We arrived on the first day that the hotel was operating under the Mercure brand on the 15 Ocotober. Checkin was very efficient and the reception staff were all very friendly. We were welcomed by the manager and were given a room upgrade. The room we were given over-looked the Mar Menor and beyond it was the Mediterranean. The room had a balcony equipped with two loungers, With the windows shut we could not hear any road noise.
The room was well furnished with a large bed, seats, desk and a fridge. The bathroom was equipped with a good selection of toiletries and bathrobes.
The spa was one of the largest we have seen and was connected to the hotel by a covered walkway. Although there were a large number of people in the Spa, it did not seem overfull. The water in the pools is salt water and the area around the Mar Menor has been a destination for tourists wanting natural health treatments for many years. There were two attendants on duty and they kept the area around the pools clean. Bathing caps were provided as were sandals for use in the Spa.
As we were there for a special celebration we ate in the A la carte restaurant "La Sal". The food was cooked to order and the waiters were attentive and friendly. The wine listed offered a selection of Spanish wines which we thought were reasonably priced for a hotel of this standard. There is also a buffet restaurant which we only used for breakfast so cannot comment on the dinner served there. We did have breakfast in the buffet restaurant and it offered one of the best selections we have ever seen in any hotel. There was a wide choice of breads, fruits, cereals, cheeses and meats. there were also cooked items including roasted tomatoes, Spanish bacon, sausages and an omelette station where your choice was freshly cooked. We must point out this is a hotel which caters for the Spanish market, so if you are expecting the standard British menu, you might be disappointed. There are only a small number of alternative eating places in the area, so a car would be desireable. It would also allow you to explore this lovely part of Spain.
- Thalasia Hotel Thalasso Center
- Thalasia Spa Thalasso Center
