Plaza Cataluna, 20, Roses, Spain | (618) 248-8274
Located across from the beach in Roses town center
Near ample restaurants, bars, and shops
Spacious rooms fit up to four with their pullout sofa beds
Many room have balconies with sea views
On-site seafood restaurant with outdoor patio
Breakfast buffet available (for a fee)
Free Wi-Fi in all areas
No pool or leisure facilities
Use of in-room safes incurs a charge
Some complaints of patchy Wi-Fi
No on-site parking
This small, mid-range hotel is situated across the street from the beach in the town of Roses, close to restaurants, bars, and shops. Each of its 37 spacious rooms sleeps up to four people thanks to pullout sofa beds, and many have sitting areas and balconies. Apart from the on-site seafood restaurant, the hotel has no other public spaces, but guests spend most of their time at the beach or exploring the area anyway. Breakfast is charged extra and served buffet-style, and Wi-Fi is free -- though it can be patchy in certain spots. Nearby Hotel Marina offers serious competition with its setting by the beach and list of features that includes a rooftop pool, spa, and fitness center, though decor here is a bit dated.
Scene
Small hotel popular with leisure travelers looking to stay close to the beach
Prestige Hotel Mar Y Sol is situated across a road from the beach, occupying a six-story building with a nondescript facade and shopfronts on the ground floor -- one of which is taken up by the property's restaurant. The reception area is compact and spartan, with gray marble walls, a small reception counter, an oversized wall clock, and little else. The property has a bit of a cold feel to it because there are no public areas to gather in apart from its restaurant, but nevertheless, it's a popular place to stay with leisure travelers who want to be close to the beach.
Location
Located across street from the beach in the center of Roses
Prestige Hotel Mar Y Sol is located across the road from the beach in the center of Roses. There are other hotels in the neighborhood, as well as several shops, bars, cafes, and restaurants, making this a convenient place to stay.- 14-minute walk to Roses Citadel
Rooms
Spacious rooms sleep up to four guests
Guest rooms at Prestige Hotel Mar Y Sol are spacious and done in a simple style, with a color palette of cool blues and soft beiges that are reminiscent of the sea and sand, creating a calm vibe. Floors are covered in wood laminate. Many of the rooms have separate living areas, and all can sleep up to four guests thanks to pullout sofa beds. The furniture is a curious mix of modern sofas and end tables, and a few older, recycled pieces, such as dated tables and chairs that show a bit of wear in some of the Standard Rooms.In-room amenities are a bit basic and limited to air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, safes (for a fee), and free Wi-Fi, while Superior Rooms also include mini-fridges and kitchenettes. All rooms are also equipped with safes, but the use of these is charged extra. Bathrooms are fitted with shower/tub combos, granite sink tops, and bidets, plus hairdryers and toiletries are provided. Some bathrooms show a few signs of wear, like dirty grouting in the shower area and rusty fixtures. Bathrooms in the Superior Rooms add extras like double sinks, walk-in showers, and towel warmers.
Features
On-site restaurant and free Wi-Fi
As a mid-range hotel, Prestige Hotel Mar y Sol has few features, and unlike other local hotels, it does not have a swimming pool. Breakfast is charged extra and served buffet-style in the on-site restaurant, Bistro del Mar. Guests are offered a large choice of breakfast foods, including different types of breads and pastries, cereals, fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, and juices, coffee, and tea. Lunch and dinner are also served here from a menu of mostly seafood, and there's a large pleasant patio where guests can dine alfresco and enjoy the sea views. Wi-Fi is free in all areas of the hotel, but is not always reliable.