The MedPlaya Pyramide Salou attracts a mixed crowd of Spanish and English tourists, all of whom are looking for uncomplicated fun in the sun. The hotel’s lofty lobby, lit by a glass atrium, feels more like an the entrance to an office block than a hotel, with marble floors, nondescript light-wood fittings, and generic artwork on the walls. The restaurant is similarly anonymous and dated, housed in a large and low-ceilinged room into which little natural light penetrates. Rows of white tablecloths and folded napkins are paired with plastic chairs. The Fun Pub is decorated with a curious Egyptian mural on one wall, and tired bentwood furniture. Outside, on the other hand, is a large and attractive mosaic-tiled pool, which curves around the building and sits opposite a covered bar. The pool and its bar are set in a large brick terrace and bordered by shrubs and trees. 

Located outside of Salou’s center, the MedPlaya Pyramide Salou is a five- to 10-minute walk to the town’s shops, bars, and restaurants, and a 10-minute walk to the beach. Those who are looking for family-friendly thrills can find PortAventura theme park a seven-minute drive away. Expect airport transfers to take roughly 35 minutes to Reus Airport by car, and between 60 and 90 minutes to Barcelona-El Prat.

The rooms in the MedPlaya Pyramide Salou are utilitarian and basic, but nonetheless get the job done. They're decorated with white and blue accent walls, laminate wood furniture, baby-blue curtains, and blue-and-brown striped bed runners. Faded prints of artwork hang on the walls for some additional decoration. Beds reportedly have comfy mattresses, and other furnishings include bedside tables, a desk and leather-cushioned chair, free safe and Wi-Fi, small flat-screen TV with few English-language channels, and minibar stocked with a few welcome cans of beer and soft drinks. Bathrooms are also in need of a refresh, as they have the same brown, marble-effect tiles found in the bedrooms, and are equipped with a shower/tub combo, bidet, and hairdryer. Each room has its own balcony with patio furniture.

The MedPlaya Piramide Salou offers a sufficient list of features, with the standout being its sizable and attractive freeform outdoor pool. There are an adjacent kiddy pool and plenty of sun loungers, but only a couple of umbrellas. The terrace can easily crowd and become noisy during high season, however. A small game room with pool, foosball, and air-hockey tables, as well as a number of retro arcade machines is available, as are an outdoor playground and nightly entertainment. The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and dinner, with show cooking during the latter. Half- and full-board, and all-inclusive packages are available, but quality of the food gets mixed reviews. Drinks and light snacks are served at the hotel’s two bars, the poolside bar, and the Fun Pub. A downside for health buffs, there are no gym or wellness facilities. Wi-Fi is free throughout.