Hotels in Salou

Salou is not a single destination, and that shows in the accommodation offer. With 1058 options available, most are apartments (874), followed by hotels (61), villas (20), holiday homes (17), aparthotels (13) and a couple of guest houses. The most convenient area to stay depends on what you are looking for. If you come with children or want to have everything at hand, the town centre and the seafront promenade are the most practical: you are close to the playa de Levante, the carrer Barcelona and most restaurants and shops. There you will find mainly apartments such as Rentalmar Alboran Family Plus or Rentalmar Salou Playa Family Suites & Pool, designed for families and with services such as a pool or entertainment. On the other hand, if you prefer peace and quiet, the Cap Salou area is more residential and green, with small coves and less bustle, although you will need a car or taxi to go down to the centre. The Poniente area, on the other side of the port, is quieter than Levante but still has direct access to the beach and some hotels with good views.

The main difference between areas is the pace: the centre is noisy in July and August, but it is also where there is the most life; Cap Salou is silent and proportionally more expensive; and the area of the cala de la Font or the Racó de Salou is a middle ground, with more classic hotels and less crowding. If you travel outside high season, prices drop considerably: the average annual price is 191 euros per night, but you can find rooms from 58 euros if you book in May, June or September, avoiding the weeks of Semana Santa and the long weekends. In August, the average price easily rises 40% or 50% compared to June.

To get there, the most common option is to fly to Reus (15 minutes by car) or to Barcelona-El Prat (one hour away). From Reus there are shuttle buses in summer, but if you stay in Cap Salou or in a villa, it is best to rent a car. To get around within Salou, the whole centre can be walked in twenty minutes; the city bus connects the centre with Cap Salou and La Pineda, and there is a commuter train that stops in Salou and takes you to Tarragona or Cambrils. Before booking, check carefully whether the accommodation includes air conditioning (not always in budget apartments), whether the pool is for exclusive use or shared with other blocks, and whether the final price includes cleaning and bed linen. It is also advisable to review the cancellation policy, because many apartments require payment in advance and do not refund anything if you cancel less than a week in advance.