitting service can be arranged on previous request (15€/hour).
Recommended by Angela Schweizer
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La Pineda - Hotel Palas Pineda
This attractive hotel complex is located between the villages of La Pineda and Cambrils just 100m from the beach and placed on 20,000 m² grounds, combining 3 buildings and a total of 452 rooms. The accommodation in this hotel are double rooms or suites. Each of the large rooms comes with en-suite bathroom and hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, air-conditioning and heating. Various facilities are available including a spacious foyer with a transparent domed ceiling, a large balcony and a grand staircase (very impressive); 24-hour reception desk, currency exchange facility, cloakroom, shops, hairdresser, cosy bar/café, tavern/nightclub, 4 Restaurants (2 a la carte and 2 buffet style), kids club (from May to September), playground and laundry services. Sport and leisure facilities include outdoor swimming pool with slide and Jacuzzi, separate swimming pool for children, large sun terrace with pool bar, sun loungers and parasols, indoor swimming pool, thermal spa, gym, sauna, solarium, tennis and paddle tennis courts. Game rooms and recreational rooms are equipped with board games, video games, billiards, table football, et (socme services may have an extra charge). Nighttime entertainment, such as live music and shows, are provided in the Disco pub of the hotel.
C/ Muntanyals 5 – 43480 La Pineda (Vila-seca) ( 34) 977370808 www.palaspineda.com
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Other hotel features include a nursery service (on previous request). Cots and highchairs can be provided and guests may book an all-inclusive stay (between 10am and 11pm drinks, snacks etc all included). Public transport departs from stops located directly in front of the hotel.Recommended by Angela Schweizer
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La Pineda - Hotel Gran La Hacienda
A relatively new complex, opened in 2002, whose modern architecture seems to be a fusion of a Mexican building with Caribbean style elements. It is situated around 200 meters from the La Pineda beach and 100 meters from the town center. The 256 rooms are fully furnished and offer a high standard of comfort; equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, safety box (local charge), mini-bar (optional), king-size beds and balcony. The four junior suites come with two balconies each, offering views of the courtyard and the sea, a separate lounge and bathroom with Jacuzzi. The hotel features an excellent cafeteria which serves special appetizers throughout the day (for example a selection of tapas accompanied by a selection of wines from the region / during the afternoon a selection of coffees, cakes and pastries and cocktails at night). Further Amenities include: large garden area with bar by the pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, separate children pool, playground, mini club assisted by supervisors, a la carte and buffet restaurants, fully equipped gym, tennis court, indoor football, billiard tables, indoor pool with Jacuzzi, Sauna, Turkish bath and daily classes of aerobics, step aerobic and water gymnastic to just name a few.
Plaza de La Unión Europea 1 - 43481 La Pineda (+34) 977373111 www.hotelhacienda.net
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Baby cots are available on request and highchairs available in the Restaurant. Babysitting can be arranged (on previous request).Recommended by Angela Schweizer
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Camping L'Ametlla Village Platja
The Ametlla Village Platja is a beautiful quiet camp site located next to the sea in a protected area of great natural beauty. Situated just outside the small fishing village of L’Ametlla de Mar, there is direct access to the rocky coastline and 2 coves with crystalline water. The well equipped park offers facilities for camping, caravans, motor homes (80+ log cabins) and bungalows. The shaded camp site has a children's entertainment program during high season, two large swimming pools and a children’s pool surrounded by large green lawns with views of the sea equipped with sun loungers and parasols, restaurants, supermarket, laundry facilities, children and baby bath with changing facilities, large sun terrace with bar dan take away restaurant, children´s play area, sports area, gym, public lounge and games room.
Camping L'Ametlla Village Platja Paratge de Santes Creus, s/n - 43860 - L'Ametlla de Mar (+34) 977267784 http://www.campingametlla.com/ang/
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Sports offered include basketball, football, table tennis, volleyball, beach volleyball, boat rental, golf, fishing, bicycles to rent, horse riding, archery, trekking, organized excursions: 4x4, canyoning, rafting, diving lessons and deep sea fishing. There are children´s workshops available as well as water games and treasure hunts
The animation program is only for the following dates: 01/07/2008 - 31/08/2008 Children's club is only available: 01/07/2008 - 31/08/2008
Cots can be provided for the bungalows (extra charge).Recommended by Angela Schweizer
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Hotel Golden Donaire Park Platja del Racó
The Golden Donaire Park Hotel is situated on the front line of the sea, around 150 metres from the resort centre of La Pineda. Most of the 410 bright and comfortable rooms have sea view and are distributed on 8 floors.
