4 Star Costa Del Sol Holidays

Gemma

Hotel is very nice although there seemed to be issues with the lift every day. Staff on the front desk are mostly lovely, in particular one lady who seemed to work evenings was very nice! Didn't use the spa as 25 euros for 90 minutes was extremely expensive, especially if you wanted to visit multiple times. I've been to plenty of Spanish hotels that had a free spa or at least unlimited time in the day for the price. Breakfast I can't really fault, I found something I liked which was surprising given how fussy I am. There was a station to have freshly made fried egg and omlettes etc. Room was fine, we had two double beds pushed together which we didn't mind. Aircon was ancient in our room but worked fine. Balcony was great for drying clothes with a clothes rack. Pool was absolutely freezing and there is about a 2ft drop to get in the pool - you can't even hang your legs over to dip them in the water to cool down. Both jacuzzis were also fine but cold, you got used to it once you had been in a little while. The pool bar has food on order, we had pizzas a couple of times but the carbonara is horiffic I wouldn't eat that. Walk to the beach was about 5 minutes downhill but coming back up it is VERY STEEP especially if you're in flip flops so be careful.

Marc Roche

Really enjoyed our stay here, rooms modern and cleaned well every day. The included breakfast and dinner was good. The pool facilities could do with an upgrade.

Sophia Iten

It’s advertised as a spa and wellness hotel but the spa isn’t included in the price of the hotel. It’ll cost an additional 25€ for an entry. The gym is smaller than your hotel room. Very basic equipment, enough to do the job, but very bad air… they need to do something about letting fresh air in / circulating the air better. The pool is nice. The rooms are nice. The fan speed cannot be remotely controlled. You have to ask them to send someone to change the speed for you. The shower is outdated. The water pressure isn’t there, and the water temperature switches by itself between cold to too hot as you shower. The room cards kept losing their code and we had to go multiple times to the reception to get a new card. The service staff were friendly, professional and did their jobs well. All in all, we would not stay here again. We do not understand how it’s a 4 star hotel and well rated for what it offers.

Karen Dattani

We are currently staying at the senator in Marbella and I have to leave a review already because it’s just been such a good experience all round. I did not mention it was my birthday but they noted it from my passport and I’ve just come back to a bottle of champagne in the room which is such a lovely gesture!! Rooms are spotlessly clean, hotel pool and bar lovely, staff friendly, location is perfect, I literally cannot fault the place. Thank you so much for the best stay, 100% will return!!!

Evgenia Z

The hotel is nice, breakfast was excellent,, but my stay at the hotel was ruined : everyone smokes on their balconies and it was impossible to breathe in your room! this is not a problem with people but with the hotel workers! They need to tighten the rules and ban smoking in the rooms! I would not return to this hotel again

Saulė Gedvilaitė

The rooms, the hotel view, and the exterior scenery are all stunning. However, the food was disappointing and barely edible. From the reviews, it's clear that many guests have complained about the poor food quality, and it seems the management is not addressing these issues. If the hotel continues with this approach, it might drop from a 4-star to a 3- or even 2-star rating. Based on our experience, we believe this resort is at most a 3-star and are quite disappointed. The staff were friendly, smiling, and pleasant. We purchased an all-inclusive package, but were surprised to find that we still had to pay for certain drinks, ice cream, snacks, and some non-alcoholic beverages. Additionally, a swim cap is required to use the indoor pool, which is an extra cost not covered by the all-inclusive package. We expected that with an all-inclusive plan, such amenities would be included so that guests could enjoy their stay without additional expenses. The resort may be suitable for families with young children (ages 1 to 8/9), but if you are traveling without kids or with older children, it may not be the best choice. We expected more from this resort and are very disappointed. Even though we are still here, we won’t be returning and cannot recommend it.

Michael Oduba

By far the worst food ever had at an all inclusive. To say how big the hotel is the choice of food and quality of food I wouldn't feed my dog. Lower your expectations if you're coming for quality. The desserts are all good but the mains are very poor. I imagine prison food nit being this bad. Rooms are reasonable size and the veranda had alot of good space. The hotel is well over due a revamp and bringing up to recent times. The pool areas are all good but they sell inflatables and you can't even use them in the kids pool. You have to go over the road to the water park if u want to use a inflatable. The all inclusive bar is OK but the cocktails all being pre made and put in a jug a pina colada is more like warm pineapple syrup. Not alot of choice on the cocktails either.

Krystian Pietrzyk

We was there for 5 nights in Polynesia. First opening door of the room we notice there was hole in the wardrobe in bedroom and bed was dancing when you was trying to lay down, another minus bed for couple was made from 2 separate beds which was horrible to sleep … Half of the staff was ok, specially people on the restaurant was lovely, Reception people, problem with communication due to very low knowledge of English. We arrive before 11 pm and we cannot expect any food available for us with 2.5 year old boy, only “snack bar” was open where 90% of things was drinks and beer. Food was very good at restaurant and staff there was lovely. Big minus for parents which comes with child age close to 3 y/o, there is no attractions for kids in this age, only after 9pm… Soft play not accepting kids under 3y/o but they charging you for 2.5 years old kid like for adult. Localisation of the resort is not the great due to walking distance far with kid to the center, you can only use public transport or taxi where public transport cost you €4 and taxi 11/13 to the center, trans station around 45 min walk form the hotel to get easily to Malaga. I can say food good, rooms can be better and service of the reception staff can be much better also they should change offer for kids under 3 to charge less or offer more for kids in this age. If I will be back there ? I don’t think so.

Sheikh Uddin

Great hotel and really good value for money. The only downside was you had to pay to use the indoor pool as they say it's part of their spa experience which was a downer. Never the less we did use the spa and it was really good. Just wish they included it in the price you pay.

Ján Zastko

We recently visited the Holiday World Resort and had mixed feelings about our stay. The only truly negative aspect was the lack of a private beach at the hotel, which meant we had to walk 15 minutes to reach the nearest one. Another aspect that left us wanting was the outdated condition of the hotel facilities. It seemed rather old and could benefit from some renovations. However, we were very pleased with the staff's attitude, the variety of activities offered, and the quality of the food. The staff was helpful and friendly, and the activities available at the hotel helped us have enjoyable moments. We found the room to be very clean, but unfortunately, there was often an unpleasant odor from the drains in the bathroom, which somewhat affected our overall impression.

Carol Caldwell

Hotel is dated in places - our room in particular Our room was also very basically furnished. Also although plenty loungers, again , a lot were very dated, torn in places. Great selection of food at all meals and plentiful. Good pool areas but the main large pool does not have signs showing the depth at the deep end and it is very deep. Entertainment wasn't great. The hotel has a free bus service to the beach. The beach is a good 30 min walk downhill. All the staff were lovely, very helpful.

Henry Carlton

This is our second time staying here and I have to say it's a great hotel to bring the family, our grandchildren love the pools and the food the hotel provide. It's not far from the airport by taxi. You can get the hotel free bus into the town and there's a train station nearby that also takes you into town. The staff are incredibly helpful from checking in to Imad and Valentina on the restaurant front of house duties. All the restaurant staff are very helpful and the food is varied. We go all inclusive as it's easier... in fact we've booked for next year. Family rooms are great with views over the pools and sea or mountains. Very clean, housekeeping is very clean.

Jeff Kilgannon

We had a lovely 5 night stay here at the start of October. We were really impressed with everything. Rooms were big and balcony had a view over the pools. 3 pools in total. Pool bar was good with self serve beer and soft drinks. Location is a bit back from the front but complimentary bus is available. It is a 10 mini walk from the train station which is 3 stops from Málaga airport. Food is buffet style and a bit repetitive but is of good quality and always something there to your liking. we would recommend 100%.

sarah ward

Enjoyed our stay here, the entertainment was very good, the pool activities were super fun! Food selection was good, beds were comfortable. Great family holiday! Reason for 4 star is on an occasions we were told to leave the restaurant while mid eating cause they were closing- they seem abit strict on this, any restaurant I have been to will let you finish your meal. Also rooms could do with an update. Aside from that we had a ball- Would recommend. Really nice hotel and great for families.

Gill Christina

This is a lovely hotel. It is a little way outside town, but peaceful at night and they have a free shuttle bus to beach and centre. The hotel staff were exceptionally helpful, courteous and kind. Nothing is too much trouble. Food choices were excellent and the buffet food was delicious. Plenty of choices if you are on healthy/low-carb, but there is something for everyone. I was a solo traveller, but this hotel seems especially good for families. They have a great programme of entertainment, lovely gardens and swimming pools. Don’t miss the flamenco show. It is fabulous! The room was clean and comfortable. I can’t fault it at all. I hope to go back for another visit.

Marcus Roebuck

Room 325.....Well! It's OK as a base & you got a free holiday...No more! The room is very basic & almost clean..I always bring my own coffee/tea but no kettle or cups! View from balcony is a wall topped with glass, a barking dog from neighbours flats and past guests debris. Bathroom is fine for a very small person below 3ft and under 7 stone. Don't leave the the patio door open if you don't like the the smell of cooking. Place feels grubby. Staff are clearly underpaid so you don't get that holiday feeling (If you know what I meen) food is very very average. Worst breakfast I have seen for all inclusive. Overall I would class as 2 star at best I would not come back here! Apparently been done up!! Very average

MARK HODSON

Sandos Griego Hotel is a well-oiled machine, offering a fantastic experience for families. The hotel is well-maintained with clean rooms that are serviced daily. The staff are courteous and attentive, and there's plenty for kids to enjoy. Conveniently located near amenities, it features a beach shuttle bus and an all-inclusive beach bar. Our block had two lifts, which minimized waiting times even during busy periods. The all-you-can-eat buffet was impressive, with a wide selection of food catering to all tastes, including themed days like Mexican and Italian. Highly recommend for a seamless and enjoyable stay!

Malthe Salomonsen

The toilet didn't work at first, and the showerhead was also pretty bad. The food was okay, but not much variation, and low quality on a lot of it. And as a 5-star hotel they should have their own sunbeds by the beach instead of the guests having to pay for it. However it was a fine price for all inclusive and the drinks was very good as well as the staff.

Oana duplea

Had a wonderful stay at Sandos Griego. The real highlight are the staff members who work tirelessly every day to make your stay a memorable one. We stayed all inclusive and were very happy with everything. Rooms cleaned every day. Fresh, varied and plentiful food to cover all tastes. Free bus to/from the beach where they also have their own bar with fresh food and drinks (also toilet facilities). Plenty of entertainment day/evenings. A little gym, a small library and a lovely coffee bar. Decent size swimming pool where we found a sun lounger most afternoons. Well done and thank you to all hard working staff members for making our holiday so enjoyable.

David Johnston

Absolutely no way a 4 star hotel This is a 2 at best and the front door when leaving is the best thing in it. If you’re not fussy. Love a pathetic dirty pool. Horrible food and drinks that are as bad as the food. Then this is your spot. You’ve been warned. I never believed the reviews. Please don’t take kids or your loved ones here they’ll hate you for it

Queen Bee

Pros: The hotel is clean, beautiful and spacious. There are many different pools Food is excellent Rooms are cozy and clean The partial sea view room is not the best view so not sure if it's worth the extra money but the balcony is spacious. They have excellent entertainment and we saw an amazing Flamenco dance performance. Cons: No complimentary water No drinks included with meals Pools are small Very strict protocol about using pool chairs. We left for 30 minutes and got a warning. No beach chairs for the resort. It's a public beach so you have to pay. Overall it's a good value resort.

Jesus Romero

The hotel is decent but doesn’t quite live up to the expectations of a 4-star experience. It’s very clean, and the entire staff is friendly and eager to help. The room has been renovated, which is nice, but it’s nothing extraordinary. Unfortunately, the mattresses are uncomfortable, as they’re too soft for a good night’s sleep. On a positive note, the buffet is excellent, offering a great selection for both breakfast and dinner. The friendly, warm staff really make a difference and are the highlight of this hotel. The location is fantastic! It’s just a 15-minute walk to the old town of Torremolinos, where you'll find a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars. Heading toward the beach, there’s an abundance of beachside bars and dining spots to choose from. Plus, it’s only a 20-minute taxi ride to the center of Málaga—super convenient for exploring the area.

Renuka Balaraman

The hotel was in a nice location with few mins walk to sea. The rooms were smaller but sufficient for a party of 2. The restaurant was very nice and buffets were awesome with just a lot of items and freshly made fish for dinner and omlette a for breakfast. The desserts were awesome. Good place to stay for a non peak season with reasonable price.

Nicole Fairley

My partner and I booked this hotel for the last week of October. Overall, we had a great stay. The hotel is clean, staff are all friendly and willing to help. There is lots of space across the three sister hotels you have access to as part of the resort. There are multiple pools, a pool bar, indoor bars and it’s a 2 minute walk out of the hotel to the beach. The location is fabulous - it is a 15 minute walk into the old town of Torremolinos which harbours lots of shops, restaurants and bars. If you walk out of the hotel towards the beach, the beachfront has a great selection of bars and restaurants to choose from. It is also 20 minutes in a taxi from Malaga city centre. The cleaners did the rounds every day and if you would like your room cleaned, you simply put the sign on your door handle indicating so. There were a few days we opted not to have our room cleaned, but met one of the cleaning staff in the corridor and were given fresh towels and toilet paper. The decor of the hotel is okay - the rooms could do with a freshen-up as the room we stayed in had a few chips out of bedroom furniture and the sealant of the shower tray could do with some attention - this was not enough to put us off however. We did have an issue with our air conditioning. It worked no problem for the first few days of our holiday and although it was October, it was still very humid and reaching 19-20 degrees most days so the air conditioning was great. We noticed it stopped working around the third or fourth day of our stay. We went to the reception desk to highlight this and were shocked when the member of reception staff stated that the air conditioning in the hotel was all turned off because the hotel was due to close soon for the season! Bearing in mind this was 4 days into our week-long stay and there were new guests checking in every day up until we left. This was an issue for us as we would never have booked a hotel that did not have air conditioning - it was our non-negotiable. The member of reception staff suggested if we were too warm, we should open the balcony door. This was not welcomed by us as having the balcony door open made no difference to the overall temperature of the room and we did not feel comfortable leaving this open with our belongings in the room or during the night when the temperature was most unbearable. We went all inclusive so had most of our meals in the hotel. The restaurant was clean and food was well presented. The restaurant staff were attentive and efficient in offering drinks and clearing finished plates. The selection of food was good most days. My partner and I are both meat-eaters, although we both agreed that more vegetarian options would be welcomed. There were a few days where the only hot vegetarian option was plain pasta with plain tomato sauce and chips. A few guests did ask the restaurant staff about vegetarian options and on our last night, a vegetarian lasagne was served which was my favourite meal I had during our holiday - it was beautiful. I must say though - if I had been vegetarian I would have struggled most days. Also, a small note to the outdoor seating in the restaurant as this was not open for use during our stay - although all tables and chairs were outside in the dining area and looked appealing. We did ask to sit outside for dinner one night and were told no, it was not in use. This was a shame as the restaurant was very busy and warm so outdoor dining would have been a lovely option. We had thunder, lightening and heavy rain for a few days of our stay. Unfortunately, as the restaurant is on the lower ground floor, there was flooding one morning. We went down for breakfast and the staff had set up a continental buffet breakfast area in the reception area and sports bar area. The way the staff pulled this together was great and they really made the best of the situation and the restaurant was open again at lunchtime which was impressive. Overall, great stay here and would return.

Ellis Baker

Me and my partner stayed here all inclusive from 17/9/2024 until 24/9/2024. Overall had a brilliant experience. Pros: Location. Brilliant and right next to the beach/shops, cleanliness. Hotel is freshly decorated and is all fresh and clean, size, friendly and welcoming staff, out door sun deck for snacks and drinks (all inclusive only) good size gym, games room, security, fast free WiFi, food Cons: No one stuck by the rules. There was a no reserve on the sun beds yet people were out at 6 am reserving sun beds, there was a group of 7 adults that reserved them from stupid o’clock in the morning but only spent an hour of there day on them. Meaning people that came down later couldn’t get a bed. The hotel can’t really deal with high capacity. The first 3 days of our stay was absolutely fantastic we managed to get a bed no matter what and we managed to get fresh food. However, as more guests arrived the quality of the food went down and the cleanliness on the plates, knives, forks and glasses went down. I personally don’t think they were prepared for how many guests there were. You have to wait for the staff to come to you and ask what you want for a beverage with your dinner. We waited more than 15mins to be served at some points. It would be better if they made the cold fizzy drinks free and on a machine for everyone but only alcoholic drinks for the all inclusive clients and charge for drinks for non all inclusive customers. No shave kit or ear buds in the room you have to order it. No tea and coffee in the room !!!! Overall we will be booking again in the near future.

Karmen Low

Beautiful view from the room although it was a bad weather but still the view is superb! Every thing is great in the hotel, the bar, the swimming pool is beautiful, overlooking the sea The only thing to be improved is the restaurant and the food quality, the breakfast was good with lot of variety but the lunch and dinner are kinda lack of meat option. The wok section is good but the waiting time is quite long.

Dennis Hohne

Our stay started off ok, but after the first few days, we decided to stay at the hotel all day so went for lunch. Within a few hours, my wife was extremely ill with food poisoning and then couldn't leave the hotel for the rest of our holiday. All reception could do for me was give me directions to the nearest Pharmacy (who were very helpful and didn't seem surprised when I said where we were staying). The receptionist at the hotel did make a note of our room number and seemed to add it to a list on a desk behind her. We had booked and paid for a few independant excursions over our last few days, but were unable to go due to the illness. On our return home 2 weeks ago, I have sent numerous emails to the hotel with not a single response. While the rooms and hotel are possibly a 3 star, the food offering probably doesn’t even make that grade.

Dawn White

Pleasant enough hotel, hard working and friendly staff, great cabaret in the evening and a decent selection of food but unfortunately we all suffered food poisoning. After the 48-hour bout, we had no appetite for food or alcohol. After the first day, we never had the five of us together at dinner or daytime again. Always at least one person in their room sick. Jet2 was professional and went through protocol but didn't really accept the problem. They told us to ring a doctor to get a sample to track the cause of the sickness. I would not advocate this hotel. The main subject amongst guests was when did you get food poisoning? It was a shame as this was a special family holiday of three generations together for the first time. Obviously, we won't be returning.

June Cape

Fantastic hotel and amazing value for money. Great location overlooking the beach. All staff super friendly and welcoming. Standard of cleaning very high. Would definitely recommend and return.

Rich Apperley

Nice location almost private section of beach. Eat as much as u can dining was clean and had good parking and disabled access. They have indoor jet pool with spa and outdoor pool and separate jet pool. Located at belamadina costa del sol right in middle of tourist area.

Alex

Hotel is modern, with swimming pools, by the beach. Hotel parking paid €15 per day, unacceptable, should be free for its own customers. Fortunately we could park for free on the street near the beach, we were out of season. However, in season it is a big problem. Beautiful view from the balcony of the sea, hills and surroundings. Rooms OK, big, bathrooms are nice, but in our the shower handle was broken. Hotel service was good and nice. 3 elevators, but only one worked. However, downstairs in the hotel there was a huge canteen, at the entrance there was a "guard" checking customers, the room card reader was broken. The canteen was well organized, everything was easy to find. The food looks good and is tasty. However, the canteen team leader, a woman in a kitchen cap with tattoos, was very unpleasant, she was paying attention to customers and "putting everyone in corners", unacceptable. Outside the canteen, on the terrace, right by the windows there were also tables, unfortunately placed right with the tables on the other side of the glass, so that people were looking directly at their plates, not a nice feeling. The hotel is very large and a lot of people pass through. After 3 days of staying there we got sick with intestinal flu, Salmonella and one of us ended up in hospital. We assume that we got infected in the canteen. Pity, no option on Google to give stars for kitchen/canteen. In this hotel only 2. I don't accept any answer from this hotel management with the same nonsens. I just have read the previous opinions of other people and unfortunately it confirms what they wrote earlier, food poisoning is common here. It's a great pity, because the hotel is generally nice. However, because of how seriously I was sick - food poisoning, I will never choose a large hotel and this hotel on vacation again. After the hotel's response to my review, which was turned into an advertisement and not a complaint, I am giving it yet 1 less star (from 3 to 2), especially since I remembered that in the canteen 2 days earlier, before I got sick, I witnessed an older child vomiting into his plate. At the time, I ignored it because such things do not make a bad impression on me, but when I got sick myself, I understood that this situation had a significant meaning.

Nazmin Begum

So we booked this hotel last minute as Torremolinos is my husband's favourite place to visit in Spain. We booked Seaview lateral room and was told that we had been upgraded to a better room when we checked in. The view was of the sea, however no sun was present on the balcony for the whole day. The room also had a very dirty sofa and a dirty table. When we spoke to the receptionist in the morning about the room, we were told that we would be charged £25 extra a day if we wanted a room that would get sun on the balcony all day which we found shocking. Not sure if that's normal for most hotels, but a 1st for us both to have to pay extra just for the sun. Anyways we agreed to pay. We got to the room, and yet again it was unclean, the table was dirty and there was hair everywhere. We went out for the day and came back to see that our key card to the room was not working. It didn't work at the back gate either. This happened multiple times during our stay so had to go reception each time to sort. We requested extra pillows on the app and toilet roll, yet nothing was done about it. Overall the stay at this hotel was mediocre, if that. There was no evening entertainment and the hotel was just a bit boring. The breakfast option was limited, not what you would expect a 4* hotel Not alot for those who wish to eat halal or vegetarian. Pastries and bread were almost stall. Quality of food was very poor. Didn't bother to go for breakfast 2 days in a row as it wasn't enticing at all. Wouldn't recommend a stay here, especially for the price we paid. Rooms could do with updating, decor is very outdated and the TV was slanted in both room we were given. Quite disappointed with the stay overall. Only plus points was the weather and the beach was close by.

