Choosing between an aparthotel or an apartment in Alcossebre is a very common dilemma: both have a kitchen and living room, but the experience is different. It all comes down to how much you value services compared with space and independence.
What is an aparthotel?
An aparthotel combines an apartment with a kitchen with the services of a hotel: reception, cleaning, pools and communal areas. In Alcossebre, the go-to aparthotel is Alcossebre Sea Experience:
- Four stars and 90 one- and two-bedroom apartments spread over five floors.
- Facing Cargador beach, at Carrer els Camps, 3.
- Pools, a rooftop skybar with views over the Mediterranean and a spa.
- It stands on the site of the former Hotel Jeremías and opened in 2019.
What is a holiday apartment?
A holiday apartment is a complete home in a residential complex that you rent for your holiday. In Alcossebre, Casa Azahar manages apartments in more than twenty buildings: studios, one- to three-bedroom apartments and villas. Daily cleaning is optional (booked separately) and you pick up your keys at their office on Avenida Las Fuentes.
The differences, point by point
| Aparthotel | Holiday apartment | |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | Yes | Arrivals office to collect keys |
| Cleaning | The aparthotel's own service | Optional daily cleaning, charged separately |
| Spa and skybar | Yes (Alcossebre Sea Experience) | No |
| Pool | Yes | Depends on the building (most have one) |
| Capacity | 1 and 2 bedrooms | Up to 8 people in a single apartment |
| Private garden | No | Yes, at the Villas Sunset |
| Areas | Facing Cargador | Centre, Las Fuentes, Playa Romana, Serra d'Irta |
When to choose an aparthotel
- Couples who want comfort, a spa and views without worrying about a thing.
- Families who want pools and services, but also a kitchen for the children.
- Short breaks, when you'd rather not spend time getting organised.
When to choose an apartment
- Groups and large families: a three-bedroom apartment or a villa sleeps 7 or 8 people together.
- Longer stays of a week or more, with more space and a life of your own.
- Anyone looking for something specific: seafront on Playa Romana, a lift in the centre, a private garden or being at the foot of the Serra d'Irta. It's all laid out in the accommodation comparison.
What they have in common
Both options have a kitchen and let you plan meals at your own pace, and both keep you close to the sea. Alcossebre is a relaxed town with more than 10 km of coastline and fine sandy beaches, so the choice depends more on how you like to travel than on the destination. If you go for an apartment, start with the apartments with a pool, which are the most sought after.