Location...The ideal base to explore the vibrant city of Barcelona, the Santa Marta hotel offers good value accommodation to travellers
Providing comfortably priced accommodation together with a welcoming atmosphere, the Santa Marta hotel is ideal for travellers to explore Barcelona. Modern and bright in decoration, the hotel is situated in the historic centre of the city near the gothic quarter, and is a short walk from the beach and harbour. The second largest city of Spain, Barcelona hums with activity, attractions and excitement, and boasts a range of cultural, traditional and contemporary pursuits to occupy pleasure seekers and tourists. The city has an efficient public transportation network including metro and bus services, and the Barcelona El-Prat International airport provides air travel links.
Nearby Attractions to the Santa Marta hotel in Barcelona...
The Barceloneta Quarter is a short walk away from the Santa Marta hotel down quaint cobbled streets, where visitors will be charmed by the gothic cathedral. The Ciutadella Park is less than 200 metres away and contains the zoo and several museums for viewing. World heritage sites like the Giant Gaudi Temple and the works of Montaner are popular with tourists. The L'Aquarium de Barcelona, the Picasso Museum and the Flamenco shows at the Spanish village are amongst the much visited cultural attractions of Barcelona.
Facilities at the Santa Marta hotel in Barcelona...
The Santa Marta hotel is modern in decoration and features a 24 hour reception, multilingual staff and a tourist information point. Parking is available nearby for those driving in to Barcelona and there is an elevator onsite for the convenience of tired travellers. The charmingly traditional interior of the hotel restaurant creates a cosy atmosphere for a delicious Mediterranean meal, and leads off to the bar area where guests can enjoy a nightcap before turning in. Conveniences such as laundry facilities are available at the hotel and visitors bringing pets will find a welcome.
Room Amenities at the Santa Marta hotel in Barcelona...
Spanish period furniture and tiled floors offer a restful atmosphere in the Santa Marta hotel guestrooms. Air conditioning and heating facilities are featured for the best comfort of guests during any season in Barcelona. Rollaway beds and cribs are available and the hotel provides a wake up service to ensure travellers are on time for activities and appointments. Visitors can call home or friends using the direct dial telephone, and television is available for entertainment on a cosy day in the hotel. Rooms have the facility of a bathroom.
Location...The ideal base to explore the vibrant city of Barcelona, the Santa Marta hotel offers good value accommodation to travellers
Providing comfortably priced accommodation together with a welcoming atmosphere, the Santa Marta hotel is ideal for travellers to explore Barcelona. Modern and bright in decoration, the hotel is situated in the historic centre of the city near the gothic quarter, and is a short walk from the beach and harbour. The second largest city of Spain, Barcelona hums with activity, attractions and excitement, and boasts a range of cultural, traditional and contemporary pursuits to occupy pleasure seekers and tourists. The city has an efficient public transportation network including metro and bus services, and the Barcelona El-Prat International airport provides air travel links.
Nearby Attractions to the Santa Marta hotel in Barcelona...
The Barceloneta Quarter is a short walk away from the Santa Marta hotel down quaint cobbled streets, where visitors will be charmed by the gothic cathedral. The Ciutadella Park is less than 200 metres away and contains the zoo and several museums for viewing. World heritage sites like the Giant Gaudi Temple and the works of Montaner are popular with tourists. The L'Aquarium de Barcelona, the Picasso Museum and the Flamenco shows at the Spanish village are amongst the much visited cultural attractions of Barcelona.
Facilities at the Santa Marta hotel in Barcelona...
The Santa Marta hotel is modern in decoration and features a 24 hour reception, multilingual staff and a tourist information point. Parking is available nearby for those driving in to Barcelona and there is an elevator onsite for the convenience of tired travellers. The charmingly traditional interior of the hotel restaurant creates a cosy atmosphere for a delicious Mediterranean meal, and leads off to the bar area where guests can enjoy a nightcap before turning in. Conveniences such as laundry facilities are available at the hotel and visitors bringing pets will find a welcome.
Room Amenities at the Santa Marta hotel in Barcelona...
