Rentalmar Costa Verde

Rentalmar Costa Verde is an apartment complex for travellers who prefer a bit of room to themselves rather than a standard hotel bedroom. You have a living area, a kitchenette and a private balcony, so the evening can be as simple as a cold drink, something improvised on the hob and a few minutes outside while the kit dries in the ordinary, non-diving sense.

English, Spanish and French are spoken by the hotel team. That matters when you are arriving with luggage, sorting out a late arrival or trying to explain exactly what you need after a long day in the water. The atmosphere is practical and family-friendly, with a seasonal pool, a cafeteria, an à la carte restaurant and a 24-hour front desk listed among the services.

You are in Cambrils, on the seafront between Cambrils and Salou. Platja de Vilafortuny is about 0.2 miles away, with sun loungers and parasols available for beach time. Platja Cap de Sant Pere is roughly 0.3 miles away on foot, while Ponent Beach is about 0.6 miles away.

The immediate setting is coastal and built-up rather than remote. Salou and Cambrils, with their shops, bars and restaurants, are around a five-minute drive away. PortAventura is about 2.6 miles from the property, giving non-diving companions an obvious day out, while Reus Airport is about 7 miles away by road. Barcelona El Prat is a much longer arrival, at roughly 60 miles by road.

The useful distinction here is not a long list of room labels; it is whether you want an apartment for two or space for a small group. The one-bedroom layout gives you a twin bedroom plus a living room with a double sofa bed, making the larger apartment the sensible choice when four people need to share without turning every suitcase into furniture.

For two, the smaller one-bedroom apartment keeps the same basic idea in a more compact format. Both options have a private bathroom with a shower, a dining area and a private balcony. Sea, pool, garden, mountain and city views are all part of the accommodation mix, so the view depends on the apartment rather than being a safe assumption.

The kitchenette is properly useful for light self-catering: refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, coffee machine, dining table and kitchenware. Bed linen and towels are included, and there is a wardrobe, a clothes rack and a drying rack for clothing. Air conditioning is available, with a fan as well; after warm, salty hours outdoors, that gives you more than one way to make the room comfortable. Free WiFi is available in public areas, and quiet hours run from 22:00 to 09:00.

Food is kept close at hand. The complex has a cafeteria and an à la carte restaurant, along with a bar, so you can choose between sitting down properly and keeping the evening uncomplicated. The kitchen in your apartment also gives you the option of sorting out breakfast, coffee or a simple meal without turning the holiday into a restaurant timetable.

Pizza is the bar-restaurant's calling card, which should suit anyone who has surfaced hungry and has little interest in a culinary expedition. A dining area, outdoor dining space and terrace furniture make the apartment setup useful when you would rather eat outside than dress for dinner.

There is no breakfast formula or board arrangement to plan around here. Think apartment living with food and drink on site, plus the wider choice of Cambrils and Salou a short drive away.

The seasonal outdoor pool is the straightforward answer when you want water without putting a mask on. Sun loungers and a solarium add somewhere to stretch out, while the seafront location lets you swap the pool for Platja de Vilafortuny when the beach is calling. A children's playground keeps the family side of the property visible, even if your own preferred afternoon activity is reading in the shade.

The activities reach beyond the pool. Snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboarding and boat excursions are available, with equipment hire also offered. These are useful options for a non-diving day or for a partner who wants to stay active without joining a full dive programme.

For a change of scenery on land, the property promotes excursions to PortAventura, the Ebro Delta and the Tuna Tour Experience, as well as paintball. The tour desk can also help with excursions and currency exchange, which is more useful than another decorative lobby feature.

Arrival is scheduled between 17:00 and 20:00, and you need to give the property your arrival time in advance. Photo identification and a payment card are required at check-in, and cash is not accepted. The minimum age for check-in is 25, so this is worth checking before booking if several generations or younger adults are travelling together.

Check-out is between 11:00 and 11:30. Reception hours are 09:00 to 13:00 and 17:00 to 20:00, with an arrangement for arrivals outside those hours through advance contact and key collection. Luggage storage is available, which can make the final morning less awkward when your travel time and the beach do not quite agree.

WiFi is free in public areas. The apartments are non-smoking, parties are not allowed and the property keeps quiet hours overnight. Pets are welcome, with charges potentially applying. The nearby airport is Reus, around 7 miles away by road; airport transfer service is not listed, so arranging your own transport is the sensible assumption.