The 351-room H10 Salauris Palace is an upper-middle-range chain hotel in downtown Salou, a 15-minute walk from PortAventura Park and Levante Beach. Mostly stylish rooms have furnished balconies, but there are fees for use coffeemakers and mini-fridges in some rooms. The wonderful indoor and outdoor pools attract families, while the adults-only rooftop solarium is a favorite for couples. On-site restaurants and bars receive good reviews, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Travelers with kids should also consider the PortAventura Hotel Caribe, which offers free admission to the adjacent PortAventura Park.

The upscale H10 Mediterranean Village is located in serene Cap Salou, within walking distance of three picturesque swimming coves. The 199 rooms are beachy and modern, decorated in a subtle blue-and-white motif and modern comforts like flat-screen TVs, and apartments with kitchenettes are also available. This family friendly resort has four swimming pools, a kids' pool and kids' club, and dining options including a buffet and a la carte restaurant. There's also an adults-only terrace with hot tubs and a sauna for a little grown-up relaxation. Guests might want to also consider the H10 Salauris Palace, which has free in-room Wi-Fi at comparable rates.

The three-and-a-half-pearl Hotel PortAventura is a 500-room hotel in the PortAventura Theme Park in Salou. Simple, Mediterranean rooms have balconies and tile bathrooms, and Family Rooms have fun cartoon themes. Family-focused features include free access to the theme park and discounted entry to Costa Caribe Aquatic Park. Other perks include several on-site restaurants, outdoor pools, and free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and shuttle rides to the city center. However, pools are seasonal and lines at the park and front desk are long. Guests looking for a downtown hotel away from the park should consider the Hotel Calypso instead.