Catalonia Gardens

I went to this hotel expecting it to be awful, but it was absolutely fine, nothing wrong with it at all. plenty of shops, bars, clubs around,beach just up the road, and all the irish girls you could ever want. Brilliant holiday

Nick Mc, Luton
Group of Young Friends/Couples

September2007 The apartment was spacious and with a huge balcony.The buillding is kept clean the pools have a lifeguard and were never crowded.It is well situated, minutes from the beach and bus stop just across the road. The only thing that irritated us was the dicoteque nearby that tries to blast the neibourhood during the night. Fortunately the nights were cool so we could sleep with the patio doors closed. Having said that the rooms overlooking the pool are very quiet. They use the reception of International2 Hotel, we found them friendly and helpful. All in all good value for money.

Nicholas Farrugia, Malta
Family with Children 11 and Under

Disappointed on arrival that all reception was closed - collected keys across the road at the International II hotel! The whole place is closed apart from the apartments - we had to use Inter II. Apartment was clean but the second bedroom was very small! Close to everything - never needed a taxi. Would go back again.

Rose, Dublin
Family with Children 11 and Under

We have just returned from our stay at the Catalonia Gardens and can honestly say that the accomodation was more than adequate for our needs.  The complex is situated very close to the main street in Salou with all the bars and shop very close by as was the beautiful beach. The apartments themselves were clean and quite spacious with a double bedroom, sofa bed plus a single bed set in a little alcove which our 5 yr old daughter claimed immediately!!!  The staff at reception were always very helpful and friendly.  I would also highly recommend that anyone staying here goes across the road to 'The Comedy Diner' for its fantastic food and brilliant staff!!!  All in all the best way to sum this accomodation up is if you want 5 Star luxury pay 5 star prices but if you want a cheap and cheerful family holiday then this is ideal!!!!!

Claire, Lincoln, England
Family with Children 11 and Under

Catalonia Gardens are very clean. Outside needs a paint job.  Staff are very helpful and friendly.  Only fault is gates not locked at night no security.

Marian Clarke, Ireland
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

we were a little worried after reading some reviews read after we had booked our room but we had nothing to worry about.
reception staff were freindly and spoke good english.
room basic but clean(kettle etc....)
no air con but fans on ceiling did the job.
pool area good plenty sunbeds lifeguard on duty all day no ball games or lilos in the pool meant you could swim or cool down without getting pestered.
bar staff freindly and courteous,good range of drinks happy hour 2 4 1 730-830 every night.
basic snacks pizza burger chips etc good value (even cheaper in los castillos right next door)
overall very good basic accomodation would stay again....

mel morris, sunderland
Family with teenagers 12+

catalonia gardens what can i say we have just returned from 1week.i have to say the pool and entertainment was spot on here.kids loved it.the hotel can only be described as "on the outskirts of party central".rooms clean and with usual facilities.extras available to hire eg.fans tvs etc.families with kids i recommend an appartment on the inside of complex facing the pool.we were facing the street with a niteclub beneath us which was open until 5am.i found it hard to believe that a complex with 480 rooms could not accomodate a swop?car parking facilities are poor and nearest one is 15euro per day.

steve andrews, belfast/northern ireland
Family with Children 11 and Under

I didnt know what to expect having read differing reviews.  The apartment was clean and well equipped although it was privately owned having been booked on the internet.  First pleasant surprise.  The location was great and the kids loved the complex, the pool, activities etc.  I found the bar and entertainment acceptable and the staff were great.  The food was fine and reasonably priced and of course there was lots of choice all around, you didnt need to stay at the complex.  All in all I think we had good value for money and a good holiday and I would return.

Laura Carroll, London/England
Family with Children 11 and Under

been going there for past 6 years relly love it staff are very friendly and help ful its home from home

deanna tector, MANCHESTER/ENGLAND
Mature Couple (36+)

Catalonia Gardens was a very nice hotel. There was a lot to do in Salou with Port Aventura. The rooms was a nice Family size and the Pool was very nice.

Matthew Overing, England
Family with teenagers 12+

was worried about complex after reading reviews but i enjoyed my stay. appartment was clean but trying to get extra bedding was not a success! complex is a bit rough around the edges though the pool area was lovely.large room and balcony could not fault.quite noisy at night with people and traffic due to location but i got used to it.itis not the ritz by any means but a holiday is what you make of it.be wary, as i heard of a couple of robberies during my stay. bar/bar service good, entertainment o.k. food more than adequate.salou itself, is just like any other spanish resort really.lovely beach and promenade though.

steve, merseyside
Family with teenagers 12+

i enjoyed it very much the hotel was clean and tidy, my apartment spacious and quiet. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful, but the entertainment could of been better, the outdoor swimming pool was not heated and as a result very chilly (even in spain!) and the hot water in the shower turned cold within ten minutes. The nightclubs were great and the pubs and good entertainment, well worth going. Even though i had a few complaints these are only minor ones and i would go again.

Emma Edmunds, South wales
Family with Children 11 and Under

Myself and my husband and two girls, aged 5 & 2 stayed in the Catalonia Gardens at the end Aug 2005. We were initally disappointed when we arrived at our apartment as having two young kids I had requested a ground floor apartment and we ended up on the 5th floor. We were quite on edge because we were so high up but it was fine in the end. Apartments were very basic but we really only used them to sleep and shower etc, we were gone all day and back in the evening. They are in a good location very central which plently of pubs and restaurants close by. The apartments are in three blocks and we were in the block facing the street which was very noisy at night between traffic/ people on the street in general and ,most annoying, a nightclub across the road which was extra noisy until about 6am in the morning. Pool area very good. Entertainment in the bar at night was quite good and plenty to keep the kids happy. The only thing that would not bring me back to the Catalonia Gardens is the noise at night, but I expect this would be the case with alot of apartments in Salou as it is a very lively resort.

Patricia Mc Daniel, Ireland
Family with Children 11 and Under

Apartments basic but clean. Area around the pool bar needs cleaning as some bits of food, cigarette stubs, used drinks cartons etc. lying around. Pool was very big and well supervised. Quite noisy throught the day with music playing. Ideal for families. Also noisy at night with the nearby disco.

margaret turner, st helens england
Mature Couple (36+)

Catalonia Gardens are basic but clean apartments cleaned 3 times a week, leaving clean towels and sheets.  The apartments themselves are situated in a very very busy area of Salou and very noisey. The entertainment is very poor and I wouldn't recommend staying the evening to watch these.  After all the reports I had read I was really worried, but it wasn't that bad and the holiday is what you make it!!!!  But I wouldn't stay there again.

Stringfellow, Halifax/England
Family with Children 11 and Under

we stayed here aug 2004, and had the best time of our life. yes the rooms are extremly basic, but we only used the room to sleep and shower, the location is very good although it can get quite noisy as there are nightclubs under the apartments and in the close vicinity. we had 2 teenagers with us who had a wonerful time, port aventura is excellent but i would advise going to aquapolis rather than costa caribbe as it is a much beter day out with a free dolphin and sealion show and the water slides are much beter, much better value for money. the blocks do have some residential apartments and some have dogs but we did not find any major problems with this, we had such a good time that we are going back this year. this is not the best accomodation in the world but a good base, with a good pool area and lots of great places to eat very near by with lots of entertainment to choose from if you dont like the resident entertainers.

paula adams, manchester
Family with teenagers 12+

Rooms are very basic but clean enough, If there are more than two of you staying here I hope you don't need a warm shower as the hot water only lasts about five minutes.

Be prepared to pay 60 euro deposit for room.

Allan Tennant, Livingston Scotland
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