Torremolinos

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!

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

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.

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

storm ben

Family of 7, 4 adults & 3 children. Arrived at hotel at 12:30 pm one  room was ready and one was not, we had to wait 30 minutes for the second room, not a issue for us. Lady on the reception was not very welcoming. Room on the top 8th floor was okay, a little small for four people with a small balcony, aircon was good, shower was rubbish but some people said their shower was good. Hotel in a good location to centre and train station. Pool was nice, you have to get down about 08:45 to get a sunbed but no issues everyone was calm and not rushing about. (some days there was some sunbeds available at 11am but we needed 6) Pool bar was good but can be busy at times so can the restaurant. Restaurants food was good/okay, very busy but it is the school holidays. Bar staff are very friendly and hard working, restaurant staff are very hard working, cleaning staff do an excellent job. Bus to the beach was good, beach bar was okay, nice and private, food was okay, lovely pizza. It has toilet and a foot shower. Beach sunbeds was lovely and comfy 3 beds for €14 ( discounted for hotel guests). Beach was nice, water was lovely and warm. Would I go to this hotel again? Never say never but probably not, glad we tried it though.

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.

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.

Wojciech Zalewski

The hotel is located very far from the beach and the walk is difficult due to the expressway. Although there are hotel buses, there are so many guests that not everyone can fit. The meals in the restaurant are good and there is a large selection. The pool is quite pleasant. The service in the hotel is indifferent. During our stay, we had an incident. Six people from our group got stuck in the elevator, for 10 minutes no one helped us or opened the door. The lady who received the alarm in the elevator asked us for the postal code and street. Zero professionalism. When we ran out of air, I decided to forcefully open the elevator. It worked. After reporting it twice verbally and three times to the hotel address, no one answered us and the service was indifferent to our problems (two ladies had to use medical help). The elevator was not closed after this incident! I believe that this situation threatens the health and life of tourists and it should be reported to the police. Be careful with the elevators in this hotel, because it can end tragically.

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%.

Carol Pillans

Loved this place, but did not like the bathroom with no window. The staff are very helpful, especially Imad in the restaurant and bar. Entertainment is amazing, especially the Disney sing-a-long. The food has lots of choices and the snack bar is especially good for children. Suitable for disabled. . Overall an amazing holiday for young and old

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.

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.

Ivan Garat

While my wife and I generally enjoyed staying at this property, we were particularly impressed with the services of one individual in the Dining Room: Jose Godoy. He was extremely pleasant and professional, and worked exceedingly hard to serve wine and beer, and make sure that all the plates we used for the buffet were continually cleared. We heartily commend his efforts!

Anthony G

Stay in August 2024. We had a "family room" for 4 people (2 adults, 2 kids). We didn't know at the time that family rooms do not have balconies and only have a single small window. The mini refrigerators are not stocked with water or other beverages/snacks. The cleaning staff was very nice and always available to help. The buffet was nice with a lot of selection. As a result I always ate more than I should. The buffet seemed a little understaffed in terms of cleaning tables and setting them up for the next guests. The pool area is clean, however, the tiles around the pool are a little slippery, we saw 2 people go down (1 man needing some medical assistance after). It would be a little better if the pool was larger because it is usually full of people. Free parking around the hotel is difficult to find but if your willing to drive around a bit you'll find something within 600m.

Amy O'Heanaigh

We recently returned from a five-night all-inclusive vacation and were thoroughly impressed with every aspect of our experience. The room we were assigned was spacious, exceptionally clean, and had a lovely balcony. We were particularly delighted to have a partial sea view, which was simply breathtaking. The staff at your hotel deserves special recognition for their outstanding service. Each and every staff member we encountered was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and enjoyment. We found the all-inclusive package to be an excellent value for money. The buffet offered a wide variety of delicious options to cater to everyone's preferences. Each day, there were new and exciting dishes to try, and everything we tasted was simply delectable. The pools at your hotel were truly remarkable. There were ample sun loungers available, and the views from the rooftop pool and bar were absolutely stunning. The only minor inconvenience we experienced was with the elevators. With four elevators serving eight floors, there were occasional waits, especially for guests on the higher floors. Overall, we had a truly wonderful holiday at your hotel, and we look forward to booking another stay in the future. Thank you once again for providing us with such a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Elisa Marcellino

Good location, very central. Lovely sea view. Yet the bathroom needs some proper body wash dispensers. Lifts situation is painful as it takes forever to go up or down. Breakfast quality is low compared to what it can be doing outside. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay.

Colin M

Can't fault this hotel, stayed here many times over the years. Staff friendly and go all out to make your stay comfortable. Great central location and value for money. Looking forward to my next visit.

Phil Harper

This hotel is very well located, there is a back door that leads directly to the busy street with bars and restaurants, this door is not wheel chair friendly, great wee short cut, the front door leads you to the resort lift 50 cents (each way) definitely worth going up n down. The rooms were large with 2 seats and a coffee table, the balcony is a good size, the bathroom was a bit small considering the size of the room. The all-inclusive food was good, plenty variety, the poolside bar for snacks was great, toastie n chips, burgers pizza, and plenty cakes. The reception desk was always 1st class, the only thing that let the hotel down was the size of the pool, bit small and very tight for water polo etc

zee Kay

Nice standard hotel based in Torremolinos. Stayed here as it was good location to visit the main cities of Southern Spain. I chose half board option and both breakfast and dinner had good wide selection of food. Good service from all the hotel staff. Clean rooms and good hygiene in the restaurant. Only issue were the lifts as they are incredibly small, slow and really need updating.

