Hotel Cala Arena
13 Calle Correo
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Why people book this hotel
“Stylish little hotel with sea views and close the beach”
“Very central , nice bar where you could seat and enjoy the sun and have a view o…”
“Staff amazing”
“The staff are so friendly and hospitable, especially Maria who runs it”
“Beautiful bedroom”
“The rooms are perfect with comfy beds and a modern bathroom with a huge shower”
“Clean, comfortable, spacious, beautiful Helpful friendly staff I was upgraded t…”
“superb location, very clean, friendly staff”
“Great breakfast”
“Breakfast is served in their popular cafe”
“Book one with a balcony and sea view, it's worth it”
“Fantastic value, friendly and well run hotel in a great location at the top of t…”
Overview
Facing the beachfront, Hotel Cala Arena offers 1-star accommodation in San José and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and shared lounge. 200 metres from San Jose Beach and 2.1 km from Playa de los Genoveses, the property offers a terrace and a bar. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Hotel Cala Arena all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Museum of Almeria is 39 km from the accommodation, while Andalusian Center of Photography is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Almeria Airport, 29 km from Hotel Cala Arena.
Traveller reviews
Catherine
couple
June 20, 2026
“Can’t wait to return”
Staff amazing. Beautiful bedroom. Terrace looked out to sea. Lovely bar area outside. Great breakfast.
Rob
couple
June 13, 2026
“Stylish little hotel with sea views and amazing staff”
Stylish little hotel with sea views and close the beach. The staff are so friendly and hospitable, especially Maria who runs it. The rooms are perfect with comfy beds and a modern bathroom with a huge shower. Book one with a balcony and sea view, it's worth it. Breakfast is served in their popular cafe.
Carole
solo_traveller
June 7, 2026
“Beautiful hotel”
Clean, comfortable, spacious, beautiful Helpful friendly staff I was upgraded to a double room after booking a single
Richard
couple
June 6, 2026
Very high quality refurb/new build (?) development.
Pape Malick
solo_traveller
April 9, 2026
“Good”
Very central , nice bar where you could seat and enjoy the sun and have a view over the sea , overall quiet location to have a good night of sleep .
Terry
couple
January 1, 2026
“Great Hotel, great location, great room”
Lovely hotel right on the waterfront, with super friendly reception staff.
Mark
couple
October 24, 2025
“One of the best hotels in San jose.”
superb location, very clean, friendly staff!
Robert
couple
October 16, 2025
Fantastic value, friendly and well run hotel in a great location at the top of the hight street in San Jose, steps from the sea.
Lukas
couple
October 9, 2025
The hotel is really beautiful! Right next to the sea and located in the beautiful coastal town of San Jose. Rooms were spacious, modern an clean! Will definitely visit again!
Barry
couple
September 19, 2025
Good size room, comfy bed, great location, friendly staff
Frank
solo_traveller
September 16, 2025
Perfect location, spotless clean room, fine bar / restaurant attached. All I needed for my stay.
Bianca
solo_traveller
July 14, 2025
“Expensive but ok”
Location and clean
Kirsten
solo_traveller
July 11, 2025
“Great hotel and beautiful location.”
Location was perfect. Centrally located for the beach and restaurants. The room was spotless and plenty of space. Air conditioning was really good. Decoration was beautiful and new. The roof top pool was fabulous.
Stefano
couple
June 22, 2025
It was perfect
Hans-Olaf
couple
June 11, 2025
very nice people, breakfast at the bar was also OK. I will return certainly. No noice at night, I slept veer well.
Alison
couple
May 21, 2025
“Beautiful hotel. Great location. Friendly staff.”
Brand new hotel in a fantastic location. Lots of free parking nearby. Very friendly staff. Excellent value for money for a very clean, comfortable room with a balcony and beautiful bathroom. San Jose is a lovely little beach town. Highly recommend.
Rob
solo_traveller
April 22, 2025
“Perfect little hotel in a pretty village on the sea in the stunning Cabo de Gata natural park”
The hotel is beautifully designed with gorgeous rooms, most with balconies and sea views, and very comfortable beds. Breakfast is in the cafe on the ground floor which is very popular with locals and has a great outdoor terrace. Maria who runs Cala Arena, her father, Priscilla in the cafe and the rest of the staff are so welcoming and friendly, you really won't want to leave. And San Jose is a lovely little town with great restaurants - our favourite was La Palmera Mercado, very close to the hotel. And don't forget the stunning beaches - Playa de los Genoveses just south is like Spanish playa's must have been in the 1950's. Also fantastic gym in the basement.
Zeljka Rajkovic
extended_group
December 31, 2024
The staff was nice, room was great and the shower, too. We parked in front of the hotel. We were allowed to use the room in the basement for our work meeting in the evening, which was great. We left too early for breakfast but there was a nearby cafe where we had breakfast.
Neil
couple
November 25, 2024
“Lovely small hotel right in the heart of the town”
A lovely small hotel ideally positioned for the beach, shops and restaurants. The staff were very helpful.
KommtHerum
couple
November 23, 2024
“Nice hotel with spanish atmosphere”
Nice little hotel above the beach in town center. Small but nice rooms, in our case with balcony. Very convenient location and quite spanish. Nice breakfast with tostados the spanish style. Welcoming staff extremely friendly, breakfast staff mixed. This is a Spanish-speaking place (they called and I had to talk to them in Spanish), so be prepared to scrape some spanish words out of your brain :) All in all a very nice, down to earth place
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Lower bathroom sink
Activities
Fitness, Beach, Pub crawls, Fitness centre, Solarium, Hiking, Diving, Snorkelling, Beachfront, Public Bath
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Coffee house on site, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Lift, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Adult only, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal), Outdoor furniture
Parking
Private parking, Accessible parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Fence around pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Rooftop pool, Pool with view, Salt-water pool, Shallow end, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Shuttle service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Business centre, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Daily housekeeping, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Trouser press, Shared lounge/TV area
Deluxe Queen Room
This double room's special feature is the rooftop pool. Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Sea View
This double room features a rooftop pool. This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit has 1 bed.
Superior Double or Twin Room with Terrace
This twin/double room provides a rooftop pool. This air-conditioned twin/double room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Single Room
This single room features a rooftop pool. Featuring free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned single room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as a quiet street view. The unit has 1 bed.
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