Mar del Plata

Hotel Galeon

Hotel Mar del Mundo

Hotel Patio Del Mar

San luis 1362. 223 495-6660. (http://www.patiodelmar.com.ar/) basic two-star, four blocks from the beach.

Hotel Selent

Arenales 2347. 223 494-0878 (http://www.hotelselent.com.ar/) offers quiet rooms three blocks off the beach behind the casino. the trade off is no exterior windows. nice lobby, friendly bi-lingual staff. wifi in the lobby. single ar$94, double $134, apartments starting around $300. breakfast included.

Hotel Denver

Arenales 2477. 223 494-1618 (http://www.hoteldenver.com.ar/). three-star hotel with mid-range prices has a gym, a stylish lobby, wifi and breakfast. often booked during the high season, so call ahead.

A faded four star with gym, pool, spa, some rooms with views, just off the beach. Some bilingual staff. Triple AR$320.

One of two modern 5 star in town, or, on the edge as it's located behind the port 4 km from the casino beaches. Nice view towards the famous Golf Club and the Port. This hotel was home to George W Bush during his visit to the city in 2006. Indoor spa AR$40 extra charge, 16 and up age limit strictly inforced, large outside swimming pool, 2 restaurants and extensive conference rooms. Some services not available outside of high season Jan-March 1, Easter week.

Gran Hotel Hermitage

Costa Galana

The most expensive hotel in town, in a tower designed by renamed architect Mario Roberto Alvarez. Located across the street from trendy Playa Grande beach, and just a few blocks away from Alem street, the city´s best nightlife area.

Mar del Plata boasts over 500 hotels, the majority falling into the two and three star category.As usual, things get cheaper the further inland you go, but you can still get a reasonable rate two or three blocks from the beach.