Spanish period furniture and tiled floors offer a restful atmosphere in the Santa Marta hotel guestrooms. Air conditioning and heating facilities are featured for the best comfort of guests during any season in Barcelona. Rollaway beds and cribs are available and the hotel provides a wake up service to ensure travellers are on time for activities and appointments. Visitors can call home or friends using the direct dial telephone, and television is available for entertainment on a cosy day in the hotel. Rooms have the facility of a bathroom.
Room Amenities
Air Conditioning
Bathroom
Cribs Available
Direct Dial Telephone
Heating
Rollaway Beds
Television
Wake Up Service
Hotel Facilities
24 Hour Reception
Bar
Elevator
Laundry
Multilingual Staff
Parking Nearby
Pets Allowed
Restaurant
Tourist Information
Latest Guest Reviews for
Santa Marta
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Customer Rating [ Overall Average ]
71
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Rating:
56%
Review Date:
06-Oct-2008
Rather dull hotel with lots of noise from the nearby building site (will go on for another year). Small rooms with very little space arou.... Click here to read more
Rather dull hotel with lots of noise from the nearby building site (will go on for another year). Small rooms with very little space around the bed, running tap, smell from food through the air condition. But friendly people and great location between beach and old city. Read Less
- Anette O , Denmark -
Rating:
68%
Review Date:
22-Jul-2008
The Santa Martha is in a great location, close to the beach and marina. It's also walking distance to the city centre, though that's a bi.... Click here to read more
The Santa Martha is in a great location, close to the beach and marina. It's also walking distance to the city centre, though that's a bit futher, taking around 25 minutes. The hotel is fine for its price bracket- the front desk staff are helpful, there is a lift, and the rooms are cleaned every day. But the rooms are a bit shabby, and the breakfast was very small- just one croissant and a bread roll! I hear hotel Aqua a few doors down is nicer, and around the same price. It has better reviews on RoomsNet.com so I would probably stay there instead next time. Read Less
- Emma H , United Kingdom -
Rating:
52%
Review Date:
18-Jul-2008
The room was shabby, the shower was partially blocked, the air conditioning was a joke, and the concierge was not very helpful. I wouldn'.... Click here to read more
The room was shabby, the shower was partially blocked, the air conditioning was a joke, and the concierge was not very helpful. I wouldn't stay there again. Read Less
- Myles D , Ireland -
Rating:
84%
Review Date:
16-Jul-2008
would stay here again
- David S , Ireland -
Rating:
80%
Review Date:
12-Jul-2008
Perfect located near Franca railwaystation and just between the beach and Barri Gotic, on a quiet street. Choose room withuot breakfast i.... Click here to read more
Perfect located near Franca railwaystation and just between the beach and Barri Gotic, on a quiet street. Choose room withuot breakfast if you dont love dry croissants as only alternative.... Read Less
- Jonas R , Sweden -
Rating:
80%
Review Date:
11-Jul-2008
Excellent location- 1 minutes walk from the train statin (mainline from the airport) and based near the Gothic Quarter and walking distan.... Click here to read more
Excellent location- 1 minutes walk from the train statin (mainline from the airport) and based near the Gothic Quarter and walking distance to the beach and the main town area. Good value for money. Read Less
- Satwant S , United Kingdom -
Rating:
72%
Review Date:
04-Jun-2008
Even though the room was very small, it was fine for what we needed. The only thing that would have improved it would have been some tea.... Click here to read more
Even though the room was very small, it was fine for what we needed. The only thing that would have improved it would have been some tea making facilities! The breakfast was very minimal but good. This hotel was in the perfect location for our three day stay in Barcelona and I would recommend it. Read Less
- Matt L , United Kingdom -
Rating:
72%
Review Date:
28-May-2008
This was a basic room with a clean bathroom and friendly staff. The breakfast offered a good cup of coffee and hot chocolate. The crois.... Click here to read more
This was a basic room with a clean bathroom and friendly staff. The breakfast offered a good cup of coffee and hot chocolate. The croissant and the bread was of poor quality. The location is great! It's on a quiet street and close to most of the city sights. It was also very close to the train that takes you to the airport. Read Less
- Bermadette P , Canada -
Rating:
68%
Review Date:
01-May-2008
Brilliant location, near Port Vell and the beach. A 10/15 minute stroll and you are in Las Ramblas. Rooms great and we have an extra bed.... Click here to read more
Brilliant location, near Port Vell and the beach. A 10/15 minute stroll and you are in Las Ramblas. Rooms great and we have an extra bed for uor daughter. Don't bother with the breakfast it is very very basic, although we noticed a lot of guests brought their own food to the table which the hotel didn't mind. Gret value for money. Read Less
- Richard W , United Kingdom -
Rating:
60%
Review Date:
26-Apr-2008
Arrived to find our room was not booked or at least there was no trace of our booking. After a few frantic moments the staff released a r.... Click here to read more
Arrived to find our room was not booked or at least there was no trace of our booking. After a few frantic moments the staff released a room and we were told that he would check in the morning that we had booked even though we had a printed voucher. The room was small and I'm not sure it was worth the money, but it was functional and clean. This hotel was tatty around the edges and did smell a little of cooked food in the entrance area.