Hotel Golden Donaire Park Platja del Racó, s/n 43850 La Pineda (+34 977371066)
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The restaurant is air-conditioned and has also high chairs for the younger guests. There is a large swimming-pool area with pool bar and sun terrace equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas offering a great view of the Mediterranean sea, children’s pool, children playground, mini club and day and night entertainment for kids and adults. Baby cots are available on request and will count as 1 person in the room and not in addition to the maximum occupancy.Recommended by Angela Schweizer
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Sitges - Vilanova Park Camping
Vilanova Park Camping is located just outside Vilanova town centre, a short train / bus ride away from Sitges.
Apartado 64 Ctra Arboç, Km 2,5 08800 Vilanova i la Geltrú 938933402 info@vilanovapark.es www.vilanovapark.es
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As part of the EuroCamp group, this campsite is incredibly child friendly. There are even swimming pools just for the use of toddlers and babies. All round family entertainment, games, sports and tournaments. There is also a Kids Club from June through to September. For the older children there are discos, volleyball, badminton, basket ball and footballRecommended by The Catalan Tourist Board
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Sitges - Hotel Best Western Subur Maritim
The Hotel Best Western Subur Maritim is located on the seafront, a good 20 minute walk from the centre of town.
Passeig Maritim s/n, 08870 Sitges. 938941550 www.hotelsuburmaritim.com
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Great location, on the seafront but slightly away (still walking distance) from all the action - Sitges can be very lively at night. The hotel is located opposite a very child friendly beach (frequented by Sitges Playgroup in the summer). Travel cots and high chairs are available on request. They also offer a baby sitting service (you will need to arrange this with the concierge) and mini club. The mini-club is free for children between 3 and 12 years old. Monday and Wednesdays from 2pm - 7pm and Friday from 10am - 1pm (just in August). There is always a monitor with the children and they do numerous activities as well as have a little "Tea Time". There are no interconnecting rooms.Recommended by Rebecca Laidlaw
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Sitges - Hotel Terramar
The hotel Terramar is located on the seafront, a good 20 minute walk from the centre of town.
Paseo Maritimo 80 Sitges Barcelona 08870 93 894 0050 www.hotelterramar.com
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The hotel offers baby sitting services and a play park. The decor is slightly outdated but there are large rooms with balconies.Recommended by Leanne Paish
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El Vendrell - Hotel RA Beach Thalasso-Spa
This hotel is pure luxury. Located on a private beach (San Salvador), this historic building - an old sanatorium - has been completely refurbished but retains Moorish elegance.
Facilities include large gardens, outdoor and indoor swimming pool, beach club, different water sports (sailing, scuba diving), beach volleyball, spa & fitness centre, mountain bike hire, tennis court , jogging track, driving range and horse riding are nearby.
Avenida Sanatori, 1 43880 El Vendrell ( 34) 977694200 ra@lemeridien.com www.lemeridien.com
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Children under 15 are not allowed to enter the spa area. At weekends there is a “mini-club” with supervisors. Cots, highchairs and babysitting service are available (you need to mention when making your reservation) as well as rooms with connecting doors. The restaurant also offers children`s menus.Recommended by Angela Schweizer
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Salou - Golden Avenida Park Aparthotel
This hotel - a member of the Golden Chain - offers brightly furnished and modern apartments. Located in the centre of Salou next to the Plaça Europa you are a short walk to two beaches (Llevant or Capellans).
They offer 1-bed, 2-bed and 3-bed apartments. All have an open-plan kitchen, fridge, microwave, fully-equipped bathroom (WC, bidet, shower, hair dryer), safe, satellite TV, telephone and balcony or terrace. Aircon is available between June and October. Bookings can be made on a self catering basis or all inclusive.