Roz Britton

Good points: Our room on the seventh floor was pristine with amazing sea views. The staff were lovely and friendly. The swimming pool area was safe for children and well supervised by life guards. Torremolinos is beautiful and clean with lots to do outside the hotel. Negatives: A lot of the food in the restaurant was stone cold. Birds were flying into the indoor dining area and eating off plates. I got very bad food poisoning and couldn't leave my room for 24hrs. The hotel entertainment at night is limited. There's a lack of atmosphere and very few guests sit in the bar at night. However there are plenty of lively beach bars just outside the hotel.

tony sharp

I thought ignore the reviews but big mistake bar and cleaning staff great restaurant and reception not so great. At the moment we’re laying in are room with food poisoning my partner went to reception ask for manager that was over 3 hrs ago and what a struggle to get water. Maybe someone will get in touch now they’ve read this but obviously not there fault, even though we haven’t ate outside of the hotel, absolutely gutted this was our first holiday away together.🤬😫😡🤯

Holly Gill

AVOID AVOID AVOID !!!! Me and my mam stayed here in June for one week and it was absolutely horrific. Pool area needs fixing up asap and the rooms were disappointing. The shower head was covered in lime scale and hairs in shower. Very weird smells in rooms too. Cocktails are €15 euro!!! Absolutely ridiculous for a drink bearing in mind there was barely any alcohol in it! Me and my mam got food poisoning from the hotels buffet and were sick in our rooms for 2 days . We spoke to other guests and they also mentioned that were vomiting and had diarrhea after eating the dinner from buffet. The buffet is covered in flies and the food is barely cooked ( for example: at breakfast they were serving up basically raw pancakes ) one guest complained and she was hushed into a corner by the manager. The nightlife is shocking in the area but especially in the hotel. They do a ‘kids disco’ but it’s only a few spanish songs, no entertainer to encourage kids to dance or anything. The only nice part about this hotel is the reception looks very nice but the rest is horrific.PLEASE PLEASE DONT WASTE UR MONEY HERE!!.

C Barry

The staff were fantastic here especially for kids activities, we couldn't have asked for anything more from them. The hotel was spotless rooms cleaned every day. 4 pools outdoors to cater for different ages plus a play area. The food was also excellent with different choices each night.We have already booked for next year and honestly can't wait.

asta stulgaityte

Be ready to meet British and Irish costumers with typical attitudes. We stayed one week and I am thankful for the staff which is there for costumers. Meanwhile I can’t recommend the Hair aim beauty salon which is private business which can’t provide the timelines for booking and the treatment that they are providing. Probably it’s time to reconsider the business provider. The rooms and the hotel services are good.

Jack O'Grady

Stayed here for a week with my girlfriend and everything about it start to finish was great. Our room was great and the kitchen was well stocked with everything you could need. Location, staff, pool and the handiness of the local shop when you need bits and pieces. I would definitely make it a point to stay here in the future as I have in the past. Videos are all I have of the rooms ignore our waves in the mirrors 😅

Julie Hayes

Good for wheelchair users- access to pool with hydraulic chair. Gorgeous pool & bar areas. Boardwalk access to adjacent beach. We had a 2 bed apartment- not wheelchair adapted - as the adapted rooms are for two people only. Plenty wheelchair adapted taxis around and drivers are very helpful.

KATHERINE Davison

I love this hotel for the location and wonderful staff. Some of the rooms are modern and large, this time ours was small and old fashioned but clean and comfortable, well equipped. We also had a lovely view of the mountain. The pool and bars are wonderful with access to the beach promenade.

Tsveta Bozovska

Firstly, I am surprised that everyday they made our beds and cleaned the rooms. The sheets were really clean. I have been to others hotels that are much more pricey and they didn’t have such white clean sheets. The staff are friendly and they always greet you. And unfortunately that’s where I stop with the pros. The interior is really old. The bathroom is bad. The tiles are very bad and they need urgent replacement. The bath is not okay too. The worst thing is the dinning hall. There are cockroaches. If you look carefully you will see them. Yes, they are little ones but still. The food is average but I don’t think the hygiene is the best there. Overall this is not a four star hotel. I appreciate all the good points that I mentioned but still….

Jonathon Jordan

Stay here a few times a year. Used to stay elsewhere that was 4 star but was not good. Old looking rooms but very comfortable and toiletries provided. Super super clean,.never seen such cleanliness in hotels before. Staff work really hard and are all lovely. Walls are very thin though. Food is fantastic,. people moan about the food but how can you when you are.offered such variety. Salmon, lamb, duck, all kinds it's fabulous

Amanda McNicol

Location, service, staff, and cleanliness are all great! Night one, we found the beds really hard but went to reception, and they put mattress toppers on within the hour. The bars and snack bar are excellent. The food at the buffet is poor quality, and the dishes that should hot were cold... it was all just gross, and sadly, a lot went in the bin. By day 3 we just started going out to eat.

Alison Brown

Great place just across road from beach. Every where spotless staff lovely. My only gripe I drink bacardi. And to get the real thing was 4. Something extra. When bottles are not so dear in super markets. That is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars.

Slaveya Raykova

This is by no means a four-star hotel. It is very dated and doesn’t even have stable wifi. Food was the worst I have ever eaten in Spain, do not pay for board. Rooms were extremely noisy, I could hear toilets flush and the cleaning staff were shouting in the corridors and dragging furniture every single day at 8 am. I could not sleep in for a single say put of a 6 night stay.

Leanne Powell

Upon arrival, the hotel looks nice, in a good location on the beach front. It is at the far end, so you either need to catch a bus, walk, or use a taxi to get anywhere. There is a shop about 10 minutes walk from the hotel where you can get tea bags, milk etc as the hotel only provides a kettle and 2 cups in your room. Rooms are not the same as advertised on, on the beach (well, our room wasn't) The decor is very basic and dated. The staff are very friendly, helpful, welcoming, and have been excellent with our 4 year old. The food is good, but there is a lack of children's options, and if you have a fussy eater, you will struggle. The children's playground area is very run down and has broken slats on the climbing frame and a crack in a swing. 2 good swimming pools, just very cold. Good verity of entertainment. However, if you are placed where we were, you probably won't get much sleep until gone 1am. Overall, I wouldn't say it was more than a 3 star. Although we did have a pleasant holiday we wouldn't come back to this hotel.

Holly Gallivan

Only been here one full day and I cannot fault it we've had the best day ever. The staff are outstanding for entertainment and so polite. They cannot do enough for you. Also the food is lovely and such a variety you won't starve here at all!!! Please don't take notice of any negative feedback u see online it's everything you want and more here. The view is stunning looking over a beautiful beach. We will definitely be back and we still have a week left here. Absolutely loving it !!! And so are our kids.

Neil Pert

Quite possibly the worst holiday I've ever had . The weather was atrocious,not the fault of the hotel, but no British channels on the TV.bit french and German. When the weather was that bad what do you do. Hotel and rooms dated. When we got into our room the towels were dirty and stained.there was hair on the bathroom floor . The food was awful. On our first day I tried the paella and the rice was crunchy. Next morning I tried the sausage.been re cooked that many times that it was solid inside.next evening I tried the mushroom risotto and again the rice was crunchy.next night the noodle dish was the same.the scrambled egg didn't taste of anything. The toaster machine was that bad it took 6 passes through to toast my bread. Another evening the chips were not cooked properly were cold and floppy. Just generally awful. Been on loads of all exclusive deals and the food wasn't this bad.even in hotels with less stars . Also the lifts didn't work properly. And the rooms have very thin walls .next room made so much noise kept us awake. We work hard to pay for these holidays and that's the standard.not good enough. do yourself a favour and don't go there

Andy G

Don't believe all the bad reviews about this hotel, we had a good time, relaxing! The buffet is clean and the food is good. Room cleaned daily and friendly staff!! Would come back for a nice cheap holiday!

Mark Palmer

If you have booked this hotel please don't read on. The hotel was built many years age and now needs a full refurbishment or knocked down, looks old and dated next to some wasteland If your're an English visitor remember this hotel is clearly geared for the French people who definitely take priority. Having been to many all inclusive hotels this is one of the worst. The Entertainment team or animation team as they are now known are unbelievably amateur. We went the second week in September, the staff looked jaded after a long summer session, smiles fading. Special mention for Krystal, best member of staff in the hotel. She couldn't do enough for you. We travelled with Jet2, surprised they use this hotel. The pool is noisy all the time, you can't relax there, aways 📢 🔊 loud music 🎶 going on. The quality of the drinks in the hotel are so cheap and cheerful most of the time we were eating and drinking out. I rarely give 2 stars in a rating but they are lucky to get that. Steer clear would be my advice.

Hidden Gem

I'm not long back from my fourth visit, this year, to The Hotel Torreblanca and I absolutely loved it. In my opinion, it is the best hotel in Fuengirola, by far. The staff in ALL departments are really fantastic. The rooms are very spacious, modern and clean with most, if not all, having a sea view. I was allocated a room at the front with a wonderful view. The room price includes a safe, a fridge and wifi. The food is delicious at every meal. The menu is international and varied. I was on the All Inclusive package and the choice of drinks is great, including cocktails. If you prefer mainstream brands then there is a supplement. Both pools are well kept and there is a lifeguard on duty all day. The gardens are spacious and there was never an issue in obtaining a sun lounger. Once again, I sincerely thank the management and staff for providing me with a truly magnificent holiday. I can't wait until I visit next year. Kindest regards, Stewart M

Join Vesmen

It's been my second time vacationing at this hotel, the only thing I would complain about is the elevator, but they have good stairs, help you walk off all the delicious food you can eat in their dining area. The food is good (not great) I always looked forward to breakfast, lunch and dinner time, the in house entertainment was good, even the mini disco (but they could add more songs). It is very close to the beach (playa) and you can go and come as you please (clean and dirty) I purposely flipped all the beds to see what they would do, but when I got back all was neatly made back up and yes I did apologize and gave a tip. The reception was very polite, respectful and helpful in giving me instructions on how to travel (bus or train) and how much it will cost. By the way the hotel is not only close to the beach but right next to a train station and bus stops (multiple) so going out from there is very easy and safe. Again if you are on a budget, want to go to Spain at a hotel close to the beach, do an all inclusive stay so you don't have to spend money on food and drink and see the city center, I would highly recommend staying here, I will definitely be staying here again in the future. And when I do I might add to this review or just make a new one...

michael kelley

Enjoyed a wonderful relaxing weekend here with my family. The twin room family suite was perfect for us, giving plenty of space for everyone to have fun. Great seas views from the balcony (our room was on the 8th floor). The swimming pools and gardens were beautifully kept, and the snack bar service means we were never hungry or thirsty. We stayed full board, and the meals were all buffet style. The extensive choices on offer at all mealtimes meant everyone found something they loved. Enjoyed live music and a flamenco dancing show in the evenings in the bar, there´s something on nearly every night and through the summer holidays they run a kids club. The location was perfect for us 5-minute walk to the beach (its at the quieter end of Fuengirola so nice and quiet in the evenings. Right next to the train station that runs from Fuengirola to Málaga, making it super easy to do a day trip to the city. Service was very friendly and attentive, especially towards the kids. Had a great time and look forward to repeating the experience.

penny Chappell

Love this hotel , rooms are spacious and very clean . Breakfast is a buffet with a lot of choice and constantly filled up . Staff are all lovely. A couple of minutes away from the beach , bars and restaurants and right next to the train station . Absolutely brilliant location.

Karolina Kowieska

When I read the reviews, I was a little scared and negative! Unfortunately, I don't know what these people expected because the hotel is clean, large, the food is very good, located right next to the station from which you can get to Malaga. The only downside are tourists camping at the pool gate, as if there was not enough space for them, which is of course nonsense, there are enough sunbeds and everyone will find a place for themselves! The service is very nice! I highly recommend !

Patrick Brady

Reception staff at the hotel were very helpful and spoke fluent Spanish & English. The double room was spacious with a great view of the swimming pool. Although there was a mini fridge they was no tea/ coffee/ biscuit compliments in the bedroom. Apparently only those paying all inclusive were entitled to free drinks.However, the buffet breakfast was excellent with a wide choice of hot food available including various teas and coffees.

Sallyann Bacon

Loved the hotel. Perfect Spanish feel that we love. We have enjoyed a few nights in October and felt very looked after by the staff here. We are thrilled to of chosen the All Inclusive option. It's exactly the same, proper glasses and no restrictions.

Jord Tury

I’m on the fence with Royal Al-Andalus. On one hand, the staff are incredibly friendly and proficient in their craft. The hotel is nicely located and essentially a 10 minute walk to the beach and the town center — which is great. As far as drinking and all inclusive benefits go, the hotel is pretty well stocked with a good selection of local beers, spirits, and other non-alcoholic beverages. I couldn’t find anything to prod a stick at there. On the other hand, there are several things that just let it down. For starters, the outdated decor and paper-thin walls — they’re reminiscent of a 1970s budget hotel, which doesn’t really reflect the four-star status that the hotel currently upholds. It doesn’t help, either, that there are barely any choices for entertainment outside of a relatively dim lobby bar. And that brings me to my next point: the hotel is practically deserted after the pool bar closes at 7:30pm. After that, you can either choose to sit in the aforementioned lobby bar and sit quietly, or vacate the hotel altogether and go somewhere else for something to do. The food is hit and miss; it’s 80% fish, with the exception of the odd chicken appetizer or some form of paella. Aside from that, it’s essentially a selection of the basic European dishes, which includes salads, pastas, and fruit. Granted, none of the above items are piping hot on arrival, but I’ve certainly seen and eaten a lot worse. I wouldn’t go as far as to say that Al-Andalus is a four-star hotel, but for the price, you can’t really complain all that much. If, however, you’re after something with a bit more of a pulse, then you ought to consider staying in another hotel a little closer to the center of Torremolinos.

lee marshall

A nice hotel that offered a superb value holiday. All clean and tidy, friendly staff. Food a little repetitive and not lots of choice but always something I would eat. Nice pool and bar area. On the beach in 10 mins walk from the hotel.

Erin Ellis

Honestly couldn't have been happier here. We stayed for 10 days and 9 nights. After reading the reviews I was a bit worried but please ignore and go and experience for yourself. This is a very Spanish hotel with beautiful traditional decor. The guests were mainly Spanish which just shows how good it is, if even the locals stay there. The food was amazing, really tasty and loads to choose from. Housekeeping came in the clean the room everyday and you could have clean towels as and when you needed. So many facilities and less than 10 minute walk to the beach. The pool was cleaned so regularly, I was so shocked but how nicely kept everything was. Aircon in the rooms which was an absolute lifesaver at night and very quiet too. We will definitely be coming back, cannot recommend enough!!

Steve W2651

Reception staff were welcoming and helpful, all staff attentive and make your stay as pleasant as possible, despite having to work extremely long hours. I went off season but there are plenty of beds around the hotel to enjoy the sun year round. Plenty of art work adorns the walls which is available to purchase. Location is the best in my opinion as it is opposite the marina, beach, and plenty of great restaurants and shops. My only concern was the room we stayed in (421), the room itself was OK but the chairs and wardrobe were in need of replacing and the bathroom door needed attention, though non of these issues affected our stay. I this the best recommendation I can give is that we hope to return to this hotel next year, and perhaps get a room upgrade.

Linda Currie

A fantastic hotel. Our room was perfect with the most spectacular view. All staff we interacted with were really friendly and helpful. The girl who worked on reception during our week was lovely and worked long hours but was always smiling and pleasant. The food wasn't the best so we chose to eat out. But that didn't bother us we would just change our board basis next time. Hotel Alay gets A****** stars from us.

Debb Jones

Beautiful suite room with a view of the harbour . Second time we have visited and the hotel has had some renovations since last year including a much better breakfast service and choice. Room was very clean Didn’t use pools due to time of the year - weather was about 21 degrees Staff are very welcoming Bar prices are good 😊

Tanya Jennett

Absolutely AMAZING. Arrived late at this hotel so didn’t see how close we were to the Beach & Marine till next morning. Absolutely perfect location as so handy to everything you could possibly need. Staff amazing so friendly. Breakfast delicious & didn’t feel rushed even if arriving down just before 10am. Room & towels still provided even after checking out so we still were able to use pool & get changed before our taxi arrived to head back to airport. Absolutely loved our stay here. We were on the rear side of the hotel & even tho building work going on it didn’t annoy us too much. Will definitely return to this hotel.

steve wilson

Really nice hotel and friendly staff, great location, food reasonable Always something to satisfy. Drinks reasonable and pool bar food really nice and reasonably priced. One thing that would improve your evening meal would be a coffee in the restaurant,the coffee and tea machines are switched off!!!!!! Night time entertainment, zero in reality...

John Dowds

Was apprehensive after I booked after reading the reviews. Like others have said, if you're looking for faults you can find them but just go and enjoy yourself. Travelled with our 11 year old and we all had a great time. Hotel catered for all our needs. Always found plenty to eat (and drink). Good indoor spa for the dull days. Shuttle bus to take you to the splash park down the hill. Hotel shop reasonably priced. Animation team were great. Loved visiting the turtles and the lovebirds in the hotel every day. I don't normally like going to the same hotels but can definitely see us coming back here

Eleanor Jordan O'Farrell

This is a huge, very unusual hotel. It's like something in Vegas. The staff were all very friendly. We decided not to go All Inclusive and are glad that was our decision. On our last night I broke a toe so we were forced to eat at the hotel. It is buffet style as a lot of all inclusive are. The only bit of food that I enjoyed was the Santiago cake. The rest of the food that I tried was dreadful. And the red wine was ice cold and absolutely horrific. We have enjoyed lots of gorgeous reds during our stay. Some cost as little as €3 a bottle, so I can only imagine how cheap the hotel wine is.

Jayne Pauling

Reading the reviews from recent reviewers I was a little concerned before our trip to the hotel Polynesia but our experience was very positive. We were a family of 8 with a 5 and a 1 year old and we had an amazing week. The rooms were spacious and clean with a very comfy bed a good shower and powerful hairdryer. The food was fine with plenty of choice. There is a microwave in the restaurant you can use if needed. I can't praise the animation team enough as they worked hard every day to entertain everyone. Plenty of activities throughout the day that you can get involved in if you wish. The marina is worth a visit. There are buses but we had taxis and it was only €13 each way. We went on the pirate boat for an hour cruise and on a smaller boat which we hired to go and see the dolphins. The water park was fun and you can easily spend the day there as your wrist band allows you to eat and drink there as well as in the other hotels on the complex. There is a shuttle bus down to the water park but its not far to walk. Just be aware that you will have to pay a €25 deposit for each band on arrival at the hotel that you get back when you return them when you leave. The restaurant staff are very efficient and engaging and if they know you have a birthday they bring a cake with candles and sing happy birthday which was a nice touch. Overall it was a great week.

Ahmed Hadj

I stayed at Holiday World Polynesia from November 1st to 8th, 2024, and it was, without a doubt, one of the worst experiences of my life. After saving for months to afford this all-inclusive vacation, I was met with a series of issues and humiliations that completely ruined my stay. 1. Unacceptable behavior from security staff On November 7th at 12:18 AM, I went to the bar to get a glass of water from the fountain provided for guests. Out of nowhere, a security guard approached me aggressively, yelling at me to leave as if I were a criminal. This humiliating and disrespectful treatment occurred in front of other guests, leaving me shocked and ashamed. I have never been treated with such hostility in any hotel, especially not one that claims to be 4 stars. This incident destroyed any sense of comfort or trust I might have had in this establishment. 2. Neglected and filthy rooms My room was infested with ants, and the bed sheets were not changed even once during my entire stay. The level of hygiene was appalling. On top of that, the key to my room only worked about 10% of the time, forcing me to make three trips to reception on multiple occasions. Despite this, the receptionist refused to accompany me to check or resolve the issue, showing a complete lack of care or professionalism. This disregard for guests’ basic needs is unacceptable. 3. Misleading services and false promises I specifically paid extra for a room with a lateral sea view, only to be given a room overlooking the parking lot. This blatant misrepresentation of services demonstrates the hotel’s lack of respect for its paying customers. 4. Poor overall management The staff, from reception to security, treated guests with condescension and disdain. Simple issues that should have been resolved quickly were ignored, leaving me feeling abandoned and disrespected. The hotel makes no effort to provide a welcoming or comfortable experience for its guests. This was supposed to be my first all-inclusive vacation, but it turned out to be an absolute disaster. Instead of feeling relaxed and refreshed, I left humiliated, stressed, and regretful of ever trusting this hotel. If you value your time, money, and dignity, avoid Holiday World Polynesia at all costs. This establishment is a disgrace to the hospitality industry, and it does not deserve to call itself 4 stars.

Terry Bennion

I visited the Polynesia hotel for 4 days in November. It was nothing short of amazing. The staff were fantastic, kind and helpful. The food was REALLY good. The room was large and very clean and the hotel is really nice. 25 mins taxi and €25 from Malaga. I'd not suggest walking from the train station, it's all uphill.The hotel is 2-3km walk along the beach into town. It could do with a tiny refresh but by no means is it run down. I will come again without hesitation.

L P

We stayed here at the start of October, the hotel was exceptional. We had a superior double room and could not fault it. The hairdryer wasn’t great but just bring your own. The views were amazing. Beach was close by, pools were cold but that is to be expected in October. All staff were lovely. The entertainment wasn’t great but that is down to personal choice. Food was great always something to eat for everyone in our family. Drinks were great and even was given some shots by the amazing bar staff. Definitely recommend and would return in a heart beat

David Oliver

Really nice hotel. We had a fabulous room with great sea views.The food was good and plentiful. The reception area needs a complete re- vamp with new flooring, comfortable seating and a more welcoming atmosphere. It needs to be turned into a comfortable lounge instead of a dentist waiting room.

