The Sant Jaume apartments in Alcossebre are an urban, no-frills option: a residential building right in the centre, with no leisure facilities, but with spacious apartments from which you can walk to the beach, restaurants and shops. They are managed by Casa Azahar, the local agency in Alcossebre.
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Where is Residencial Sant Jaume?
Residencial Sant Jaume is in the centre of Alcossebre, in the Carregador area. Its Google Maps listing places it at Carrer d'Ausiàs March, 7. Guests highlight exactly that: the central location and that you can walk to the beach. On Booking, the location scores 9.0 out of 10.
The nearest beach is Carregador (El Cargador), the town's main beach: 850 metres of fine sand about 70 wide, with a dune system, a promenade, fully adapted access and a Blue Flag without interruption since 1987. From there, the wooden walkway of the Senda Litoral leads to Romana beach.
Advantages of staying in the centre:
- Everything on foot: beach, promenade, supermarkets, bars and restaurants.
- The Tuesday market (May to October) is set up in the promenade area.
Drawbacks guests mention:
- Parking: the street is a paid blue zone and sometimes you have to leave the car far away. If you come by car from Aragon, Madrid or the north, allow for this on arrival and departure.
- It is an urban setting, with no garden or communal pool.
What are the Sant Jaume apartments like?
Residencial Sant Jaume is a residential apartment building, with no pool or leisure areas. What is most appreciated inside is the space: guests describe spacious apartments with a large kitchen, which is unusual in town-centre buildings. The photos on the Casa Azahar listing show a living room, dining area, kitchen, terrace, a bedroom with a double bed, another with single beds, and bathrooms with a bath or shower.
What to know before booking, according to reviews:
- There is no air conditioning. In July and August this matters.
- There is no pool: the swimming plan is the beach.
- The wifi is rated very poorly (2.5 out of 10 on Booking). If you need to work remotely, bring an alternative.
- Kitchenware is incomplete: some guests miss large frying pans, an iron or a hairdryer.
- The ground-floor units are somewhat dark and some have a little damp.
Booking also mentions family rooms. Like all Casa Azahar buildings, it does not accept pets.
What do guests say about Sant Jaume?
7.3/10 weighted average across booking sites · 24 reviews
| Website | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Booking.com | 7.3/10 | 24 |
Public scores from each website, checked on octubre de 2026. They may have changed; see the source for the current score.
Sant Jaume only has ratings on Booking, with 24 reviews. The Google Maps listing (Carrer d'Ausiàs March, 7) appears as a holiday rental with no score or reviews, and there are no listings on Tripadvisor, Expedia, Atrápalo or Central de Reservas. It is a small sample, so read it as a trend, not a verdict.
What guests like most
- The central location (9.0), with the beach a short walk away.
- The friendly staff at the agency (8.7).
- Cleanliness, fine for most (8.1).
- Spacious apartments with a large kitchen.
- The price outside high season: value for money scores 7.9, and several guests note that outside high season the price is worth it.
What is criticised most
- Sleep comfort: some guests mention uncomfortable mattresses, single beds and sofas.
- No air conditioning or pool.
- Upkeep: somewhat dark ground-floor units, some damp and ceilings that need painting. Facilities score 7.1.
- Incomplete kitchenware.
- Parking in a blue zone.
- Wifi, by far the lowest sub-score (2.5).
Our verdict
Sant Jaume is an apartment for experiencing the town on foot: you head down to Carregador beach in the morning, eat at home with a roomy kitchen, and go out for dinner or a stroll along the promenade without taking the car. It is not the option for anyone looking for a pool or air conditioning, and parking takes some patience.
Strengths
- Central Alcossebre, with the beach, shops and restaurants on foot.
- Spacious apartments with a large kitchen.
- Well-rated staff and good cleanliness.
- Attractive price outside July and August, according to guests.
Weaknesses
- No pool or air conditioning.
- Very weak wifi.
- Parking in a blue zone.