It was fairly central for most things, but some walking distance from The Ramblas. Good for Marina Restuarants, and Train station. Staff very freindly and helpful. Served its purpose, do not rule it out. Read Less
- Nigel G , United Kingdom -
Rating:
56%
Review Date:
26-Apr-2008
No english language conversation to the recepionists of the hotel!!!
The breakfast was very little.
No satellite TV programms , only th.... Click here to read more
No english language conversation to the recepionists of the hotel!!!
The breakfast was very little.
No satellite TV programms , only the local programms with spanish language. Read Less
- Essam E , United Kingdom -
Rating:
72%
Review Date:
11-Nov-2007
I had read bad reviews about this place but REALLY it is ok. The rooms had tele, heating and aircon and ensuite all working fine. They we.... Click here to read more
I had read bad reviews about this place but REALLY it is ok. The rooms had tele, heating and aircon and ensuite all working fine. They were clean and there was a left luggage facility. There was a basic continental self service breakfast. The lift fails when the door catches and doesn't close properly but that's my only quibble. Read Less
- Molly Clare R , Spain -
Rating:
76%
Review Date:
21-May-2007
Everything went without problems in the room booking and in the hotel. The room was small but clean. The man in the reception was friendl.... Click here to read more
Everything went without problems in the room booking and in the hotel. The room was small but clean. The man in the reception was friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast was rather modest. The location of the hotel is excellent. Read Less
- Velijukka Uitto U , Finland -
Rating:
88%
Review Date:
10-May-2007
hotel staff very friendly and efficient and the room was value for money... clean and basic but just what we wanted. Breakfast not outst.... Click here to read more
hotel staff very friendly and efficient and the room was value for money... clean and basic but just what we wanted. Breakfast not outstanding but enough to get us going in the morning! would defo stay there again Read Less
- Lindsay W , United Kingdom -
Rating:
68%
Review Date:
06-May-2007
We stayed at the Santa Marta Hotel in March 2007. The location is good as it is near the many Metro stops and we found it easy to find ou.... Click here to read more
We stayed at the Santa Marta Hotel in March 2007. The location is good as it is near the many Metro stops and we found it easy to find our way around from here. I would advise that if you know where you want to visit you look up the metro stop you need on the internet.
The only negative point about the hotel is that the walls are paper thin you can hear your neighbours flushing the loo.
The hotel is located down a side street but its not a quiet side street. The Rubbish men seem to work all hours under the sun and they are not quiet. Read Less
- Karen F , United Kingdom -
Rating:
76%
Review Date:
03-May-2007
Just the job. The location was ideal, close to the beach, harbour, attractions etc but also quiet at night.
There were 3 of us staying i.... Click here to read more
Just the job. The location was ideal, close to the beach, harbour, attractions etc but also quiet at night.
There were 3 of us staying in a triple room and we were well chuffed.
