Hotel in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Hotel Negresco Mar del Plata
A comfortable beachside hotel in Mar del Plata just steps from Playa Varese, one of the city's quieter beaches. The hotel offers good value for money with sea views from upper floor rooms and a friendly atmosphere.
Hotel Negresco is a mid-range coastal hotel positioned on the maritime avenue of Mar del Plata, one of Argentina's most visited seaside cities and the largest beach resort in Buenos Aires Province. Situated steps from Playa Varese — one of the city's smaller and generally quieter beach sections compared to the main Playa Bristol and Playa Grande — the hotel offers convenient beach access without the crowds concentrated around the city centre's most popular stretches.
The building is typical of Mar del Plata's mid-century hotel development, a multi-storey structure whose upper floors command sea views over the Atlantic Ocean. Rooms vary from standard doubles on lower floors without ocean aspects to superior and sea-view rooms on upper floors where guests can watch the sunrise over the water. The property is simply furnished but well maintained, with a reliable standard of cleanliness that keeps it popular with returning Argentine families.
The hotel has an on-site restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, with a menu focused on local Argentine staples and some seafood dishes. The restaurant is functional rather than gastronomic, and guests exploring Mar del Plata's independent dining scene — which includes excellent parrillas, pasta houses, and seafood restaurants along Güemes street and the port area — will find many strong alternatives within a short taxi or remis ride. There is also a bar in the lobby area.
Mar del Plata is approximately 400 kilometres south-east of Buenos Aires city and is accessible by daily long-distance buses (around five hours) and domestic flights into Aeropuerto Astor Piazzolla. The hotel is well positioned for guests using private transport, with paid parking available in the surrounding area. The city's casino, the historic Villa Ortiz Basualdo, the Mar del Plata Aquarium, and the fishing port are all within the city's taxi network.
The property attracts mainly Argentine domestic tourists — families and couples visiting for summer beach holidays — and is a solid mid-range choice for those who prioritise sea proximity and an established restaurant over boutique style or extensive amenities.
Amenities
- wifi
- restaurant
- bar
- sea views
Visit / Book / Contact
- Phone: +54-223-493-0000
Location
Av. Maritima 3400, Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province
-38.0280, -57.5460 — View on map
Highlights
- Steps from Playa Varese, one of Mar del Plata's quieter beach sections on the Atlantic coast
- Sea views from upper-floor rooms overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
- On-site restaurant and bar offering Argentine cuisine and seafood
- Mid-range price point in a prime coastal location in Argentina's most popular beach city
Tips
- Request an upper-floor sea-view room when booking — lower-floor rooms have limited or no ocean aspect.
- Avoid peak January–February unless booked well in advance; Mar del Plata receives millions of domestic tourists and prices peak sharply.
- The fishing port (Puerto de Mar del Plata) is one of the city's best dining areas; local seafood restaurants there are generally superior to hotel dining.
- Buses to Buenos Aires run frequently from the main terminal and are a comfortable, affordable option for the five-hour journey.
- Mar del Plata's casino, one of the largest in South America, is a short taxi ride from the hotel.
FAQ
Does Hotel Negresco have sea views?
Upper-floor rooms have sea views over the Atlantic Ocean. Guests seeking sea views should request these rooms at the time of booking as availability varies.
How far is the hotel from the city centre?
The hotel is on the coastal maritime avenue near Playa Varese, approximately two kilometres from Mar del Plata's main commercial centre and casino district.
Is there parking available?
The hotel does not have its own car park, but paid parking garages and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Guests should inquire at reception for the nearest options.
How do guests travel from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata?
Mar del Plata is approximately 400 kilometres from Buenos Aires. The most common options are long-distance bus (around five hours) or domestic flight to Aeropuerto Astor Piazzolla followed by a short taxi to the hotel.
Accessibility
The hotel is a multi-storey building with lift access between floors. The property is on a flat street along the coastal avenue. Beach access in most areas of Mar del Plata involves steps or sandy terrain; guests with wheelchair or mobility requirements should contact the hotel to confirm room and facility suitability.
When to visit
Mar del Plata's beach season peaks from December to February. Autumn (March to May) and spring (September to November) offer milder weather, lower prices, and significantly smaller crowds.