Passeig Maritim 9, Pineda de Mar, Spain | (888) 635-3814
Across the street from the beach, and blocks from the train station
Spacious, bright rooms with flat-screen TVs (most); many have ocean views
Rooftop pool with panoramic ocean and mountain views
Family-friendly amenities include a kids’ club and a kids’ menu
Large restaurant serving an average buffet
Bar with entertainment, and outdoor seating
Free use of sister property’s facilities (free shuttle available)
Fee for Wi-Fi, and for use of sauna and whirlpool
Rooms have thin walls and tiny showers
Fee for use of in-room mini-fridge
Tiny fitness center that feels like an afterthought
H Top Pineda Palace is an all-inclusive budget resort located right across the street from the beach, and within walking distance of the main train station and the city center. Rooms are generic but spacious and bright, and many feature ocean views. There is an average buffet restaurant; a tiny fitness center with a few machines; and a large bar with entertainment. But the highlight here is the rooftop area, which features two pools (one for kids), panoramic ocean and mountain views, and a bar with a small seating area. Just beware of the pesky fees, such as for Wi-Fi, for use of the in-room mini-fridge, and for use of the sauna and whirlpool.
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Scene
An all-inclusive popular with families and couples
The hotel is housed in a nondescript pale pink building right across the train tracks from the beach. The lobby is bright and generic, with a long wooden front desk, wood wall paneling, and several seating areas with plush burgundy couches placed around wood and glass coffee tables. The large windows and plants make it a little more inviting. There are also a couple of vending machines, and two computers that guests can use for an extra fee. The lobby's generic decor extends to the rest of the common spaces, all of which could use an update. The hotel’s family-friendly features -- from rooms that can sleep up to two adults and two children, to the kids’ club and the kiddy pool -- makes it a popular pick among those traveling with children.
Location
A block from the beach, and a short walk to historic sights and restaurants
The Pineda Palace is located in a residential area home to a few other hotels. This location is convenient both for beach-goers and for culture buffs, as the beach is just a block away, and the city center is an easy stroll away. There are several bars and restaurants within easy walking distance, and a few shops and supermarkets can be found within a few blocks. The main train station in town is just a few minutes’ walk away, which makes getting to larger towns easy and cheap. The Roman aqueduct -- built between the 2nd and 3rd centuries -- and Sant Pere de Riu, an 11th-century church, are both a quick drive away. Barcelona can be reached in under an hour, and Girona in about 40 minutes.
Rooms
Spacious and bright, with basic amenities and generic decor
The hotel offers 194 rooms, many of which have ocean views. All units are spacious and bright, with large windows, flat-screen TVs (in most), and air-conditioning. Deep red comforters and dark blue curtains along with wooden furniture make for generic, classic -- though somewhat dated -- decor. Bathrooms are nice, with separate tubs and (tiny) showers, and a wide variety of hotel-brand toiletries. Guest may want to note that there are a few pesky fees, such as for use of the mini-fridge and for Wi-Fi. Some rooms can sleep up to three adults and a child, or two adults and two kids. For the best views, pick a room on the top floors, overlooking the beach.
Features
The highlight here is the rooftop pool with panoramic views.
H Top Pineda Palace has a buffet restaurant serving average fare; a bar with outdoor seating where guests can enjoy a drink, coffee or a snack al fresco, and a nightclub with live entertainment. The fitness center is a tiny, narrow space that features a handful of machines, but no mirrors or dumbbells. The space is more like a hallway, and feels like an afterthought. The hotel also offers a small spa with only a tiny whirlpool and a sauna -- but guests will have to pay an extra fee to use these facilities. The highlight here, however, is the rooftop area, which features panoramic ocean, mountain and city views, two small pools (one for kids), and a snack bar with a seating area. The kids’ club offers daily activities and entertainment. Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
