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Costa Galana

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Executive Suite | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
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Sauna, hot tub, steam room, Turkish bath, hydrotherapy
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, Turkish bath, hydrotherapy
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
Costa Galana offers luxury on the coast with free breakfast and a swim-up bar. Enjoy Mediterranean dishes at three restaurants or book reflexology and hot stone massages at Estado Puro spa. Indoor pool, sun loungers, and nearby designer shopping make it perfect for unwinding.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
Spa

Spa

Estado Puro has 3 treatment rooms. The hotel's spa offers hot stone massages as well as pampering treatments such as detox wraps, facials, hydrotherapy, and manicures/pedicures. Other on-site facilities include a steam room, a sauna, and a hot tub.

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Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite Junior with Sea View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2

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Suite Executive with Sea View

  • 37 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3

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Quadruple Suite Junior with Sea View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4

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Suite Deluxe with Sea View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2

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Room Deluxe with Partial Sea View

  • 23 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2

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Room Deluxe with Side Sea View

  • 23 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2

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Room Superior with Pool View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Suite Premium with Pool View

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Room Deluxe with Side Sea View

  • 23 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Located in Mar del Plata, Costa Galana is in the city center and on a private beach. Mar del Plata Golf Club and Mar Del Plata Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Martin Miguel de Guemes and Paseo Aldrey - Cultural and Shopping Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Alem Street, or check out an event or a game at Polideportivo Islas Malvinas Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Boulevard P. Peralta Ramos 5725, Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, B7602EAI

What's nearby

  • Alem Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grande Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Varese Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Martin Miguel de Guemes - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Colon Square - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Mar del Plata Station - 21 min drive
  • Mar Del Plata (MDQ-Astor Piazzola Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zona de bares y boliches de la calle Leandro N. Alem - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Italia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Cóndor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Francesco - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Costa Galana

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the sea
Free breakfast, a swim-up bar, and a free daily manager's reception are just a few of the amenities provided at Costa Galana. Treat yourself to reflexology, a manicure/pedicure, or a massage at Estado Puro, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and Mediterranean cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and designer stores on site.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
  • Bike rentals, valet parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A beach club on site, an electric car charging station, and express check-in
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All 186 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Children's books and childcare services
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Bourgogne
  • La Promenade
  • La Terraza

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach club
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (6,458 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 16 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1995
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Lifeguards
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 32

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (21%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Costa Galana
Costa Galana Hotel
Costa Galana Hotel Mar del Plata
Costa Galana Mar del Plata
Galana
Costa Galana Hotel
Costa Galana Mar del Plata
Costa Galana Hotel Mar del Plata

Frequently asked questions

Does Costa Galana have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Costa Galana pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Costa Galana?

Self parking is available for a fee. Valet parking is available for USD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Costa Galana?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Costa Galana?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Costa Galana provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Costa Galana located?

Located in Mar del Plata, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Alem Street, Grande Beach, and Chica Beach. Varese Beach and Mar Del Plata Port are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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