Darren Cope

Will, this is supposed to be a 4-star hotel, i have stayed in a number of 4-star hotels, and this is differently not a 4 star, at a maximum, I would put it at a 3. If your after a 4 star good hotel then I would recommend elsewhere. We stayed in a 3 star hotel close by 2 years ago and it was better. I wouldn't recommend this hotel. Edit review after a few days. Sunbeds, no padding and in need of new ones, no towel cards, you can pay for a towel at €10 then it's a €1 everytime you want to change it. The food isn't too bad and the staff are also good. It feels like a previous 3 star self-catering hotel which is trying to do A.I.

Peter Moore

We stayed here in July 2024. The hotel is spotlessly clean (e.g., the poolside toilets are cleaned approx 4 times throughout the day). The service by staff is friendly, polite and exceptionally helpful. There are a selection of pools to choose from (including an indoor one). There are 'adult only' pools, that are more relaxing, through to a kids splash pool with a selection of slides and a main pool, all with poolside seating and a well stocked food/drink station beside. The entertainment staff are friendly and helpful. The food was amazing (we were all inclusive), with various themed nights to keep things changed up. To the immediate south of the hotel (and accessible via a gate) is a beautiful beachfront walk.

P

Left today 19th October. We have just spent 7 days at this hotel only to be disappointed. Generally the hotel was in need of an upgrade. The adult area around the pool was adequate, the staff were generally good. Our room was ok lovely view but unfortunately the bar was far too small for the amount of people staying there and you had to queue most of the time to get a drink. The food was of reasonable quality but unfortunately we did not have a hot meal the whole week and all the plates were cold. We had to heat our plates and food morning day and night, thank god for the microwave. Will we be returning to this hotel definitely not. Would I recommend this hotel to anyone, definitely not.

Claire

A very late review but needed as we had a lovely holiday and it was very accessible for those who are disabled / have walking issues. We visited September 2023 in September. The hotel offered easy access for wheelchair users, ramps into and around stairs of the hotel and a chair lift into the dining area. Big main lift to the pool and all levels. Spacious hotel foyer and halls. Pool area was all flat and offered plenty of room to get around. The staff were exceptional, anytime I approached any stairs a security guard or staff member who was nearby offered to help. Kind, helpful and very welcoming. Always asking how my friend was and if they could do anything to help make our stay more comfortable. The location of the hotel is on a hill, but it’s only a short walk (10 minute walk) to the beach front. The food selection was excellent, different cuisines every day and food for those fussy and not so fussy. Snacks around the pool were great, burgers, hot dogs, salads and ice creams. Great choice of different drinks, cocktails, soft drinks. Think you had to pay for certain imported drinks but there was alot of choice of other beverages included in all inclusive. The pool was clean, the entertainment was good and staff were very friendly and helpful. Jacuzzi very big, clean and great jets! The gym was basic but had everything I needed, you book an hour slot for yourself via a booking form which was easily done. If you’re looking for somewhere to relax and lay by a pool but want the option of the beach then I really recommend this hotel. It was just what we needed! Thank you for being such a welcoming and accommodating hotel

Grace Connie

Worst experience ever!!! Sentimental pieces of jewellery stolen by cleaners and reception/management were totally useless and refused to investigate. Wouldn’t help at all or phone the police, not even a number given to do it ourselves. Room was appalling, holiday clothes ruined from dampness in wardrobe. Patio door lock broken and again refusal to fix it or offer alternative room. Staff Ignored ‘do not disturb’ sign on door and went in countless times anyway. When trying to make personal phone calls was followed by security everywhere! Only thing good was the beach being close to the hotel. Overall terrible experience would not go back. Definitely not a 4 star worthy hotel.

ST ST

Amazing holiday!! I was a bit skeptical because of the reviews on this hotel BUT I do not have one complaint, the rooms are beautiful, the food was amazing! To the point where me and my partner would rather eat at the hotel, staff were very friendly, the jumbo club staff for activities in particular were great!! The entertainment was great, the jumbo club staff member made the effort all day!! Included all ages and NEVER a dull moment! Drinks were also great, loads of choice! Everything outside was also so clean and tidy we couldn’t of enjoyed it anymore!! We will definitely be back soon!!

Leon Kearney

3rd time at the hotel. 2017, 2018 and now 2024. Can't knock it. Location is perfect, 2 minute walk to the beach, bars and shops. Hotel is always good and the animation team keep you entertained. Always something to do. Food is good, a lot of variety.

John Tanner

Just come back from a weeks holiday here and apart from a couple of niggles I couldn’t fault the place. The location is good about 400m from the beach where you can go left to the old town or right into Benelmedina and the harbour pubs bars and restaurants, it’s a bit of a walk back up to the hotel but more than doable. The food was excellent on our stay very varied and themed every day so a good choice and the quality was excellent too. The all inclusive drinks were weak and local as most hotels are but this wasn’t a real problem. The staff especially in the dining hall were very friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble, the rooms were big enough and cleaned every day they were air conditioned which was noisy but worked fine. My only gripes are the stairs and small lifts as we have 2 children under 2 so we struggled with the double buggy, I think the hotel is an older hotel and more modern designs fit with modern life better. And the pool they operate a cone system if you leave your bed they cone it then if you aren’t back within a certain time the towels are taken off of the beds and stored away “basically you loose your bed” the amount of beds for the size of the hotel is woeful and this needs to be addressed if at all possible, the pool is lovely though and in the sun so it was warm which was nice. All in all I would stay again lovely food staff rooms and service make the small “niggles” easy to live with.

Ramona Paun

We stayed there as a family with our 2 kids mid-August. Reading some reviews before we went, I was a bit concerned. From my point of you some people are picking on little things... really? We got there and the reception staff was great, sorry I can't remember their name. Especially the gentleman that we dealt with, so patient and explained everything to us. Flat was clean, big rooms, beautiful secluded garden with sun loungers. Kitchen was well equipped, although only had a microwave and a hob, would have preferred an oven instead of the dishwasher, but we managed. Yes there were the odd ants, but couldn't help it and saw staff spraying around. We didn't have any housekeeping/ cleaning service in our 9 nights stay, but there's cleaning products and brushes/ mops. Yes you need to rent a car ideally if you want to wonder around, but there's plenty to do at the resort if you just want to relax. The entertainment team are pretty good too, always involving guests in funny games, lots of shows, parties, kids clubs and discos. They are going the extra mile to speak your language and make you feel good! The pools were really nice too, yes a few more sun beds would help, but there's always space around for towels. Overall we would go there again and is good value, well if you don't eat/drink too much at the bar :) I found kitchen staff a bit rude on the first night as we got there a bit late, but bar staff happy and cheerful. Thank you, it was a nice holiday and experience!

Casa Prado

Nice grounds rooms size good- pool could have more sitting area sadly we could never get beds close enough to watch the children in the pool. Bar staff all very helpful and great service from them- regular cleaning in the rooms would be nice or at least provide with more cleaning products and bin bags. Definitely need a car. Location is gorgeous.

Angel Nieves

I have checked out of my hotel 10 days ago and still have not received my €200 deposit. After I was informed that my deposit will kick in after 2 to 3 days. I have called after 5 days of not receiving my deposit. I had kindly asked for an update with the deposit and the employee was completely rude about it. He told me he would call later for more information. I still haven’t heard nothing

Kiz Monk

I stayed here in September 2018 and I can honestly say that this place is absolutely beautiful & the staff here are amazing!! They went out of their way to help me , my mum and my Nan throughout our stay, the receptionists were more than happy to ring for taxis for us when we wanted to go out for the day. Also the staff at the poolside bar were incredible, especially a lady called Idalmis who took the time to make sure we were all okay and enjoying ourselves as she see that I got really upset the first night we arrived because I suffer from severe anxiety. I’d also like to say how grateful I am for the team for caring so much for my disabled nan and making sure that she had a comfortable stay , she had a lovely holiday which was helped by the kindness of everyone here

Rytis Jančys

We went for family holiday. End August.It's says 4star hotel.It's far away from that.Our room was full of ants and some flies it's bite all body around.Master bed was horribly uncomfortable and squeaky.In 8 days no one came to change the sheets and towels or clean the rooms. You have to go and ask for toilet paper. And they give you one roll. The girl at the reception was so unpleasant that you didn't even want to go there. You need to rent a car. Because you can't walk anywhere. The best part of this hotel was only the pools.We will never come back.

Jon Knight

This is a nice hotel with fantastic gardens and pool. Very good food evening and breakfast. Open shady courtyard a pleasure to relax in. Only let down by the rooms not being ready when our party arrived. We were delayed our planned arrival to accommodate but still had to wait for nearly 1 hour before our room was made ready. The location is outside Mijas making the need for bus trips necessary if you want to go out.

Pablo Tavitian

I had a great stay at Hotel Ilunion in Mijas. Everything was exceptionally clean and well-maintained, creating a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. The staff provided excellent service throughout my stay, always friendly and attentive to any requests. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience, and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a nice, well-kept place to stay in Mijas

Sam Swanke

Room was unclean on arrival, ac did not work. Bathroom had mold. Service was unfriendly at best. We were only allowed one room key. Breakfast was expensive but not tasty. I’m shocked it has a four star rating, my experience was more similar to a two star or motel. The grounds are beautiful, but the rooms are very old and dingy.

C DC

**Hotel Review: A Disappointing Return** Nine years ago, we stayed at this hotel and had an exceptional experience, prompting us to return for a 5-night, 6-day stay. Unfortunately, this visit under new management was deeply disappointing. Our room was a far cry from the luxury we experienced previously. The interior desperately needs an update; it felt dated and lacked the sophistication we remembered. The overall ambiance was underwhelming and failed to meet our expectations for a 4-star hotel. The most troubling aspect of our stay was the rude and unprofessional behavior of the restaurant managers. On one occasion, we asked a manager if we could have lunch. Her response was curt and unhelpful; she instructed us to sit and wait for service. Despite being passed by multiple staff members, no one came to bring the menu. We left after an extended period of being ignored, all the more frustrating with a hungry child in tow. Another night, while queuing for dinner, the manager ignored us twice, choosing to address the group behind us instead. This blatant disregard for guests' order of arrival was infuriating and unprofessional. The customer service from the management team was severely lacking. Their attitude was stress-filled and unwelcoming, with no effort to make guests feel valued or comfortable. A basic level of politeness and a simple smile would go a long way in improving the guest experience. This hotel's decline in service and quality since our last stay is disheartening. The management team, particularly in the restaurant, needs significant training in customer service and professionalism. Our experience was far from the superb stay we once had, and it is unlikely we will return.

Ago Mõlder

Food selection could have been better. Food was partly cold. In our room hairdryer did not work. Pool was good. Nice location.

Jessica Daly

I really loved staying here, the rooftop bar was great for cocktails and drinks, breakfast was amazing, we forgot the plug adapter but we got one from reception for a €10 deposit which we got back. The hotel itself is overall very clean and modern, staff are more than welcoming. I would recommend to anyone looking into staying here!

Thomas Costello

Enjoyed staying at this hotel, we deliberately chose it as it is in the centre of town and wanted some biz in Nov/Dec. The pool area is a bit tired and didn't get much sun at this time if the year. Our room 1020 was nice enough, lots of space. It has a double wardrobe with some shelves however no drawers. The bathroom was good with an excellent shower (bottom of glass door needs a good clean). Nice shampoo, conditioner/shower gel & body lotion. We had a wrap around balcony but only had very basic table and 3 chairs, I think in the summer this would be disappointing, loungers would be good. Unfortunately the air conditioning had been switched off when we were there, the room was warm and we therefore had to keep the balcony door open all night. Our room faced onto the pool and was quite noisy at night, when bins were emptied. If you have paid for the 'My Favourite Club' you will have some wine, beer and juice in your fridge in your room. The best thing about this club is the small room on the ground floor, only for club members, free alcohol all day and some snacks, it's a lovely social space. The restaurant is nice space, very clean. Breakfast is good with ample options. Dinner however is very repetitive, not particularly nice and the food is cold, a microwave is provided!! Really disappointed on 2 nights a group of children and their helpers were staying in the hotel, ADULTS ONLY!!!!!

Jean Blackburn

This is a superb hotel. Completely renovated (except the lifts😄) The decor was modern, the staff extremely friendly and the view from the smart new roof top bar was spectacular. We were staying bed and breakfast. The power shower was great and the bed was very comfortable. The buffet breakfast had a wide choice and a few things were different each day. The coffee was delicious! Location spot on, a 5 minute walk into the old town with loads of bars, restaurants and shops. The bus stopped outside the hotel and the train station was 5 minute walk. This hotel was as good as it gets 10/10

James Cooper

It’s our second visit to the hotel and yet again we had a lovely time. The hotel staff are really lovely and friendly people. The staff are a credit to your hotel and nothing was too much trouble for them. We love the bar on the roof of the hotel with great views of Malaga harbour, the planes landing at the airport and Torremolinos. We did a lot of shopping and walking in the town and the food was amazing. Thanks for your hospitality and great service. James and Marie.

A. Rodrigues

Lovely hotel, well located with just a little walk from the metro station. Very convenient if you have to catch a train to Málaga airport or to the city. Great selection of food for breakfast and dinner with live cooking. It's buffet service and the dinner menu changes daily with lots of seafood dishes. There are lots of pubs and restaurants nearby if you want a change. Friendly and efficient service staff. I had a few small issues with the room, but I would definitely book this hotel again on my next trip.

Pauline Cullen

Room was adequate and was cleaned everyday. Had some issues with the sound of water gushing through the pipes. First few nights it lasted between 1-1 half hours but fifth night it started at 2.30 until 6.50 am. I mentioned to reception and after that we had two quiet nights. It's Room 26 above the Spa so try and avoid that. Other than that no negatives this is a beautiful authentic Spanish hotel. The views are stunning and the location is perfect the town is on your doorstep. Breakfast was good but we didn't have evening meal so can't comment. Bar and restaurant staff were great. Reception staff were great too. Would definitely go back.

shirley curry

Just spent a fabulous week at this gorgeous hillside hotel , spotlessly clean , every member of staff greets you with a smile . The breakfast is an amazing banquet of hot and cold foods. Evening meal was a bit hit and miss but I will book B+B next time . Although not marketed as adults only it attracts an older age group I seen 2 children during my stay . The pool is fabulous and the sunbeds are in abundance. The beds were so comfy and the outdoor balcony terrace had 2 chairs and a table . The fridge kept my water and snacks nice and cold It's location on the hillside gives it the most breath taking views and it's a very short walk to local restaurants/ bars and shops . Location 5⭐️ Cleanliness 5⭐️ Food 4⭐️ Pool 5⭐️

Allan Childerley

Great location, just 5 minutes walk from Mijas. Local bus stop outside hotel. Good choice of food, although sometimes it could do with being a bit hotter. The room was clean, but a bit old-fashioned. The bed was comfortable. Water in the bathroom took some time for the hot to come through. Staff were friendly and efficient. There are plenty of sunbeds. If visited again, I would book a superior room.

Yvonne Young

Lovely traditional hotel Spanish style. Staff were lovely helpful and very efficient....nothing too much trouble. Views were totally amazing couldn't be bettered. Only let down was the food ...very poor

Maria Tuzani

Wonderful hotel with super friendly staff. The view is amazing, 2 pools (1 small for children and 1 bigger), comfortable and spacious rooms, delightful food. The city itself is charming. Totally recommend!

Monica Tonry

Lovely laid back hotel right on the beach. The building is an older building so it's not modern. Very clean and everything works. Aurcon,hairdryer, kettle and fridge in bedroom. Staff are fantastic. .so friendly and helpful. We booked this hotel late and only booked a standard room,it was a great surprise to find our room had a balcony with table and chairs...thank you for the kind surprise!. My birthday fell during our stay and the reception staff clearly made a note of it at check in as ,unprompted, a bottle of cava was delivered to our room on my birthday....thank you so much! Very enjoyable stay.

Haydn Chatwell

The hotel was clean, and the room was nice. But no tea coffee sugar or milk,but they did supply a kettle 2 x cups and tea spoons. Reception staff had the most miserable faces. A small fridge with 2 small bottles of water that never got replaced. Breakfast was not the best luke warm most days, and you had to go to another hotel(across the road) to eat it. All in all, we would not go back there. But beautiful views and 20mtrs from the beach.

Emma Afrasani

Pros: large bedrooms, decent breakfast, great location, nice staff Cons: does not live up to a four star quality. Bugs in the bedrooms, open tiles, leaking bidet, balcony light and main light in bedroom non functional. While breakfast offered a wide range of food, the quality of the food was not high. Would consider this a three star hotel, with a more old fashioned aesthetic.

Bernie Brown

We stayed at this hotel quite recently. There were six on our part, three couples. The hotel itself is spotless and in a great location. The cleaning staff are excellent. It was our second time staying at this hotel so our first experience was lovely. However this time we found tbe staff very unhelpful both at the reception and the restaurant. We had an inident at the pool when one of our sunbeds was taken while we were having lunch at tbe pool restaurant. The person who took the sunbed was extremely rude to us and when we brought this to the attention of the receptionist he literally did not want to know and more or less said if you leave your sunbed at anytime maybe even to visit the bathroom your sunbed is classed as vacant even if your property is on it. Now I know all hotels have rules about reserving sunbeds but this was a bit ridiculous and the attitude of the receptionist was appalling. We will not be returning to this hotel purely because of the attitude and unhelpfulness of the staff.

Stuart Davies

Fantastic Location, Disappointing Restaurant Experience We chose this hotel for its fantastic location, conveniently right next to the beach. Unfortunately, our experience with the on-site restaurant left much to be desired. Despite only visiting for a meal, the service was so poor that we felt compelled to leave. It was baffling to see the staff rushing around, seemingly busy, yet unable to manage even the most basic aspects of service. This isn't the only place we've encountered this issue, but it’s clear that a better understanding of zonal service could greatly improve their efficiency and guest satisfaction. It's a shame because the location is excellent, but the restaurant’s service really detracted from our overall experience.

jorangajay

Had a really nice stay here with the family from the UK. The hotel is well kept and modern. The service all round is brilliant including the food quality. It’s clearly popular with the locals as they turn up on the weekends with all the family. The location is brilliant. Lots of towns and cities are easily accessible from this location either by a local bus or car.

zoe Ford

Really lovely hotel, that had an amazing infinity pool that no photo can give justice to. The boys loved the tube slides and lazy river. The food was great and the service was outstanding. So much to do, and two beautiful beaches either side too. Never had a problem getting a sunbed no matter what time of day. Even has a little gift shop for those must have gifts! Perfect! 💃🌴🌞

Jekaterina Senets

We had amazing 7 days at this hotel end of July. Beautiful place, with beautiful views. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Drinks and food was great! Beach is always busy with locals, but the sea is clean and warm. Not much to do in the local town, but there is a huge waterside park for kids. La Bonita restaurant on the beach is amazing - very generous portions and very tasty, Pina colada cocktail is the best! Overall, great experience and recommend this place for a holiday.

Paolo MALERBA

Room was okay. Super room service, but the hotel starts getting old and new some renovation. The whole service is very friendly and helpful, could learn a little more english or other languages like french, but okay. The buffet is okay, but nothing special. Pools are amazing including the view outside on the infinity pool.

George Bott

The pools and location are good. Some of the areas were closed at the time (June) like the pub, and every night the bar area was next to a loud show aimed at children, so nothing to do in the hotel outside of the pools. The buffet is also not good for strict vegetarians with mixing of utensils for meat and non-meat foods.

Bill Shafer

Best hotel! Clean, ample room with nice bathroom. Small refrigerator, kettle, and cold air conditioning! Easy, safe 2 block walk from train station. Underground parking on site for €20. There is a small market next-door to pick up water and necessities, and a supermarket located by the train station. Everyone speaks English. Beautiful views, definitely get a balcony, could sit there forever.

Kathrin Bauer

Very nice staff and hotel, really felt like home. The reception was extreme friendly also the cleaning staff. Very nice view also and privacy. I would recommend the hotel

Rory van Eden

With people smoking on their balconies we found the smoke coming into our room. Nothing was done about this. So we had to have our door closed - pointless to have a balcony with a view. We had no placard with numbers to call reception if there was a problem. Second last night a really aggressive drunk idiot tried to enter our room and we had no means to call anyone. Breakfast staff over all were quite rude and dismissive. None of them had our room number which seemed to cause a huff. From the unnecessary stress of prepayment which was entirely the hotels error and fault it’s safe to say this hotel has changed remarkably over the two years when we last here. I’d avoid this place honestly, there is no value for money, and I’d rather not be treated any less than someone of this country.

traveller

Location is ok. The view in front is the only positive about this hotel. Rooms are a bit outdated. See picture from window door gokng to the terrace. There's hole. Bathroom very small. Restaurant is a big disappointment. Small choice. One coffee machine only for all guests. The cook who is supposed to make a fried egg at breakfast is absent all the time!!! Never seen before this lousy cook and I travel a lot. At a moment mayonaise was empty. I draw it to the attention of the manager. I thought they will fill it in with a new one... no way: 1 hour later still no mayonaise. 3 days later: still no mayo! The restaurant also serves fluffy (old) vegatables and other stuff from previous days. Big disappointment ! Restaurant is a serious turn-off here.

john gaughan

Lovely hotel exceptionally clean throughout. Food was excellent and staff were also. Would highly recommend and room views were all along the beach

Atanas Denev

Just a wonderful place to stay. Very luxurios with everything necessary for a good stay. Spacious, modern and beautiful rooms. Wonderfull food and rich buffet for breakfast. Infront of the beach and in a quite area. Price is very decent for everything it offers as well.

levi miguel

Excellent! Excellent facilities and staff(very professional and attentive). Superb suites, plentiful and varied breakfast, great menu/restaurant. Recommended!

