Hotel Mare Nostrum
Peñíscola · Valencian Community · 1 Star

Hotel Mare Nostrum

Hotel in Peñíscola facing the sea, with rooms overlooking the coast, continental breakfast and an upper-floor café with panoramic bay views.

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8.4 Score
750 Reviews
1★ Star
14:00 Check-in
Nearby Playa del Norte · 20 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Hotel Mare Nostrum

Hotel Mare Nostrum is a 1-star hotel in Peñíscola, facing Playa del Norte and 250 m from Peñíscola Castle. It is next to the old town, making it easy to combine beach days with walks through its historic streets. Some rooms have a balcony and sea views; others overlook the mountains or the city.

The rooms have a private bathroom with a bathtub, a TV and tiled floors. Free WiFi is available, along with air conditioning from 15 June to 15 September and heating from 15 November to 15 March. The hotel serves continental breakfast and has an upper-floor café, open from 16 March to 13 October, with views of the bay and city. It also offers luggage storage and tourist information. The AP7 provides road access to the area, and Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport is 30 km away. It is an option for those who want to stay by the beach and have Peñíscola’s main sights close at hand.

Hotel Mare Nostrum
★ 8.4 · Very good · 750 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel Mare Nostrum

Hotel in Peñíscola facing the sea, with rooms overlooking the coast, continental breakfast and an upper-floor café with panoramic bay views.

Room types

All four room types accommodate two people and have a private bathroom with a bathtub. Some rooms measure 16 m² and others 21 m²; all have tiled floors, a wardrobe and a TV. Air conditioning is available during the summer months specified by the hotel, while heating is available in winter. WiFi is free in the rooms.

The views and balcony distinguish the different options. One 16 m² room overlooks the sea and city; another offers mountain and city views, but no sea views. Of the 21 m² rooms, one has a balcony overlooking the mountains and city, while the other combines a balcony with sea and city views. All have two single beds. Bathrooms include a bathtub, bidet, towels and free toiletries.

Double Room with Sea View - 2 Beds — Hotel Mare Nostrum
Double Room with Sea View - 2 Beds
16 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Sea view
  • City view

This 16 m² room has two single beds and offers sea and city views. The private bathroom has a bathtub and bidet. Tiled floors, a desk and a wardrobe complete this room for two, with the coast as its main feature.

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Double Room - 2 Beds — Hotel Mare Nostrum
Double Room - 2 Beds
16 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Mountain view
  • City view

This 16 m² room for two offers mountain and city views, but no sea views. It has a private bathroom with a bathtub and bidet, as well as tiled floors, a desk and a wardrobe. It has the same dimensions and bed configuration as the Double Room with Sea View, but looks out onto a different landscape.

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Double Room with Balcony — Hotel Mare Nostrum
Double Room with Balcony
21 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • Mountain view

This 21 m² room has a balcony overlooking the mountains and city. The private bathroom is equipped with a bathtub and bidet. Tiled floors and a desk complete the room, which offers five square metres more than the 16 m² Double Rooms.

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Double Room with Balcony and Sea View — Hotel Mare Nostrum
Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
21 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • Sea view

This 21 m² room combines a balcony with views of the sea and city. It accommodates two people and has a private bathroom with a bathtub and bidet, tiled floors and a desk. Unlike the balcony room overlooking the mountains, its distinguishing feature is the coastal panorama.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay facing the beach and have Peñíscola Castle 250 m away.
  • you like rooms with sea views, and some also have a balcony.
  • you need free WiFi in your room.
  • you want to leave your luggage in storage or ask the hotel for tourist information.
  • you’d like a continental breakfast and a drink at a café with views of the bay.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: the hotel does not have any.
  • you want continental breakfast to be included in the rate.
  • you need air conditioning or heating all year round: each is available only during the specified months.
  • you expect to arrive after 22:00: late check-in incurs a surcharge for each additional hour.

Hotel facilities & services

The hotel has direct beach access and non-smoking rooms. Free WiFi is available in the rooms, and a lift provides access to the upper floors. To explore Peñíscola, the tourist information desk can help you organise visits; luggage storage is also available during your stay.

The rooms have a private bathroom with a bathtub, as well as a TV and views in several room types. The café is on the upper floor and offers panoramic views of the bay and city. It is open from 16 March to 13 October. The hotel serves continental breakfast. Air conditioning is available from 15 June to 15 September, and heating from 15 November to 15 March. The property does not have parking.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Views
  • Tourist information
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift

General facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Beach
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • Invoice provided
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • No smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Media & technology

  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • City views
  • Views
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Hotel Mare Nostrum is at Molino, 4, next to Peñíscola’s old town and facing the beach. Playa del Norte is 20 m away and Playa del Sur is 100 m away. Peñíscola Castle is 250 m away; from there, the old town streets lead to historic entrances such as Porta de Santa Maria, 190 m away, and Portal Fosc, 210 m away. Mercadillo de Peñíscola is 110 m away, and Jardins del Parc d'Artilleria are 270 m away.

For road travel, the hotel has good connections to the AP7. Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport is 30 km away. Benicarló-Peníscola railway station is 7 km away, and Santa Magdalena de Pulpis station is 9 km away. The property has no parking, which is worth bearing in mind if you are travelling by car. You can visit much of the immediate area on foot: the castle, Casa de las Conchas and Museo de la Mar are a few hundred metres away.

The beach is ideal for alternating swimming with walks along the coast, especially in the warmer months. For a change of scenery, Parque Natural de la Sierra de Irta is 350 m away and offers natural surroundings for walking and enjoying the coast. El Bufador and la Porteta, both a short distance away, are part of the route along the seafront and through the old town. In the centre, you can also visit Ermita de Santa Ana and Parròquia Mare de Déu del Socors, 220 m away.

Playa del Norte — A long urban beach for swimming and strolling beside the old town. 20 m
Playa del Sur — A stretch of coastline close to the port and old streets. 100 m
Peñíscola Castle — A historic fortress above the sea, with views of the coast and city. 250 m
Peñíscola Market — A local market where you can browse stalls a short distance from the hotel. 110 m
Natural Park of Sierra de Irta — A coastal natural area with paths to explore on foot. 350 m
Museum of the Sea — A small museum dedicated to Peñíscola’s maritime history. 380 m

What guests say about Hotel Mare Nostrum

8.4
Very good · 750 reviews
Staff
9.2
Comfort
8.3
Location
9.7
Cleanliness
8.6
Facilities
8.0
Value for money
8.3
Free Wi-Fi
8.5

Guests particularly appreciate the staff and the proximity to the beach and historic centre. They also highlight the cleanliness and WiFi. The facilities and comfort receive positive, though somewhat more moderate, ratings, while the staff stand out among the highest-rated aspects.

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