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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Rates at Hotel María Cristina vary depending on the season, room type and dates of your stay. You can check the latest rates for your dates.
Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport is 30 km from Hotel María Cristina. Reus Airport is just over an hour away by car. Benicarló-Peníscola railway station is 7 km away and Santa Magdalena de Pulpis station is 9 km away. The hotel has no parking; if you arrive by train, you’ll need to arrange the final leg of the journey to avenida Papa Luna.
Hotel María Cristina is opposite Playa del Norte, 10 m away. Peñíscola Castle is 600 m away and the old town is 500 m away; the walk to the castle takes about 15 minutes. Serra d'Irta Natural Park and Marjal de Peníscola are 400 m away. You’ll also find Mercadillo de Peñíscola 640 m away and Museo de la Mar 920 m away.
Hotel María Cristina has a small seasonal outdoor pool. The beach is opposite the property: Playa del Norte is 10 m away, so the sea is also close by for a swim.
Hotel María Cristina has a restaurant and a café. Lunch and dinner may be served at the table or as a buffet, depending on hotel occupancy; drinks are not included in the price of these meals. Special-diet menus can also be requested.
The Deluxe Family Room at Hotel María Cristina is 22 m², accommodates up to four people and has a seating area with sea views. Its layout includes a sofa bed; this room category also has a private bathroom and air conditioning.
Hotel María Cristina offers wheelchair access and a lift. Accessible features include a toilet with grab rails, a raised toilet, a lower washbasin and an emergency pull cord in the bathroom.