Paul

We stay here often for business and pleasure. The staff are brilliant, the rooms comfortable and the food delicious. Just had an evening meal delivered to our room which was absolutely superb. The Motril hotel and its staff are a credit to the Hotels Elba chain.

Dawn Boyle

Not disabled friendly hotel. Pool too far away from hotel. As was the beach Staff fabulous. Super clean. Good food. Typical Spanish buffet Very very noisy from road And the smell from the restaurant across the road. ( Nothing to do with the hotel) Was not nice

Christine Gunter

Good situation, on site car park. Friendly staff. Spacious bedrooms, bed very comfortable. Food and drink reasonably priced for a 4* hotel. Only stayed one night but would like to return and stay a few more nights to see more of the area. Lovely long promenade

Kev Shields

Positioned perfectly for the lively nightlife. The staff are excellent. The location is noisy into the early hours but you can't have one without the other. Food I found to be of very good quality. You'd have to go a long way to beat this hotel overall.

Paul Murray

Staff are fantastic and helpful. Gary and Julie are brilliant. Bar staff are friendly. Guest relations are very efficient at dealing with any requests I'm happy to Recommend this hotel

Nick Dale

I recently stayed at the Marina Hotel, which claims to be a 4-star establishment, but our experience was nothing short of a nightmare. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this hotel does not value its guests. The staff treated us with utter contempt, behaving as though we were an inconvenience rather than paying customers. The most shocking part of our stay was when I was physically assaulted by a security guard simply for attempting to take purchased food up to our room. This kind of behaviour is absolutely unacceptable anywhere, let alone a 4-star hotel. As if that wasn't bad enough, if you decide to pop to the shop, be prepared to have your bags inspected upon your return. Any alcohol you purchase will be confiscated, so forget about enjoying a beer on your balcony. You can’t even take a proper-sized bottle of water to the pool—while they allow a small bottle, if you bring a 2-litre one to stay hydrated throughout the day, they’ll confiscate that too. To make matters worse, on the third day of our stay, I discovered a dirty pair of boxer shorts in the corner of the wardrobe. It was revolting and made us seriously question the cleanliness of the entire room. The constant restrictions make you feel more like you’re in a prison than on a relaxing holiday. The overall experience at the Marina Hotel was dreadful. The combination of poor service, outrageous rules, unsanitary conditions, and outright aggression from the staff made this the worst hotel stay we’ve ever had. If you value your comfort, safety, and freedom, do yourself a favour and avoid the Marina Hotel at all costs.

graeme lee

Been in the Marina hotel for the last 5 years but we've come to the conclusion that it's time to try somewhere else. The hotel has moved to " an "Ibiza vibe" the music around the pool is awful unless U like constant dance music which starts @ 11am.. understand the management are moving on and trying something new... location and rooms are still spot on..

Shelley Osborne

I’ve came here for a girls holiday its our second time to Benidorm but our first time staying at the Marina. We love this hotel, the staff and location that much that we are coming back next year to this hotel. It’s very clean, the cleaners work very hard all day and night to keep it clean. The reception staff were all friendly and efficient. We arrived at 11am and our room was all ready for us to check in. A massive selection of foods for breakfast and evening meals I loved all the food and choice on offer. Poolside lovely and clean, it gets cleaned everyday. Rooms are a good size we had 3 girls in a room with 3 single beds and it was just right. The location is on the strip which we wanted so it is very noisy until 7am when the clubs shut. The DJ, dancers, and performers were all good and entertaining. It’s a real party pool vibe with mixed ages. Big shout out to Jhony Edison and Ozzy the poolside waiters, they are all so helpful, go above and beyond to accommodate you and make you feel welcome. The security team are friendly and sorted any trouble oit straight away. Would highly recommend this hotel for people that like to party and like a party music vibe

Matej Alijeski

Hotel Best Siroco in Benalmádena left me disappointed, as I cannot understand how it qualifies as a four-star hotel. The atmosphere reminded me of a large cafeteria, with most of the food being processed and of low quality. Regarding the accommodation, the soundproofing was poor, as I could hear neighbors snoring through the walls, which significantly diminished the comfort of my stay. Additionally, I was annoyed by the daily parking fee of €12, which I had to pay every morning. On the positive side, I must commend the friendliness of the receptionist and most of the staff, with one exception (Sara). Fortunately, I had rented a car, so I only used the hotel for sleeping, breakfast, and dinner, while spending the rest of my time exploring the area. This hotel is best suited for those seeking an affordable, mass-tourism experience, but for those who value quality and tranquility, it is definitely not the right choice.

Kenneth Rees

The grounds and pool area were excellent. But the room was a poor 2 star. They never had one drawer for clothes and other odds and ends. Our room ( 229) even had one glass wardrobe door missing. No amount of requests for repairs did any good. On the plus side, the food was very good, but never again.

James Lion

Currently staying in this hotel. Lovely gardens & surroundings. Not far from the Harbour either. The rooms are fine, clean & tidy our only issue is that the premium rooms have paper cups. The only negative we have with this hotel is the chaotic dinner service. Queues that can last 20 minutes to enter the restaurant, and the queue can reach the main entertainment area! Then you're only allowed to enter should you have your slip with you, it's really inefficient. We fell victim to this on our first night - There's no signs or any mention of needing this slip, so you're summoned to go & get it after queuing. Once you're in, good luck trying to get to the counters, it's a scramble! There's too many people trying to get to everything. Obviously, well over capacity? Then trying to navigate around the tightly compacted tables.. it's utter chaos! On a possible, The food is delicious. The pool areas are ok, pretty standard to be fair. The attendants could be more useful by clearing the dead insects out. Would I return, potentially not?

Yvonne Blake

If you have any mobility issue this hotel is not for you. Rooms nice cleaned daily. Staff very nice helpful. My friend got roasted with coffee over her hands. Staff were fabulous getting her burnt hand put into ice bath giving her burn cream & bandaging her up.

Aguśka Kwiatek

I stayed for 2 weeks in April. The rooms are small but clean and well-kept. Cleaned every day. Various meals for breakfast and dinner. fresh and tasty, there is also a choice for vegetarians. There are bus stops close to the hotel. I heartily recommend it

George C

We’ve had a very good experience at this family friendly hotel. We’ve stayed for 2 weeks and everything was great. The staff is friendly and very well trained. Rooms are spacious and well maintained, they cleaned on daily basis (the room was spotless). Food it’s good and fresh with plenty of options to choose from. The entertainment team are amazing and keep everyone (especially the kids) happy. They do a lots of pool activities through the day for everyone to take part, plus the evening programs. Overall an enjoyable stay and we will come back.

Sim Mc

Hidden on a small beach with rocks, where is difficult to take a bath this hotel suppose to be high-ratting hotel but has bad services. The food served is very poor quality for a 4*hotel . Restaurant is a single open room so if is crowd is impossible to get to eat, it is poorly served, they take a while to replenish. We had half board. If breakfast it is so and so the dinner is worse. Expect to pay also for water at dinner. Room overall was ok large and clean. But very poor soundproof. Keep in mind the hotel is huge an very noisy. I am comparing all of this with the money you pay for. And on top of all that you have to pay for parking. 10eur/day so....

Alicia L-B

Overall, a really lovely hotel. Staff were great, food was lovely and the rooms were amazing. There are only a few things to be conscious of when booking, and these are just my opinions, so you can decide what you think! We went all inclusive, we were expecting the children (My younger siblings aged 12 and 8) to be able to grab an ice cream throughout the day if they wanted, the poolside bar only offered ice-cream that you had to pay for, which was a small dissapointment, but not the end of the world. The food and drinks were included on the all inclusive package. The other thing is location, it is a 20-30min drive to Estepona OR Marbella, there is nothing close to the hotel. There is a beach on the site, but its not the nicest. In my opinion the hotel itself was lovely, its just a shame we had to pay 40-50€ a day to just get to somewhere with shops, bars and a nice beach. If you're only wanting to get away to relax by a pool, I would definitely recommend this hotel as its clean, airy and modern. If you're like us and like exploring, I'd try and get somewhere more central to a local town.

Nina Ko

Very strange treatment by the managers. Not clear hotel rules and disinformation from workers caused that living near the hotel we sometimes spent time and money there, in their restaurants. As an educational (professional) center i even offered them cooperation. When i lost my phone in the area they (both managers) behaved themselves in front of me and my little son quite irrespectfully, i was informed that i can't be there (however other workers and restaurants said inverse and we never hided the fact that we are not from the hotel). My son asked me why those gentlemen are like that, and i thought that it was a very smart question. Even though i was "exceptionally" allowed to come to the area at the end, to do so i would have to make a phone call to the manager, i don't think i need any special treatment, respect and clear hotel rules are enough for us. How they allowed themselves talking to me was a strange observation, they (especially the local hotel manager giving me his phone number) did not forget to express a complete lack of respect. This is where you understand how much their nice treatment costs (equals to a hotel room) otherwise they won't consider you being worth it. It touched me because i work with families and also with tourists, i would not even think to treat anyone like that. I used to recommend the place because for a longer time my impression was good thanks to local workers. Well everyone makes mistakes.

Brian Ward

Good room and room service but no kettle and drink facilities, no bottle of water in room and hotel shop was closed and this was in the afternoon. Great breakfast Poor buffet dinner the hot food was mostly cold no supervision of hot food area unless it was to replace empty containers. Jazz Barr closed as were shops. Entertainment was a joke, I wish I could get a job for doing so little. Reception was helpful. Location was zilch small pebble beach a 15 mins walk to a bus stop or nearest cafe very bad to walk there at night and back on a narrow road. A couple of the cafes by the main road were really excellent thank god for that. Booked this hotel based on it was part of the Melia Hotel group, what a disappointment to the Melia name. Never going back to this one again.

Ana Anisko

Our stay was really nice. I asked a room for our family on our Anniversary and when we came to the room, we found a compliment - fruits and wine. Thanks for them! Room is nice, spacious, clean. Territory of hotel is interesting and beautiful. Very good and tasty dinner, drinks are included. Not so rich, but good breakfast. Good staff. Warm pool in October! Kids club - unfortunately, they do not educate or play with kids (in October?), but you can leave them kids for hour or more just for care. Not so cheap, but good hotel. We would return here again.

Tristan Govender

Very good resort in Motril! We decided to travel from Madrid to Motril for the long weekend and chose to get the half-board package. The resort is very big and there are quite a few things to do. We played tennis (free, but a 10 Euro deposit for equipment), went to a Flamenco show at the theatre, went to the Spa and Wellness centre for the water circuit, and some other animation activities. The breakfast and lunch buffets were good and they had many options. One night, they had a Halloween themed dinner buffet which was very impressive. Also, they have many gluten free options (You have to fill in a form at reception.) The only negative was some of the customer service. There was no standard. For example, the chefs on the Friday/Saturday were very nice and helpful, but on Sunday night, they weren't as nice. It was the same with the reception, some receptionists were friendly and helpful, whereas others were not friendly. We expected better service for an International resort. Despite the service, everything else was good and we would return if possible!

Danny van Heusden

Stayed here for one night. €66 Basic room (bed, tv and bathroom with shower. No decorations, no services such as coffee or tea) so very basic. Payed extra for Breakfast (ok, standard, old school, nothing fancy and Sauna (not impressive at all;( Location and outdoor seating/relaxing areas are great and well maintained. Very natural surroundings that even reminded me to Bali. Overall it did what it had to do yet nothing extra. Only the location, the coffee bar at the entrance 😇 and gardens 💚deserve the name “Impressive”

Agata Twardosz

The best hotel that we have ever been to! Animators are full of positive energy, really helpful service, lots of atractions and the view is amazing. Every day there is a different cuisine at the dinner which we really have apreciated. At the beach you can relax and read a book in a peacefull atmosphere. We loved so many shows that gave such a talented artists every evening at the theatre. We can recommend this hotel to everyone who wants to spend unforgettable vacations with a beautiful sunny weather. #PollosLocos

Rachel McNulty

The most disappointing end to a brilliant honeymoon despite being regular customers. The impressive hotel in Plays Granada had become our favourite place to holiday. We had previously been 4 times in the last 18 months alone. To include when we initially did our wedding vows on a beach nearby. Therefore it made total sense to finish our two week honeymoon here. It was a finale to our trip we were looking forward to having travelled all the way from Lisbon. We have been overwhelmed by how kind and lovely people have been in the other 6 places we have stayed on our trip. And as regular guests we had hoped The impressive hotel might be the warmest reception. However upon reaching the hotel: - Allocated a much cheaper room without a seaview - despite paying for a higher priced room. - Absolutely no friendliness let alone acknowledgement of this being a honeymoon, despite subsequent messages prior to arrival. - Begrudged response and sniggering from new reception staff when we enquired about our room not being what we had booked. Making us feel unwelcome and humiliated. Absolutely no apology Other hotels have not only been warm and friendly but have even gone so far as to send sparkling wine, left a card with congratulations - this is above and beyond anything we would expect at all. But friendliness feels like the very least, especially as regular customers who frequently recommend the hotel to other friends and family who have stayed here and are also now regular guests of the hotel we weren't greeted with the same welcoming reception that we had previously experienced at the hotel. We feel completely flat and disappointed by our return to the hotel. A finale to our once in a lifetime honeymoon trip that we have been really looking forward to and excited about through our two weeks of travelling. Currently we feel very reluctant that we will return and frustrated to have this experience mark the end of what had otherwise been a thoroughly enjoyable trip.

Melissa Penalver

Attended a corporate event earlier this week and the service provided was fantastic, before (when organising it) and on the day itself. The catering was superb and the staff was professional and polite throughout the event. We were a large group and everyone really enjoyed themselves. Looking forward to repeating next year!

Ellie Lola

As a women coming to this resort alone I felt the bar staff in Santa Maria were very rude. They didn’t seem to want to serve me or pay an interest like my money didn’t matter because I was only paying for one person. The rooms were the noisiest I have ever experienced in a hotel especially with the interconnecting door to a strangers room which is a terrible idea. You can hear when the room next door switches on their light. Bathroom was dirty and bathtub was filthy with dirt and hair inside. Pool was nice and reception staff helpful with ubers and taxis. Would not return.

Kot Sierra-Lima

This hotel stolen money from my card, despite to payd on site, they debit my card used to made booking. Corespondence with they are verry weak, they dont want to hear and understand any arguments. Last time stay... If U dont want get a payments problems, choose other place...

Steven Payne

Great 2 days at the Barcelo for a corporate event. The team put on a great space for us and very helpful in the buildup. Will be back for our next one.

ferreolla carly

upon arrival, i found multiple insects in the bathroom crawling in the sink and on the floor. concerned about the cleanliness, i called the receptionist to request a room change. a manager came to inspect the situation and kindly explained that the insects came from outside and are harmless. he offered to have the housecleaner deep clean the room instead of changing it, which was not satisfactory. as a guest, i expect a standard of cleanliness and comfort, and finding multiple insects in my room failed to meet those expectations. i found the manager's overall demeanour dismissive as he downplayed the incident as a normal occurrence. the room lacks soundproofing, you can hear everything as if you’re present in another person’s conversation. i could hear arguments from the room next to me and even just the sound of footsteps walking past my door. it quickly became irritating as the noise grew and the groups staying on the floor became bigger. some of the receptionists were kind, which contributed to a more positive experience. breakfast had a variety of options that i found okay. overall, i would not recommend this hotel to others based on what i encountered. i hope the hotel management takes this feedback seriously and ensures that rooms are thoroughly cleaned and maintained to prevent future guests from having similar experiences.

Dave Braithwaite

Just on the way to the airport from a 5 night break at this hotel and I honestly can’t praise it enough. The hotel was great, the staff were very friendly and nothing was an issue for them. We only had breakfast and the choice was great. The hotel was clean and modern and in a great location if you just want to chill out. Would certainly come back again. I want to say a special mention to the cleaner on floor 7 (I think her name was Magnolia (named like the flower) she was so friendly and is a credit to your hotel.

heidi coghlan

Helpful staff. Buffet busy and not intimate at all. Food mediocre but acceptable. Reasonable choice but nothing special. However if you are requiring assistance with mobility relying on a scooter this is definitely not for you! There are two tiny lifts leading to the bar and swimming pool one will get you to level but will not get you to the promenade. You have to leave the hotel through the front entrance and go out into the road. Turn right alongside a dried up stream say 600 yards? which leads you to the promenade. The areas of relaxation are very noisy and little shade for older people who cannot manage sun bathing all day. So not recommended for older adults with mobility issues. Otherwise family oriented hectic fun I would describe.

Michelangelo Simonte

I had the pleasure of staying at this hotel with my wife and our 2-year-old daughter for five days. The hotel is ideally located on the beach, featuring a well-organized beach service. It offers four different pools with great entertainment, and my daughter still talks about it weeks later. The breakfast is amazing, especially for premium members, who also enjoy a premium reception with a minibar and snacks. The staff is friendly and makes you feel better than at home. We will definitely come back!

john lovett

Stayed here in June this year and it was amazing. We used the rooftop pool and the reception staff particularly Fernando were brilliant. I do think the rooftop pool was extremely busy and each day more beds were brought up. The food was lovely and we will definitely return.

Franciscan Well

Staff here are always super friendly, it was our first time using premium room in a couple of year's. Definitely worth it, some very nice extras from premium check in (unfortunately we arrived fairly late to use it) to the roof top pool to name a few. Plenty of other things also. Highly recommend this hotel, staff are always friendly and very conveniently located.

Graham Hannaford

Hotel is located in a good area, rooms at the front overlook a busy road, noise! Changed to the rear, for an added charge as it had a balcony, €17 a day extra. Room was OK had no waste bin toilet brush or drinking glasses, bed uncomfortable for us. It was clean. Breakfast ok good choice, busy with Spanish tour party's, reception staff very helpful.

Tamas Toth

I usually stay here as a cheaper option than Malaga when I have a flight and have never been disappointed. The staff is really lovely, polite, friendly and knowledgeable. The views from the restaurant are priceless. The hotel is really close to downtown and the metro to the airport. The rooms are quite big and comfy. Some of the mattresses are a bit too soft, but that's a minor issue.

Just Brian

Stayed here from Friday 1st November 2024 for my friends Birthday. Stayed here last year same time. The hotel has a beautiful warm charm to it, which is mostly made up because of the staff their. Everyone is amazing and so friendly. The dining room was always greeted by a lovely man Jose, always happy and smiling and he remembers your name. But once again the lovely Angela on reception was their for me being as helpful & charming as she always is, a credit to the hotel. I hope the manager appreciates her positive attitude towards her job and guest and they pass on a big thank you from me and my friends. Its because of Angela and the Fenix staff that we return. The hotel is perfect for our stay, so close to the beach the main train station the shops and the Bhudda cafe/ restaurant next door with the best pancakes ever. Photos not very clear. So once again hotel Fenix, a big THANK YOU for our lovely stay xxx

Jillian Howie

Gem of a hotel. Fantastic location. 5 mins from restaurants and shops. Staff can't do enough for you. Jose in restaurant always greets you with a smile. Brunch excellent selection as is dinner. Won't hesitate to go back

Bill Fitzgerald

Enjoyed a great week here in September, breakfast and dinner were excellent, nice chill vibe, friendly and efficient staff and cool little pool area too

S J

Good hotel but kept all the old decorations when it first opened up which is a shock since this is a 4 star hotel because you expect something more decorative and new. The staff were good but everything seems to have lost it´s charm and the pool (the powerhouse of why this hotel is so popular) was DIRTY and full of bugs!! It´s okay but I would recommend other hotels..

Carl-Josef Halldelius

Overall, a very nice, clean family friendly hotel, with good facilities. But the food and the restaurant was not up to standard, the mayor issue was that it was to busy and crowded. I would recommend the hotel but I wouldn't personally go back with a family I think. Pros; - The rooms are clean, air Conditioned and spacious and our view was stunning - The pools are great for kids and adults. - Across the road from the beach. - Customer service was friendly - location was the best in town Cons; - The pool doesn't open until 10am and there it a lack of sun beds - The restaurant is far too busy. Full of people with no manners and they pretty much served the same thing, every day.

Cat McC

Overall this hotel is really nice. The lagoon pool area is brilliant and the pool area at front is also pretty peaceful and nice. It's right on the beach which is really convenient. Supermarkets, pharmacies and restaraunts close by. The only downside are the rooms. They're basic and dated looking. No tea or coffee, safe has a charge to use and the toiletries are not great, generic and universal soap/shampoo combo. Shame as it wasn't cheap to stay and would have been nice to have these included. The staff were friendly and communal areas nice and clean.

Aaron Rodzinak

It’s a nice place, but really crowded with families, even in early September. It feels like a cruise ship and so although it’s a nice place, I wouldn’t recommend it for couples…unless you want to get a front row seat to child chaos. The staff is very nice, professional and polite. Top notch actually! The breakfast buffet was plentiful and good with a great variety of choices. We never ate dinner here as we liked the selection of Chiringuitos along the beach. We stayed 4 nights and felt like it was very reasonably priced!

