Description of hotel: Estival Park Marena in Salou

Nearest airport: BCN. Set in Platja de la Pineda, the hotel sits 250 m from the beach, where a beach bar adds to the easy-going coastal atmosphere and beach sun loungers and parasols are offered for a fee. The city centre is 500 m away for a gentle stroll to local life, while golf is close at 2 km for a change of pace. Reus Airport is 12 km away, and Barcelona Airport is 100 km away.Estival Park Marena is a non-smoking hotel with 274 rooms and a relaxed, family-friendly feel, supported by a 24-hour reception, multilingual staff and handy services such as luggage storage, a tour desk and a currency exchange desk. Days centre on freshwater swimming, with two outdoor pools and two children's pools set beside a sun terrace with loungers and parasols, while an indoor freshwater pool is offered for a fee. WiFi is provided throughout, and practical touches include an EV charging point, with hotel-owned private parking offered for a fee and car hire available for a fee.Dining is centred on a restaurant with high chairs, complemented by two bars and a snack bar for easy refreshments between swims. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served as buffets, with snacks also offered across the day. The board arrangement is all-inclusive, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included, and allergy-friendly meals are available.Accommodation is offered in double rooms, including Standard Double Room (Habitación Estándar) and Standard Double Room (Habitación Dúplex Estándar), each with a balcony and outdoor furniture for time in the open air. Rooms feature air conditioning, satellite TV, WiFi, a safe and a mini fridge. Sleeping arrangements include either a double bed or two single beds, with a cot also provided. Bathrooms come with toiletries, a hairdryer and a magnifying mirror.A lively holiday rhythm is created with entertainment programmes for adults and children, alongside a mini-club and a playground for younger guests. For active moments, table tennis is available, while tennis is offered for a fee and a gym is offered for a fee. For a slower pace, the spa is offered for a fee and includes a sauna, hammam, whirlpool bath and massage treatments, while cycling and golf are offered for a fee through external operators.