Gran Hotel Peñiscola

The beach was perfect, the stuff were very attentive, nice and helpful. The reception guy was searching water for me and two other people at 2.30 in the morning, when all the machines ran out of it. The program for the kids was nice, lots of songs, dancing. There was always a big selection of food, though I wouldn’t recommend buying the full or half-board. We were paying on spot, because we also wanted to eat out somewhere else. The bar had a great alternative to breakfast, toasts and coffee. We enjoyed this hotel very much.

The lack of parking spaces, but there is always a free parking space outside. We had some bad luck though, right before leaving back home our car got burned to ashes along with the other 4 cars. :( Not the hotel’s fault, they were kindly helping to call the police and arrange a transfer to Barcelona, but I am sure it wouldn’t have happened be it parked in the hotel’s parking lot.

this is a great hotel right by the beach with fabulous facilities for both couples and families. the bedroom was huge with 2 large double beds and it was immaculate. the bathroom was also very large and very clean and a good hot powerful shower. the buffet food choice was extensive for most tastes and we certainly ate well. we didn’t use the swimming pool or spa but they both looked fabulous! the bar staff were very friendly and we had good priced drinks by the pool. there was entertainment o. the night we stayed with great music. lovely to see so many people up dancing on the dance floor! we would definitely stay at this hotel again.

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There is an elevator from the underground garage to the reception level and multiple elevators to the higher floors. We got upgraded to a room on the top-floor with balcony and sea-view. The room was clean, large enough, desk to work at, free WiFi and a large comfortable chair. Self-service buffet provided ample of choice. This is a large hotel and although the breakfast room is equally large, breakfast has to be taken in shifts. At this time of the year, first day of June, the hotel is frequented by the elderly. In the high season probably by families with children. The swimming pool was still somewhat too cold to swim so most guests linger on their deckchairs for a suntan. We took the car to visit the old city center of Peniscola, which is worth-the-while to visit..

There is no public parking available near the hotel. But underground parking is available at the hotel for Euro 16,00/day;

The room was a very decent size with a lovely sea view and distant view of Peniscola Castle. The whole hotel was exceptionally clean. We arrived at the same time as numerous Pensionistas but Booking In was well organised. As a result, due to the number of guests it meant that meal sittings times were set and there was a considerable queue, unfortunately it meant our evening meal allocation was later than we would normally dine, but it is Spain and many prefer to dine later. The beach was lovely and clean, and if you like walking then it is a lovely level walk along the beach front, but it is some distance to Peniscola Castle which itself is typically quite a climb for anyone with mobility issues. However, all in all our stay at the Hotel itself was enjoyable and recommended for a quiet holiday. I would stay there again.

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Everything was exceptional! We loved every minute of our stay, deciding to stay an extra 4 nights. The staff from a warm, happy greeting at reception, restaurant staff to the fantastic cleaners. The food was amazing! Such a vast choice! We enjoyed the evening entertainment, dancing the night away with Spanish residents!

we loved everything about our stay!

Big hotel, very clean, huge buffet for dinner, beautiful pool, very nice view, very clean and very good for the price. The parking garage was great and worth the price.

For me the dining area was actually too big and very many people and I didn't eat there. The buffet was not very inviting. I preferred the restaurants nearby. I didn't like that I could only buy small cold bottles of water from a vending machine.

very large room worth having a sea view. Hotel was full of pensioners having a great time, plenty of bridge going on and entertainment.

Not near many decent bars and restaurants.

Good breakfast and dinner, nice large room

The staff was too formal and not interested in families, didn't tell all possibilities, for example, we found out only by ourselves that inside pool is available for children only at 10.00, children playground was not available during our stay, because it had random schedule with working days for whole month, which meant we could avoid frustration of our child if such information would be available in advance. Outside playground was in bad condition.

Good food, positioned very close to the beach, but far from the resort. Very good value for money. Cleaning and changing of towels - daily.

If you are a person who appreciates nightlife, it is not appropriate. Very far from the center of the Peniscola

Perfect location by the beach, surrounded by many bars & restaurants, really nice view from the room. Staff is efficient and professional.

Big & busy hotel, the whole thing feels like an efficient but impersonal machines. The swimming pool was packed and the evening show lasting until midnight was pretty loud.