Mar del Plata Homestays

We booked our first holiday to South America through Steve Jones at Travel Counsellors, a service we have used several times for long trips, always with great results. We decided on the Sheraton Hotel as it offered parking and easy access to the beach but in a less crowded location. I started to read some of the reviews on TA and was wondering if we had made a terrible mistake. The truth is we didn’t! From our initial greeting the staff have been helpful, professional and acted in our best interests at all times. There was a small hiccup when we arrived in that we were booked into a smoking room (yes they still have them in Argentina). We rang down immediately to reception and within 5 minutes a porter was at the door to move us and our luggage to a very acceptable room. Everything was and continued to be spotlessly clean. The shower over the bath was powerful and the fact that you could take a bath was a positive that my wife made use of several times. We had a bed and breakfast package so used the buffet restaurant every day. The choice of food was fine and there were always cleaned tables to sit at regardless of timings and we did vary it over 7 days. The pools were large and although the water was cold, it was very refreshing on a hot day. For those who found it too cold the indoor pool was like a warm bath! English is not widely spoken either here or in Buenos Aires where we stayed previously but all the staff here had a very good grasp of our language and communication was never a problem. There are several excellent restaurants and bars within easy walking distance and we always felt safe. There has been a reassuring police presence in all the areas we visited and apart from the driving which in my experience is more dangerous than India and I’ve now done over 1000 miles in both countries, there is little to fear. So to sum up - visit Argentina, learn a little Spanish and enjoy a great experience.

La experiencia en general me parece buena, es la tercera vez que vamos. La habitación está bien, con buena calefacción por radiador y si querés tiene aire acondicionado frio calor. Colchones y almohadas en muy buen estado. Los baños los hicieron a nuevo hace unos años. Tiene servicio de cochera, con ascensor, dejás el auto y ellos lo suben o lo bajan, con mucha amabilidad. Si tenés que salir con horario, tomate unos minutos de margen por si están bajando otros autos antes que el tuyo. Conocí el hotel sin ”pileta ni spa” y donde hicieron el spa es un lugar muy chiquito, pero eso lo van cambiar porque están haciendo uno que parece lindo arriba del estacionamiento, donde también van a agregar algunas habitaciones. Lo que es bastante malo es el desayuno, no alcanza el lugar, uno de los días eramos 10 habitaciones en lista de espera para poder sentarnos a desayunar, los otros días pudimos conseguir mesa, pero algunas personas tuvieron que esperar. Lo que ofrecen de desayuno está bien, para hotel 3 estrellas. Dicen que van a agrandar el desayunador.

When you a stay at NH Gran Hotel Provincial in Mar del Plata, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Plaza Almirante Brown and Colon Square. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Loba Capitolina Monument and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Millennium Square.Dip into one of the 2 indoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 460 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones and safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

The hotel is old but very well restored. A little dark in general. Maintains the old granite floors in public areas and the parquet in the rooms, as well as the plate. The furniture could be better. The hotel is very comfortable and it is very comfortable to move from there to any point. The staff of the reception could be more friendly if you would like. Breakfast on the 7th floor is very good (it missed eggs revised). The room is small but more shower! The hotel is very comfortable and very comfortable.

A stay at Dos Reyes Hotel places you in the heart of Mar del Plata, steps from Colon Square and 2 minutes by foot from Bingo del Mar. This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Plaza Almirante Brown and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Loba Capitolina Monument.Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a health club and an indoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 132 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.