Hotel Best Maritim

Hotel Best Maritim puts you on the beachfront in Vilafortuny, the coastal part of Cambrils where the sea is not a distant backdrop but part of the daily logistics. You can finish your swim, sit on the terrace or head straight for the pool without turning the evening into an expedition.

This is a practical choice for divers travelling as a couple or with family. Outdoor pools for adults and children, a kids' club and family rooms give the hotel a family-friendly rhythm, while the spa, bar and evening entertainment leave you with something to do when the sea has had enough of you. The hotel website is available in English, as well as Spanish, German, French, Russian and Dutch.

There is air conditioning in the rooms during the summer period, daily housekeeping and room service when you would rather not make another journey downstairs. In other words, the place covers the unglamorous but useful parts of a diving holiday: food, a shower, somewhere to sit and a bed that does not require further planning.

You are in Cambrils, Spain, in the Vilafortuny area on San Pere beach. Platja de Vilafortuny is about 300 metres away, while Platja Cap de Sant Pere is at a similar distance. Ponent Beach is roughly 500 metres away, giving you several stretches of sand within easy reach rather than one single option outside the hotel.

The setting is coastal but not cut off. Les Barques Vilafortuny is about 300 metres away, and Casa Soler is roughly 400 metres away for a change of scene at mealtime. PortAventura is around 4 miles away, and the Port Aventura rail station is about 2 miles from the hotel.

For flying, Reus Airport is roughly 7 miles away by road. Barcelona El Prat is the longer arrival, around 59 miles by road. Private parking is available on site, with an electric vehicle charging station, and car hire can be arranged through the hotel.

The rooms are built around the basics a diver actually uses. Every room has a balcony, air conditioning, a private bathroom, towels, toiletries and a hairdryer, plus a wardrobe for the clothes that somehow multiply between dives. A minibar and electric kettle cover the need for a cold drink or a quick cup of tea without making the lift part of your evening routine.

For two people, the double or twin rooms with a side sea view are the obvious choice if seeing a strip of water from the balcony matters to you. They use two single beds and a sofa bed, as do the other room categories. Several options accommodate three guests, while the standard double room for two adults and one child is aimed squarely at smaller family groups. The room cards show the exact layout and capacity, so the useful decision here is less about names and more about whether you want the sea view or the extra sleeping space.

The rooms are air-conditioned from 1 June to 30 September, with heating available for cooler periods. A flat-screen television with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and a desk take care of the quieter parts of the day. Check-out runs until midday, which is handy when the previous evening involved a late meal, live music or simply the advanced diving technique known as sitting still.

The buffet restaurant serves Spanish and international cuisine, giving you a broad enough choice after a day in the water without requiring a formal evening out. Continental breakfast is available, and half-board or full-board arrangements can be booked. Drinks are not included with either of those board options, so factor that into the way you plan your meals.

There is one bar-cafeteria for coffee, drinks and a place to linger, along with a poolside snack bar for the moments when lunch feels too far away. A coffee house on site, vending machines for snacks and drinks, and room service add useful fall-back options when you want something simple rather than another full meal.

Special diet menus are available on request. Wine and champagne can also be ordered, and the hotel has a minibar in the rooms. The arrangement is straightforward: buffet meals when you want them, a bar when you want to sit down with a drink, and snacks close to the pool when changing out of beach clothes feels like unnecessary administration.

The outdoor pools divide the day neatly between adults and children, with pool and beach towels, sun loungers and umbrellas available for the practical business of doing very little. The beachfront location gives you another easy option: walk down to the sand, find a place to sit and let the rest of the afternoon make its own arrangements.

The spa is more substantial than a token treatment room. It includes a water area, Turkish bath, sauna, massage cabins, beauty treatments and a relaxation area, with massage options ranging from full-body, back, neck, head and foot treatments to couples' massages. There is also a fitness centre, so you can stretch the legs or do something vaguely athletic without committing to a full excursion.

When you want a little more movement, bicycle rental is available, while darts, table tennis and billiards offer low-stakes competition. Live music, evening entertainment and entertainment staff keep the hotel active after dark. Families have a kids' club, children's playground, indoor play area, games room, board games and a children's pool, which means adults can make their own plans for at least part of the evening.

Check-in runs from 3 pm to midnight, and you need photo identification and a credit card at arrival. Check-out is by midday. There is no minimum age for check-in, children of every age are welcome, and a cot can be requested for a child aged from birth to one year. Extra beds are not available, so check the sleeping arrangement carefully if three people are travelling together.

The 24-hour reception can hold luggage and help with local arrangements through the tour desk. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, private parking is available on site, and the upper floors are accessible by lift. The hotel also has facilities for disabled guests, a safety deposit box and 24-hour security.

The nearest airport is Reus, around 7 miles away by road; Barcelona El Prat is around 59 miles away. Airport transfers can be arranged in private or shared form through the hotel. Pets are not allowed. If you book half-board or full-board, drinks are separate, and cancellation or prepayment conditions vary with the room arrangement you choose.