Barceló Cabo De Gata

“Peaceful and Relaxing”

I recently enjoyed a four-night stay at the Barceló Cabo de Gata in Almería, having booked a Superior Double Room with Sea View. The transfer from the airport took around 10 minutes with no additional hotel drop-offs, which was a great start to the trip. My first impression of the hotel was how ex… more

I recently enjoyed a four-night stay at the Barceló Cabo de Gata in Almería, having booked a Superior Double Room with Sea View. The transfer from the airport took around 10 minutes with no additional hotel drop-offs, which was a great start to the trip. My first impression of the hotel was how exceptionally clean it was. There was even a robot vacuum constantly moving around the public areas, helping to keep the floors spotless. Check-in was straightforward, although there was only one receptionist on duty, resulting in a short wait. As I arrived at 11:00am and rooms are officially available from 2:00pm, I wasn’t expecting early access. However, I was told my room would be prioritised, and less than 10 minutes later I received the keys to Room 274. The room exceeded my expectations. It was spacious, modern, and exactly as described on the website. The bathroom and bed were both generously sized, and there was ample wardrobe space with plenty of hangers. The room also included a minibar, kettle, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a hairdryer. Housekeeping visited daily to refresh the room. The balcony was a good size, although the sea view was somewhat restricted by trees. I also felt the trellis-style divider between balconies offered very little privacy. A guest in the neighbouring room regularly smoked on his balcony, and it often felt as though he was sitting right beside me. A more solid partition would greatly improve privacy and comfort. The hotel has three swimming pools, all of which were clean and well maintained. There were plenty of sunbeds, umbrellas, and shaded areas available, and lifeguards were on duty whenever the pools were open. A poolside drinks kiosk provided convenient access to refreshments throughout the day. I stayed on a half-board basis. Breakfast was excellent, with enough variety to suit most tastes. Dinner was less impressive. Service begins at 8:00pm, which felt quite late for me. While there was a good selection of salads, cold meats, and starters, the hot food was often disappointing. The meat dishes were frequently lukewarm or chewy, and throughout my stay the only side option seemed to be chips. It would have been nice to have alternatives such as rice or plain pasta to accompany fish and meat dishes. There is a small shop within the hotel, but it only sells souvenirs. It does not stock essentials such as drinks, snacks, sweets, or crisps. Adding these items would be a welcome improvement, as guests currently need to leave the hotel to purchase them. The nearest convenience store, Zeus, is around a 5–10 minute walk away. Turn left out of the hotel, then right at the roundabout, continue past the English school, and you’ll find it further along on the right. Two larger shops are approximately 15–20 minutes away. Turn right out of the hotel and continue until you reach a roundabout on a bend. Turn right there and both shops are located along that road. Continuing further will take you to the beach, allowing you to return to the hotel via the seafront. The surrounding area is fairly quiet and somewhat isolated, although there are a few restaurants nearby. Along the beachfront route back to the hotel, there is a small amusement area with a climbing wall, children’s games, and a pizzeria. There is also a lovely fish restaurant located directly on the beach. Overall, if you’re looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday away from the hustle and bustle, this hotel is an excellent choice. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the rooms were spacious and immaculate, the facilities were well maintained, and the location is ideal for both the beach and airport. Despite a few minor drawbacks, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would happily return.

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“Great place to rest”

We absolutely loved this place, we went in June, the beach was great, warm water. The swimming pools are awesome and the rooms are up to date, big and amazing bed (slept like a baby). I wanna go back

“Relaxing October Break”

We enjoyed our 3 night stay at this hotel. It is in a great location-being around 15 mins from the airport and set back from the beach. It is really close to the Natural Park and we visited this each day on a daily run. We booked a Premium Sea View room which was spacious, clean and had a nice sid… more

We enjoyed our 3 night stay at this hotel. It is in a great location-being around 15 mins from the airport and set back from the beach. It is really close to the Natural Park and we visited this each day on a daily run. We booked a Premium Sea View room which was spacious, clean and had a nice side sea view. The room type offered daily access to the spa circuit and use of the hydrotherapy pools, but unfortunately the spa opening times weren’t advertised when I booked and the spa was closed on the Monday and Tuesday so we couldn’t make much use of it during our stay. Where it was a quiet time of year not all facilities in the hotel were available-just the one pool closest to the main building, 1 restaurant and 1 bar but this was fine as it wasn’t busy. We stayed on a half board basis which was buffet, and there was a good choice at dinner-we always found something to eat. The food available at lunch from the bar was also really tasty and we enjoyed salads and tapas from here. We were unable to keep our room a little later on check out day which was a shame but we used the spa this day as it was open. I would imagine the hotel would look and feel quite different during busier months but it was perfect for what we needed as a 3 night break in October.

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“50/50”

I recently stayed at this hotel and overall had a mixed experience. On the positive side, the rooms were a really good size, offering plenty of space to relax comfortably. Everything was kept very clean, which made the stay much more enjoyable. The staff were friendly and welcoming, always ready to… more

I recently stayed at this hotel and overall had a mixed experience. On the positive side, the rooms were a really good size, offering plenty of space to relax comfortably. Everything was kept very clean, which made the stay much more enjoyable. The staff were friendly and welcoming, always ready to help and creating a pleasant atmosphere. The location is also a strong point, as the hotel is close to the sea, making it easy to enjoy the beach. There is also a good-sized swimming pool, which is perfect for relaxing during the day. However, there were several downsides that affected the overall experience. Dinner was served quite late, starting at 20:00, which may not suit everyone. The food was disappointing — repetitive and lacking flavour, which became noticeable after a few days. There was also no entertainment provided at the hotel, and the location is quite remote. Apart from the sea, there is very little to do nearby, so it can feel a bit isolated, especially for longer stays. Another negative was the pricing at the bar — being charged €8 for a non-alcoholic mojito felt excessive and not good value. Overall, the hotel offers clean, spacious rooms and friendly service in a nice seaside location, but improvements in food quality, entertainment, and pricing would make a big difference.

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