- Some damp and peeling paint in the ground-floor units.
Who it is ideal for
- Families who need space and want everything close at hand.
- Older travellers or couples visiting in spring or autumn who prefer the centre and strolls.
- Mid-season stays, when the heat is milder and the lack of air conditioning matters less.
If you are travelling in high summer with children, first consider a building with a pool such as those in the alternatives.
Town centre or seafront: which suits you?
In Alcossebre, choosing between a town-centre apartment like Sant Jaume and one on the seafront or in a complex with a pool depends mostly on how you plan to spend the day:
| If you are looking for… | Best fit… |
|---|---|
| Going out for dinner, strolling and shopping without a car | The centre (Sant Jaume and nearby buildings) |
| A pool for the children between swims | A residential complex with a pool, such as Bovalar or Al Andalus |
| Sea views from the terrace | A building on the front line at Carregador or Romana |
| Easy parking | A building with a garage or a complex with parking |
Sant Jaume wins on interior space and being close to everything; it loses on air conditioning and shared facilities. If your plan is beach in the morning, a siesta and a stroll at sunset, the centre works very well.
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Tips for staying at Sant Jaume
- Choose your dates well: in June or September you will enjoy the centre without the August heat.
- Bring a portable fan if you come in summer and feel the heat.
- Plan for parking: unload the luggage first and then look for a space calmly.
- Bring enough mobile data if you need a stable connection.
- Ask about the floor: the ground-floor units are the ones most often mentioned for lack of light.
If you want a long stay, our guide to renting by the week or fortnight has tips on how to plan it.
Surroundings and things to do from the centre
- Beaches: Carregador a short walk away; Romana beach along the Senda Litoral; and to the north, Las Fuentes beach, with freshwater springs in the sand and the marina next to it.
- Watersports: the Club de Vela Alcossebre, in the Las Fuentes marina, has a sailing school; at Carregador there is a sailing club and stand-up paddle board hire.
- Serra d'Irta: north of the town, by the lighthouse and Cala Blanca, the trails of the Serra d'Irta Natural Park begin, such as route 2 to Cala Cubanita (12.8 km, easy) or the Ruta del Cranc by bike to Peñíscola (13.2 km). In summer, car access to the park's coast requires booking in advance on the GVA Parcs Naturals app.
- Ermita de Santa Llúcia i Sant Benet: at 312 m above sea level, with a short trail (1.3 km) starting from the Montemar development.
- Local food: the tomata de penjar from Alcalà de Xivert, baked rice, suquet de peix and almond sweets.
How to get to Residencial Sant Jaume
The easiest way is by car on the AP-7, exit 44 (Alcossebre-Torreblanca), or on the N-340 and CV-142. Once in the town, the building is in the centre, near Carregador.
- Zaragoza: about 255 km, around 3 h 30 min.
- Madrid: about 465 km, around 5 h 15 min.
- Bilbao: about 565 km, around 6 h 45 min.
- Airports: Castellón (~22 km, 25 min), Valencia (~123 km), Reus (~145 km) and Barcelona (~230 km).
- Train: Alcalà de Xivert station (~10 km); there are also buses from AMSA, Avanza (from Madrid) and HIFE.
See our guide to getting to Alcocéber by car.
Alternatives near Sant Jaume
If you want to stay in the centre but with a pool or a lift, Casa Azahar manages these buildings nearby:
- Bovalar Apartments: central, a few minutes from Carregador, with a lift, garden, sun terrace and an adult and children's pool.
- Mare Nostrum Apartments: in the centre, 2 minutes from Carregador, with a lift, shared pool and sun terrace; 3-bedroom apartments for 8 people.
- Residencial Al Andalus: about 7 minutes from Carregador, with a large garden and an adult and children's pool.
In the centre you will also find the pages for the Los Olivos apartments, with a garage and a small pool, the Amanecer building and the Pinamar apartments, opposite Carregador. All of them are in the Alcocéber complex directory.
