We had always fancied staying here but never got round to it but this year we did - and boy, are we glad we did. It is a small 2 star hotel - it doesn't have a swimming pool (not necessary as you are right across the road from the sea if you want a swim) and as it is... more

My sister and I stayed at the Hotel Mar Blau from 21st June to the 26th June 2009. On arrival we were told by a polite lady Receptionist that our Sea View room had been given to another guest but we would be given their best Sea View room in 2 days time and we would be upgraded from Half... more

Just returned from 8 days in this hotel and the only good thing we can say is that our room on the front had a fabulous view. There is no soundproofing at all (all tiles and no carpets to deaden sound) and you can hear everything that goes on in the adjoining rooms nand those above and below, and in... more

This is my first review, so be patient. Is this hotel all things to everyone? NO! If you want 4/5 star, a kids club, swimming pool, nightly entertainment, etc. go elsewhere. If you want to pay under £40 per night full board for 2 people, get the best 2* food (i.e. as good as 3 or 4 star food without... more

We came to Benidorm because we were going to a convention, so we wanted to stay somewhere with less of a "party" atmosphere and more with the local Spanish. And this hotel fitted the bill ! The majority of the hotel is filled with spanish pensioners... perfect! So you know you are not going to have a problem with other... more

We decided to book a last minute trip to Benidorm to visit my brother & sister in law who had been there for 4 weeks and also to see the Festival of the Kings. We chose the Mar Blau because of its location, what a wonderful suprise, we booked a sea view room on the 5th floor and the view... more

Booked this hotel with xcapewithus.com. We wanted to stay in the Old Town and this was ideal. We found the food OK, we ate there every breakfast although I had the sachets of coffee rather than out of the machine. The orange juice was definitely not freshly squeezed but generally there was the usual hot and cold breakfast stuff you... more

A cheap and cheerful hotel in an ideal location, overlooking the beach and very close to the Old Town. Rooms at the front have a balcony and great views. Don't be put off by negative comments about food on this site - there is a good choice from a hot and cold buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and house... more

6 of us travelled to benidorm on 02.10.08 to the Mar Blau, expecting a typical 2*hotel and we certainly got it. We were allocated rooms 205, 206 and 207. As we arrived late'ish, we didn't unpack but noticed that the room was on ground level at the back of the hotel. There is a very small window with bars on... more