Calle Pompeu Fabra 26 43840 Salou avenida@goldenhotels.com www.goldenhotels.com
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There is a large garden, 3 different pools (one for kids), playground, jacuzzi, pool table, mini golf, table tennis, pool bar, bar, buffet restaurant (breakfast, lunch and dinner and also a separate kids buffet), parking, medical service, babysitter and cots are available on request. Additional services: children’s club, rental of buggies and sterilisers. Entertainment is offered all day such as archery, football, volleyball, water activities, clowns, children´s disco andstaff performances. The restaurant has one theme evening per week!Recommended by Angela Schweizer
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Tryp Port Cambrils
Tryp Port Cambrils is located in Cambrils (Tarragona). This area is also called Costa Daurada (Gold Coast) because of the sunny beaches. The hotel is situated 20 minutes from Tarragona ( Monumental Heritage - UNESCO) , 12 km from Reus Airport and 15 minutes from "Universal Estudios- Port Aventura" (one of the biggest theme parks in Europe) . The hotel's location and functionality make it an ideal choice for families.
Rambla Regueral, 11 Cambrils - Tarragona 977 358600 tryp.port.cambrils@solmelia.com http://www.solmelia.com/solNew/hoteles/jsp/C_Hotel_Description.jsp?codigoHotel=4307
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The hotel has 156 rooms, including 2 Family Rooms, 4 Family Junior Suites and 20 connecting rooms ideal for families. In summer season there is entertainment for children with outdoor activities in the swimming pool and indoor activities as well. There is also live music several times per week. Situated 300 metres from the beach there are plenty of beach activies and several go karting and water parks nearby. The hotel offers a scheme called "alone at last" so parents can enjoy a night out and lie in the next morning. Children from 5 to 12 years old can stay over night in a camp within the hotel and enjoy camp fires and adventure games.Recommended by The Catalan Tourist Board
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Salou - El Paso
The hotel El Paso in Salou is a holiday resort in itself. It’s a great place to stay if you want to visit the Port Aventura theme park and the Caribe Aquatic water fun park as the price of your stay in the hotel includes entry into the theme parks (just 5 minutes drive away). Families will love it as there is entertainment on offer for kids day and night – every day. The swimming pool features a sunken pirate ship and there’s even a man-made beach at one end! The hotel has cosy rooms and offers international cuisine. The rooms are equipped with aircon, satellite TV and hair-dryer.
Rambla del Parc 43840 Salou ( 34) 977358000 amigos@portaventura.es www.portaventura.es
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There’s a Kids Club: “Campo Aventura” - for ages 4 - 11. “Campo Aventura” offers activities supervised by instructors. There is also a babysitting service and children under 2 stay for free. Highchairs and cots are available (on request).
The staff at reception can also arrange car hire. There’s a free shuttle service from the Hotel to Portaventura and another shuttle that goes to the beach. The coast and the beaches of Salou are 10 minutes by car.Recommended by Angela Schweizer
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Salou - Piramide Salou Sol
The recently built Sol Piramide Salou Hotel is located in a quiet area of Salou, just 200 metres from the commercial district and 500 metres from the beach. The hotel offers excellent facilities for families. There are more than 200 rooms many of which have interconnecting doors and all have balconies. The rooms all have: telephone, air-conditioning, satellite TV, safe, minibar, internet connection and en-suite bathroom. Other facilities include a fitness centre, sauna and jacuzzi, outdoor swimming-pool, children`s pool, games room, pool tables, a fun pub with entertainment and a snack bar by the pool.
Calle Viladomat, 9 43840 Salou ( 34) 977358700 sol.piramide.salou@somelia.com www.solmelia.com
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There is a children´s club with all day enternainment (except Sundays) such as billiards, table tennis, darts competitions and music in the evenings. Buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner with cooking demos and theme nights.
There is free parking but it is limited. There’s a pay car park opposite, and the hotel has its own indoor car park.Recommended by Angela Schweizer
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Salou - Les Dàlies – Blaumar Apartments
The Les Dálies (Las Dalias) apartments in Salou are located in the centre of town near the Plaça Europa, 5 minutes from the seafront. The building is located on the outskirts of the resort within walking distance of everything yet far enough out to be peaceful at night.
The complex has 75 apartments, all of which can accommodate up to 4 people. The 1-bedroom apartments have a sofa bed in the living room. The bedroom has a double bed and there is a fully-equipped bathroom.
The apartment has aircon and heating in the lounge and bedroom. The kitchen has a microwave, cooking area, hob and fridge.
