Medplaya Aparthotel Sant Eloi

“Relaxing family holiday on a budget”

We had a wonderful stay at the MedPlaya Hotel Santa Eloi in Tossa de Mar! The hotel is set in a lovely, peaceful location surrounded by pine trees, which gives it a relaxing, holiday village feel. The pool area was fantastic — plenty of space for both adults and children, and we never struggled too… more

We had a wonderful stay at the MedPlaya Hotel Santa Eloi in Tossa de Mar! The hotel is set in a lovely, peaceful location surrounded by pine trees, which gives it a relaxing, holiday village feel. The pool area was fantastic — plenty of space for both adults and children, and we never struggled too much to find a sunbed. The kids absolutely loved the mini club and entertainment team, who worked hard to keep everyone smiling throughout the day with the games and pool activities. Our apartment was basic but clean and comfortable, with everything we needed for a week’s stay. The buffet meals offered a good variety — some dishes were a little repetitive, but there was always something tasty to choose from that suited a family of five . Staff were friendly and helpful, especially at reception and in the restaurant. The free shuttle bus into Tossa de Mar was really handy, as it made it easy to explore the beautiful old town and beach without needing a car. We did walk into Tossa de Mar a couple of times and this would take approximately 30 minutes each way . The only small negatives were that Wi-Fi could be patchy in certain areas, and the restaurant could do with a little modernising. However, these didn’t spoil our overall experience. All in all, a great value hotel for families or couples looking for a relaxed holiday with plenty to do. We’d happily return!

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“Great base if you have a young family and a car”

I was tempted to give 3 stars but feel it would be a little unfair as better communications could make you aware before you go and that may be TUI’s fault? Positives Rooms are modern, clean and spacious. Children’s splash area looks brilliant Lifeguard and entertainment staff work hard and are … more

I was tempted to give 3 stars but feel it would be a little unfair as better communications could make you aware before you go and that may be TUI’s fault? Positives Rooms are modern, clean and spacious. Children’s splash area looks brilliant Lifeguard and entertainment staff work hard and are friendly Food is delicious. Drinks also very good for All Inclusive. Downsides Main pool is shallow. It is very difficult to swim in it due to depth and then number of people. Pizza resturant not included. TUI website makes it sound like it. Location. It was too hot to walk the 30 mins in to Tossa. Hotel shuttle bus isn’t that frequent. Taxis expensive (10-14 euros) for the short trip. Hotel need to run the shuttle more frequently and provide bike hire. On one day of our 4 night stay the hotel was so busy that we had to queue 20 ins to get in to breakfast. Snack bar is hidden away and sparse. You can order a hamburger but it took us a while to even know this, no menu??

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“Family stay in a castle-like hotel”

On arrival, the hotel made a great first impression – it really does look like a castle, just as it was described. Due to our early morning flight from England, the hotel room wasn’t ready when we arrived at the hotel. The staff were helpful and stored our suitcases in a locked room and allowed us … more

On arrival, the hotel made a great first impression – it really does look like a castle, just as it was described. Due to our early morning flight from England, the hotel room wasn’t ready when we arrived at the hotel. The staff were helpful and stored our suitcases in a locked room and allowed us access to our belongings whenever we requested it. Thankfully, we didn’t wait around for more than a couple of hours before the room was ready. We paid a small local tourist tax (around €9 in total for a family of four) and booked for the half-board option, which was ideal. The hotel gave us the flexibility to alternate between lunch and dinner, so we could dine at the hotel or explore local restaurants. The hotel is set in a peaceful, remote location, but there’s a free daily shuttle bus into Tossa de Mar centre. The market on a Thursday in Tossa de Mar centre was nice, we picked up a few bits. Although the minibus only seats 8, the driver was accommodating, making extra trips to ensure everyone got a ride. We also used the public bus network, which was easy to navigate. A family bus card cost €15.50 and covered 15 journeys (scanned per person per trip). We visited Lloret de Mar, which has a beautiful beach and a lively atmosphere. Hotel entertainment was decent – with a kids’ disco daily followed by activities like a magician show, dancing or karaoke in the evenings. Dinner was fairly standard, and although there were occasional queues for seating, the hardworking restaurant staff managed the flow efficiently. All the hotel staff were friendly and mostly English-speaking, which made communication easier for us. One downside for us as non-smokers was the lack of a designated smoking area – smoking wasn’t as restricted as we’d have liked. That aside, the hotel and facilities were clean and well-maintained. Our room had a balcony overlooking the pool, which was a nice touch. On-site activities were great for families. Our kids loved the foam party, aqua fitness, and the AstroTurf pitch used for football, volleyball, and badminton. The mobile gym was also a nice addition. Overall, we had a great stay.

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