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Hotel Esplai

3.0 of 5
C/ Ramon I Cajal 2-16, 08730 Calella, Spain
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Hotel Esplai
Ranked #36 of 45 hotels in Calella
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York, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013 via mobile

We booked the Bon repos on check in was informed very Rudely that was full and at sister hotel which is better which was esplai !! What a joke the we asked for low floor as can't use a lift and were put on top floor ! The door was dirty and live cables not covered up right for phone... More

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Bungay, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

I will start by saying the staff were welcoming helpful and very friendly, room was clean and value for money but food was very poor, cold with very poor choice which seemed to be catering for the Eastern European guests ,(Italian guests were also finding breakfast not to their liking,) Had to queue for toast and hot drinks nothing appetising... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2012

we stayed here from 22nd sep to the 29th and had a brill time we found the food was edible god we payed £658 worth every penny clean bed pappas bar was a laugh guys behind bar was a laugh ,way hey pints of vod and red bull 5 euro,s brill would go again , few french and germans manners... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 29, 2012 via mobile

Myself and two friends have just returned from a week all inclusive in Esplai. The food- is fine (not awful and not terrible) it's just alright food with an average range tho if your a veggie I think you would have major problems. If you are a pork lover you would be in your element! The location- you couldn't get... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 29, 2012 via mobile

Just got back today from this hotel and can I just say people who moan get a better job and more money and stay somewhere more suited for you, yes it's noisy sometimes but what do you expect people don't go on holiday to be boring and quiet and yes the Germans are annoying but just smack them one and... More

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Blandford Forum, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2012

My mother and I stayed in hotel Esplai from 9th – 16th September 2012 and had a lovely time. We were on the first floor on the right side of the hotel (above the entrance). When we arrived (at 11am) we were greeted politely by an English speaking receptionist who was very helpful. We did have to wait for our... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2012

Just got back from a week staying at the Hotel Esplai and am really surprised with the reviews I have read. Yes the bedroom walls were very thin and noise did travel at night. However, the selection of food, fruit and salad was lovely, friendly staff who were always willing to help. The bar and bar staff were great, really... More

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Durham, United Kingdom
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 16, 2012

The hotel was clean and for the most part the staff were friendly. I stayed with my partner and 9 year old grand daughter from 23rd to 30th August 2012, it was my grand daughters 1st trip abroad and the holiday was spoilt for us because we could'nt sleep at night due to noise, there appeared to be no sound... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2012

this hotel should be for students only as this seems to be all they cater for .if you like chips then ok but no potatoes plenty of hotdogs and burgers. only continental breakfast also. you cant get to sleep due to students singing laughing and shouting at all hours of the night.me and my husband would certainly not return to... More

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Carlisle, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2012

i went with my 2 children who are 6 & 10. our 1st night we arrived at midnight & didnt get 2 sleep until 3am due 2 the people in surrounding rooms. the next 2nights were ok, our 5th night got woke up at 3am due to spanish police argueing with someone on or floor, quite scary being on hol... More

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Also Known As:
Esplai Hotel Calella
Esplai Hotel
Esplai
Address: C/ Ramon I Cajal 2-16, 08730 Calella, Spain
Region: Spain > Catalonia > Province of Barcelona > Calella
Amenities:
Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #36 of 45 hotels in Calella
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The hotel is totally reformed during 98 and 99 & it is located 400 m. from the beach and 400 m. from the old village, into the tourist area Calella. All the rooms have terrace, fully WC, satellite TV, telephone, air conditioning, heated and safety box. Restaurant areas, reception and bar are fully air conditioned. Buffet service in all the meals, with national and international cuisine. From June to September there is a supper with a fully selection of Mediterranean products ... more   less 
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