Autovía Reus/Salou, 3 - 43840 Salou ( 34) 977351199 reservas@lesdalies.com www.lesdalies.com
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There are also 2 swimming pools, one for adults and one for children, a solarium with sunbeds, a cafe by the pool, children’s playground, games zone, table football, etc. Cot hire and babysitting available.Recommended by Angela Schweizer
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Estival Park Salou Hotel - Aparthotel Estival Park
The Estival Park complex is situated close to the beach and consists of 3 modern buildings offering self catering apartments or Bungalows and Hotel accommodation. Each building has its own infrastructure; garden area with pool, restaurant, bar, lobby etc… guests may use any of the 3 Hotel facilities. There are two types of apartments, from two to four people and four to six people. All are equipped with a lounge-dining room with a double sofa bed, TV, one or two double bedrooms, full equipped kitchen, fridge, washing machine, en suite bathroom with hairdryer and welcome articles, fan and terrace. (no air-con / no phone). There is a children's playground and mini club, three restaurants with buffet service offering international and Mediterranean cuisine, a la carte pizzeria (only open in high season), four snack bars (including the piano bar, wine cellar and a tapas bar), three pool bars, sports centre that has facilities for paddle, tennis, indoor football, volleyball, squash, aerobic room .
Board basis available at the Apartments or the Hotel is bed and breakfast, half board, full board or all inclusive.
Estival Park Salou Hotel - Aparthotel Estival Park Camí del Racó, 15 - 43481 Platja de La Pineda (+34 977371810) www.estivalpark.es
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The accommodation at the hotel consist of double, duplex rooms or Junior Suites. All of them have an en-suite bathrooms and the duplex rooms are designed as family rooms with extra beds, 2 TVs and even a Playstation 2 with different games (requests deposit).
Baby cots are available as well as high chairs.Recommended by Angela Schweizer
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Salou - Sangulí Camping
Camping Sanguli is situated a short walk from the sandy beaches of Salou and is the perfect choice for those looking for a lively family holiday. If you do not want to use a pitch you can rent one of the many bungalows (depending on the type they can accommodate between 2 to 6 people). Trains can occasionally be heard from the nearby railway (mention that when making the booking so they can give you a place further away) but the campsite management does enforce a rule of silence at night. A bus stop (which takes you to all the resorts along the coast) and a small tourist information office are just outside the camp. The staff speak English.
They offer the following: 3 different swimming pool areas, bars, restaurants, shops, professional sports areas, sunbathing complex with play areas, children’s pool (with water slides), pool with a waterfall and Jacuzzi, water aerobics, take-away meals, baby changing, two supermarkets, souvenir shop, games room, launderette, playground, medcial service, car wash, cot and highchair rental (13€ per day/ price of 2007), buggies can be also hired (50€ deposit).
Calle Prolongació, s/n 43840 SALOU ( 34) 977381641 mail@sanguli.es www.sanguli.es
Comments
The Mini-Club is for children of 4 - 8 years old and the Mini-Hop for children from 9-12, where professional entertainers organize activities all day and night.Recommended by Angela Schweizer
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Cambrils - Cambrils Park
Located between the golden sands of the Costa Daurada and the hills of the Sierra de la Mussara, Cambrils Park is a stunning holiday park where guests stay in their own bungalows. No expense has been spared in the planning, landscaping and detail. The roads are lined with palm trees and pampas grass, and the emplacements are located near to the first class facilities, including lagoon style pool complex.
Av. Mas Clariana s/n (+34) 977351031 mail@cambrilspark.es www.cambrilspark.es
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There are several pool complexes on site, one popular with young children for its dragon waterslide and life-sized elephants that squirt water. There is a children's playground, charcoal barbecue, satellite TV, bed linen and towel hire. There is also a baby room with a baby bath. Cots, highchairs and buggies can be rented (but are not free). There is also a children’s club (attractions and activities supervised and organised by professional animators) and a great variety of night shows and activities.Recommended by Angela Schweizer
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Salou - Hotel Vila d’Argentona
This historic hotel was built in 1889 and completely renovated in 2004. Situated amongst 1,500 m² of gardens, the hotel has 44 rooms including 4 suites spread over 3 floors. The building is air-conditioned and features a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a lift, café, bar with lounge area, conference room, TV room, free car park, garage and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant.
Baro de Viver 58 - 08310 Argentona (+34) 937970056 www.hotelargentona.com
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Each of the rooms has an en suite bathroom, satellite TV, DVD player, mini-bar, coffee/ tee maker, balcony and air conditioning/heating. Further amenities include: children animation service, cot hire, laundry service. The ‘Can Bladia’ Restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine (closed on Sunday nights and the whole Monday).Recommended by Angela Schweizer