Hotel Las Gaviotas

Set on the La Manga strip in Cartagena (Gran Vía, km 1.4), Hotel Las Gaviotas sits between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean. A quick drive brings you to the Lighthouse of Cabo de Palos and you’re about 6.6 km from Calblanque Beach and 13 km from Puerto Deportivo Tomás Maestre. It’s roughly 25 km from central Cartagena.

A modern, comfy hotel with 105 air-conditioned rooms and a current interior style. Many rooms have balconies or terraces with panoramic views of both seas. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, safes, desks and private bathrooms with bidets and hairdryers. Staff speak English and Spanish. Note: the property closes in October–December.

Soak in the outdoor pool, top up your tan on the solarium or dive in with the on-site diving club. There’s a pool, bar and café, plus concierge, car rental and parking. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected while you wake up to sea-breeze mornings. Elevator access and wheelchair-friendly areas are available.

Meeting and event facilities and a business center are on site. 24-hour reception and high-speed wireless internet support business travelers and conferences.

An on-site restaurant serves local cuisine and regional flavors, with a buffet breakfast served daily from 8:00–10:00. There’s also a bar/lounge and a café for coffee or light bites, plus room service during limited hours.