Aqua Hotel Onabrava

Stayed at Onabrava 25th-31st May,we decided it must be best hotel in Santa Susana.If you enjoy a relaxing hol with plenty of good food this is the hotel for you!

m.watson, glasgow
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Having a small hotel ourselves in France, we took a short break to onabrava, what a fantasic stay, the staff were superb, polite, freindly and very professional, the hotel its self is a of great design with views of the mountains and sea from the balcony, the buffet food works really well and of a high quality, having the steam room and inside pool made it all the more special, we will be recommending this hotel to our many Guests who travel through france on there way to spain, We will definitely go back.

Lynn & Jonathan Millar, France
Mature Couple (36+)

fantastic hotel,spotless, good food. The entrance & bar area was amazing. We most certainly will be going back.

jill bell, south yorks
Mature Couple (36+)

I would recomend this hotel to anyone, the price was very reasonable for a 4 star hotel the staff were very friendly and courteous the buffet breakfast and dinner was excellent and always had varied choice and they try to cater for all tastes the rooms were spotless and the bathroom was modern and clean the train station was opposite the hotel and it took approx 1 hour into barcelona for the cost of 6 euros return or you can buy a T10 card for about 28 euros and get 10 journeys so ideal for a family. the ease of the public transport around the area was amazing i would definatley use this hotel again

Angie Sugden, leeds
Mature Couple (36+)

Reception and bar area were spotlessly clean, staff were friendly and bar prices were very reasonable. There is games room,internet acccess and entertainment at nights.  

Room had a sea view, maid came daily, sheets were changed on third day, very clean.  Room has air conditioning and heating.  

There was a good choice of food every day.

Resort is small and we went out of season so most shops were closed.  

Would definetly stay at this hotel again, it was the nicest I've been to.

Tracie Leckie, Argyll, Scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

The hotel was definately 4 star - room was lovely with roomy balcony.  Food was buffet style but choice excellent with something to suit all.  First time visited Costa Brava and will definately go back.  Hotel really handy for train to Barcelona.

Sheila Duncan , Stoke on Trent
Mature Couple (36+)

Like the years before the Onabrava was very nice to stay. Clean, friendly and great food at all times. It was our 4th stay at the Onabrava, and it will not be our last. Absolutely no complaints whatsoever.

Bernd Kraemer, Uebach-Palenberg/Deutschland
Family with Children 11 and Under

when we arrived at 12.30 am, the night porter told us he had no booking for us - we shi owed him our alpharooms voucher but still he maintanted that hotel onabrava wasnt expecting us. I advised him that we had travelled a long way and it was late and that he must sort something out for us - he relulctantly let us stay in a ground floor room overnight. Next morning we were moved (on foot) to the Aquamarina for one night then moved back(on foot again)to the Onabrava. The duty manager offered us full board (which wasnt much use to us as we were on trips most days and sent a bottle of cheap sparkly stuff to our room.
All in all not the best start to our holiday, Indeed quite distressing for my wife and kids - not to mention the ear ache I had to endure from my wife (as obviously anything that goes wrong is obviously my fault)

david murray, Preston
Family with teenagers 12+

it was realy good they always helped you if u needed it da staff were nice food was superb recomend to any 1n

s robertd, wrexham
Young Couple (18-35)

Excellent hotel. Situated in a quiet area of Santa Susanna close to the train station with Barcelona only 1 hour away. Accommodation was comfortable & clean with 2 double beds in each room. Food was very good, buffet style, eat what you want. Mainly Spanish and French staying here as only 1 UK tour operator comes to this hotel. We hired a car and would recommend it as there was not much to do in the ommediate area. So, if you are looking for a well operated, comfortable hotel and like to be away from the crowds, this is for you!!

Martin Youldon, Littlehampton England
Young Couple (18-35)

ONA BRAVO!!!   Booked great deal through Alpha Room. What can i say. What a fantastic hotel. The first impression when walk in the doors,is great.Its all marble floor and plenty of comfy seats to chill out with a drink. The hotel is immaculate,with not a spot of dirt anywhere. The staff friendly, rooms good,food great. Nothing to complain about at all. We arrived Thurs eve and the hotel seemed deserted. But by weekend it was heaving withall kinds of nationalities and gave the hotel a good atmosphere. We were B&B. The breakfast was fantastic. Even champagne and bucks fizz was included. I am a travel agent and am totally happy with our choice and would recommend anyone,of any age, to go here. We went with my girlfriends mum and Dad. They were 100% impressed. BROWNY POINTS FOR ME!

