Hotels on the Mar Menor
Europe’s largest saltwater lagoon and La Manga, the strip of sand between two seas.
Destinations in the Mar Menor
Each photo shows the best-rated hotel in that place.
Where to stay on the Mar Menor and La Manga
What the Mar Menor is like
The Mar Menor is a saltwater lagoon of about 170 km², separated from the Mediterranean by La Manga, a 21 km strip of sand. Its waters are shallow and warm, good for families and water sports, and the mud baths of Lo Pagán are famous.
Which town to choose
La Manga has the big hotels, with beaches on both seas. San Pedro del Pinatar, with its salt flats and Lo Pagán, and Los Alcázares, with wooden bathing piers over the water, are quieter and more family-oriented.
When to go
In July and August it fills with families, mostly from Murcia and Madrid. In spring and autumn the weather is mild and prices drop a lot.
Getting around
Región de Murcia airport, at Corvera, is about 30 minutes away by car, and Alicante airport an hour. To get between the towns and to the far end of La Manga, a car is best.
Hotels in the Mar Menor in numbers
Worked out every day from the data of the hotels in its 3 destinations.
- places to stay
- +600
- destinations with their own page
- 3
- average score of 592 rated properties
- 9.3
- guest reviews
- 74,510
- four- and five-star hotels
- 346
Destinations in the Mar Menor compared
Airport: the nearest one as the crow flies.
| Destination | Places to stay | Average score | Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Manga del Mar Menor | +200 | 9.4 | RMU, 40 km |
| San Pedro del Pinatar | +200 | 9.4 | RMU, 30 km |
| Los Alcázares | +200 | 9.2 | RMU, 25 km |
Best-rated hotels in the Mar Menor
Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.
Hotel Cristina★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Poseidon La Manga Hotel & Spa - Designed for Adults★★★★8.3 Very goodSee prices
Thalasia Costa de Murcia★★★★8.2 Very goodSee prices
AluaSun Doblemar★★★★7.7 GoodSee prices
Hotel 525★★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Hotel Cetina Cabo de Palos Puerto★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Hotel Izán Cavanna★★★★7.4 GoodSee prices
Ona Lomas Village - La Manga Club★★★7.9 GoodSee prices
El Secreto del Agua★★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Hotel Monarque Costa Narejos★★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
Occidental Mar Menor★★★★8.5 FabulousSee prices
Hotel Lodomar Spa & Talasoterapia★★★★8.0 Very goodSee prices
Frequently asked questions about hotels in the Mar Menor
How many hotels are there in the Mar Menor?
We list more than 600 places to stay in 3 destinations in the Mar Menor. The ones with the most are La Manga del Mar Menor (more than 200), San Pedro del Pinatar (more than 200) and Los Alcázares (more than 200).
What is the best-rated hotel in the Mar Menor?
Hotel Cristina, in Los Alcázares, with a score of 9.2 out of 10 from 2,558 guest reviews.
Which destination in the Mar Menor has the best-rated hotels?
La Manga del Mar Menor: its 195 rated properties have an average score of 9.4 out of 10. Next comes San Pedro del Pinatar, with 9.4.