Tom Raistrick

We've just got back from a family holiday here. I'll make it short, but to the point. Pros; - The rooms are clean, air Conditioned and spacious. - The pools are great for kids and adults. - Across the road from the beach. - Customer service was second to none all week. - The evening entertainment was brilliant. - A good selection of All Inclusive drinks. Cons; - The "sports bar" doesn't have a working bar because "it hasn't been open for ages" they said. - The pool doesn't open until 10am. - The restaurant is far too busy. Full of people with no manners. - We asked several members of staff at meal time for another drink for our child, only for it to be forgotten about 3-4 times. - The food was pretty much the same thing served, every day. - Location is quite a walk from the centre if that's what you're wanting. Overall, a very nice, clean family friendly hotel, with good facilities. But the food and certain aspects of the hotel somewhat to be desired. I would recommend, however, I wouldn't personally go back with a family of 5.

m hol

Just got back from this hotel and we were very pleased with all of the staff and how helpful they were. Its location is great as placed between shops and services , while being close to the beach. It was a very relaxing short break and for a reasonable price. We would return and as everything was so easy , would come for longer next time .

Rehan Ansari

Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised. My wife booked this and honestly, the pictures just DON’T do it justice. The rooms were really good, the overall resort was really good, staff were great, food was good (breakfast tried only) the location is great if staying in Marbella to amenities, and overall an excellent experience. Highly recommend and will definitely be back. Thank you One Alanda Club, I loved my stay and had a great holiday thanks to you guys!

Ray Ban

We stayed in a spacious two bedroom apartment for a couple of days and had a great time! The apartment itself is slightly dated but has everything you need including a washer/dryer! Breakfast every morning was scrumptious with plenty of healthy options! The property is close to Nikki Beach which is just a short walk down the road. Plenty of Pools on property is that is more your thing. The only thing I will mention is the breakfast staff may be a bit lacking with customer service in particular a lady named Valentina. She was rude and not always very helpful. She would drag her cart around and throw dishes in loudly even when breakfast was still in progress. She also yelled at other staff who were just doing their job! She promptly shut off the coffee/juice machines once breakfast was over not allowing anyone to go inside and get refills. For the price we pay for the rooms+breakfast, surely an extra cup of coffee or juice wouldn't hurt her or the hotel. She just made breakfast very unpleasant every morning. Her rude and loud demeanour needs to be addressed/corrected because it ruins the breakfast experience completely. On the other hand I can't say enough good things about Jose at the front desk! He was always polite, kind and very helpful! Good customer service makes a huge difference! With a little bit of TLC and refurbishing/redecorating, this spot can be real star! It has so much potential!

Kaija Ingel

I thought for a long time whether to give 1 or 2 stars, but I try to be honest. I took a few days to think and can't get beyond one *. I wondered who these people are who rate this place 5* . The place is very, very old. Photos are misleading, 100%. The lobby is already dirty, not to mention the rest. The rooms smell of humidity and chlorine, I had to sleep on the balcony to breathe. Musty downstairs. The dinner was the worst I have ever tasted. Worse than in India. I smelled the corn, it was rotten. Not a single piece of chicken or pork, no fish. There were weird salads and stews, some cheap custard cakes and nothing to drink, not even water, you had to buy it from the bar. The fruits were defective. Breakfast was better, a little, but still, no egg, no porridge, little choice for latecomers. We paid for the meals, actually everyone could walk in and out of the "restaurant"... The servants are rather mean, only the dark-headed man at the reception was good, he really tried to help. The hotel used to be awesome, but the owners don't put a single penny into renovations, even though it's full house all the time. It was quiet to sleep, but also the top floor, so half a point for sleeping, half a point for the location. The star of the hotel is not to be believed, it is not true. If you are used to 4-5 star places, better not go.

Povitha Sasi

Stayed here last month on a family holiday and we had a pleasant stay. Staff are helpful and polite. Buildings are slightly outdated and not well maintained to the standard it could be. However, the apartments do have good space.

John Burdiss

We checked in on Friday. It's now Monday and we're staying the rest of the week. The place is very well kept. Pool area and bar are excellent the is an easy walk as it is on the edge of the property. The food in the dining room was excellent. Your atmosphere is very loud but still pleasant. We have walked into downtown Nerja now three times and find no problem with that but the only negative I would say is that for people who are not so ambulatory or who want to go farther to the Eastern edge of Nerja transportation's a bit of an issue requires a taxi. Prices though here are fantastic to include the food and the amenities are very good.

Nicole Barnes

I recently visited Marinas de nerja hotel, I had an amazing time, the views are beautiful. The rooms are very spacious and also very clean, room cleaners are lovely very friendly, very professional, hard workers left the room clean and smelling fresh. The receptionists were very helpful and kind. The food is amazing many different options the chiefs definitely know what they are doing. And the waiters are lovely very quick to clean and clear tables and also getting you fresh drinks, cutlery etc. The entertainment is fun. different activities going on during day/night the man is amazing, friendly and energetic tries to get many people involved and makes sure to keep whatever activity is going on fun to keep people engaged! The bar staff are also amazing no doubts about this hotel at all! Keep up the good work :)

Amanda Clifford

Just returned from a great week at this complex. Aparthotel directly on the beach and about 30 min walk into town. All staff we encountered were superb, really hard working and pleasant (reception, maintenance, breakfast, pool bar, animation and activities staff). The snack menu at the pool bar was plentiful & great tasting especially the burger! Decent enough selection for breakfast. Only done bed & breakfast so can’t comment on the evening buffet. Plenty of Sun loungers available and beach towels available for free. Local bus available at corner of hotel going into town hourly for €1. Cocktails at the bar a little pricey at €10 and pity having to pay to use the indoor jacuzzi spa. Disappointed only able to get relaxing massage and no deep tissue massage available. Yes rooms are a little dated but they are clean and comfortable, cleaners were in everyday and replaced towels when required. Would definitely return again for a relaxing holiday.

Conor O'Cleirigh

Stayed here recently and wasn't overly impressed. 2 times in 3 days when we went to get pool towels they had none left. First day reception sorted it and organised some via house keeping, second day was almost a 'sorry we out' attitude from reception. Bit of a joke as in both occasions the pool had an hour or two left before closure. If you're closing the pool at the already early time of 6pm at least actually have it usable until then. Breakfast was mediocre at best, one of the 3 days it was absolutely brutal as can be seen by the poor bacon pictured below, the other days it was cooked on no more than the heat of the moment. Room itself was fine with a nice view. Service just let the place down. Price was fair but not good. Decent 25/30 min walk to centre, though it is a nice walk. Not sure I'd go back.

Geoff Walker

Our recent 2 weeks stay commenced on 5th November and our first visit on an all inclusive basis. An excellent welcome and clear explanation of what was available and when was received. The room was well appointed, clean with a comfy bed, lounge and settee. A large bathroom with over bath shower met our needs perfectly. Food was plentiful, beautifully presented with plenty of choices. The waiters and waitresses were always attentive and friendly. The setting is a pleasant walk into Nerja via the seafront or the local bus picks up outside for 1 euro. The bar service for all drinks was another superb offering with friendly service. The outside pool area is a lovely place to take a drink or just soak up the sun. The hotel deserves real praise for ensuring we were all cared for during the storm on the 13th, despite having to close part of the dining area, they pulled all the stops out to make all at ease. The only downside was the grumbling of others who couldn’t be polite when ordering drinks, demonstrating a lack of respect to our excellent hosts. Try a few pleases and thank yous in a little Spanish, it makes all the difference. We’ll definitely be returning.

Nurinda Jones

The hotel is beautiful. Clean,pleasant staff. Facilities are amazing. Location is just,across from the sea. Only gripe I had,was,our room was right above the bins,which,we're emptied at a most ungodly hour in the early hours of the morning, and,because the air-conditioning isn't on cold(winter months),we left our balcony door open,as,it was hot . .the noise was awful,full conversations. But,that wasn't the hotels fault,a little heads up would have been nice. Saying that,we will revisit this hotel, just a different room 😊

Santiago Halle

Excellent hotel. Rooms are spacious and soundproof. Roof top bar and terrace with a great view. Food provided as part of the half board is fairly international. Late check out available. On street parking for free or paying parking for 13 euro a day.

Michael Atherton

Nice hotel but the restaurant gets very busy. We had to queue for breakfast. My wife isn't good on her feet so it didn't go down well. That's the only complaint really. The foods ok, the staff are friendly and helpful. Like to make a special mention for the omelet man.

R V

Absolutely love everything about this hotel but what makes this place special is their staff. They are very attentive and helpful. The hotel itself is a bit dated and can use some renovations but the value, food quality, location and service makes up for all that. I will definitely return next year.

Elaine Broster

Great location easy walk tk shops, bars, supermarkets and beach. The food was well above expectations and bar prices were reasonable. The room was clean and comfortable. Countryside/street view so plenty to watch. The only negative was the noise when the bins were emptied, part of being in Spain. Occasional smells in the bathroom. We just kept the plug in the sink. Would definitely go back and recommend.

Mick Joiner

We have just had the best 4 nights stay I’ve had for a long time. Could not fault this hotel. The staff were amazing polite and friendly. The room was very clean and comfortable. Although we only had breakfast the food was very good. I was so impressed of how clean the place was absolutely spotless . The position of the hotel is slightly out of the centre but it is not as noisy/quit relaxing. I have seriously been thinking of booking for next year as I’ve had a great experience. Mike J

Gosia W

We stayed 4 nights in the hotel and had a great time. The room was spacious and cleaned daily - we needed extra pillow amazing housekeeping lady didn't have any issues with providing one; same with kettle. Reception staff - super helpful and friendly . We didn't try hotel restaurants as we booked a room only. We stayed in a room on the 5 floor sea view - road outside the hotel is busy - for us, it wasn't an issue. The hotel is short walking distance from train station( train to Malaga and back cost €6- thanks for the lovely lady from reception- she gave us the map, recommend places to visit in Malaga), bus stop less than 2 minutes walk ( take you to town centre /shopping centre for €1.20), probably 3 minutes walk to the beach, shops etc. Thanks to the amazing staff, we've had a great time and definitely consider coming back next year.

Paul H

Really friendly staff, lovely hotel but the noise from the traffic all through the night was terrible. Although the rooms were really nice and it was excellent value foroney, the hotel needs to invest in better windows for sound proofing.

Pavlina Jung

We have stayed here a few years ago and in this May 2024 we returned here, the quality is still the same and high. I would like to point out the breakfasts and dinners we enjoyed a lot, because the food is very tasty and the people, who is working here are so nice, we felt like in a family. Rooms are with a balcony, spacious and comfortable. The beach is just across the street and nearby is a supermarket. As well the hotel has a nice bar which is open to 11 p.m. by the pool. WiFi is working very well.

the dark

Hotel is clean. Rooms are big and cleaned everyday. Pool area was nice and quiet. Breakfast was bland and cold. There was four of us and we thought we were singled out around the pool area a couple of times. My wife asked at the bar for a cup of hot water to make tea and sit at the poolside bar but she was told she would have to go her room. We decided to stay at the poolside bar and have a few drinks which was nice. Another guest who we didn't know arrived with her own bottle of wine from a supermarket, had it opened at the bar and sat with us. A while later a staff member approached us and told one of our party that we couldn't bring our own drink in. It was explained to him that it wasn't our wine but he didn't believe us. Another day at the pool we got a drink at the pool and were served our drinks in plastic cups. Hotel policy. The next day though numerous people were drinking at the pool with real glasses. We did open a tube of Pringles at the pool and were approached by a staff member who informed us it was against hotel policy we apologised for error but other people around the pool were eating and drinking their own food and drink. It left a sour taste for sure. We won't be back.

Charan Singh

Great holiday at this location. The staff are professional, polite and happy. The rooms are tidy, modern and clean. As we were all-inclusive, there was a variety of choices, though we would have liked more vegetarian options as well. It was handy to have table- tennis and mini golf within the complex. The beach was good. Will definitely go back again in the summer.

Danila Cabral

We had high expectations for a four-star hotel in the south of Spain, but unfortunately, our experience was far from what we anticipated. Upon arrival, our room was not clean—the floor was dusty, and despite repeatedly flagging this to the hotel staff, it remained uncleaned for the entire three nights of our stay. They just change towels, but not cleaned at all the room. The staff assured us the room would be cleaned, but this never happened. We also paid extra for sea view, but happens that all the rooms have sea view, so if you want to stay there, don't pay extra for that service. Additionally, the "adults-only" pool felt like it was caged in, which was far from relaxing. And the private beach in front of the hotel wasn't part of the package, which was a huge letdown given the location. For the price this hotel charges, the quality and service were severely lacking. I wouldn’t recommend it if you're expecting the standards of a true four-star hotel.

Richard Spence

Lovely hotel right on the sea front, the hotel is absolutely spotless & really nice and opulent. The location is a bit out of the main stretch, about a 40 minute walk if you want a nice stroll or just hop on the 103 bus outside & it takes you there in 10 minutes for 1.55Euro. The sea view room was fantastic, really spacious & a great view from the balcony. Food in the restaurant was great, a good choice for everyone & everything nicely cooked. Would most definitely return as we had a great time.

Javier Perulero Trigán

Excellent Hotel! We had a family gateway and this place was the perfect place for us as it offers a wide range of activities for all ages. I would like to highlight the amazing staff in the hotel; they made our stay incredibly good always kind and helpful as well as with a smile in their faces no matter what. The views from the rooms are unforgettable and the rooms are very comfortable with everything we needed for the stay. We really liked the food with a a variety of themes and choices for all types of diets. Breakfast was the best! with a huge amazon top milks for lactose intolerant and vegan!. Beware of the lifts, the wait might be long sometimes as they are small and there are 12 floors. All in all, excellent place and we would recommend this place!!😊😊 thanks to all staff!

Ben Shiell

I had a fantastic stay at Benalma Hotel! The rooms were spotless, and the overall cleanliness of the hotel was impressive. The food was delicious with a wide variety of options to choose from. The best part was the stunning sea views from my room, making my mornings extra special. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway!

Wala Awad

We had a great stay at Sol Guadalmar Hotel! The rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable, with a modern, spotless bathroom. The hotel’s facilities were excellent, and the location right by the sea offered stunning views from our spacious balcony. The restaurant served delicious food. However, the beds made a squeaky noise, which was a bit distracting. Overall, a wonderful experience, and we’d consider coming back! Not so many restaurants around the hotel though, you need to go to the city center for that

Ryan Elves

Had a great time with my girlfriend, lovely staff too. Location and facilities were great. Straight into holiday mode once we arrived. Personally didn’t think the food was good (both morning buffet and dinner buffet)

Marco Ss

My experience at this hotel, affiliated with the Melia brand, was highly disappointing, especially considering their motto, "designed to always satisfy every guest," which was completely unmet in this case. The reception service was terrible. I had booked a top room through the Amex circuit, but I was assigned a room on the first floor that was far below expectations. Despite my requests, there was no willingness to change the room. Interestingly, the other room I booked through Booking was noticeably better. Another negative aspect was the check-in process: excessively slow, with waiting times of at least 10 minutes per guest. The only positive notes of the stay were the bar service and the breakfast, both of good quality.

M. Koltun

Adorable place to stay with a family. I stayed here for two weeks with my son and my mother. A room view was fantastic! Each and every member of the staff was extremely helpful, pleasant and nice. Food was delicious. Wonderful Isabel not only kept our beautiful room clean and tidy every day, but also left her smile in our hearts forever! Perfect family hotel!

Naomi Field-Jones

We arrived too early for check in so expected to put our bags in storage and head out. Unfortunately we arrived mid storm and were wet through, we were told that luckily our room would be ready and to come back in an hour which we did. When we came back, it still wasn't ready so we went to the indoor pool which is fantastic, not the cleanest but really enjoyable considering the weather outside. We then went back to reception and the same receptionist told us it would be 1 minute and she would come and get us, so we sat for over an hour while other people were checked in. Eventually went back over to be told it was ready and we had just been forgotten (sat directly opposite). The male reception staff who had taken over by then were really lovely, we went to our room on the 6th floor and sadly the AC/heat didn't work, so after 3 maintenance visits we went downstairs to ask to be moved so we could get our clothes dry. We were given an absolutely beautiful room on the top floor as a free upgrade, and were extremely grateful for the gesture. The 2 men on the reception team were wonderful as were the gym staff, it was just sadly let down by both female staff who were really just very dismissive. The hotel is in a great spot if you like this part of Spain, 20 mins in an uber to malaga, 2 mins walk to a great local shop and beautiful cafe. Views from the hotel are beautiful. Many thanks to the staff who helped us there

Christine Parkes-Lewis

Fantastic hotel in every aspect. The rooms were extremely clean and modern. The staff throughout the hotel were all friendly, except the grumpy older Lobby bar man! Location is great, right next to the beach but away from the busy main areas. The views from the 3rd floor of sunsets and sunrises were a bonus! As we went out of season and didn't have Aircon on, we slept with the patio doors open and woke to the sound of the waves on the beach 😍 Would highly recommend and will definitely return.

Ian Vessey

We absolutely loved our stay, the lady when we checked in was organised and very helpful, our room was lovely, very clean and spacious with a gorgeous sea view, the dining room was spotless, we loved the variety of food each day for breakfast, we paid for half board, but preferred to eat outside at the Beach Club, in the evening, which you do pay extra for, but the prices are very reasonable. All the staff are very friendly and hard working. We just found the whole experience very chilled and laid back, and would re visit in the future.

Janne K

Absolutely stunning hotel with beautiful surroundings. Beach and sea are next to the hotel. Very polite and helpful staff that also speak english fairly well. Excellent quality breakfasts with wide variety of choices. Only thing I was a little bit disappointed with was dinner but everything else here was just great! Would definitely recommend this hotel to everyone, quite an experience.

Erik Vollebregt

Very nice hotel with exceptionally good service - compliments to the staff who were all super hospitable and nice. The hotel has many nice old interesting details in the interior. Great breakfast restaurant with good option to sit outside. Compliments specifically to Roberto the omelet baker who must be the busiest person in the building and is still super friendly and efficient. The location is excellent on the beach and it’s easy to get to Malaga city quick to see the sights. Pool is beautiful although the pool surroundings could be improved with nicer pavement for example. Sound proofing of the rooms could be improved, but was ok.

pablo tavitian

Everything at the IPV Palace was spotless and well-maintained. The hotel features beautiful marble throughout, adding a touch of elegance. The ocean views are stunning, and the entire experience was fantastic. Highly recommended for a relaxing and scenic stay

Sue B

A very nice hotel in good location. We walked everyday along the seafront with many restaurants and shops. Easy to walk into the main town 15/20 minutes. Stayed 6-11 December and booked a Junior Suite with sea views. Very nice with a separate lounge area and bedroom. TV in both rooms with English TV channels. We arrived early but were given an early check-in as our room was ready, which was much appreciated. It was our anniversary and the hotel arranged a complimentary bottle of cava and chocolate cake in our room, which was lovely. All staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast and dinner was buffet and always a nice selection. Very good service in the breakfast and dining room. Thank you Hotel Occidental for a lovely holiday.

Sean O neill

8 of when for 5 days 4 nights to golf. Very clean friendly hotel . Staff very good . Just across from the beach we even swam in Nov hard to belive. Very good breakfast . Great area to leave your clubs beside reception. Rooms cleaned daily. About 5 to 10 min away from lots of restaurants. There's a market close by on Sundays too . Really enjoyed the stay

M J

Really nice hotel right by the beach. Clean, modern with a friendly staff. Depending on which side of the hotel your room is on you can have great views of the sea, the mountains, or both! Only had breakfast at the hotel which was standard for European hotels. Some really great restaurants within walking distance.

Tuomas Oksanen

Our stay at Occidental Fuengirola was an absolutely fantastic experience! The location is excellent, practically on the beachfront, making it easy to enjoy the seaside and stunning views. With short distances to shopping, attractions, and public transport, like trains to Malaga, our travels were incredibly convenient. The hotel service was top-notch, and every detail made our stay feel truly luxurious. Our room was clean and functional, with amazing air conditioning that was perfect for the 38-degree heat. The balcony was a definite plus, and the cleaning service was excellent throughout our stay. The hotel's secluded courtyard offered great services and a beautiful environment, making it a pleasant place to relax. Food and drinks were available practically all day, and having a small bar by the pool was a nice touch. The pool bar food was delicious, and the service was mostly quick. There were plenty of sunbathing spots, but they were in high demand. If you want to secure a good spot by the pool, be early! Our booking included only breakfast, which was an excellent start to the day. There was a wide variety of choices, and something for every taste. Occidental Fuengirola is the perfect choice for a quality and relaxing holiday in Fuengirola!

Ka Ba

Great location! We had deluxe rooms with a comfortable and spacious bed. My minuses would be the paid safe and the fact that the swimming towels are changed every three days. Less than that for a charge. In addition, better sunbeds cost 50 euros per day.

Gav Wilde

Lovely hotel, great location with beach on your doorstep and Marina and Paloma Park a short walk. Indoor pool with designated hours for children was great given the time of year. Staff very friendly, a special thanks to the guy at the pool bar who made the pasta for our 2 year old son even though kitchen had closed between lunch and dinner. Good nightly entertainment on rooftop bar. Rooms very clean, housekeeping do a great job and lovely views from balcony

Kathleen Pourchet

We have just got back from a three-day holiday which we truly enjoyed from beginning to end. The hotel and its facilities were amazing and spotlessly clean, not to mention its location (a minute away from the beach, seven minutes stroll to the Marina and a short ride from the airport). The services provided and the friendliness of staff members made it memorable, and wanting us to go back again. Special mention to Mark at reception whose smile was contagious. His willingness to help was deeply appreciated.

Janette Smith

We have had a fabulous stay at Benalmádena beach so far. The rooms are clean and the facilities are spot on. I had a hot stone massage in the spa which was excellent and very reasonably priced. The highlight of our stay so far has been the service and attentiveness from Mark. He checks in on guests at different points in the day to ensure everyone is having the perfect stay. He is knowledgeable about the hotel facilities and the surrounding area and his smile and approach to guests is excellent and really made our stay extra special.

