Located in the heart of Puerto Retiro, Almarena Puerto Retiro offers a genuine retreat with indoor/outdoor pools. Travelers can book a massage, relax in the sauna, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Previous guests consistently praise their experience here.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Spa
The current price is AED 309
AED 309
AED 320 total
14 Jun - 15 Jun
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Located close to Quinquela Martín Cruise Terminal and Patio Bullrich, Almarena Puerto Retiro Affiliated by Melia provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour gym, and a full-service spa. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and bicycle parking
Multilingual staff, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
An elevator, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 73 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Does Almarena Puerto Retiro Affiliated by Melia have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Almarena Puerto Retiro Affiliated by Melia?
As of 12 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Almarena Puerto Retiro Affiliated by Melia on 14 June 2026 start from AED 309, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Almarena Puerto Retiro Affiliated by Melia pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for USD 17 per night.
What time is check-in at Almarena Puerto Retiro Affiliated by Melia?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Almarena Puerto Retiro Affiliated by Melia?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Almarena Puerto Retiro Affiliated by Melia located?
Located in Retiro, this luxury aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Quinquela Martín Cruise Terminal, Plaza San Martin, and Florida Street. Galerias Pacifico and Patio Bullrich are also within 2 mi (3 km). Retiro San Martín Station is 9 minutes by foot and San Martin Station is 19 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Almarena Puerto Retiro Affiliated by Melia Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Perfect location if you're going on a cruise. Right across from the terminal!
Geoffrey
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John
12 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice clean room. Friendly staff.
John
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
margaret
7 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Large clean room with a good comfortable bed. It has a very nice restaurant and although next door there is internal access which was not pointed out to us. We arrived extremely early after an all night flight and were offered an early check in. It was well worth the extra
flight
margaret
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Svetlana
17 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay. The rooms are clean, the staff is friendly, and the breakfast is delicious. The cruise terminal is conveniently located just four minutes from the hotel. One small suggestion would be for all front desk staff to have at least a basic level of English, as some communication with the reception team requires the use of a translator. Overall, a 10 out of 10 experience.
Svetlana
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Louis-James
23 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice pool
Louis-James
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
JOAO PEDRO
22 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent for pre-cruise or post-cruise short stay.
JOAO PEDRO
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alison
6 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff were excellent. Room is huge and very clean. Not really any amenities to talk about - not even any real milk.
Alison
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Claudia
18 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was magnificent, spacious, clean and every day they brought new towels and sheets. Good air conditioning and two swimming pools with gym. Excellent service, I recommend it 100%.
Claudia
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anta
12 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room, responsive staff. Thank you Camilla for making my stay enjoyable and comfortable. I will be back.
Anta
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jordi
25 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The staff was very kind and helpful, but the rules about too strict
Jordi
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michelle
8 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Brilliant hotel in BA
Fantastic accommodation and service in this very modern hotel. Both pools were superb. Would definitely revisit. Great for business and holiday
Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Orlando
23 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice Hotel, convenient location but the area is no a nice one. A little complicated to get in and out. Parking is also a challenge.
Orlando
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan
19 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Awesome Hotel.
This Hotel was great. Very clean, excellent staff and service. The only drawback was only one restaurant with limited hours and no shopping within walking distance.
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl
4 February 2024
Liked: Amenities
The room was very clean modern and cute. It had all the amenities that I was looking for. The beds were a little hard but that was my only slight complaint. Well worth the price and I would definitely stay here again or recommend to my friends.
Cheryl
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Noreen
16 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was nice and the restaurant next door was very good as well.
It was convenient for us as we arrived a day early for our cruise and the terminal is across the street.
Be very careful walking around this area. It gets dangerous quickly.
Noreen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Don
3 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is an amazing property directly across the street from the cruise port. Once they finish repairs to the port, it will be even better ( at the time of writing this the check-in area at the port is temporarily closed and you need to go to the nearby convention centre to check in to your cruise).
The pool is amazing, the outdoor pool is great for laps swimming and the indoor pool is actually a hot tub that is the size or larger than many hotels main pools.
Don
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
21 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Only managed to spend 3hrs due to a delayed flight and rescheduled flight out. However, we chose Almarena Puerto Retiro Affiliated by Melia due to it's proximity to AEP airport, which was just 15-20mins drive away. The hotel is essentially serviced apartments - the room was clean and extremely spacious with a kitchenette, large king size bed etc. Didn't get to look at the other facilities, but on first impressions, would be happy to book this away.
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maria
27 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
This hotel is directly across from the cruise terminal, thus very convenient for travellers!
Staff stored our suitcases until check in time at 15:00 hrs.
Friendly multilingual staff, huge room with comfortable beds, a couch, a table and chairs, a desk, large balcony with chairs, kitchen is complete, and it was quiet. Everything was spotless, and had a great sleep. Huge indoor and huge outdoor swimming pools, nice sitting areas, great breakfast with 3 menu options to choose from, large fitness room, and roof top patio areas. Wifi in lobby and room. There are restaurants on both sides of the hotel, and we were happy with the fantastic price via Hotels.com.
Considered a little downside to mention is that the area to walk to the city at night may not be safe, as locals call it the getto. We did not notice anything but we were there only during the days. Easy for taxi or Uber to pick up and costs to the city were cheap, under US$15.
Would definitely stay there again!
Thank you :)
Maria
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
3 January 2025
Villa 31 - Do some research
The property itself is a luxurious building, and the staff at the entrance were exceptionally kind and welcoming. However, there were some drawbacks to my stay. The air conditioning was not functioning, which affected the overall comfort. Additionally, the location posed some challenges. Being adjacent to Villa 31 creates an environment that isn’t ideal for leisurely strolls or exploring the area on foot.
As a tourist, I value the convenience of being able to walk, bike, or access public transportation safely, but this property requires taking an Uber to reach most parts of the city. This lack of accessibility made the experience feel less immersive and tourist-friendly.
While the apartment is luxurious compared to other options, I don’t feel it fully justifies the stay, as it doesn’t provide the flexibility or experience one might expect when visiting a new city.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mario
4 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great room ?nice breakfast
Mario
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Randy
16 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice room and amenities, but the staff was cold and disengaged. The rooftop terrace is in need of some new furniture that actually allows guests to enjoy the space.