HM Mar Blau

Jonathan MacDonald

Lovely location for a place. Rooms were of a decent size, and the staff had a crib set up for our wee one, which was a huge plus. Also, they have a store on site that is open late which is fantastic when you need some essentials. The decor in the room itself was just tired; stains on the couch, watermarks on the ceiling, and a shower that spilled so much water on the floor. Parking is street parking only so you have to get lucky to get a spot near the hotel. Definitely comfortable and worth a stay if you are on a budget.

Emilia Westlake

We had a nice time going as a family, maybe slightly overpriced if you are cooking for yourself and not using the buffet as the services provided in the rooms for cooking are not good. What made our stay better was the entertainment provided in the day/night mainly led by Sandra, she was engaging, enthusiastic and amazing with everyone staying at the hotel and we definitely appreciated her company a lot. All of the other staff were also great. Overall a very nice stay.

Stephen Collins

The mar blau hotel is set in an ideal location set away from the hustle & bustle of the the main tourist strip & located a 500 MTR walk away from the beach maximum ! & Is just a short walk away for most , plus most areas are wheelchair friendly throughout the hotel with ramps that can access the pavement should you have a mobility scooter or chair & the pavements throughout the resort do cater for them also , which gives you access to the resorts many nearby attractions & the beach . The hotel is not a high rise building by today's standards & the blocks are about four storey's high , with both lift & stair access . The hotel although not on the beach front offers a more tranquil setting with some green areas that have well managed gardens & some tropical Palm trees & the like , which offer some shade in the hotter parts of the day & the light afternoon breeze makes a gentle rustling through their foliage , which adds to the tropical feel of the hotels vibe . The pool areas are clean & well provided with plenty of sunbeds & loungers , plus the more now on trend Balinese style sun beds which are available with a drink & snacks service package , which is a good option for those who want a special treat on their holidays . The pool areas have a lifeguard on duty & also have some activities throughout the week on various days such as pool Zumba & aqua aerobics which is a good bit of fun . The hotel also has a variety of entertainment for its guests & it ranges from tribute acts , dancing & early on before 9pm entertainment for the children , as it is a family friendly hotel ! , Irena Natalia & Sandra really did make the effort to keep the children happy under a watchful eye . The food here in the hotel here is of a very good standard & there are plenty of choices for the diner , which are available from the buffet & there are options for those who have certain intolerances to dairy etc & nut allergies , these options are displayed with notice information , which is very helpful . The bar area is well run & upon our stay waiting times for drinks were minimal & the quality of the drinks were very good ! Even on the inclusive basis ! . The rooms in the hotel are clean & spacious & well equipped with some cooking equipment & the like in the studio's , but we left it to the professionals as we were on holiday , but the options there if you want it . The staff here really in my opinion did pull out all the stops to make our stay a special one & to thank them all personally on this review would take forever & I'm sure like ourselves you always have a favourite waiter / waitress etc , but i did call some mi Nina as we felt like family at this hotel . This hotel is not the most expensive hotel & not the cheapest , but I think it is modestly priced & an exceptional value for money hotel . This hotel is a good choice for families & couples alike who enjoy good food & service & comfortable clean accommodation set in tranquil surroundings can only recommend .

Lea Joe

We stayed at HM Mar Blau for 7 nights and it was an adventure. We really liked the overall stay but there is some space for improvement. We had an issue with the AC, however the lovely staff immediately started fixing it and the issue was resolved fast. We weren’t super lucky with our room since it was a bit old and on the ground floor with no view. But at the same time it was located conveniently. The pool area was clean and big. The Hotels parkinglot was located right next to the hotel and always had a lot of space. The breakfast quality could have been a bit better but there was a lot of variety and the live cooking of Omelettes and the fresh fruits were our highlights. We got the friendliest service at the check-in desk. They helped us fast and quick with the smallest questions we had and got great recommendations for spots to go out to. We definitely recommend a stay in HM Mar Blau, with the addition of hopefully having a room with a better view.

DANIEL SELLEN

Room was a little dated, well presented when we arrived, clean and tidy and the sofa beds made up. The room was a good size, entrance, bathroom, main bedroom, kitchen dining area and two sofa beds we're a family of four. The balcony was as expected, table and chairs, the downside is the views from all the rooms don't have any wow factor, but we didn't book for the view, you will either face another block facing you, or a pool view and woodlands. The hotel is nice clean and well maintained, although we went all inclusive it wasnt like i know or expected, nothing around the pool like icecreams or snacks. Snack were at set times. Kids slushes were 5euros, the shop on site was resonable and didnt make a difference buying anything from outside. located more like 1500 metres from the beach, I think it says its 300 by the operator. You feel like you are in the middle of nowhere when you are around the pool, but a short walk and you soon hit things like shops golf horse riding etc. Rather than go on there are pros and cons. Pros Nice large pool Indoor pool Able to get beds around the pool Friendly staff Clean and tidy Baby pool Out the way of noise and disturbances Close enough to wonder into town Outside is a shuttle that loops the 2 towns and cheaper than a taxi Good food good variety Has kids entertainment, but wouldn't rely on it, very basic. Evening entertainment each night. House beer is estrellar Cons Pool opened at 10 am, closed at 6pm so no early swims. No free ice-cream or slush's for the kids Pool is one depth 130cm. No iron No kettle, had to give a deposit for both which was refundable. Have to pay for the safe 3 euro per day. They will remove towels from the beds if you don't return. This is also a good thing. You can't reserve your beds go to the beach and still have them. Overall, hotel is well situated. Quiet area. Clean, friendly. Would I go back.......YES! The kids loved it as well.