Stayed: 2–9 May 2026
Room type: Half Board, double room with twin beds
Overall score: 8/10
We stayed at the H10 Salou Princess in Salou (Spain) from 2–9 May 2026, in one of their double rooms with twin beds. There were no double bed rooms available for our stay.
From the moment we stepped into the lobby, the hotel had a more grown-up feel to it, which we liked straight away.
This stay also felt a little different for us, as we are starting to look at areas in Spain for retirement. Salou, or the surrounding area, may well end up on our shortlist.
The room was a typical size for this kind of hotel, with a TV, air conditioning, fridge, safe box at €3 per day, free WiFi, and a balcony. The bathroom had a bath with shower over it.
Our room looked out over the front of the hotel onto a busy main road. The road starts to get busy from around 7:30am, and traffic noise is only slightly noticeable during the day, but we did not think it was too bad at all.
Accommodation
The room was clean and well appointed. It was a typical size for this type of stay, and nothing felt old or worn out.
Everything worked as it should, and the room felt properly maintained throughout our stay.
It would have been nice to have a couple more power sockets. We had three, which was fine, but there were no USB charging points, so bring plug-in USB chargers or a power supply. First world problems, I know.
Pools and facilities
There is one large main pool with a kids pool next to it, and plenty of loungers around the pool area.
The pool was clean, and the lifeguards were attentive. Towels were available from reception for a small refundable deposit.
They also have four Balinese beds, also known as Bali beds. We used them on three of the days we stayed, at €25 per day.
They added a lovely touch of luxury around the pool, and as it was my wife’s birthday, it felt like a nice treat for her too; plus up by the top beds (#3 and #4), it tended to be very quiet.
Food and drink
The more grown-up feel carried through into the dining area. It was well laid out and served buffet-style food, but the whole experience felt calmer and more relaxed.
Breakfast was a typical mix for this kind of European hotel, with both English and Continental options.
There was fresh fruit, sausage, eggs, bacon, beans, mushrooms, yoghurt, pastries, cereals, cold meats, cheese, and a surprisingly good choice of alternative milks, including plant, oat, and almond milk.
Hot drinks and fruit juices were included at breakfast.
Dinner had the usual mix of soup, pasta, salads, fish and meat dishes, fried food, chips and wedges, plus a show cooking area.
Drinks were not included with dinner. We stuck to the 1 litre bottles of filtered water at €2, which was enough for the two of us.
This is where the different clientele at this hotel showed. Lots of people were drinking water, soft drinks, or wine. It was not families downing pints of cheap Spanish lager.
Sweet treats were always available, including ice cream, small cakes, puddings, and fresh fruit.
As a vegetarian, I did find the choice a bit limited. There was always something to eat, but it was not always especially interesting. Salads and pasta are fine, but over a longer stay it would become repetitive.
Surely it cannot be too difficult to put on a couple of proper vegetarian dishes, such as curry, lasagne (strangely a day after putting this review live, a lovely vegetarian lasagne was available!), or something similar.
My carnivore wife liked the food and the surroundings so much that we ended up going Full Board for the last four days.
BTW, if you want to upgrade from Half Board to Full Board, do it officially at Reception rather than paying for the extra lunches in the restaurant, it was a much cheaper way to do it).
Because the dining experience felt more formal, there were no overloaded plates and very little waste to be seen. Overall, it was a decent dining experience, apart from the lack of vegetarian options.
Busy times for the restaurant:
Breakfast busiest after 9:30
Lunch wasn't particularly busy at all
Dinner busiest after 20:30
Staff and service
As you would expect in a good hotel today, the staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay.
In the restaurant, the waiting staff were attentive, and we were always seated very quickly. Plates were cleared fast, and the service felt well organised.
Atmosphere
The atmosphere was quiet and chilled.
It seemed to attract a slightly older clientele, which gave the hotel a more relaxed and informal feel. That suited us perfectly.
Other facilities
I think the hotel wristbands are new for 2026. They act as your room key, but you can also add money to them and use them for payment around the hotel.
The hotel seemed to have live entertainment most nights, including local bands and tribute acts.
The Legends Sports Bar reminded me of a mix between an old, dark English pub and an Irish pub. It was cosy, with dark beers and Spanish beers available.
If it is still on, the Bock Damm Negra Munich is a gorgeous beer. Voll-Damm is also a lovely beer.
There was also a small café by the pool for quick bites, opening from 12:30. It served things like chips, hot dogs, pizza, soft drinks, and alcoholic drinks.
There is apparently a sauna and gym in the hotel, but we did not use them.
Top tip: when we were there, the top terrace, past the first two Bali beds and up the steps, was nice and quiet.
The Verdict
H10 Salou Princess is a clean, friendly, and well-located hotel with a slightly older clientele and a relaxed feel.
It felt more grown-up than some of the family-heavy hotels in Salou, and that made a big difference to the stay.
The room was clean, the staff were excellent, the pool area was pleasant, and the food was good overall.
The main downside for me was the limited vegetarian choice. It was not terrible, but it could be much better with just a bit more thought.
Overall, this was a really enjoyable stay, and it is definitely somewhere we would consider returning to.
Scores
Accommodation: 8/10
Location: 9/10
Food and drink: 7/10
Staff: 9/10
Atmosphere: 8/10
Overall score: 8/10
A clean, friendly, well-located hotel with a more grown-up feel. Relaxed, informal, and a very good base for a stay in Salou.
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