Janice Sadler

Hotel is in a lovely position. Easy to walk to the port, Carihuela and Toremolinos. Bus stop is outside the hotel. Food is excellent - varied and tasty. Staff were very good. Hotel clean. The room was not sometimes cleaned until late afternoon for some reason. Views from rooftop bar are brilliant. Only complaint would be is that there are two sinks in the bedroom and not in the bathroom. There was room in the bathroom to put one. Didn't like having to come out of the bathroom to wash hands after using the toilet. Also need hooks in the bathroom to put your towel on. The only hook was nowhere near the shower door. Would I stay at this hotel again? A definite YES.

Megan Gill

We had a lovely trip to Malaga and we stayed in Benalmadena Beach. It was lovely! Mark was very lovely and helpful! He was very welcoming at breakfast and made our trip. Our cleaner Jenifer was also great. The room was always super clean and she was very lovely!

Anthony Gardner

My wife and I have stayed in a number of hotels in the Torremolinos area over the years but during the last 3 years this hotel has come to be our favourite. The staff are really pleasant and welcoming from the moment you arrive and for us, the hotel appears to be well run, certainly well positioned and in general terms, good value for money. The rooms are far more spacious than many of the 4 star hotels we've stayed in and we find it a good idea that you can make hot drinks whenever you want. I really find it difficult to understand that some critiques have included adverse comments about the food as every time we've stayed at this hotel there has been a really good choice on offer. What's brilliant about the location is that you can leave via the front exit for the coastal areas, or use the lift at the rear to take you part way to the commercial area. If there was one area we would like to see improved it would be the range of the prices of wine served in the restaurant. Bearing in mind that Spain produces lots of wines, I wish they would serve a range of lower, medium and higher priced wines, not only to give people a choice as to what they want, but I'm convinced they'd actually sell more. I realise that you always pay more in hotels and restaurants. but having previously lived in Spain for many years, I know you can buy really nice wines for a lot less than the 24 euros they currently charge for a bottle of red wine. Tony Gardner.

Caren Sharp

My friend & I stayed at this lovely hotel in La Bajondillo for 4 nights early october. Weather fantastic. 15 minutes from the airport. Resort brilliant just a few minutes walk from hotel with enough shops bars & restaurants for a lovely relaxing few days away. Our balcony door didn't lock but it was fixed straight away. Rooms large & clean. Comfy beds. No tea, coffee & milk sachets etc as you would normally get in a 4* hotel but there was a supermarket next door a bit expensive ! Not sure if we had clean towels daily. Breakfast was lovely so much choice. Coffee not that great even from the bar ! Staff were really friendly & helpful. All the pool areas lovely & clean too. Pool towels to hire €5 for full stay. We will definitely be back next year with a pool view 😎 !! As we didn't have enough time to see & do things

Pippa

Decent hotel and overall good effort, but you need to expect the basics. The service should be much better in the spa and bar, especially in the bar area when they have entertainment. The rooms are a great size, but if you are a light sleeper you certainly need earplugs. The location is good.

Barbara Morrison

Lovely hotel, this was my third visit with a group of ladies for a fitness week! The hotel is in a great location, very friendly and helpful staff and a good selection of food on offer. Allocated room 605 which was a little disappointing compared to previous rooms which I have stayed in, it didn't have the pool view which was booked and facilities were somewhat lacking however we have already booked for next year and already looking forward to a return visit.

Nina Gavrilovic

The hotel is okay, but the food is unsatisfactory. They serve dishes from the previous day, which are stale. The breakfast selection is very poor and the same every day. The dessert is also repetitive, usually consisting of a few types of cakes, pudding, and ice cream. The Wi-Fi in the rooms is very poor. The rooms are very spacious and clean. The pool and jacuzzi on the roof are great. For a hotel of 4* it should be a lot better, especially when compared to other hotels in the region in the same price range.

Beverley Aye-Pe

We have just spent 10 nights at this amazing hotel on our honeymoon. Can honestly say it's been emotional to leave such a beautiful place. The staff are absolutely amazing, so friendly and always happy & helpful. Food has been delicious catering for all dietary needs. Thank you for an amazing honeymoon! Missing you already 😪❤️xx

Leigh Edwards

Very busy all-inclusive hotel with pools and some activities. Reception is incredibly slow- over 20 minutes to check in. Location is picturesque, close to the water and has a beautiful promenade along the beach. Room was clean and spacious, beds comfortable, pull-out sofa less so. Shower was difficult to regulate: water kept going hot, then cold, then hot again. Restaurant needs improvement. It rained while we were there, causing the outside areas to flood, and water to run onto the tables from the overhangs. This meant there were not enough tables for guests to eat at. Hand sanitizer was not provided at a buffet, making it risky to eat there with so many people. The kids liked the pancakes and chocolate sauce. There were no gluten friendly or dairy free options other than fruit and eggs, and the same foods were presented every day.

Kasia Ilbery

Fabulous stay and we will be definitely coming back! Excellent hotel for a holiday with kids. Hotel staff at the bar and the restaurants were incredibly welcoming and super friendly, always polite and happy. Special thank you to Alejandro as he made our holiday even more special for us, always willing to help and making sure everything is ok . Very helpful staff at the reception, always trying solving problems with a quick solution. The quality of the drinks and the food was excellent! Very quick transfer from the airport and walking distance to the beach and local restaurants. My daughters really enjoyed kids club and all the activities and the staff working there were very good thank you ( Ana, Mariola, Natalia and Tania). We will definitely be back :-)

Wojciech Toczyłowski

I recently stayed at this hotel with my family, and it was an excellent choice for a vacation. The hotel is super close to a wide, sandy beach. The two large pools with gentle slopes were perfect for our small children - they could play and splash around safely. All the service staff were great, and I especially want thanks Alejandro, Coral and Felipe for their hospitality. Highly recommend for families

Sullivan Hayes

Lovely hotel. The layout of the the hotel is nice with different pools and close to the beach. Food is good and varied and the entertainment was great. Alberto was very friendly always encouraging us to participate in the activities. We will be back!

Kate Douglas

This was not a 4* hotel experience - we were very disappointed and won’t be staying here again. The beds were extremely uncomfortable - both mattress and pillows - undid 18 months of pilates on my back! Bathroom poorly designed: nowhere to hang a hand towel next to sink, walk-in shower wet the bathroom floor - even with mat down and shower head tilted downwards over drain! Wardrobe space is mean and not very accessible - doors would not stay open without holding them. No water in room - had to purchase from the shop next to reception. No-where to refill plastic bottles. Stopped serving food in the bar, restaurant and room service at 10.30pm! We were attending an event locally which was promoted by the hotel - and could not get food on our return. Disappointed that one of the breakfast specials (waffles) was unavailable for the entirety of our 4 day stay due to a broken machine - no alternative offered. However, my husband enjoyed the cooked breakfast options. On the plus side, all of the staff were extremely friendly and accommodating (apart from the officious bar man who told us we couldn’t have a meal when we arrived back from our event and was very unhelpful). The bar and reception areas were well-presented and clean. We chose this hotel because of proximity to the metro and to the event we were attending.

Alberto Crippa

Very functional just close to the airport and within walking distance from the metro. Rooms are large modern clean and equipped with all the amenities, service is super polite and ready to accomodate your requests (Thanks Gemma). It is in the middle of no where so get ready to use the tube or call a Cabify. Very good value for money.

Geoff Lowe

The hotel and room were lovely and clean. The staff were warm and friendly and the breakfast was good. The bus stops, however were not very near, which made it a bit inconvenient to get to and from the centre of Malaga.

R C.

I was scared at first when i saw the highway right in front, but it was THE MOST SILENT room i have ever stayed. Double windows, but with a huge space between them, so super quiet. Clean hotel/room. Tea kettle and coffee in the room. Very friendly staff. Nice pool. Huge Carrefour in front.

samina Ahmed

The rooms were quite small, and the location wasn’t ideal, which made getting around a bit inconvenient. However, the staff really made a difference they were incredibly welcoming and went out of their way to be helpful throughout our stay.

Chris L Soper

Our room was a little tired with some minor structural issues. However, the location and facilities were good. The entertainment was varied and generally enjoyable. The staff were usually very friendly and helpful.Special thanks to Annie and Claudia on the guest experience team for listening and getting things sorted.

Lesley AM Plunkett

Thank you very much, for everything, I loved the wee touch as it was my birthday on the arrival which was November 1st. You made us feel welcome the location was good, We did plenty of walking. The only thing that could have been better was the weather but we made the most of it. We loved that we could go into the other hotels rather than our own and we can go to the lifts or stairs to the others. Thanks again. From Kevin and Lesley Plunkett. Xxx

Catherine Davies

Clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, good selection of food and a range of activities to join in with if you want. I loved the enthusiasm and positivity of Jonathan and Elena who ran salsa, pilates and other classes. They also greeted people at breakfast and diner, never running out of smiles and energy. Also, the tall security man on the gate - always a warm welcome as you pass. Cross the road to the beach. Lots to do in the local area - perfect for a short, sunny break.

Joseph Dewell

Enjoyed our week's stay. Good location for town centre.walking and beach. Supermarket 5mins walk turn left at entrance. (shop at the front of entrance too expensive) Food plenty of choice and good. Entertainment good. singers. yoga.ect Staff very plesent and helpful. Room kept clean and functional. Would return in the future. Thanks to all staff

Cristian Hainic

Rooms are small, with dirty walls, and cleaning was not done every day. We left the towels on the floor only once to have them replaced and it was that exact day that the cleaning lady did not come! I found long black hair in the sheets twice, once when I arrived and once after cleaning was done. Hand soap was not replaced throughout a whole week, even if we ran out of it on the first day (there was almost none to begin with). Two of the waiters, a couple of bald guys, were extremely angry all the time, talking to themselves like crazy and slamming stuff while preparing our table for 5 or when cleaning the tables. The rest of the staff, reception, cooks, and dining, were very polite, but visibly tired. This season must have gotten to them from the looks of it.

colette saunders-jenks

This hotel is amazing and timeless . We stayed in a junior suite ( 2 ad & 2ch) which had loads of room for the 4 of us. Included with our junior suite was access to bali beds in a lovely garden area and access to the Gold Lounge with loads of fruit, snacks, tea ,coffee and soft drinks during the day. We stayed on a b&b basis however a buffet dinner was on offer if we chose to eat in. Plenty to see and do. I would recommend this hotel to families. It has catered to some the greatest singers and movie stars of all time.

Dean Woodruff

Stayed here some 31 years ago - First time back on the Costa so had to check the Pez out. The reception and the hotel entrance doesn't appear to have changed from what I can remember - Still impressive! Walking round the hotel, facilities look excellent and far better from what I can recall Would love to stay here again - The apartment rooms on the front look amazing 🤩

Wendy McCheyne

Absolutely love this hotel. Great location right on the beach. All staff are friendly and helpful. Gardens and pool area are lovely to sit in. Dining room is air conditioned, plenty space. Food is suitable for everyone, great choice at breakfast and dinner daily. Entertainment at night in one of the bars in the hotel.

Julie BARRON

Great hotel, lovely staff, great location. We were there for my husbands birthday and they brought a cake and a bottle of bubbly to our room, such a lovely touch. Would highly recommend a stay here.

Simon Morris

Points that let this hotel down, are mainly the staff. Reception staff really miserable and on the whole unhelpful. Restaurant staff very obviously have favoured diners who get served drinks first and a smile. The swimming pool is a definite no no. It's situated between 2 buildings and 100% on the shade. The water is absolutely freezing. No one swims in there. Evening entertainment is very poor. Location, rooms and food all very good indeed

George Sharratt

We have just spent 2 nights at the Hotel Catalonia. Having an operation in the local Quiron Hospital. The hotel is perfectly situated. We had a room with a sea view. Everything in the room was top-notch with lots of extras. All the reception staff were fantastic. Friendly helpful and charming. The bar / restaurant staff were also great and so attentive. Parking in the hotel was so easy. So thank you, Hotel Catalonia, with special thanks to Sharon and Paula on reception and Santiago and Roberto in the bar / restaurant . So grateful. Rudolph and George

neat pit

Restaurant staff were not friendly. Food was terrible except for breakfast. We weren't allowed to take a water bottle for the room. There was an incredibly potent perfume smell in the lobby and meeting room that triggered an allergic reaction and made my nose and eyes water during my 4 days. The bed was hard and uncomfortable.

J T

I can’t say enough about this excellent hotel property. Perfect location and exceptional, professional staff. Best of all - directly across the street from the beach, which has a wide variety of dining experiences. Highly recommend to anyone on holiday in Malaga. I will definitely rebook here.

zeshan habib

Cannot say enough good things. Allowed us to check in 5 hours early for free and alllwed us to keep our belongings safe whilst giving us beach towels to enjoy the beach whilst waiting for our flight which got delayed. Amazing service, location is beautiful (across the road from an amazing sandy beach which has pebbles too). definitely recommend

Yvonne Orlich

This hotel is not only beautiful, it is perfectly located near the ocean, a short cab ride to the city centro with shopping, dining and tours of historic sites. The staff could not have been more congenial and helpful. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else if I visited Malaga again.

Sarah Montella

It was a wonderful stay! Room cleaning was amazing, the hotel beautifully renewed and the personnel super available. It was our first vacation with our 3 months old son (our first kid) the staff helped us so much not having any anxiety relating the baby, they even provided us with a free cot for the night. We made memories here… we will always remember it dearly!

Anton Miroshnichenko

Stayed at Don Marco for two days. This is a pretty basic mass tourism resort with evident cost minimisation theme. Air conditioning in rooms is quite poor; instead of the double bed I have explicitly requested upon booking the room came with two single beds. Also Don Marco is advertised as an adult-only hotel which is misleading - there are lots of children in the restaurant and pool areas. The whole area is very noisy with lots of machinery around and entertainment events blasting trashy music. Not a relaxing place.

Leah Bertsch

Don’t touch the thermostat! Our room is 26 degrees and only pushes out heat! Our neighbors said their room is 31! No customer support to call on hotel phone or on mobile. Went to front desk to wait in line for 30 minutes only to be told to open up my door to cool it down. He said they don’t have aircon and can’t cool all the rooms. No other help. There are no signs saying the thermostat doesn’t cool. There is clearly a snowflake on it indicating it is cooling but it’s pushing heat. What do they do in the summer? I won’t stay here again.

Daniela

Very pleasant and relaxing place in front of the beach. Large and Clean room with big king size bed. resort has several swimming pools and spaces to relax and enjoy sunlight. Fantastic breakfast Just 10 minutes with taxi from Malaga airport! Suggested

Adam Hyden

We have just got back from a week at the Sol Torremolinos Don Marco and here’s my review on the good, bad, and helpful tips. Arrival: Nice and easy, front desk is easy to find and there’s a luggage room where you’re given a key if the room isn’t ready for you yet. At this point you don’t get any information about facilities etc. so you’re going to have to do your research beforehand or find it out as you go. Pools: There are 7 outdoor swimming pools with 1/2 of these being small and for young children. Also two hot tub jacuzzis. The great thing about the pools is the fact there are so many, you can do a different one each day. Yes they are small, but we didn’t see an issue with this as they were never too busy (we went in the school holidays in July/August). One thing I LOVED about the pools were the ‘towel police’. If you leave your sun lounger unattended for any point of time, you’ll get a note pegged into your towel stating if you aren’t back in 1 hour 15 minutes, your items will be deemed lost, and taken to the pool club house. Yes you might be just getting a drink and then notice you have a note, but it’s really not an issue as it’s designed for those people who ‘reserve’ a lounger and then leave it for hours unattended. The pool staff will take the stuff away too, we saw this multiple times but we thought this initiative was fantastic, and because of this, out of the 7 days, there was only one where we couldn’t get a lounger immediately, but we found one after 30 minutes. A couple of the pools water is rather salty and it’s worth mentioning although there are 2 pools which are classed as adult only as there’s no lifeguards, nobody checks these during the day so children will be in there although it’s less often. 3 Hotels: It says there’s 3 hotels and there are. To be honest though, it’s as though it’s one massive hotel so don’t be out of that the Don Marco has no restaurant, the other two are close and you get a sense that it’s one huge hotel not 3 individual ones. It all looks lovely too! Tips: - download Uber before you go and have you passport number to hand (required by Spanish law). It’s so easy to use and better than finding taxis. We used Uber to go to Aqualand, the crocodile park, the marina and many more places and weren’t charged over €15. - Make the most of the self service bar and food. - Food times are: breakfast 8-11, lunch 13:30-15:30, dinner 19:00-22:00. Try both restaurants, one is much bigger but therefore much busier. We liked the small one for breakfast and the big one for dinner. - Take some shoes comfortable for walking as the walks by the beach and to the old town are lovely no matter the time of day. - It’s hot and parasols sometimes don’t always shade you so be wary of that. - Try all the pools! Overall, we would stay here again.

Sydney Nanton

The reviews don’t lie, we had such an amazing experience here! We’ve been to a few all inclusive before, but this one tops all I’d have to say. My first impressions are that it was very organized, clean, friendly and beautiful! EVERY encounter with staff was amazing! They are all SO SO friendly. We never had a bad or even neutral experience. You feel so welcomed by everyone and they are very helpful. We travelled with our toddler and the activities/ shows they have for children was great! Special thank you to Carmen who always treated our son like he was her own, she was incredible! He is going to miss her for sure. Thank you for making it such a fun experience for him Carmen! The food even though it’s a buffet style, was pleasant! Very rarely did we select something that wasn’t really our favourite. They had a wide selection of food every day and they change up the menu constantly which is nice. The restaurant staff are all so sweet as well. Also another special thank you to Richard at the restaurant, always going out of his way to say hi to our son and have fun with him. He was so sweet! My only complaints really about the hotel are, the pool is verrrrrrrrry cold. So if you go on the off season like we did, prepare, if the days aren’t hot, the pool will feel like a polar bear dip. Secondly the rooms are okay, we got a sea view and it wasn’t anything exciting to be honest. The bedding could be improved to be more comfortable, but the service staff are great and make up the room every day to perfection. Again all of them were so hospitable.

Andy Hugman

Can't recommend this enough. Staff are all friendly and attentive. Food is fabulous with different themes evey night. Pool is amazing, with fitness classes every day and daily aqua gym to burn off the food. We booked a family holiday at the end of October and all enjoyed it. Thanks to ALL the staff, you're an amazing team👍

Ahj Kroonenburg

Nice play to stay for 1 or 2 weeks. But you need to rent a car unless you want to stay and be lazy. Rooms are good and clean. Very professional service and very friendly staff. They try and will help you in any way they can. The food is plenty and more then you can eat. Nice place to stay.

James mountain

Great hotel for a family holiday for a week. Room was good quality, staff went out of their way to be friendly and helpful. All inc food was the best I've had from my limited (3 previous all inc holidays). There isn't a great deal to do locally but if you want a lazy week and have young children this place is a good option. I've never been back to the same hotel but would consider coming back here when I need some r&r. Gracias

Audrey Farrelly

It's just so beautifully decorated & well maintained. It has a beautiful breakfast room with lots of choice to suit every palette. The pool area is huge with plenty of sunbeds & areas to sit, drink & relax. All the entertainment is well organised & varied with something to suit every guest. It's perfect

Kaja Pavlinić

Very mixed reviews about this hotel. Overall, we stayed in 4 hotels in Spain throughout our holiday, all 4 stars, and this one was by far the most expensive and the lowest quality of experience. Positives: A lovely lady checking us out, great breakfast, perfect location and one of the wider parking garages. Room is nicely decorated besides the bathroom. Negatives: - Air conditioning was not working - heating was turned on and we could not turn it off in any way. Our room was 34 degrees Celsius in the night! - Very rude lady who was literally shouting at us because we asked for help to have the ramp open in the parking garage, telling me I was pressing the wrong buttons to call the reception, while at the same time the one she instructed me to use was actually broken and not working (we later saw the technician work on fixing it). Caused a lot of stress during arrival. - Bathroom is not even for a 3-star hotel. It is old, doors are worn out, there was random hair in the sinks and the bathtub, everything looked bad.

Rizwan Farooqui

Nice hotel on a good location. It is fairly close to the city centre with shops and parking around. Lobby is pretty good and generally has good staff. 2 areas that require improvement though - 1. Mattresses are quite bad as you could feel the springs in them which doesn’t let you sleep well. 2. The swimming pool has 1 changing room for men and women. I find this quite inappropriate.

Jelena Guserova

Good hotel, friendly stuff. walking distance from Malaga center, nice promenade few min away to have morning run/walk and enjoy sunrise very spacious room, big bathroom, good comfortable bed, breakfast with big variety. would prefer bigger pillows

Mark Richardson

Fantastic hotel great views from our room 621, breakfast was great a little different to Western breakfasts! But in saying that, the Mediterranean lifestyle and food are some of the best in the world.

Danny Wheelz

Stayed for the weekend, the adapted room is big and have enough space to manoeuvre with my powerchair. The wheel in show is big and plenty of space to manoeuvre. I have to say the sink should be bigger, at least so you can have space for your toiletries. As a whhelchair user the shower flexible should be flexible not rigid. It was a little difficult for me and i have full grip just imagine others with limited movement on their arms. Apart from that, everything was great had a fantastic weekend. : )

Sam Stokes

We had a great time! We're a family of 4 with a 2 and 5 year old. We all thoroughly enjoyed our holiday here. There was always loads of choice for food and the host and waiters were all lovely! Made us all feel welcome and clearly liked kids which was nice. The slides/pools were all great. Huge amount of choice and lots of space, cold but you got used to it - especially in the warm sun! The entertainment was great too. We didn't see much, but the pool bingo was lovely family fun which had no fee and prizes. The kids loved all being a part of it. I'd recommend this hotel to anyone! Great location too with the bus just at the bottom of the road and beautiful beach ahead. Thank you all!

