We are an older couple who were visiting Santa Ponsa, for a 4 day stay, at the time of the 2026 total solar eclipse.
We had chosen Hotel Playas Del Rey because of its location in the resort, hoping that, from the balcony of the seaview room we had booked, we would be able to view the total eclipse before the sun disappeared behind the distant hills.
Our expectations were exceeded. We had a perfect view of the solar eclipse from its start until the sun set a few minutes after the time of the total eclipse.
The room was very clean with a comfortable bed, good shower and very effective air conditioning.
Staff were really helpful and pleasant.
Our breakfast was served in a sea view restaurant very close to the hotel. It’s was good, not brilliant - but that was ok.
There was a nice pool good for swimming or just cooling off and it was easy to find sun loungers or chairs with a parasol,
The hotel is about a 3-4 minute walk from the beach. The street which the hotel is in has a number of restaurants, bars and small supermarkets so, for us its location was perfect.