Melia Maria Pita Hotel

very nice hotel

We had booked two rooms here. Wonderful rooms with sea view. Breakfast is great. Beach is just accross the street. City centre 5 min. walk. Staff is very friendly. All in all we had a fantastic stay here. A special thanks to the american-icelandic valet who parked the car and helped is with our luggage.

Spent two nights here at the end of May as part of a long weekend in Galicia. We arrived by train from Santiago de Compostela, and instead of getting a taxi from the station to the hotel we instead decided to walk as it was a warm and sunny day. After a 45-minute walk we arrived at the hotel, and despite it being early afternoon we were able to check in to our room. Whilst the hotel overlooks Playa del Orzan our room unfortunately did not face the beach, but we did not find this an issue. It had two large twin beds, which were very comfortable, and was decorated in a contemporary style. The room was a good size with a large amount of clothes storage space, a quality TV and excellent wi-fi. There was a safe provided which we did not use as we found the instructions complicated, and unusually for a Spanish hotel there were tea and coffee making facilities. The bathroom was also a good size, with dual sinks and ample storage space for toiletries. There was a powerful shower and the shampoo and soap provided were of a high standard. Towels were changed daily and the bathroom was kept immaculately clean during our stay. We had breakfast in the hotel each day, and having stayed in other Melia hotels in Spain knew what to expect. The choice and quality were good, with a mix of local and international options on offer. The hotel seemed full during our stay but we did not have to wait for a table each morning. As mentioned previously the hotel is well located in front of the main beach in A Coruna- during our stay the weather was good and so we spent time sunbathing on the golden sand. It is also well located for other attractions, with the Torre de Hercules a half an hour walk away, and to get to the old town is takes 20 minutes. There is also a supermarket called Autoservicios Familia a few minutes walk away, and this has a good range of food and drink. Nearby we also found a great cafe called Miss Maruja which would highly recommend. For a short stay in A Coruna the Melia was a great option and would recommend staying here.

I made a reservation, through a very reputable Spanish travel agency to stay here for the Feast of San Juan. I made the reservation over a year ago for a deluxe two story suite with a balcony overlooking the beach where the San Juan festivities occur (bonfires all over the beach and a big party). I had a confirmation # and all was set. I was so excited because I had stayed at this hotel in 1986 and it was steps away from where my family lives. Literally a week before my arrival I received a message from my travel agency that my room was under renovation and it was not completed. Hmmmm. I call FOUL. I was offered a couple of alternatives and I stayed at a nice but totally out of the way hotel. My family told me that the renovations on the hotel were completed months ago and just a few days ago ocean view suites were still available on the website. They also suggested that I call the authorities to file a claim. I am sure they rented my room at an elevated rate. I am outraged and do very disappointed. Think twice before booking.