Kenneth Strong

We stayed at this hotel with our 3 year old in early September. It's the ideal hotel for families with younger children (I'd say 8 and under) - it has a large splash pool and 5 water slides in another pool that the young kids really enjoy. The lifeguards are very attentive and keep an eye on everyone at all times. The restaurant staff were very friendly, helpful and always look pleased to see you. I thought the range of food in the buffet restaurant was very good and always in plentiful supply. The bar staff were also friendly at the various bars and snack bar throughout. The room was clean and simple and big enough for the 3 of us. We had a great time here and would recommend it for sure.

Scott McKenzie

Food is a hit or miss but overall, it is good for what you pay for. Waiters were lovely and on point. The pool areas are fantastic for the little ones. Me and my wife stayed here with our 2 year old, it took him a while to come around to the cold water but eventually he started to enjoy splashing around :) the small park on site was an added bonus. My son loved it! The mini discos for the kids are fun at night. The hotel is generally aimed at children, so this ticks all the boxes as a family hotel. Rooms, very basic just how i like it, nice comfy beds, mini fridge, good wardrobe space and a balcony with beautiful views. I liked it here and would recommend this hotel to anyone who's travelling with their little ones

Edwin Mountifield

Unless you have children, don't go to this hotel. If you like good food using quality products, don't go to this hotel. If you like a bedroom that is adequately sound proofed, don't go to this hotel. If you want quality drinks in an all inclusive package, don't go to this hotel. If you want a fast and stable Internet connection, don't go to this hotel. If you don't want to be ripped off hiring a room safe for a week, don't go to this hotel. However, Jet2's representative Isobel is brilliant at her job and the location is excellent but other than that.....don't go to this hotel!

Dan Lloyd

Really nice place to stay, we were half board and couldn't complain about anything. The food was good plenty of choice for breakfast and supper. If you can't find anything to eat out of all the choice there something wrong. There was fruit, cereal, every time of egg and full cooked breakfast available with many other things and the same big choice foe supper. Drinks are reasonable priced. Lemonade at €3 and beer €3.10. Evening mini disco for children is what it is, loads of children running and dancing. Staff are very nice and friendly towards adult and children. Many can't do enough to help. Rooms clean and presentable, we read there was not much room but your on holiday not to live in the room. Air con worked well. No coffee I the room but it €2 from down stairs so not a problem. Would definitely visit again and for the pool, slides and lifeguards for the children it was excellent.

J S

Ideal location and super friendly accommodating staff! From the moment we were greeted to when we checked out, everyone was super helpful and pleasant. The location is next to the beach and marina with great restaurants all around. There is always a bed by the pool too. Rooms were modern and clean. The food was good and half board was reasonably priced. I will definitely be back!

Ross Mc Carthy

Rooms were very clean with good a/c. Pool view recommended. Staff were excellent. From reception, restaurant, bar and cleaning service. Really good choice for breakfast with the buffet. Ate out every night as the location has you so close to a great choice of restaurants. The hotel location is spot on. Close to the beach and the plenty of shops bars and restaurants. Late check out wasn't available at the time, but a courtesy room was available to reserve for 30mins to get ready for leaving the hotel at a later time. Great idea and service.

Sups Kaur

As our last day at Mac Puerto Marina Hotel comes to an end, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what has been a truly delightful experience. Before our arrival, I emailed the hotel to request a complimentary room upgrade. Given that it was mid-July, peak season, they informed me they would try their best. Upon arrival, they were fully booked, which was understandable. One of the receptionists joked, asking, "Where is our present? You want a free upgrade, so where is my present?" I laughed and responded that we were the presents for arriving—a lighthearted start to our stay. Our room was spacious and impeccably clean. While the showerhead wasn't as strong as I'm used to, the cleaning staff did a brilliant job maintaining the room's cleanliness throughout our stay. We indulged in the spa once, opting for a relaxing massage treatment. Raquel, my masseuse, was incredibly accommodating and friendly. She provided a spectacular full-body massage that was almost sleep-inducing. Although I wished for a bit more focus on my feet, especially since my friend’s treatment included a foot massage, it was still a beautiful experience. Thank you again, Raquel. Our half-board plan (breakfast and dinner) was satisfactory. Breakfast remained consistent each morning, while dinner offered a different selection each night, adding a nice variety. The pool bar staff worked tirelessly to accommodate everyone, even during busy times. They might have occasionally forgotten to bring the menu upon seating, but their efforts to meet our needs were always evident and appreciated. The hotel's location is superb, situated right across from the marina and the beach, making it convenient to explore and enjoy the surrounding areas. Overall, we had a wonderful stay. Thank you, Mac Puerto Marina Hotel, for a memorable experience. We hope to return soon!

Johan Dees

Nice hotel, clean rooms and friendly staff. Especially the male waiters at the dinner, Omar,Vincent, Rafael and Billy were attentive and helpfull. The female staff are too serious. Food for a buffet is not bad at all, and very good. Location is perfect. Wellness isnt much, water way to cold too.

Lisa Muers

So just returned from a 2 week stay here. 3 families,7 of us in total. Firstly this is no way a 4 star hotel. Location is fabulous as it right on marina ideal for restaurant,s, bars and shopping and beach. Hotel itself is clean rooms are quiet dated and could do with a upgrade, especially the shower in the bath was a little dangerous if you slip getting out of it. We had clean towels everyday but rooms were never cleaned properly our bedding was changed twice in a fortnight. So on to hotels rules and regulations.no music around pool no ball games in water.no leaving your sunbed for more than 30 minutes or towels were took away.one rule for English and another for spanish as in my son was told to put a t shirt on to eat at pool snack bar when other people had no top on, pool area like a morgue no one spoke no atmosphere at all it was boring. I enjoyed my holiday because of the company I was in and would never return to this hotel it's so over rated

Kayella

Lovely hotel but....no entry before 5pm.. .pool doesn't open till 11am.....no towels supplied for pool....buy from hotel at £20 each....not enough sunbeds......lots of kids (well behaved) but thought it was a boutique hotel - rooms were lovely though and garden and architecture great

Kevin 't Hardt

DO NOT STAY HERE WITH A DOG It says pets allowed - more like pets tolerated if you’re willing to lock them in a minimally airconditioned room for your entire stay. You have to sign a disclosure and ‘pet rules’ which is totally normal. They say your pet is not allowed in any ‘interior spaces’ which again makes sense I understand that. It says and I quote “The pet can only be inside the room and in the common passage areas to access it. It is totally forbidden to enter the rest of the interior spaces such as restaurant, games room, and the rest of the rooms, except for the circulation areas of the hotel complex.” So you can see my confusion when turns out it ‘interior spaces’ also means ‘exterior spaces’ and we are meant to know that even though there is no reference to the outdoor garden, by the pool, outdoor part of the restaurant, outdoor bar area and the outdoor common passage areas. Why would you not make it clear on booking and on the pet rules sheet? To trick you into paying for a room? We got accosted in a hallway with the receptionist arguing with us. I suggested they need to change the wording on the sheet because it is incorrect to use interior when they also mean all exterior (actually turns out your pet is not ANYWHERE in the supposedly ‘pets allowed hotel’) and they said - no. They were not friendly or receptive to the suggestion and therefore I have to leave this review to warn other pet owners - DO NOT STAY HERE.

Mrs Bailey

One of the most gorgeous hotels I've ever seen. We stayed here in December, a family of 4 in a 2 bedroom apartment. Everything was clean, well presented and truly exquisite. The gardens and pool area were like a dream. I still remember the delicious breakfast muffins. Finding parking can be tricky but not impossible.

BOAT RADIO

Five stars for the amazing pool area. We stayed in a suite for three nights. It was very comfortable and clean. The hotel itself is beautiful, as are the gardens, and that pool is terrific - our children had a great time. The breakfast is good with excellent coffee. I think my only criticism would be of the location. Sadly, Almunecar is a shabby, neglected and very dated resort town with little to recommend it.

Dr Daniel

Mirrors everywhere giving you a constant reminder that you will need to lose weight. We had a 3 bedroom apartment with self catering. Not suitable for catering, no tea kettle, no toaster. Very limited kitchen ware. Breakfast was included in our stay but I would not pay for it. Pretty worn out hotel in urgent need of a makeover. Pool area was nice, location is ok. Parking outside on the street. We arrived in June. Hotel was empty. I read reviews about amazing gardens, but that’s not true. The area is surrounded by some farmers trees, arranged in rows, not available for the public. Probably a nice view when they bloom but in June just plain trees.

Dee Daniel

We enjoyed a four day break! The representatives were good, and a couple had a bit of attitude. For the most part, the service was good. The rooms were cleaned daily, and the portions were plentiful. Double shots of alcohol were like four shots in one, we had a good time at the bar. The weather at this time of year was nice. UV was high, so I caught a tan, but the breeze was very chilly. The downer for me was that there was a cost for things like water with your food, to much money grabbing. I would stay again, especially the rooftop views , it kept us entertained! 4/5 Thank you

Rachel Blake

We have just ended our 5 night stay here in November 2024. From approaching the hotel to leaving we have had a wonderful stay and well needed rest. Coming from the hospitality trade ourselves all the little things really matter . Staff are really friendly and approachable. Room serviced every day , again really pleasant staff. We stayed bed & breakfast, we aren't used to eating in a morning but we have thoroughly enjoyed doing this and stocking up the pounds to get us through a busy Christmas period. Overall a lovely stay and weather been our side too 😀

Hasan Altouba

First let me start by thanking all the staff working there, everyone is smiling and helpful. Juan Diego, the receptionist is so kind and helpful. The vibe of the hotel is spectacular, Level lounge was super nice and I really want to thank Eva, hats off to such a kind lady who’s helping everyone always smiling and welcoming. Room was super clean and neat, They’re using Rituals products in the room as a hand soap, shampoo, shower gel, conditioner and body lotion which I really like. The view of the room was magical. I can’t wait to go back again and again.

Elaine Perusse

Excellent location, mere steps to the beach directly out front. Many choices within the hotel for lounging, hanging out and enjoying the sun. Easy walk to shopping, restaurants and bars. Helpful and polite staff. Comfortable beds and in room coffee and mini frig. Wish I was still there. Loved it.

Matt Huntly

We have just returned from 4 nights at the Meliá Costa del Sol and absolutely loved the whole experience. The location is great for both beach access and strolling to other parts of the town. There is no rush for sunbeds in the mornings as there are plenty of different areas to choose from in the hotel as well at the external beach clubs. We had access to ‘The Level’ and enjoyed having the choice of 2 rooftops. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Breakfast was really efficient even at peak times as there is plenty of space and tables. We didn’t want to leave and will be booking for a longer stay next year.

Anju Patwardhan

Perfect holiday place except for noise levels in the evening! Lovely beach side property. You get the nice holiday resort feeling as soon as you walk in. Our ocean suite was spacious and well decorated, with a large patio facing the pool and the sea. Huge bathrooms and very comfortable bed and mattress. Great service and good breakfast spread. We sat in the outside veranda and enjoyed a quiet breakfast with a great view. The hotel has paid parking in the basement but also plenty of free parking just outside. My only complaint is the noise levels at night. They have fun events in the evening (magic show/flamenco dancers etc.) but with really really loud music and they went on until 11.15 pm. There is no sound proofing and you cannot sleep until they turn down that music!!! Maybe a room far away from the lobby might be quieter.

mylittlelizzie

Only thing missing was the/coffee kettle in the room. This was available in the restaurant up until 12am so we could have gone there to get one if really wanted too. Hotel was immaculate both inside and outside. My girls are 16 & 18 and the 2 pools outside were adequate for them. The beach is not even 2 seconds away it’s on the back doorstep. All the food was top notch and staff were very polite and helpful. Would definitely holiday here again.

Lynda Kruger

Rooms are very tired and well used. We were told they had refurbishment but no way were they like the ones we saw when we booked online. Staff are ok but one at reception who was bit cocky and rude. The food was not so good, very repetitive everyday. Staff in dining area never around when you need them, tend to be setting up for the next sitting rather than seeing to current guests. All in all was quiet disappointed without stay as it looked amazing online

Tanja Kalovska

We were in Estepona Palace two weeks ago and we loved it. The staff is amazing, very kind and helpful. Rooms are clean, food is great. Everyone working at the reception was super nice and the girls from the kids club ( Alma, Alba and Maria) absolutely wonderful. My daughter had the best time. I already recommended the hotel to all my friends that are planning to visit Andalucia. Estepona is very close ( like 10 min with a taxi) and the city is super cute and worth visiting.

Kenneth Kettings

We've been to a few H10 hotels, and this was as good as the rest. The rooms were well decorated and so fresh and clean. The food was excellent. We were half board and ate most of our lunches there too in their terrace restaurant, as the food choice there was excellent and it was waiter service too. We checked out early morning so they were kind enough to make us both a picnic basket , which as a really nice touch. We both enjoyed the holiday experience and we would go back there again.

Carlo Diegone

I recently had the pleasure of staying at this amazing hotel, and I can confidently say it was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcome. In particular, the guest experience manager, Samantha, truly stood out. Her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail made all the difference. She ensured every aspect of our stay was perfect, and her team clearly reflects her high standards. The view from my room was absolutely breathtaking—waking up to such a stunning panorama was a treat in itself. Whether it was the serene ocean, or lush greenery (depending on your room choice), the scenery alone is worth a visit. The food was another highlight. Every meal was a culinary delight, with a menu that showcased both local flavors and international favorites. The chefs clearly take great pride in their work, and it shows in every bite. Overall, my experience at this hotel was nothing short of exceptional. The combination of excellent service, led by Samantha, incredible views, and outstanding cuisine made this a stay I’ll never forget. I can’t wait to return!

mark mcginley

We had an excellent 3 night stay (Half board). Rooms were modern, clean, spacious & well maintained. Bed big & comfortable. Breakfast was very good with 2 restaurants to choose from. Evening meal options were very good with lots of choice. The staff were very friendly & helpful. The hotel provided a lovely welcome gift in our room for the anniversary we were celebrating which was a lovely gesture. Highly recommended, can’t wait to go back.

Isa Jimenez

Love this hotel. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. We stay in the Leiro suites and we loved it! We also used the spa which was great and we like it so much that we end up booking a spa circuit for another occasion. The biggest surprise for us was the Arara restaurant, what a little gem! I don’t understand how that restaurant is not fully packed! We loved the food in there. The only thing and is so minor , is that we did not like as much the Leiro breakfast in the infinity bar, it felt like it lack on hot food selection and we actually missed a normal good quality old school buffet. That said, this hotel is excellent and we would love to be back for a little scape.

David Gillespie

A mixed bag I'm afraid with this hotel. Firstly, the room was excellent (we received an upgrade), and the general feel of the hotel is lovely. Great gym facilities and the Med pool area is lovely. Great breakfast on offer as well. However, the same music play list plays throughout the day and evening at the pool area. Its not a long play list so is constantly repeated and after a day or two becomes pretty irritating, and to be honest after a week I was sick listening to it. We had the half board option and whilst I can't fault the food in the Med restaurant, the service was poor. It was clear they were always understaffed and the staff were constantly running about like headless chickens, and I genuinely mean some of them were running. It was actually quite a stressful environment to try and relax in and detracted from what should have been a pleasant, relaxing experience. It was constantly difficult to attract a staff member to order drinks, and on a few occasions the drinks orders were messed up. On a couple of nights we had only had a starter after sitting for more than an hour. The staff at the restaurant were pleasant and apologetic but they were totally stressed. It got to the stage that despite having half board, on the last night we decided not to eat in the hotel and ended up going out for food. As I've said, the restaurant staff were generally pleasant however front of house not so. I'm not sure why, but I got the general feeling that you were always an inconvenience when asking them anything, and on checking out we weren't asked if we enjoyed our stay, it was just simply pay the bill and go. The location is what it is, you should know before you go that it's up a very steep hill, however the shuttle bus was good. Unfortunately, overall a nice looking hotel and decent food doesn't make it 5 star and I'm afraid there is a lot to improve on.

seda

Amazing hotel, the Spa, rooms, amazing detail and design elements. It was so tastefully set up. Good choice of restaurants and bars throughout the huge property including a beach club area. Outstanding service quality. Sure to come back again.

Adam Parker

This was probably one of the best all inclusive resorts we have been to as a family. There’s always something to eat for everybody at breakfast, lunch and dinner. The pools are great and so is the room service and cleaners. The whole resort is cleaned in the early morning and the staff are lovely. The Junior suite has a room with a table, fridge, desk, chair and single bed with a wardrobe and safe. This then goes into the bedroom which is a giant Xl king bed with a double balcony, the bathroom is good the only issue we saw was that their isn’t really any privacy when having a shower as there is no door(the toilet has one). The walk between buildings is no more than 2-3 minutes, and it has loads of parking spaces inside the resort at €5 per night and there are limited free bays at reception(first come first serve if you leave and it’s full you’ll need to pay for parking inside) We were ground floor and had some ants, however this was due to us spilling some crumbs while eating. We spoke to reception and the next time the cleaners came they sprayed the room down. Grounds around the pool can be a bit slippery so be careful. We will definitely be coming again(2 adults and a 4 year old)

Ali Moham

We arrived today and were surprised to find that our "superior room," which is only 12 sqm, has 4 single beds crammed into it to accommodate my wife, our two 10-year-old children, and myself. This is incredibly misleading sales information from the beach website. We paid £2500 for a 6-day all-inclusive stay, and the room is absolutely too small for our family. I will explore more about the other services over the next few days and will share further updates.in the pic, added one bed is missing, which they are bringing now ... unbelievable. I shared that with the receptionist, and they said you booked this, and there is nothing they could do.

Sarah Smith

This hotel is an absolute gem!!! I have just come back and have stayed here 2 years in a row with my 5 children (7-17years). For starters, if you do have children, this place has everything you'll ever need... from water park (suitable for babies up to adults, there's slides and splash areas for all) to kids club, additional 5 swimming pools (including 1 wave pool and 1 paddling pool), there's microwaves and highchairs in the dining room, arcade area and bungee trampolines, daytime and evening entertainment for kids (and adults!) Slush puppie machines and ice cream parlour, beach side snack bar, and also an on-site laundrette (which i found as an absolute blessing) There are 3 bars (2 poolside) for those who would like a tipple or just need to quench their thirst, and they also have absolutely fantastic 5⭐️ entertainers for both adults and kids alike!! The rooms are modern and spacious with comfortable beds!! (Cribs also available) The restaurant serves a wide range of freshly cooked dishes, sides and desserts every day (none of mine were ever unhappy😁). The hotel is fully disabled accessible and is suitable for wheelchairs and prams. There is a 24-hour reception, cashpoint, cigarette machine, on-site shop for essentials, and souvenirs. All of the staff here are extremely friendly and will go above and beyond to ensure you're happy and enjoy your stay, this hotel also resides in large beautiful grounds that are cared for every morning by their clearly very dedicated staff! And as a bonus, there is an Aldi only 7 minutes walk away! I would stay here again and again⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Aidan Q

We were slightly dubious when booking this hotel, as a lot of the recent reviews appeared to be quite negative. However we have stayed for 9 nights a as a family of 9 travelling from England, and we have had a brilliant holiday. The hotel is large and has several big pools. The splash park is great, and had a slide for people of all ages. The entertainment team work tirelessly all day and night. The hotels entertainment is hugely appealing to kids and families. If I was travelling without my daughter, I probably wouldn't stay at the hotel as its main target audience is families - so one to ponder. The rooms are a decent size and very clean. We stayed in the Menorca Block which is situated perfectly between the main pool and restaurant area. The food is your basic all inclusive food, sometimes good, sometimes a little basic but we have never gone hungry. The beach bar is lovely, and offers great views of the sea. They also offer a different dining experience each night, so I'd reccomend booking at the reception - it's free. I seen a lot of reviews saying there's nothing nearby. However there are plenty of restaurants and bars over the blue bridge which is at the top of the road, an easy 10 minute walk away. We visited Mini Indian which was fantastic, the food was delicious. We also visited The Victoria and Albert pub which was filled with locals, and had a great atmosphere as well. The hotel offers a free shuttle bus to Puerto Banus which is 10 minutes away. We visited there a few times and dined out - well worth the trip. Overall I would highly recommend the Globales Playa Estepona, the hotel is exceptional value for money and you will have a brilliant stay.

Kelsey O'Neill

I arrived back from my holiday to Globales Playa Estepona yesterday. We arrived around mid day and were told our room would be ready by 2pm. They gave us our wristbands straight away so we could get something to eat and drink while we waited which was lovely. We went for some lunch in the restaurant, disappointed with the food as it was all cold, I had hoped this wouldn’t be the case for the whole week but unfortunately it was very cold everyday, this was the biggest let down. The drinks were lovely but some bar staff would make drinks weaker than others. On the whole drinks were very good. We went to collect our room key about 2.15 and were told the rooms were still not ready which was disappointing as we had to wait longer in clothes that we had worn since the night before, and it was very hot. We eventually got our keys at 3.30, we were very disappointed with the wait for the room. The room we had was lovely, bright and airy with a pool and sea view. The music throughout the day was very loud from our room however this was turned off around 6pm each evening which was ok for us. The themed nights in the beach restaurant were far better than the main buffet however was still cold, would recommend booking for the theme nights. Evening entertainment was ok, nothing special but pleasant. It is about 15 mins taxi to Puerto Banús which was great, a little longer to estepona. Taxi services were great and also easy to hire a car from reception. We had photos taken by the hotel photographers which were lovely however very pricey. On the whole we had a lovely stay, the slides and the wave pool were fabulous, even though we had no children with us we made the most of these. Vending machines throughout the hotel aren’t great and the on site shop doesn’t have a great selection of snacks however Aldi is a 5-10minute walk away so that was ok. Shout out to Crystal from the animacion team who was lovely.

