Geo
HM Mar Blau is a decent hotel.
The rooms are dated, food average and pricy and the studio rooms not well equipped.
Despite this the staff are very friendly and helpful, the pool and spa facilities are absolutely wonderful and parts of this hotel would not be out of place in a 5 star resort.
The location of the hotel is good, right in the middle of two fantastic resorts and an easy walk to both.
Unfortunately due to the rooms being slightly basic and dated I have to review it three stars.
Ralbyn B
Based on our personal experience end of may 2025 , not sure if things change with high/ low season. . We arrived at close to midnight on a Friday night, Family of 4 (kids 7 and 9) with two vegetarians in our group. First impression was great, welcoming clean place. Water fountain and toilets in lobby area lots of seating and smelt lovely.
Check in was easy and staff friendly and helpful , We were told that we had missed evening meal time (suspected) but there was some things out still in restaurant if we were hungry and the ber was still open too. We were given our all inclusive wristbands, paid our tourist tax (€33 2 adults, 5 night) We explored on the way to the restaurant and bar everything was well sign posted, there's a little shop (really reasonable pricing considering it was on site) as well as a ping pong table, dart board and pool table. Near indoor pool stairs (also down to the gym sauna etc) opening times on the wall along with entertainment info for the next few nights. We found pool areas to be nice and clean and set out well especially for us keeping an eye on the kids, Sunbeds get filled up fast! We were told the pools were open from 10am to 6pm but I believe this is when the life guard is on duty as many people stayed in the pool til around 7/8pm that we saw.
Our room was lovely, just what we needed for our stay (one bed apartment) 4 bottles of water waiting in the fridge, very welcome surprise. We had a fridge , two ring job, kettle, hairdryer and plenty of towels and bedding.sofa beds were set up and the windows and balcony door easy to navigate. Plenty of plug sockets, a dressing table and stool in the bedroom and shower gel/shampoo and hand soap all full in the bathroom , a shaving mirror and socket in the bathroom . Lots of storage with a large wardrobe found in the bedroom and one in the living area . Our room didn't have air conditioning because we couldn't get it to work and by the third day we definitely noticed it !!! That was a shame, we got on okay with the windows and balcony door open but the later it got in the week and the evenings were a struggle with the heat.., double liner black out curtains,Dining table 4 chairs along with tv in the living area. Information sheets relating the room and hotel itself, information sheet with excursions /Things to do on the island and prices etc.
Hotel WiFi connected quickly , worked fine.
For the resteraunt buffet things are replenished throughout but a few things were mislabeled or clearly had meat in but didn't reflect this on the label .. for the most part there was things for all ages / preferences and fussiness. There was mainly the same things for each meal with a few changes each day / themes such as sushi , Italian, thai, bit of variety!
During our stay there were a few things on such as a tribute act, bingo, karaoke from about 9-10.30 in the evenings as well and a few disco songs before and after which was enjoyed by us and many of the other guests of all ages and languages. . There was a mini disco on for little ones at 8-9pm... tht all inclusive bar is 10am til 11pm ..
At the end of our stay, We checked out of our room , needed to be out by 11am but our flight wasn't until much later in the evening so they let us stay for our brekkie lunch and tea with our wrist bands as well as access to the bar for drinks and of course the pool if we wanted. There was absolutely no pressure to leave the premesis they said as long as we left our room by 11 we were free to hang around. Suitcase storage room in lobby, Staff were all kind and friendly with smiles on their faces and more than happy to help.
The only thing I will say is that foods in the buffet would be great if were labelled a lot clearer, my husband on a few occasions got things labelled like simply white rice or wok fried noodles or potatoe crochetts or vegetables only to find shrimp or chicken inside. . . So definitely more clear labelling on the foods
Beautiful beach was within 10 mins walking distance with lots of bars/shops/things to see and do close by!
Aurélie Fransoo
-sauna amazing!
-nice pool
-friendly staff
-woman that is behind bar and serves coffee made our day everyday! She is so friendly and smiley
Emilia Westlake
We had a nice time going as a family, maybe slightly overpriced if you are cooking for yourself and not using the buffet as the services provided in the rooms for cooking are not good.
What made our stay better was the entertainment provided in the day/night mainly led by Sandra, she was engaging, enthusiastic and amazing with everyone staying at the hotel and we definitely appreciated her company a lot. All of the other staff were also great.
Overall a very nice stay.
Jonathan MacDonald
Lovely location for a place. Rooms were of a decent size, and the staff had a crib set up for our wee one, which was a huge plus. Also, they have a store on site that is open late which is fantastic when you need some essentials.
The decor in the room itself was just tired; stains on the couch, watermarks on the ceiling, and a shower that spilled so much water on the floor. Parking is street parking only so you have to get lucky to get a spot near the hotel.
Definitely comfortable and worth a stay if you are on a budget.
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