Family-friendly Hotels in Mar del Plata

We booked our first holiday to South America through Steve Jones at Travel Counsellors, a service we have used several times for long trips, always with great results. We decided on the Sheraton Hotel as it offered parking and easy access to the beach but in a less crowded location. I started to read some of the reviews on TA and was wondering if we had made a terrible mistake. The truth is we didn’t! From our initial greeting the staff have been helpful, professional and acted in our best interests at all times. There was a small hiccup when we arrived in that we were booked into a smoking room (yes they still have them in Argentina). We rang down immediately to reception and within 5 minutes a porter was at the door to move us and our luggage to a very acceptable room. Everything was and continued to be spotlessly clean. The shower over the bath was powerful and the fact that you could take a bath was a positive that my wife made use of several times. We had a bed and breakfast package so used the buffet restaurant every day. The choice of food was fine and there were always cleaned tables to sit at regardless of timings and we did vary it over 7 days. The pools were large and although the water was cold, it was very refreshing on a hot day. For those who found it too cold the indoor pool was like a warm bath! English is not widely spoken either here or in Buenos Aires where we stayed previously but all the staff here had a very good grasp of our language and communication was never a problem. There are several excellent restaurants and bars within easy walking distance and we always felt safe. There has been a reassuring police presence in all the areas we visited and apart from the driving which in my experience is more dangerous than India and I’ve now done over 1000 miles in both countries, there is little to fear. So to sum up - visit Argentina, learn a little Spanish and enjoy a great experience.

A stay at Dos Reyes Hotel places you in the heart of Mar del Plata, steps from Colon Square and 2 minutes by foot from Bingo del Mar. This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Plaza Almirante Brown and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Loba Capitolina Monument.Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a health club and an indoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 132 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Located on the seafront of Bahía de Playa Grande in Mar del Plata, the Hotel Costa Galana offers elegant accommodation, fine cuisine and various business and leisure facilities. This 5-star hotel gives guests free access to its spa with small hot tubs, sauna and massage services. Free WiFi access is provided. Each room is fitted with a TV, a minibar and private bathroom facilities. Some include a spa bath, a work desk and a dining table. Guests can opt between views of the sea, partial ones or views of the city. Hotel Costa Galana offers a swimming pool, gym, beauty salon and Spa area with an Infinity Pool Relax. Varied dining options are found in the La Terraza and MAR, Cocina Suratlántica, Chef Pedro Bargero restaurants. Guests can end their day with a relaxing drink in the cozy La Promenade bar. The hotel also offers a complete range of services for meetings and events. Golf Club Mar del Plata is 300 metres away, whereas Torreon del Monje is 2 km from the property.

Set in a charming 19th Century manor house surrounded by a garden with a pool, Hotel Apartur Mar del Plata offers self-catering apartments and breakfast only 7 km from the beach. Mar del Plata city centre is 10 km away. Decorated with wooden rustic furniture, apartments at Hotel Apartur Mar del Plata feature seating areas with cable TV. Kitchen facilities include refrigerators and dining areas. The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes, and drinks from the bar can be enjoyed in the garden. BBQ facilities are also available. Facilities include a tennis court and a football pitch. There is a games room featuring a billiards table and guests also have access to volleyball and paddle courts. Wi-Fi is available in public areas, and Mar del Plata’s new golf course is opposite the property. Hotel Apartur Mar del Plata is 10 km from the casino and 12 km from the bus station and train station. Astor Piazzola International Airport is 24 km away.

Located in Mar del Plata, Radar Cabo Corrientes is in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of Varese Beach and Chica Beach. This apartment is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Grande Beach and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Torre Tanque.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this apartment include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Radar Cabo Corrientes.Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. 46-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and microwaves.

Boasting a swimming pool, a hot tub and a fitness centre, Hotel Las Rocas offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning in Mar del Plata. Breakfast is provided. Playa Grande is 500 metres away. Fully carpeted, rooms at Las Rocas feature cable TV and minibars. some of them have private balconies overlooking the city. A buffet breakfast is served daily. Snacks and drinks can be ordered at the bar. Guests can relax on the sun loungers by the pool, make use of the sauna and hot tub or get fit at the fitness centre. Massage sessions can be requested. Airport shuttles can be arranged. Hotel Las Rocas is a 30-minute drive from Brigadier de la Colina Airport and 500 metres from the Bus Terminal. The city centre is 200 metres away.