Susie Cooper

Fab hotel, excellent staff who are all exceptionally well trained and beautifully presented and have brilliant customer service. The breakfast is particularly good with a really wide selection. Some rooms are a little tired, but the whole place was spotless. Great location surrounded by a good range of restaurants with international cuisine. We would definitely go back 👍

Wendy Greenfield

Just returned from our 10 day holiday at this wonderful hotel. From the moment we arrived very late in the evening we were given a friendly welcome including a lovely plate of cold meats, cheese, salad, bread and fruit which was much appreciated after our journey. The hotel staff are so friendly and all work very hard to ensure the guests have a comfortable, enjoyable stay. Without prompting, the housekeeping staff supplied us 2 fleece blankets when they noticed we'd used towels on our beds for warmth due to the air conditioning being very effective! The food is superb with a great choice to suit everyone's taste. All of the bars at the hotel are worth a visit with the main and pool bars having happy hour every day from 5-6pm. The sky bar is definitely worth a visit with its great views and relaxed atmosphere. My only negative was that the beds were a bit too firm for me but that's just my personal opinion. Finally, the location is ideal as it's just across the road from the beach, 20 minutes walk from the marina and there are numerous shops, eateries and bars nearby. I would highly recommend this hotel and hope to go back one day.

Ethan Hueso

Our stay at the hotel during the first week of September couldn't have been better. Professional and friendly staff, the rooms were top quality standard, and the view was out of this world. Live music and delicious cocktails at their Skybar topped off each evening of our stay. Looking forward to our bext visit.

what is life

Never fails to meet all expectations, lovely modernised rooms that are spotlessly clean as is the whole hotel, comfy beds. Staff are friendly and welcoming and treat you like old friends. Views and entertainment in the sky bar are fabulous with sea views and cocktails. Downstairs there is a lounge bar leading onto a patio area which has entertainment in the evening. On the second floor level is the pool area with easy access, a jacuzzi pool, bar and food area and lots of sunbeds. Food can be a little repetitive but they have themed nights and show cooking and great selection of hot and cold foods. There are a good selection of bars/restaurants within a short walk of the hotel and the walk along the promenade to the the marina overlooking the beach is right across from the hotel.

Debra Bird

Absolutely fabulous hotel. Just got back from a week's stay and can't wait to book again. I have never stayed anywhere where the staff our so friendly and made me feel so welcome. The food was lovely and all the little extras like free safe, free WiFi and pool towels in the room was an added bonus. The sky bar was amazing I visited there quite a few times. I cant wait to come back and hopefully will be back in

Hannimal I

Worst service I have had in my life. Ordered room service, waited for many hours, tried calling reception, no response. Visited restaurant, they said they would bring up. Visited again, they said the same again. It’s been over 3h now and I am worried about showering and going to bed in case my food arrives. Not a single apology, not a single person being nice to me through this, just arrogant and rude and clearly had no time for me. Meanwhile I am paying 300 euro for the night. I am so disappointed. I know this is a difficult time with a storm in the city. There is nowhere that is open so nowhere else I can go for food and I am sure staff have been under strain. I would’ve understood delays and problems but I don’t understand being mean and rude

David Plowman

Great Hotel, Friendly Staff and very Welcoming. Rooms are excellently presented and Clean. Fantastic Location next to the train station and can get a taxi into the City Center or Marina for 6 Euros. Only 20 minutes in a taxi from Airport. Prices at the bar and the City as a whole are very reasonable. Great City break. Will be returning and booking in at this Hotel.

John OHalloran

Great hotel. We were very impressed with the efficiency of the staff, cleanliness of the room and the public areas, quality of the food and service at the breakfast. We highly recommend the Barcelo Málaga and look forward to staying there again.

Funky Duster

Great hotel with friendly and helpful staff. The rooms are clean, spacious and have huge comfortable beds. The breakfast has a huge range of cooked food and cereals, along with an omelette station. The hotel has a rooftop bar and pool which is a great place to chill out (or rather get sunburnt). Stayed here twice and the only slight downside is getting into the town but its only a few Euros and the taxi rank is next door, so no problems there.

Izzie

We were given a room with a door in between ours and another room. It was locked but the other room happened to have really loud guests and the door was absolutely not soundproof like advertised. We could hear their exact words and it did not feel like we paid for a private room at all. The rooftop is made to seem much larger in the photos than in reality. I will admit we came during a very peak period however the pool was very small and there were a lot of children, allowing no room to swim. I tried to make use of the changing rooms and found that there was no lock on the shower door or the changing room door. Also, when I ran the water it came out brown for a while as if it hadn’t been used in a long time. The room design is very nice and the staff are very polite. It is very well located, right above the train station, however it is not right in town where the main tourist sites are (however it doesn’t advertise to be).

Charlie Williams

This is a very nice hotel we enjoyed the food and the location is perfect. The room was good and everything was immaculately maintained. We have noticed over recent years that the area, La Carihuela, which used to be fairly quiet has become more and more popular with Dutch people and most guests were indeed middle aged Dutch people. Few children, but not quite adults only.

Jamie G

We booked a double superior room with a front sea view, expecting comfort and quality, but what we got was far from it. The room felt like something out of a horror movie—on the second floor but felt like the first. The walls were yellowed and stained, giving the whole place a dirty, run-down feel. The bed was uneven, making it nearly impossible to get a good night’s sleep. To make matters worse, there was a loose socket with exposed wires hanging out of the wall, which was a serious safety concern. We brought these issues to the attention of the reception staff, hoping to move to a better room. However, they told us it wasn’t worth it because all the rooms were in a similar state, which was incredibly disappointing. The room looked nothing like the photos on the hotel website, and the overall quality was shocking for the price. Overall: Our stay at Amaragua was far from enjoyable, and the price-to-quality ratio was poor. Unless you have no other option and don’t mind compromising on comfort and safety, I wouldn’t recommend staying here

Clive Summersgill ADI

My wife & I stayed for 10 nights 12th - 22nd July. Had a lovely time & on the whole enjoyed our stay. A minor gripe was the lack of a double bed in our room & no tea/coffee making facilitie The policy for not reserving sunbeds was not implemented & we resorted to an "if you can't beat them join them" by putting our towels down on sunbeds while we went for breakfast, the pool area attendants just shrugged their shoulders when questioned why towels were placed first thing of a morning & the beds not used until lunchtime. On one occasion we had to pay €14 to hire 2 sunbeds on the beach behind the hotel. Other than that great hotel Clive

Laura Cloughley

This was my second time visiting MS Amaragua and I was looking forward to going back! Back in 2022, they didn’t have any rules regarding sunbeds (expect for if the bed was unattended for 30 mins, towels would be removed - this was not enforced) so my husband and I enjoyed being out by the pool from early morning. This time however, we weren’t allowed access until 9am - cue the massive queues and madness to get beds as well as sharing with the hotel next door! Something I noted was the lack of friendliness with majority of staff. None of them looked happy to be there and didn’t come across as approachable. If you went with a query or issue, it felt like we were an inconvenience. Facilities brilliant - pool big and easily accessible and despite mad rush for beds near the pool, they do have a large grass area with more beds. Had pool noodles and balls to play with which was fun! Location wise - perfect. Private gate to the promenade / beach which is a great addition. Restaurants and shops close by! Room - lovely! We were on 7th floor on the opposite side of the building so not above the pool area like our last visit. It was nice and quiet, air conditioned and nice balcony area! Food - all buffet style. We did B&B this year rather than half board so can’t comment on dinners. Breakfast had a large variety of things for all diets and preferences! Fresh omelette / fried egg station which was great. They have a restaurant by the pool which will bring food over to your bed which is a nice touch!

Jolanta B

A strong smell of chlorine is felt only after entering. The furniture of the rooms is outdated, the bedding is poor. The service staff is rude. The food served in the hotel is not tasty, the dishes are broken... The experience in this hotel is disappointing.

Chris Daubert

My wife and I stayed here 5 nights for our honeymoon. Everything was so amazing beyond our expectations. The room was extremely clean and comfortable. We splurged on a room with an outdoor Jacuzzi and it was pure bliss. We had many interactions with the staff and every single person was very friendly and accommodating. The setting of the hotel itself is incredible. Amazing views of the Mediterranean and the beautiful architecture of the hotel itself. The hotel is close to a variety of restaurants, shops, and beaches. But our favorite parts of the entire stay were the beautiful saltwater pool area and the breakfast buffet. The food was fresh, varied, and of very high quality. This was the nicest hotel we'd ever stayed at, couldn't recommend it enough!

Joanne Vine

Lovely hotel, made excellent by it's amazing staff. Everywhere in the hotel is immaculate. All of the waiters were cheery, friendly and helpful. The pool attendant was brilliant: he had to ask us to take down the sunshade, as it was too windy but then moved us, our sunbeds and sunshade to another area of the pool. Fast WiFi was available everywhere. On the last day, as we'd arrived late for check-in, they even allowed us to have lunch past check out time - a very unexpected but lovely bonus. Buffet dinner was delicious and really varied - no chance of getting bored!

Kevin Hartnell

Very warm welcome to the beautiful hotel, very impressed! We have been very well looked after by the lovely staff. (Especially Isabel) Hotel and rooms are very clean and well maintained. Would highly recommend and would definitely return again. Thank you for a great stay so far!

Stefan

Nice 4 🌟 hotel a little away (5km) from Marbella City Center. Rooms were recently renovated (we stayed in Double Pool View) and staff was very attentive, and breakfast buffet was amazing every morning. Nice property with easy parking right out main front door. Has outdoor pool and jacuzzi as well as a 24hr gym. To get to the beach you just have to exit rear gate by pool and walk a 1-2 minutes and you're there. Bus stop (to and an Aldi supermarket within 3min walk from property as well.

Ken McQuaker

We had a lovely stay at the Marbella Coral beach hotel, from the moment we walked through the door we knew that we had booked the right hotel. We had a small issue with the room that was allocated on arrival but this was resolved in a speedy and professional manner by Jesus . Jesus even made a point of finding us the next day to make sure everything was ok. The staff really make your stay at this hotel very enjoyable , they are very attentive without being over the top. We enjoyed 2 Champagne breakfasts during our 7day stay and also enjoyed the 3 afternoons where we had live entertainment around the pool area. If you want to venture out to the port it is an easy 20min walk along the front and if you want to go into Marbella it is a 10 Euro taxi ride. We will definitely return to this hotel next year, Thanks again to Jesus and the team for a wonderful stay.

Raluca Panait

We really liked the location, beach (live music, DJ, towels and confortable sunbeds) and vibe. The food at the restaurant and breakfast was delicious. The room was cleaned every day and the pool is spacious. However, the furniture in the room has some drawbacks – it's not very modern or fresh, and it shows signs of aging without updates over time. The staff was super friendly, attentive to our needs and always had a smile on their faces. The view is impressive though. We recommend it.

Co Mel

We had a great stay and loved the view from our hotel room. The adult only atmosphere was very much appreciated (although the volume of the music everywhere could be a bit lowered for our liking) and the service was great. Breakfast early morning on the terrace heavenly. Location unbeatable and we definitely know where we'll stay when we come back to Marbella.

Lucas Hungria

Well located in Marbella, convenient to walk around the city. Great infrastructure. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast is great, mixing Spanish selected delicatessen and international ones. I must mention the amenities selection, specifically the soaps and creams by Molton Brown, the blue one called Coastal (shower gel) is spectacular, I loved it!!!

Lucía Lucía

It’s not the design of the hotel comfort …. Is the people who work here , no education at all , treating people respectless as they are making you a favor to attending you. Or if you are in simple clothes looking at you if you are not allowed to stay or use the facilities. Also at the Restorant you pay when you order don’t know if they are afraid you don’t pay or what, but very weird the way they handled the orders and look at people. I just didn’t feel welcome at all and this is the second time this happens to me in 1 year …. I Think is the way they normally act. But indeed the hotel looks very nice, location is great and the rooms comfortable.

Adam Heath

Absolutely loved it - highly recommended and fairly reasonable for the high quality. One small gripe which was solved to my satisfaction was that the allergy menu didn't reflect the allergens present in the food. Luckily the marvelous waiter/ manager ensured it was safe.

SJ -

I had a wonderful time at the METT Hotel in Bodrum. The views of the Aegean Sea were breathtaking, and the modern, elegant design of the hotel made it the perfect place to relax. The rooms were spacious and spotless, with stunning sea views. What truly stood out was the staff. They were incredibly friendly, attentive, and always went the extra mile to make my stay perfect. The food was delicious, especially at the beachfront restaurant. Overall, a beautiful hotel with fantastic service – I highly recommend it!

Tim ozk

The housekeeping team did an outstanding job during our stay. The rooms were impeccably clean, fresh towels were provided daily, and all amenities were restocked promptly. The staff was courteous, and attentive, and ensured that every corner of the space was spotless. Their attention to detail, like arranging items neatly and leaving small touches like folded towels, truly enhanced our experience. Highly recommend this service!"

K M

Great place. We visited again for a second time this year. Last year we stayed for a week and it was amazing. The manager was great- friendly, competent, being everywhere, making sure everything is going smoothly. The staff were really kind and helpful. The room was clean. The beach was 11 out of 10! Clean clear water! Sunbeds, umbrellas, and plenty of clean towels for all the guests! The food was great! As well as the coffee! The art in the gallery was carefully curated and beautifully presented, with an amazing sea view. Last year was so good that we decided to come back this year. And this year… it didn’t disappoint. Great place! Really friendly and qualified staff again. Great food and coffee. Stunning beach, clean, pleasing and comfortable. We also visited Folie beach bar- highly recommend! The party on Saturday was so entertaining- totally worth it. So in general- METT is always a good idea. We had a great time. Highly recommend.

Abu Sultan

The best experience i had in Bodrum. I will definitely come back later. High standard on everything, starting from Reception ended by conceirg and cleaning. Breakfast is also great, beach & Pool. The location is great value as well. They arranged a surprise for my birthday and they made a nice memorable moment for me & my wife

Begum Tozkoparan

The staff were incredibly courteous and attentive. They ensured my order was delivered promptly and even followed up to make sure everything was to my liking. The personal touch made the experience even more memorable

Camilla L.

Lovely hotel and very good facilities. It’s old and from a different time of course, but well kept, fun water slides, indoor play area and we loved the football field on top for the kids - great location! The staff did a wonderful job setting up a fun Halloween Buffet on Saturday! Kids loved picking gummy worms out of their pasta salad! Staff was very helpful when we faced a small issue in our room and quickly solved it.

Magnus Gustafsson

This hotel has seen its glory days, the rooms are in need of renovation and a deep cleaning. The floor in our suite had lots of long dark hair everywhere, also crumbs and dirt. The walls have spots and there is mold in the shower. The only good thing about the room was the outside space, the suite has big terrace with nice views of the ocean. It would be nice with some shade over the small splash pool. Another good thing is that the hotel has its own parking house, for a cost. Breakfast was chaos, too many loud people at the same time, long queues to the egg station. Not a nice experience. We didn't use the pool as there were too many people there, its packed with sunbeds so there is hardly any room left.

Grzegorz Grzegorz

I do not recommend, crowded, you have to wait to enter for breakfast, lunch or dinner, too few places too many guests, crowded, at the pool if you leave a towel a lifeguard with a beard will take it out and you will no longer have room on a sunbed. rooms very old, broken sockets, dirty sinks, unwashed floors, mold in the pool, mold practically in an unpleasant nook, the pool with lemons from the hotel offer costs 20€ per person per day, if someone comes by car the parking costs 20€ per day, only one slide at the pool works, the shorter one. If you have children I do not recommend, boring. I do not recommend turning on the ceiling fan, a thick layer of dust, and after the air conditioning the children have white throats, sick also they have not been serviced for a long time. Finally, on the last day, while leaving our backpack on a deckchair, we were robbed of our JBL headphones, which had been taken out of a locked backpack that had been left unattended for a moment.

Cioby03

We been in here for 5 days all inclusive. The hotel is very clean,with modern architecture ,very spacious and with an amazing view from the balcony. The food,wide variety where to choose from ,desserts,fresh fruits,fresh cocktails and everything you need. The rooms are cleaned daily very well ,not just surface cleaning Loads of activities for the kids,including playground,kids club,rooms to play,arcade games and swimming pools making it the perfect choice for a family trip The staff at this resort,Don’t have enough words to thank them ,AMAZING ,absolute brilliant people very focused to make your stay as pleasant as possible. The inside pool,and jacuzzi are heated so you can swim and enjoy even if the weather outside it is not nice. The beach it is just opposite the hotel if you want to get a bath in the sea. Plenty of shops next to the hotel. Will definitely come back and will recommend this hotel to everyone. It is MORE THAN WE EXPECTED,much more ,making this hotel the perfect place for a family.

Manni W.L.

The hotel room is old but it is clean and big The swimming pool area is the best part of hotel in my opinion The dinner is a hit and miss ( more a miss while we were there) unless you find a good deal I only recommend the breakfast. The dinner is not necessary in my opinion It is a big hotel and with tons of guests so keep this in mind. We had a good time there

John Parisien

This hotel is dated, but very clean. The furniture is extremely uncomfortable and in need of updating. The bedroom had two single beds pushed together as a king size bed. They didn't even have king size sheets, so you basically had a single bed touching the other single bed in the room. The pool has no umbrellas for shade. You need to buy tokens at 3 euros for each the washer and the dryer. We will not return here unless it gets a major overhaul.

Barbara Brown

The rooms are set out in a village setting surrounded by gorgeous well maintained trees and bushes..The staff are really friendly and helpful. The restaurant is relaxing and well maintained and lovely views over the sea. Also the food is plentiful and an excellent choice at all meal times. Our room was very comfortable and spacious with mini bar and large bathroom. Oddly though toilet rolls seem in short supply and i ended up having to retrieve some from the public toilets as we were left very low. This hotel is lovely and although a bit remote there's bars near and a short bus ride to Marbella.If you're wanting to have a drink after your evening meal there's only the hotel bar. Any others are a taxi ride or a fair walk. 7km to Marbella and 6km to Cabpino beach. Not for people wanting a lively nightlife .

pamela wells

An emergency dilemma the start of our holiday in Marbella. This hotel came to our rescue. Recommended by a staff member who lives not too far from the hotel . Our private rental failed us. We were greeted by Javier at the Marbella Playa with a smile. He went the extra me to accommodation.odate our family needs. My parents are elderly, 80yrs & 75yrs. My father is blind with little mobility.. I am his carer.. ..Room, breakfast, staff and cost.. 1st class. Value for money.. Do Not Hesitate to book here. Accommodation, food, facilities and location, all 1st class.. Thank you everyone...

Ruta Veikutyte

Its not 4stars hotel. I can give only 1 star. It needs renovation!!!! The smell in the rooms- terrible. Maybe its because old beds. The balcony/terrace- need renovation, the water from fontane was going throw our terrace all the time- it was like small river under the table and chairs... The teritory is very beautiful- full of beautiful small houses and plants. After renovation it could be amazing place for holidays! The bar- old style, with plastic furniture. The scene and sound system- like 50 years before. Swimming pool- too much sunbeds in one place. Not cosy, crowded. Prices- too big. And prepare to wait long long time at the reception...

Brenda Bryan

Been twice now and going back for a third time, find it so relating and the staff are lovely. The food was more varied than I have previously experienced in other all inc hotels. Got health and mobility problems so just need to relax so not bothered about wi-fi. Looking forward t my next visit in September

Jessica Wei

I had a nightmarish experience at this hotel! The front desk clerk, he’s name Anthony, rudely knocked on my door late at night and very impolitely informed us that someone had complained about noise from our room. However, the truth was that my husband was already asleep, and I was just looking at photos on my phone. I told him that we weren't being loud and that he must have made a mistake. But this clerk had an extremely rude and arrogant attitude, insisting that we were the ones making noise. Due to his terrible attitude, I asked to speak with his manager, but he threatened me, saying he could call the police. When the police arrived, he immediately went up to them and spoke a lot in dialect. Since the police didn't understand English, what I said to them... What I said was completely ignored by the police, and I was detained for a day and a night! The next day, I learned through my lawyer and a translator that a staff member named Anthony lied to the police, claiming he witnessed me arguing with my husband and that I slapped him, which is why he called the police... Oh my God, this is completely fabricated! I was inexplicably detained for a day and a night, causing my entire schedule for the next day to fall apart (all the tickets and tour fees I had booked were wasted), and I had to pay a fine of three hundred euros to regain my freedom. In the end, I saw that the reason for my detention was because I had refused to comply with the arrest... This is truly absurd and a result of the staff member's mishandling of the situation. This is truly an inexplicable disaster caused by the staff's mishandling of the situation! After going through all this, the staff member Anthony confiscated our car keys and forced us to pay for the rent! But I spent the whole night in the detention center! I have traveled around the world for nearly fifty years and have never encountered such arrogant treatment of customers, nor have I ever heard of it! A terrible store with a rude and arrogant lying staff! Please stay away from this dreadful place!

Rebecca Yavari

The hotel is quite decent for the price, the room and bathroom were nice and comfortable. The air-con was great and the breakfast was also really decent. The hotel offers sun beds with an umbrella right by the beach for €5 per person, for the whole day, which was also good with a small bar to order drinks at.

Erika Correa

I stayed at this hotel with my family recently this November. Very attentive and kind staff. Very friendly. Great location to all the great restaurants nearby and right on the beach!

Brian Mooney

Friendly staff on entering, room was very clean and comfortable with plenty of space has a balcony with a nice view the beach is literally out the back door!!

Nariman Mukdad

The staff is great, the rooms are clean, the breakfast is excellent. The location is great. I highly recommend it. Enjoy. Very nice and classy people.