Avenida Mar 7, Urb Marina de la Torre, Mojacar, Spain | (888) 635-3814
Fabulous beachfront location
Rooms have private terraces with some views of water
Ground floor rooms available for disability access
Buffet restaurant with rotating menu and beachfront bar
Three outdoor swimming pools, one just for kids
On-site wellness center with gym and spa
Free Wi-Fi and computers for guest use
Organized activities for kids and evening entertainment
Arcade room and outdoor bowling lawn
Gift shop sells beach gear
Daily charges for parking, beach chairs, and wellness center
Dull looking guest rooms
Not many restaurants or shopping options within walking distance
Hotel Servigroup Marina Mar is a budget-friendly property on the beach in Mojácar. The 389-room venue is popular with Spanish families who book here for fast beach access, solid meals, and a kids' club that’s only available in the high season. Couples appreciate three saltwater swimming pools and a wellness center with a hot tub and spa. Rooms overlook the Mediterranean, but the decor is basic and a little dull. One exception to the rule is the suite with an outdoor whirlpool. Expect extra charges for beach chairs, parking, and access to the wellness center. Prices are about the same here as they are for competing hotels on the same beach.
Scene
Multistory chain hotel on the beach
The scene at the Marina Mar mainly consists of Spanish families and couples looking for an easy beach vacation. The hotel lobby is decorated with green marble floors, tiered floor-to-ceiling columns, and white marble walls. Enormous blue framed windows overlook the parking lot, and a large decorative seashell hints at the beach setting. Outside, the landscaping is tropical. Think palm trees, flowering bushes, and ferns, though a chain link fence detracts from the overall ambiance.
Location
On the beach near Marina golf course
The hotel is built in a mostly residential, quiet neighborhood without much in the way of restaurants, bars, or shops within walking distance, though there are there are other beach hotels flanking the property. A wide swath of green separates the hotel from the beach, so it's a bit of a trek to the sand. Club Marina golf course is nearby, while the Natural Park of Cabo de Gata is further to the south for those with cars. A7 Highway is easily accessible, and it's about a one-hour drive southwest to Almería Airport. Covered parking at the hotel is available for a daily fee.
Rooms
Rooms have Mediterranean Sea views, though decor isn't particularly inspiring
There are 389 rooms and suites at the Marina Mar. Though each is comfortable with a few extra perks and views of the water, overall they don't inspire guests to spend much time in them outside of sleeping and showering. The color palette is done primarily in tones of sand and blue. Light wood furniture looks updated but generic. Floors are tiled and there are large windows covered in yellow curtains. Comforters are typically of a thin patterned variety. Spacious balconies have plastic furniture and a drying rack. Modern comforts include empty mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and free Wi-Fi. Single sinks and shower/tub combos with a partial glass wall comprise the bathroom. Toiletries and a wall-mounted hairdryer are provided as well. Upgrade to a suite for more space, a whirlpool bathtub, and a private hot tub on the balcony.
Features
Beachfront bar, spa, and more
Hotel Servigroup Marina Mar has convenient and fun features, though there are extra charges for some. Guests have private access to the public sandy beach, while chairs and umbrellas can be rented for a fee. A beachfront bar serves light meals in the high season. Sun loungers by the three outdoor swimming pools (one pool is for kiddos) are free. The buffet restaurant gets high marks for show cooking and rotating menu choices. Gluten-free options are available upon request.The wellness center includes a decent gym, hot tubs, and Turkish baths -- for a fee. Massages and beauty treatments can be booked for an additional cost. Evening entertainment and a mini-club for kids are popular with families but only available during the high season.Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. For guests without laptops, several desktop computers are available as well. There's also an on-site gift shop, an indoor arcade room, a billiards table, and an outdoor lawn bowling court.