Dan Hobson, Sheffield
Young Couple (18-35)

15th November 2005
Have just returned from a 5 day short winter break staying at the Aqua Onabrava Hotel in Santa Susana.
we have stopped in  many 4* Star hotels and been disappointed but this certainly was not the case at this lovely hotel .From the moment we arrived we found the staff very helpful and courteous.The hotel is a very spacious and airy building with super amenities ,especially the indoor spa,pool and gymnasium at this time of the year.The bedroom again was very spacious with 2 queen size beds and a nice sea view with balcony.
We were on a half board package deal and the food was on a buffet style at breakfast and dinner and was one of the best we have ever had .... there was even "Bucks Fizz" on offer at breakfast time and I would confidently say that there was choice for every taste ... myself  being a diabetic was very impressed when I found no sugar desserts available every night .
All in  all we found this to be a very up class 4* star spacious,clinically clean and courteous hotel and will definitely stay there again .

Graham Davidson, Blackpool ,Lancashire , UK
Mature Couple (36+)

EXCELLENT HOTEL- ONLY 30 MINUTES FROM GIRONA AIRPORT BY TRANSFER IN PRIVATE TAXI.
ARRIVED AT HOTEL MID AFTERNOON-
RECEPTION SPOKE PERFECT ENGLISH
FAMILY ROOM WITH 2 DOUBLE BEDS WITH SEA VIEWS
TOTALLY EXCELLENT FOOD
SUPERB ENTERTAINMENT- THE HOTEL BOOKED SOME REALLY GOOD GROUPS AND ENTERTAINMENT
ANIMATION TEAM WAS BRILLIANT
DAUGHTER OF 7 HAD A GREAT TIME

B MCWILLIAMS, KILMARNOCK SCOTLAND
Family with Children 11 and Under

For the price we paid (and even if we would have paid double this) we had an absolute bargain.  The hotel is 4* and is a beautiful hotel. Plenty of car parking to the rear of the hotel should you have hired a car. The reception area is beautifully clean and welcoming and a good indicator of the standard of cleanliness in the hotel as a whole.
There are lifts to all floors but only one side of the hotel has a lift which goes downstairs to the dining room which is something you may wish to consider if you are a traveller with mobility problems.
The bed rooms are large. We had two double beds in our room, a safe, plenty of storage space, an en-suite bathroom, phone, TV and balcony. This was cleaned every day. Sheets are not changed during course of stay.
We stayed on a half board basis. Breakfast and dinner were on a buffet style.  There was plenty of choice. Quality of food was high. One criticism was that it was quite anglicised. Not much Spanish food.  Wine selection was also good. Price of drinks both in the restaurant and bar was reasonable. Don't be late for meals because food is taken away as soon as deadline is reached!
Nightly entertainment was provided. The hotel is keen on quiet after 12 p.m. and this was welcomed.
Swimming pool was spotless but cold for October. Plenty of sunloungers and a nice poolside bar which served meals, snacks and drinks, again at reasonable prices.
The hotel is located in the middle of Santa Susanna. The trainstation which takes you to Barcelona is almost immediately across the road from the hotel. Cost EUROS £5.70 return and goes frequently. Takes just on 75 minutes. Noise from the tain is minimal. Weekly market on a Tuesday and is v.near to hotel. Free mini-train to local Waterworld travels past the hotel.
All in all this was a good place to stay for us - couldn't fault it for the money paid. We hired a car and went to Girona (old town), Barcelona (on train), Montserrat and Figueres. The hotel was a good base.
The staff could not do enough for us. We asked for extras in the room and these were supplied v. quickly.

D Lambert, Liverpool
Other

Just got back from a 5 night break with my Sister from Santa Susanna.  We had such a perfect holiday, helped by the hotel Onabrava.  The hotel was so clean, spacious and extremely good value for money. Staff were very freindly, nice and accommodating.  We were slightly wary of staying half board as you hear so many stories of "buffet" type dinners in hotels, that we weren't even going to try the food. The first night we were very tired after travelling that we did eat there and it was fantastic.  They had an absolute choice for everyone, even diabetics! We ate there every night after that. You couldn't get a cleaner and nicer hotel in the area and so close to the beach and railway line if want to venture out. We didn't!! Stayed by the pool and listened to the entertainment. I would highly recommend it and I would definitely stay there again.

