Estival ElDorado Resort in Cambrils

Fabulous hotel for all the family, the beach is on the doorstep and its child friendly. Loads to do for kids including a small dedicated pool with slides, adults have their own pool and bar and no children are allowed. Rooms are excellent and very comfortable. This is definitely a hotel we will return to as its such a short flight and has everything you could want.

This hotel is just amazing Staff are so friendly and helpful it was just a pleasure staying here, the food was amazing and so much choice to choose from Being on the beach and the costal path being on your door step was excellent as me and the wife like to explore and have a meal out which we did and the restaurant if you turn right out of the hotel was excellent But back to the hotel 5 star I would give this and definitely stay here again , it’s easy access from the airport, and it’s quite adult pool so no noisy kids , would like to thank all the staff for giving me and my wife an amazing holiday

The hotel is very clean and the staff work very hard to keep it so. The hotel is located over the promenade from a lovely beach and about 30 - 45 minutes walk into cambrills. Lots of different pools and bars plenty of shade and sunbeds, including the splash pool. Food choice was plenty although not always hot. We had 2 interconnected rooms which was really useful, with a Seaview(ish) room, clean, towels changed everyday. We had portaventura tickets included €35 €40 for a family of 4 in a taxi one way or walk up to the port and catch the number 2 bus €2.15 euros each, each way.

2nd time here this year we love this resort so much to do. The room was great. The food was first class. The pools indoor and outdoor were perfect. We relaxed under olive tree near the pool .saw shows in the evening so good. The best thing was the staff always there to help.we are already booking it again for next year.

This resort is a lovely resort. Quite quiet but that’s what we wanted. We were all inclusive which I did feel felt a bit strange. Some drinks were not free which is fine but why not?! 🤷‍♀️. Plenty swimming pools, an adult one, the main one then the splash pool. You can’t get food apart from crisps at the main pool but you can get drinks. We spent most of our time at the splash pool as you could get both food & drinks there - good atmosphere too. There’s also an indoor pool but we didn’t use it. We went to Salou on the ferry which takes 30 mins - was brilliant. Went into Cambrils a few times - 20/25 mins walk or 10 mins on the bikes - we did both. We went to the Wednesday market in Cambrils which is fab. Water sports across on the beach - we did kayaking - was great fun & the guy who owns it is so lovely. The beach bar is nice for a drink too but not included in all inclusive! Rooms - the suites are really big with lots of room with shower & bath, plenty storage etc. The only disappointment on this part was that I emailed in advance asking nicely for a quiet room as I’m such a light sleeper, they said they’d do their best. When we arrived the put us directly across from reception on the ground floor! We heard everyone go past with their suitcases. We heard the traffic on the road, we heard the people above us walking around & flushing the toilet a zillion times but worst of all, because we were straight across from reception we heard the entertainment every night until 10.30!! If it wasn’t for the fact that the family behind us at check in got a room in a quiet area on the top floor then I wouldn’t be complaining! The reason I know this is because we became friends throughout the week! That’s the only thing that saddened me & would have made our experience a lot better with a quieter room.

Generally, it was 3 star experience.
Advantages: good cleaning service, buffet food was okay most of the time, hotel is located very close to the sea.
The biggest disadvantage is an “all inclusive”, it is definitely not comparable with Turkish all inclusive. First of all, visitors who paid for all inclusive are not getting anything in mini-bar, not even a water. You can get water from the bar from a water cooler, but you have to have your own bottle. Also, their “all inclusive” does not include a lot of drinks from the bar, and restaurant near the main bar and in front of the sea. The “all inclusive” ice cream is a joke, instead of the normal ice cream you are getting a smallest version of only 2 or 3 basic ice creams, for all other ones you need to pay. Also, the “snack bar” is located outside of the hotel, food itself was not too bad, but pretty basic, the area was very small and near the children’s swimming pool. For the beach towels you need to give 10€ deposit in cash, and if you want sun lounger with umbrella on the beach you need to pay 25€ for one day use. The hotel bar on the beach is also non “all inclusive”.
So, out of all hotel locations you only can use your all inclusive benefit in 2 bars and 1 “snack bar” + buffet.
Overall, hotel is not bad but not good.
Would only recommend to go there with option bed+breakfast, and pay for the rest meals and drinks. It will be cheaper and you will not feel like an outsider or beggar, going around the hotel asking where you can eat. Because that how we felt exactly.
P.S. Russian lady in the adults only bar was providing an amazing service and was very helpful and kind :)

