Hotel María Cristina
Peñíscola · Valencian Community · 4 Stars

Hotel María Cristina

Four-star hotel in Peñíscola, facing the Mediterranean, with a seasonal outdoor pool, rooms with sea views and the castle a few minutes’ walk away.

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8.9 Score
1.206 Reviews
4★ Stars
16:00 Check-in
Nearby Playa del Norte · 10 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 16:00

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Hotel María Cristina

Hotel María Cristina is a 4-star hotel in Peñíscola, opposite Playa del Norte, with rooms that have a balcony and, in several categories, sea views. The property combines a small seasonal outdoor pool with a restaurant and a café. Rooms have air conditioning, satellite TV and a private bathroom; some also include a minibar, frontal sea views or a seating area, and there is a family room for up to four people.

WiFi is free throughout the property. For meals, lunch and dinner may be served at the table or as a buffet, depending on occupancy, and drinks are not included. The old town is 500 m away and Peñíscola Castle is about a 15-minute walk away. Shops, bars and restaurants are within easy reach. From here, you can alternate time at the beach with walks around the historic centre.

Hotel María Cristina
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Four-star hotel in Peñíscola, facing the Mediterranean, with a seasonal outdoor pool, rooms with sea views and the castle a few minutes’ walk away.

Room types

Rooms are available as Deluxe, Premium and Standard double rooms, as well as a Deluxe Family Room. All have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and soundproofing. The double rooms are 17 m², while the Deluxe Family Room is 22 m² and accommodates up to four people. The double rooms have a balcony, although the views vary: one category offers partial sea views, another frontal sea views, and the Standard room has views of a place of interest.

The Deluxe Family Room adds a seating area and sea views, while the Premium option includes a minibar. The family room configuration includes a sofa bed; all rooms have a private bathroom with toiletries, towels and a hairdryer. You can choose between a double room by the coast and a family room for up to four guests.

Deluxe Double Room with Partial Sea Views and Balcony — Hotel María Cristina
Deluxe Double Room with Partial Sea Views and Balcony
17 m²

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Balcony
  • Sea view

At 17 m² and accommodating up to four people, this room has a balcony and partial sea views, as well as views of the pool and a place of interest. Air conditioning, a private bathroom and soundproofing complete a space designed for relaxing by the coast.

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Premium Double Room with Frontal Sea Views — Hotel María Cristina
Premium Double Room with Frontal Sea Views
17 m²

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Single bed and 2 Double beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Balcony
  • Minibar

This 17 m² room, which accommodates up to three people, stands out for its frontal sea views from the balcony. It also has a minibar, a feature that sets it apart from the other double room options, as well as a private bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofed walls.

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Deluxe Family Room — Hotel María Cristina
Deluxe Family Room
22 m²

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed or 1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Sea view
  • Seating area

At 22 m² and accommodating up to four people, this family room offers sea views and a seating area with a sofa. Its layout includes a sofa bed, providing a separate space to relax. It also has a private bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofing.

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Standard Double Room with Balcony - 1 or 2 Beds — Hotel María Cristina
Standard Double Room with Balcony - 1 or 2 Beds
17 m²

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Balcony
  • View of a place of interest

This 17 m² room accommodates up to three people and has a balcony with views of a place of interest, but not the sea views offered by the other double room categories. It has air conditioning, a private bathroom and soundproofed walls, as well as wooden or parquet flooring.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay by the sea: Playa del Norte is 10 m away.
  • you want to combine the coast with historic sights: Peñíscola Castle is 600 m away.
  • you’re travelling as a family: the Deluxe Family Room accommodates up to four people and has a seating area.
  • you value free WiFi throughout the property and air conditioning in your room.
  • you want to enjoy an outdoor pool during the season.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: there is no parking.
  • you’re looking for an indoor pool or one that’s available all year: the pool is outdoors and seasonal.
  • you want a large swimming pool: the outdoor pool is small.
  • you prefer drinks to be included in the price of lunch or dinner.

Hotel facilities & services

The shared spaces include a terrace and a sun terrace, as well as an outdoor pool with sun loungers and parasols. There is outdoor furniture and a shared TV area; the lift provides access to the upper floors. The property has a 24-hour reception, luggage storage and tourist information, as well as laundry and ironing services.

For guests who need accessible facilities, the hotel has wheelchair access, a toilet with grab rails, a lower washbasin and an emergency pull cord in the bathroom. The café is on site, and special-diet menus can be requested. Room amenities include air conditioning, a private bathroom, toiletries and a hairdryer; audiovisual facilities include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. WiFi is free.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tourist information
  • Outdoor swimming pool

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Special-diet menus (on request)

Media & technology

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

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional washbasin
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • View of a place of interest
  • Cleaning products
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Hotel María Cristina is on avenida Papa Luna, facing the coast of Peñíscola, with Playa del Norte 10 m away. The immediate area has a seafront promenade, shops, bars and restaurants, and you can walk to the old town, 500 m away. Peñíscola Castle is 600 m away, and the walk from the hotel to the castle takes about 15 minutes. The area combines a stay by the Mediterranean with easy access to historic streets and everyday amenities.

Along the coast, Playa del Sur is 650 m away and Playa Santa Lucía is 2.3 km away; Playa La Caracola and Cala Puerto Negro are both 3.6 km away. For a walk in green spaces, Marjal de Peníscola is 400 m away and Parc de l'Estany is 530 m away. Serra d'Irta Natural Park is 400 m away. Benicarló-Peníscola railway station is 7 km away, while Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport is 30 km away; Castellón is 76 km away.

The historic centre is well suited to exploring on foot: la Porteta is 610 m away, Mercadillo de Peñíscola is 640 m away and Jardins del Parc d'Artilleria is 700 m away. In the upper part of town, you can visit Ermitori de la Mare de Déu de l'Ermitana, 730 m away, and Portal Fosc, 750 m away. Museo de la Mar is 920 m away and Bufador is 930 m away. In the warmer months, the beach and coastal walks are the main activities; the rest of the year, the castle, museum and old town offer cultural options.

Playa del Norte — A stretch of sand beside the hotel for swimming and walks. 10 m
Serra d'Irta Natural Park — A protected area to explore the coastal landscape and its trails. 400 m
Peñíscola Castle — A medieval fortress above the sea, with a route through the historic grounds. 600 m
Jardins del Parc d'Artilleria — Old town gardens for walks alongside the walls. 700 m
Museo de la Mar — An exhibition about Peñíscola’s historic relationship with the sea. 920 m
Benicarló-Peníscola — Railway station connecting Peñíscola with other destinations in the area. 7 km

What guests say about Hotel María Cristina

8.9
Fabulous · 1.206 reviews
Staff
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.7
Cleanliness
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Free Wi-Fi
8.5

Guests particularly appreciate the cleanliness, comfort and staff, with high and fairly consistent scores. The facilities and WiFi also receive good reviews, while value for money scores somewhat lower than these aspects. Overall, the reviews reflect a well-maintained and comfortable stay.

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