Rambla Del Parc S/n, PortAventura Resort, Salou, Spain | 34-977-35-8000
In
Salou, a 10-minute walk to PortAventura Park
Mexican
hacienda-style rooms with balconies and tile bathrooms
Free
access to PortAventura Park
Two
wonderful outdoor pool areas including a hot tub and kids' features
All-inclusive and half-board options with buffet meals, drinks, and snacks
Several
on-site restaurants and bars
Free
kids' club and playground
Free shuttles to PortAventura Park and downtown
Discounted tickets to Costa Caribe Aquatic Park
Free
Wi-Fi throughout and free outdoor parking
Busy, crowded atmosphere and on-site entertainment quality is poor
Some rooms pick up exterior noise
Buffets at restaurants can be monotonous
Long
lines at the front desk
The mid-range Hotel
El Paso PortAventura is a 501-room hotel that's part of PortAventura Park's official accommodations.
Mexican hacienda-style rooms have balconies and tile bathrooms are nicer than many in Salou, but some can pick up noise. The resort is a good choice for families, and rates include free entry to PortAventura Park. Wi-Fi is free throughout, as are shuttles to downtown Salou and the Park, and a kids' club. However, on-site entertainment leaves a lot to be desired and there can be long lines at the front desk. Travelers to the area may want to also consider the 4R Regina Gran Hotel, which has a spa and is located downtown.
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Scene
Family-friendly resort that can be busy and crowded
The Hotel El Paso PortAventura comprises white buildings with red tile roofs and wrought-iron balconies, giving it the look of a Mexican hacienda. The spacious earth-toned lobby has a rustic style, with iron light
fixtures and wooden beams; fresh flowers
add pops of color throughout. Traditional tile and pottery continue the hacienda theme in some restaurants, while others are
less stylish, with salmon-colored walls and framed movie posters. Most guests
here are families with young children, so expect a lot of little ones running
around the crowded pool areas. Note that there have been complaints of long lines at check-in and check-out.
Location
Adjacent to Salou's PortAventura Park, a five-minute drive to downtown
The Hotel El Paso PortAventura
is located in Salou, a five-minute walk across the road from Costa Caribe Aquatic Park and PortAventura Park, though the hotel is technically one of the park's official lodgings. Downtown Salou -- where guests can find all manner of bars, restaurants, and shops -- is within
a five-minute drive. Beaches such as Levante and Capellans are also a five-minute
drive away. Aquopolis is 10 minutes away by car, and Reus Airport and the historic town of Tarragona are both
15 minutes away by car. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is a one-hour drive away, while getting to Barcelona’s city center takes around 80 minutes by car, though trains from Salou and Port Aventura station can make the trip in about the same amount of time.
Rooms
Mexican hacienda-themed rooms with balconies and flat-screen TVs
The El Paso has 501 rooms with the same Mexican hacienda look found throughout the hotel -- they are far more stylistically appealing than many of the outdated all-inclusive resorts that fill Salou. Decor includes terra cotta tile, rustic
wood and iron furniture, along with patterned fabric wall art. The look is mostly modern, though the red and tan striped bedspreads aren't the freshest we've seen. Hot pink accents have been added along the doorways. All rooms are air-conditioned and have safes, flat-screen TVs, and narrow balconies. Some come with welcome gifts for kids, but English-language television stations are in short supply. The authentic tiling continues into traditional bathrooms, with mosaic-tile shower/tub combos alongside spacious wooden vanities. Note that there have been some complaints of noise from the hallways and nightly entertainment.
Features
Free access to PortAventura Park, plus all-inclusive dining and two pools
All guests of the El Paso receive free entry to PortAventura
Park and discounted tickets to Costa Caribe Aquatic Park. Half-board and all-inclusive packages are also available; full board includes buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus wine, beer, nonalcoholic drinks, and scheduled snacks. The buffets can get monotonous. A la carte dinners at
El Coyote are also an option for all-inclusive package guests staying more than four days. The on-site restaurants all serve international and Tex-Mex fare and the three
on-site bars offer cocktails and beer. Other features include two seasonal outdoor pools: a large, free-form pool with an adjacent hot tub,
and a kids' pool offering a sunken pirate ship climbing feature. There's also a sandy faux-beach area
and plenty of lounge chairs for sunbathing. Freebies include Wi-Fi,
shuttles to downtown Salou and the Park, and a kids' club, though activities are limited, Three's also a business center and nightly live entertainment, which can be noisy and isn't that great.