Would I go back there again? Yes, definitely. Read Less
- Michael O , United Kingdom -
Rating:
52%
Review Date:
16-Apr-2007
This hotel was very basic but clean, but with few facilities. The breakfasts were very poor - just bread, hot drinks and juice. We had .... Click here to read more
This hotel was very basic but clean, but with few facilities. The breakfasts were very poor - just bread, hot drinks and juice. We had oranges and apples to begin with, but theygot taken away after the first morning when they saw people were actually taking them - perhaps they were only supposed to be for decoration! The breakfast area was cramped and disorganised with not enough seating if people all came down at once. No English channels at all on the TV, no tea-making facilities in rooms and no plugs in the sink or the bath. The lift worked sporadically, and rooms on the sixth floor and above seemed less well appointed that rooms on lower floors. Location in a back street not very appealing, but close to metro station and nice Park de Cuitadella. Walkable to beach as well. Bar unappealing - smokey and unwelcoming, frequented apparently by locals only. Read Less
- Glynda E , United Kingdom -
Rating:
52%
Review Date:
10-Apr-2007
The room was very small. The bedclothing was full of holes, also burnmarks.
The so called breakfirst was very very poor. No cheese, no e.... Click here to read more
The room was very small. The bedclothing was full of holes, also burnmarks.
The so called breakfirst was very very poor. No cheese, no eggs, no yoghurt, no ham just sweet airy bred and jam.
The man who worked in the breakfirstroom smoked and his dishing was under all critiks. Filthy glasses and so on......
The price youa are paying is way over what you get, so if possible avoid this hotel. Read Less
- Ingvar K , Sweden -
Rating:
100%
Review Date:
05-Apr-2007
After reading the reviews for this hotel on various travel websites, we were very dubious about staying here when we arrived in Barcelona.... Click here to read more
After reading the reviews for this hotel on various travel websites, we were very dubious about staying here when we arrived in Barcelona. Some of the comments that we had heard included: old fashioned rooms that were falling to pieces,it was located in a dodgy area and it had unfriendly staff. I can honestly say though, that for the price (#20 a night inc breakfast), it is a fantastic hotel to stay at. It is a 10 minute walk from Las Ramblas, right next to Port Vell and Port Olympica where a lot of the nightlife is and is NOT in a dingy alley as other travellers have stated in the past. It is located just off the main square near the nautical museum.
We had forgotten our booking voucher when we had arrived and although this is needed for the hotel to redeem the money from the travel agent - they let us stay, which most hotels would not, without pestering us and helped us to find an inetrnet cafe where we could print this off.
The rooms were very modern with wood and chrome finishes and the beds were very comfortable. We had fresh towels and linen everyday and a tasty continental breakfast. The only bad thing I could say about the room was that the TV was a little old but frankly - who goes on holiday to watch foreign television anyway!!
All in all I would recommend this hotel to anybody wanting to go to Barcelona and would definately stay there myself again! Read Less
- Karen M , United Kingdom -
Rating:
84%
Review Date:
02-Nov-2006
The only disappointment was the breakfast which was poor however all other aspects were good. Good clean hotel.
- William G , United Kingdom -
Rating:
76%
Review Date:
30-Oct-2006
Friendly staff and very good really for a basic B&B. Will go back there again.
- Jeff F , United Kingdom -
Rating:
72%
Review Date:
23-Oct-2006
This hotel was in a very good location. Facilities were very good if you don't plan to spend a lot of time in the hotel. The staff were.... Click here to read more
This hotel was in a very good location. Facilities were very good if you don't plan to spend a lot of time in the hotel. The staff were really friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this hotel. Read Less
- Iain M , United Kingdom -
Rating:
84%
Review Date:
20-Jun-2006
We did not stay at the Santa marte having been moved/upgraded. Clearlty this was known in advance and wold have saved us a 15 minute walk.... Click here to read more
We did not stay at the Santa marte having been moved/upgraded. Clearlty this was known in advance and wold have saved us a 15 minute walk to the wrong hotel.
It would also have been good manners also to advise us of the change before we lefty Read Less
- Adrian P , United Kingdom -
Rating:
24%
Review Date:
20-May-2006
The hotel was a disgrace the lifts stank of stale urine and the room we had was absolutley filthy. We did immediately complain and refus.... Click here to read more
The hotel was a disgrace the lifts stank of stale urine and the room we had was absolutley filthy. We did immediately complain and refused to stay in the hotel as it was so bad, the staff were very amiable and offered us a place in the sister hotel, the Rialto which was an improvement. Read Less
- Stephen H , United Kingdom -
Rating:
100%
Review Date:
30-May-2005
really enjoyed the stay at the hotel and will stay at hotel again.
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