Hotel Spa Porto Cristo

This is a 4 star hotel because it has a spa but as a guest you can’t use the spa unless you pay another 45 Euros ( per hour). We were allocated a small room - which did have a bath but the room itself was not particularly clean and there was no where to put anything. The gentleman who checked us in seemed unimpressed that we were not wowed by the fact there was free WiFi ( a basic given even in a 2 star hotel). The staff in general seemed annoyed that there were guests present messing up their hotel but without the walkers and motorcyclists there would be no business outside of peak season. The most disappointing hotel of our walking week.

This hotel was one of my final stops during a press trip with Catalan Adventures in collaboration with The Scotsman newspaper. Overall, I had an excellent time at the establishment and was thoroughly impressed by the scenic location, the luxurious room I enjoyed (with a top-notch Jacuzzi) and other features like the refrigerated hotel-brand water bottle organised ahead of time pre my arrival. The initial reception, however, let down an otherwise excellent experience as the gentleman at the desk was not friendly and set a cold tone for the establishment. Other staff, however, later demonstrated the culture of warmth and politeness I had expected and I appreciated their efforts.

The bed was very comfortable the room was a decent size, the bathroom was very good, the hotel was ideally located and convenient for the village centre, restaurants and shopping and only a stone’s throw from the sandy beach. We went every evening and took a cup of coffee on to the open air roof garden, plus we had a great view from our room of the sea with the boats bobbing in the harbour The hotel staff were very dour and uncommunicative No greetings or conversation whatsoever, it went also for the breakfast room staff. Breakfast was very limited but quite acceptable. Porte de la Selva is beautiful, where the predominant occupation is eating, and very good too. Water-sports are in abundance, the population is Catalan, and very reluctant to even speak Spanish plenty of French tourists no English at all in the 4 days we were there. We found it quite hard to make ourselves understood, but it all added to the charm of the place. We used to holiday at Porte de la Selva in the late seventies and early eighties and couldn’t believe how little it had changed, the same restaurants and shops, same layout and same beauty. The biggest change was the cost, the Porte is quite expensive these days, but the restaurants serve great fish and shell fish, we particularly liked the Restaurant Monterray the Turbot and Dover sole were exceptional. We will be going back and we will stay in the Porto Cristo Brian & Wendy Mabbott July 2023

Functional hotel. Staff not welcoming. No where to sit outside. Room uninspiring Guests located close together despite being large hotel. El Port de la Selva is lovely: it would be great to have a view/ outlook to appreciate it. Could do better!!

Situated literally across the road from the beach. Well manicured and clean hotel. Helpful and polite staff. Wonderful varied food. We thought it’s only downfall was the lack of wardrobe space/storage in the rooms. Nowhere to hang a dress without it’s bottom being crumpled and only two drawers. We managed but unpacked very little. We would however stay in the hotel again.

‘Spanish’ Traditional style town hotel, one block back from the seafront, lots of marble. Efficient checkin, food size room if slightly old fashioned decor. Quiet and comfortable. Excellent breakfast with plenty of fresh fruit, variety of fresh breads and pastries, bacon and eggs, Nespresso and normal coffee options. Didn’t use the spa.