4R Playa Park Hotel 

We stayed at the 4R Playa Park in mid to late October and had a fantastic time. The location is perfect – about 10–15 minutes’ walk to Salou promenade and less than 5 minutes down to Platja Llarga, a beautiful quiet beach with clear water and lovely access either by steps or a gentle ramp. Having such a stunning beach so close was amazing! All the staff were excellent. The reception team spoke many languages and were always helpful and friendly. The cleaning staff were very diligent – everything was spotless at all times. The bar staff were polite and spoke good English (although we always try to use some Spanish). The restaurant staff were wonderful – they made us feel very welcome and often arranged a quiet table for us. The ladies there were also very kind with the children, greeting them with smiles. Our room was great. The whole hotel looks newly renovated – everything felt fresh, modern, and tastefully decorated. The TV was a good size and worked perfectly with our TV stick using the free Wi-Fi. We had two double beds, which gave us plenty of space. The beds were a little firm for me, but still comfortable. The bathroom was large with a big shower and lots of room to move around. The cleaning team worked very hard to keep everything looking perfect every day. The food was excellent. Everything was kept hot or cold as it should be, and the presentation was always very good. There was a good variety of dishes, and we often saw the chefs walking around checking that everything was right. There are several swimming pools at the hotel (not heated), all kept very clean with a good, friendly atmosphere around them. There was evening entertainment, but it started a bit late for us, so we didn’t get a chance to see it. The bar area is large and comfortable, with plenty of space for everyone. Every day they had a Happy “Hour” between 16:45 and 17:30 – not very well advertised, but excellent value! Two pints of Estrella Damm for €3.50 – yes please! The bar also served snacks throughout the day at good prices. We stayed half board, so we used the café a few times and really enjoyed it. One evening there was a Gala Night in the restaurant. We asked at reception what that meant, and the lady smiled and said, “Free champagne… and fish!” We were instantly sold! We enjoyed our dinner with free champagne that evening – such a nice touch. We booked this holiday very last minute (just the day before travelling) and didn’t know what to expect. But we were extremely impressed with absolutely everything. The location is perfectly balanced – peaceful near the beach, yet close to the liveliness of Salou. The staff were all amazing, everything was spotless, the food was great, and the whole experience was fantastic. Thank you to everyone who made our stay so welcoming – and a special thank you to the lady who brought me free champagne for my birthday during our stay. That was such a thoughtful surprise and made our trip even more special! We would highly recommend 4R Playa Park to anyone visiting Salou.