Pierre & Vacances Empuriabrava Marina

We recently stayed at Pierre & Vacances Marina Empuriabrava and while the location and views were absolutely fantastic, there were a few issues that impacted our overall experience. Pros: 🌅 Unbeatable Location: The apartment overlooks the marina, offering beautiful scenery and the relaxing sight of boats passing by. It’s just a 10-minute walk to the main street and beach, with hundreds of restaurants, bars, and entertainment options nearby. 🛠️ Responsive Service: When our kettle broke, it was replaced swiftly. We also received a second key upon request, which was very convenient. 🧺 Housekeeping: Towels and sheets were replaced after a week, which was appreciated. Cons: 🚿 Maintenance Issues: The bathroom sink tap was loose and some plug sockets were missing covers. The balcony door didn’t lock, which was a concern. 🏊 Pool Cleanliness: The upstairs pool was surrounded by bird droppings and didn’t appear to be cleaned or maintained. The downstairs pool had thick green grime along the inside, which stained swimwear and children’s swimming aids. Overall, the pools felt unhygienic and neglected. 💸 Extra Charges: We paid £65 extra for a room with a balcony and £12 per day for parking, which added up quickly. 🚤 Shared Facilities: Boat residents also used the pools and vending areas, which reduced the sense of exclusivity and made the facilities feel overcrowded. Overall, the apartment has a lot of potential thanks to its prime location and scenic views, but the lack of pool maintenance and some basic upkeep issues were disappointing. With a few improvements, this could be a top-tier stay.

Caution when booking: property location is not very convenient (distance to beach and city centre), the 1 bedroom apartment unit on ******* is misrepresented and does NOT have a balcony whereas the pictures associated to this lodging unit depict many instances of a spacious balcony. You have to pay a 10EUR/night fee for the balcony and there are few units with balcony available. The aircon & dishwasher in our lodging unit were out of order and not fixed during a 2 week stay, the amenities and property are generally in poor condition, wear and tare combined with low maintenance are taking their toll. The pools are relatively small and pretty shallow, no pool umbrellas available and no shade to seek refuge from the summer sun. I would not recommend long stays with a family in this property due to location and lacking facilities/amenities.

Amazing environment, super clean, quality, great services! I did the check in very late and they help me out very efficiently with everything! The apartment was equipped with everything that you need on a family trip! I will come back soon.