Julie Delooze, Rainham, Kent
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

This hotel was recommended to us by my brother and his girlfriend.  We have just returned from having spent a very enjoyable week there with our 18-month-old daughter (August 2005).  It offers excellent accommodation, ideal for families with young children, in a very clean and attractive resort, just an hour's train ride from the colour and vitality of Barcelona (catch the train from just across the road!).  We had a lovely room with side sea-view, but were concerned about the safety of the balcony with regard to our little girl.  The hotel staff were great and arranged for a mesh safety barrier to be fitted, which we found really reassuring.  We therefore declined the offer of a room-change.  The hotel offers excellent facilities and service, and the food (buffet-service) is superb in terms of both quality and choice (we went half-board).  We only had a few gripes:  the hotel was full and it was crowded around the pool.  They needed to enforce their own rules about no ball games in the pool (it made swimming difficult and I was hit in the face on one occasion) and not reserving sun-beds as there weren't enough and we only managed to get one once.  The incessant loud music got a bit much at times too.  The entertainment team works hard to keep everyone happy, though, and our little girl loved the children's pool.  Facilities in our room were very good (we had 2 double beds and a cot!) and we thought the mini bar was very good value for a mixture of beers and soft drinks.  The only thing lacking was tea/coffee making facilities in the room which would have been a welcome addition.  Overall, though, a great hotel and a great price, and we'd definitely recommend it.

Simon Atkins, Worcester / England
Family with Children 11 and Under

Very enjoyable stay at this hotel. The food is excellent, a bit too good really as my waistband is complaining. Anti-slip tiles around the pool area which is very important when like us you have a toddler dashing around. Restaurant well set up with plenty of highchairs. Hotel nice and clean,rooms comfortable and hooray the shower was powerful and the hot water plentiful.
Could definately recommend this hotel.

Debra Chappell, Warrington/England
Family with Children 11 and Under

Impressive entry to the hotel, the lobby looks good. However, check-in was not good, surly receptionist and no information given at all. Room was clean, and in good repair apart from ring marks on the sink surround. The air conditioning unit was not terribly efficient. Service from almost all the staff was mediocre. Apart from one young lady in the restaurant, who was always smiling and pleasant, the remainder of the staff were "doing their job". Food, I have read that the food was excellent. In my opinion, it is fair. I failed to have a hot meal in the twelve nights I stayed, even dishes freshly brought from the kitchen were warm at best. Most dishes, especially those prepared on the grill were overcooked. For instance squid 3 times, I tried it every time, and every time it was like rubber.
A good clean hotel, but would suggest it is of 3* rather than 4. I would suggest though, if you can get a good price, then it is as good as most in the area.

Tony, Derby/England
Solo Traveller

This was our 2nd visit to Santa Suzanna, our 1st to the Onabrava Hotel staying for 7 days 5-12 June 05. I have to say that this hotel meets everything requied of it's 4*rating. The staff are very friendley and helpful, nothing is too much trouble, they where great when we had a problem with our luggage.There is always plenty of room for Adults to get away and relax.Great choice of food - every taste is catered for,the rooms are spotless and cleaned every day.Nicely situated away from the main town,but only a ten min walk along a fully pedestrianised walkway totally flat.This is a fantastic hotel and I shall be booking again for next our holiday - perfect!

Mrs Beaumont, Nottingham
Mature Couple (36+)

This hotel is a cracker, a gem. Great value for the family holiday - smashing kids club, food, evening entertainment, wetside activity - incredible. This is a splendid option for adult couples too, with the one hour train to Barca, ample sun lounging and quiet/safe short promenade and stroll to livelier places in resort. Then back to super hotel hideaway for evening finale. Wonderful!

andrew burton, sheffield
Family with Children 11 and Under

We booked 5 nights in aqua ona brava hotel in ST SUSANA near MALGRAT DE MAR and BARCELONA. It was full board in a super room in a 4 star modern hotel at an amazing price for end of may -2005 - food and service really good, resort really modern with a super train service which for a few euros took you all over. Barcelona was amazing where we had lunch menu in a top restaurant on the main area in barca for 22 euros for 3 courses for 2 pers with wine free - fantastic! Would book again with alpharooms tomorrow.

sivner, manchester
Other

having stayed in the area many times and watched the ona brava being built we wanted to sample this modern hotel and when we arrived on our first stay we were not disappointed and have been back there 5 times on our own and with the grandchildren the staff and hotel are excellent would recomend this hotel to all

david &dilys harries, fishguard wales
Other