Why the Costa Dorada Instead of Barcelona?
Barcelona is stunning, but hotels with pools easily cost €150 to €300 per night. Just 45 minutes south, the Costa Dorada offers the same sunshine, the same Mediterranean beaches and the same Catalan culture — for two to three times less.
The village of Cubelles, located between Sitges and Tarragona, is one of those well-kept secrets. This is where you’ll find Hotel Mas Trader, a Catalan masía turned hotel with two pools, a Catalan cuisine restaurant and a cocktail bar — all from €70 per night for two guests.
5 Reasons to Choose a Pool Hotel on the Costa Dorada
1. Prices Two to Three Times Lower Than Barcelona
A hotel with a pool in Barcelona rarely goes below €120 per night. On the Costa Dorada, you’ll find quality hotels with pool, restaurant and beach access for under €80 per night for two guests, express breakfast included. Hotel Mas Trader offers renovated rooms with new bedding, air conditioning and free WiFi from €70.
2. The Beach Without the Crowds
Costa Dorada beaches are wider, less crowded and just as beautiful as those in Barcelona or the Costa Brava. Cubelles beach is walkable or a 5-10 minute drive from the hotel. In peak season, the difference in foot traffic is striking — here, you can still find a spot for your towel.
3. Authentic Catalonia
Cubelles is a real Catalan village, not a tourist resort. You’ll find local restaurants, a weekly market, traditional festivals and a laid-back atmosphere far from mass tourism. Hotel Mas Trader embodies this authenticity: the masía has been fully renovated.
4. Easy to Reach
From Barcelona airport, Cubelles is just 45 minutes by car or taxi. You can also take the Rodalies R2 Sud train directly to Cubelles station. From France, it’s a 2-hour drive from Perpignan, 2.5 hours from Montpellier, and 3 hours from Toulouse — no flight needed.
5. A Real Hotel, Not an Apartment
Unlike holiday rentals where you have to shop, cook and clean, a pool hotel like Mas Trader offers full comfort: breakfast served every morning, the Ocarina Gust restaurant for lunch and dinner, cocktails and tapas at the BugleBar, two pools with sun loungers and towels, and staff available to help.
How to Get There
Hotel Mas Trader is located at Carrer Dàlia 26, 08880 Cubelles, Barcelona, Spain. From Barcelona-El Prat airport, it’s approximately 45 minutes by car or taxi. By train, take the Rodalies R2 Sud line to Cubelles station.
From France, the AP-7 motorway takes you directly to Cubelles. The drive is straightforward, and the Spanish section has been toll-free since 2021.
Book Your Stay
Rooms at Hotel Mas Trader start from €70 per night for two guests, express breakfast included. The hotel has 15 rooms, including doubles, superior rooms and family rooms. Book online at
Las habitaciones del Hotel Mas Trader están disponibles desde 70€ la noche para dos personas, desayuno express incluido. El hotel cuenta con 15 habitaciones, incluyendo dobles, superiores y familiares. Reserva en línea en hotelmastrader.com