Name: Malibu
Address: Constanta, RO
Price range: From $128

Malibu, ConstantaMalibu in Constanta, Romania has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 13 hotels we score in Constanta. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 2.4. Rooms from about $128 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hotel Malibu is a four-star establishment situated in the southern section of the Mamaia resort. The property sits directly on the beachfront near Luna Park and the local Dolphinarium. It offers approximately 150 air-conditioned rooms and suites, many of which include balconies and views of the sea or lake. Guests can access an outdoor swimming pool, a spa with a sauna, and a children's playground. The hotel provides on-site parking and a restaurant serving buffet breakfasts. While the interiors are modern, some guests have reported issues with noisy air conditioning units and leaking bathtubs. It suits families and holidaymakers looking for direct beach access.What stands out

Direct beachfront location

Outdoor swimming pool

On-site spa and sauna

Varied buffet breakfast

Watch out for

Noisy air conditioning

Occasional plumbing issues

Better-scored in Constanta

Crowne Plaza Constanta, Constanta: 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $179 a night. Located on Mamaia Boulevard near Lake Siutghiol, this four-star hotel sits directly on the coastline in Constanta.

Hotel Cherica, Constanta: 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $150 a night. Hotel Cherica is a smoke-free property situated in the commercial and historical centre of Constanta.

Iaki Hotel, Constanta: 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms). Iaki Hotel is a four-star property situated in the centre of Mamaia, a resort on the Romanian Black Sea coast.