Residencia Universitaria Resa Campus del Mar

Close to cafe and sea

Nothing

We booked based on price and location (metro, beach) and were pleased! We were a short walk from the beach and brought our own towels to enjoy it. There are lots of grocery stores, bars, bakeries, pizzarias etc nearby that were excellent! We arrived earlier than expected and they stored our bags. Elevator, mini fridge, water temperature & pressure and air conditioning all worked great.

Watch your step outside: the sidewalks are dirty and dog owners dont always clean up. Our room faced a sports field and we could hear (and watch too) everything during the day - nights were quiet.

We really enjoyed our stay! The property met our expectations in almost every aspect – very clean, hassle-free, and a great atmosphere overall.

The main downside was the lack of AC in the room. The ceiling fan helped a bit, but it didn't really cool the room down. Additionally, the kitchenette was a bit sparse – we definitely missed having an electric kettle, as well as basic cleaning items like a sponge and dishwashing liquid.

Location to Barceloneta beach was great. Good to have a kitchenette including fridge, hob and microwave in order that you can self-cater. Reception staff very polite. Reception happy to store your luggage after you check out until you are ready to go home.

Room was very tired in terms of decor. Room wasn't very clean - a lot of dust under bed, generally a bit grimy, but I guess you get what you pay for. Sheets, whilst they were clean, had staining on them which was a bit off-putting. A kettle would have been good in the kitchenette and some of the pans were very old / in need of replacement. Prior to booking I asked if they could accommodate a check in after midnight in case my plane was late, it took them about 2 weeks to reply (after I had stayed there). They said they could accommodate this but the details on booking.com state that you have to check in before midnight - perhaps the listing could be updated.