Wow! This place had us blown away. We have stayed in many All inclusive hotels, some good and some shocking! I always go by reviews and this one paid off! The best hotel and best hospitality. Everyone has a friendly smile and goes above and beyond to make your stay. Super helpful and friendly! The resort itself is big! Lots of lovely areas and different pools. The spa and gym is great! Good sized gym with lots of equipment to vary different exercise’s you wish to do. The spa has a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and cold plunge bucket. The view is incredible, out one gate and straight by the beach. The food also had us blown away! Such a variety to cater for all people (I can be very picky!) I’m not one for seafood but one night they had such a massive selection which made me wish that I liked it as it looked incredible. From blue crap, sea snails, prawns, shrimps, salmon, white fish and muscles! Amazing salad selection and even a great roast! We’ve had steak, gammon, chicken, lamb shanks and pork. Taxis are expensive this way and there isn’t much to explore around. However, buses from the nearest town (Cambrils - 30min walk) are every ten minutes and can take you to Salou (€2.15) or Tarragona (€3.40) They also go other places but those were the ones we went too as Tarragona is big and has lots of Roman history to explore. All inclusive was the best thing we ended up doing! The menu is big and I was surprised to see branded alcohol available! I will add the photo of the menu. Green dots mean all inclusive and red means we get 20% off that selected drink. The rooms are lovely and big, clean and the housekeeping staff have kept it cleaned and topped up every day! 10/10 experience and will definitely be back again! Our ages: 29 and 28.

This hotel deserves to be upgraded to a five star! I have never been to a hotel where the buffet food is so good. The variety is amazing and you are offered the best quality cooked menu. Apart from this the snack bars are fabulous! My daughter and I used to go have breakfast, I would generally have fruit, a yoghurt and perhaps some cheeses. Jo would have the cooked breakfast which included a variety of sausage, cooked tomato, beans, fried, scrambled or omelette for eggs. Around one we’d walk to the beach cafe which again offered a variety of well cooked foods. I loved the seasoned half chicken with some salad where as jo would have the homemade burgers and chips. One day I had salmon and an avocado salad. It was delicious. There are a few beautiful beach areas to to enjoy. They were just putting up the umbrellas when we were there so this is going to look lovely once the season opens. A variety of waterspouts available at a cost next to the beach bar. The bedrooms are spotless spacious and modern. The shower cubicles are huge and there is both a rain shower and a hand held shower. Entertainment was good, a variety of different acts. Staff were top notch we loved them all and there are countless members of staff to name ! All incredibly hard working and would bend over backwards to help you. The grounds if the hotels were breathtaking with olive trees and wisteria arches to name a few. We were out of season but I can only imagine how beautiful these would be in bloom. Pool areas again a variety with free Bali beds!! Yes free Bali beds if you wanted one and are lucky enough to get one. The indoor pool is lovely but you need to wear a swimming cap. €3 available at the reception. Great gym and also different classes eg spinning if you’re that way inclined Everything spotless and they cleverly cordon off the areas so there’s no reserving beds at 7 o clock Situated on the far end of cambrils you can take a leisurely stroll into this beautiful town. It’s about a half hour gentle walk. But not taxing and all in the flat. You can get a bus into salou if you fancy a change of scenery and the bus stop is located at the furthest end of the harbour. It’s €2.50 for a bus ride or you can buy a pass for €10.50 from the Bus Plana shop across the road from the bus stop. Added little extras are things like just tapping your room key at the dinner hall , none of this looking for your name on a register. Obviously the way try cordon off the pool do there’s no reserving beds which is my pet hate as it leads to annoyance! Ok there are one or two things that could be better. Firstly there should be welcome trays of drinks on arrival. When you’ve been travelling you are usually so thirsty and thus would add to your welcome. Secondly saddly the shower, shampoo dispenser in the bathroom hardly allow you to get any product out. They would be much better with the upside down squeeze out bottles or addressing the ones they have as they were a waste of time. Thir

Absolutely fantastic resort. Rooms are modern & spotless, food is lovely & varied, and the staff are great - nothing is too much bother, they're cheery and make you feel so welcome.

The bar staff in particular were exceptional - especially with my little boy. He said to me during our 3rd stay "They're my friends. They really look after me!"

Would highly recommend this resort. Although in a quiet location, the resort provides all you need - several swimming pools, large grounds and a beachfront location.

We will definitely return many times again over the years I would think! 😊

Rooms are a very nice size with plenty of room for our family of 4.
Staff are fantastic throughout the hotel.
Location is close to the airport that transfer was very quick. Hotel on the beach which was ok but not great. Cab to portaventura theme park was only 20 minutes and cost about 35€.