Overlooking Almería Bay, this elegant hotel offers direct access to El Toyo Beach. It includes 4 outdoor swimming pools, one of them heated, a spa and a free Wi-Fi zone. Each spacious room at the Barceló Cabo de Gata has a furnished terrace, satellite TV and a minibar. Rooms are decorated in natural colours, with stylish wooden furniture. Guests can enjoy drinks and snacks on the Barceló Cabo de Gata’s beachfront terrace. There is also a poolside bar and a buffet restaurant, serving fresh Spanish food. The Barceló’s spa offers a gym, sauna, Turkish bath and hydrotherapy pool. Massages and treatments can also be arranged. The hotel is situated next to Alborán Golf Course, between the Cabo de Gata National Park and the city of Almería. Cañada Airport is only 5 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Barceló Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Barceló Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
or
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guest review summary
Guests enjoyed the <b>comfortable rooms</b> and praised the <b>friendly staff</b>. The <b>breakfast</b> was a highlight for many, offering a rich selection. The <b>location</b> was appreciated for its proximity to the beach. <b>Room cleanliness</b> was noted positively. However, opinions on the <b>swimming pool</b> were mixed.
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Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Retamar

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Mare Nostrum
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Barceló Cabo de Gata
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Parking on site
  • Beachfront
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bingo
  • Aerobics
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
  • Children's playground
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 15 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 - outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels

Pool 2 - outdoor (kids)Free!

  • Seasonal
  • Suitable for kids

Wellness

  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
Barceló Cabo de Gata takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests must present the credit card used to make the reservation on arrival. If you are not the owner of the credit card used to make the reservation, please contact the property in advance.

Please note that spa access is reserved for guests over 16 years old.

Please note that air conditioning and heating are available seasonally.

Please note that the spa is closed on Mondays.

If arriving after 18:00, guests are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance of their estimated time of arrival. This can be noted in the Comments Box during booking, or by contacting the hotel using the contact details found on the Booking Confirmation.

Barceló Healthy Gourmet Program offers a wide range of healthy and varied food.

Please note that guests booking 6 or more rooms may be contacted by the property to make the payment within the next 72 hours to guarantee the reservation.

For bookings on December 31, 2024, guests receive complimentary a Buffet gala dinner (drinks not included), grape basket, party with live music and bar service (direct payment)

License number: H/AL00729

FAQs about Barceló Cabo de Gata

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Barceló Cabo de Gata include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Double
    • Single
    • Triple
  • Check-in at Barceló Cabo de Gata is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Guests staying at Barceló Cabo de Gata can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • Barceló Cabo de Gata has 1 restaurant:

    • Mare Nostrum
  • The nearest beach is just 400 yards from Barceló Cabo de Gata. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Barceló Cabo de Gata may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Barceló Cabo de Gata is 0.8 miles from the centre of Retamar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Barceló Cabo de Gata offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Snorkelling
    • Table tennis
    • Diving
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Kids' club
    • Solarium
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Entertainment staff
    • Bike tours
    • Spa facilities
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Yoga classes
    • Aerobics
    • Horse riding
    • Pub crawls
    • Fitness
    • Live music/performance
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Beach
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Bingo
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Swimming Pool