Niall McElkearney

Fantastic hotel with great facilities. For me what makes this place good is that every single member of staff at this hotel is super friendly and always up for a laugh. Been coming here for years and its always lovely to see the staff that stay with the hotel, it adds to the great atmosphere. Special mention to Montse and the rest of the entertainment team - they were great! Highly recommend it here, good clean rooms, lovely poolside and nice bars too

joanne hale

This was simply the best holiday! Sol Timor apartments are amazing, great location, clean and helpful staff. The entertainment team are amazing! John and the team go above and beyond, the entertainment is by far the best I have seen at hotel. Great family hotel. Recommend you try the Rose and Crown, great wee bar and nice food. They have a drag show on a Monday night highly recommend. If I could fault one thing and it's only small, we had a late transfer and there was nowhere we could freshen up before our flight. We will definitely be back

Philip Murphy

Good base with friendly staff and nightly entertainment. Less than a minute from the beach. Rooms were comfortable. We got self catering room and it had all we needed.

Rach “Rc” C

We are been coming sol Timor for 5 years now as a family. It’s for all ages. We would highly recommend this hotel. All the staff are so helpful. Montse and Johnny are two of the entertainers at the Sol Timor they are so welcoming and helpful especially with the children.

Richard Gadsby

Lovely hotel. Clean spacious rooms. Perfect location. Right on the sea front. Lovely pool. They even did a little special something for my partner's birthday 🎈🎂. Breakfast was absolutely spot on. 2 lovely bars 1 in the hotel. 1 on the promenade which gave great service. The snack bar has a great menu also. From pizza's burgers. Wraps to fried chicken. All hot and tasty and well presented. It's so close to the harbour and all the shops. Short walk to the train station. And local buses to take you where you need to go. Plus only 20 minutes taxi from Málaga airport Would definitely return

Mark

Great hotel, right on the beach. Nice staff Breakfast is buffet style, everything you could want hot or cold food. One criticism is the plates are cold so the cooked food goes cold quickly. Nice room with a great view of the sea. No kettle 😒 you have to hire from the hotel. English tv if you want to catch up. There's a free to use iron in the laundry room in the basement. The roof terrace and bar is the star attraction, wow absolutely fantastic views! Outside space is nice with a huge pool, the pool is not heated. There's plenty of sunbeds . I don't understand the negative reviews of some people but we had a nice 4 day break and all the staff were helpful inc the lovely housekeeping senora on floor 6. Definitely worth a visit. Thanks to all Barracuda staff. 👍

Melanie Holt

Clean rooms, we didn't pay for sea view so ended up on the side of hotel that gets no sun on balcony at all but does have a sea view as do most rooms, if you want sun you need to ask for pool view. Staff were nice, great staff, lots of bars to choose from and literally on the beach. There was lots of different things to choose from at breakfast and dinner. Would definitely stay again.

Sinead O'Sullivan

Visited here for 4 nights in August with my husband as an early birthday trip for him. We were greeted at reception by a kind, smiling lady. She checked us in and informed us that though we hadn’t booked one, we had been upgraded to a pool view room. The room itself was bright, airy and clean. The large balcony was unbelievable with gorgeous views. The cleaning staff were so courteous and did an excellent job. The pool area was well maintained with plenty of staff around the area to monitor sunbeds, lifeguard, serve drinks, etc. our absolute favourite was the cabana beds facing the sea. The male staff member who looked after these was so friendly, helpful and welcoming. He actually made our holiday. He looked after us and gave us 5 star service. A lot of work has been done to the hotel since we last visited and it really really shows. The facilities are immaculate and we already cannot wait to return in May 2025.

Paul Jevons

Was worried after reading some of the reviews. But i have to say, Amazing hotel. Amazing and such friendly staff they made my wife and our baby son so welcome everyone went above and beyond. Our baby will miss all the attention from staff he was always looking out for them in their uniform to give a smile and a wave. Rooms lovely and clean each day. The service I'm this hotel is amazing it is just spot on. Food is good with plenty of choice Would recommend to anyone. Great location in the middle of everything and right on the seafront. The massage is highly recommended, had feet done for me and the wife, wow amazing! Would recommend paying the 20 euros for the beds for the day waiter service is exceptional Great.

Simon Bryan

First time ever in Torremolinos and La Barracuda was perfect!! The staff in the restaurant and pool were so lovely and helpful, the hotel was immaculate and was clean the entire time! The food was good too, always a variety at dinner and it wasn't run of the mill beige fried food, it was authentic and delicious. The drinks were so good too, strong and not too expensive. We loved the entertainment each night and watching the sunset from the rooftop bar was beautiful! !Nos encantó la barracuda!

jacqui tiffany

Clean, tidy and spacious one bedroomed apartments. Well equipped with kettle, toaster, microwave and coffee machine. However, studios are very small

Karen Nelson

Lovely apartments, close to everything. So clean and very peaceful. Close to lots of bars & restaurants. Highly recommend.

Evi Jedličková

We spent only one night here during our trip. The studio was very comfy and spacious. It's not super ultra modern but all functional. There is Lidl nearby, we bought food there and made breakfast for us in a kitchenette.

James Birks

I stayed here in December 2023 for 3 nights on my own in a standard apartment (room). The first night my room was broken into despite being apparently locked from inside. They use a card system for their doors. The reception/security guy didn’t reassure me at all and did not clarify exactly how this could have happened or who it was. I asked if they had CCTV operating around any areas (public areas) and in the hallways inside and he said they didn’t have them. I had to resort to barricading my entry door with chairs, and furniture to make myself feel safer and leave all lights on for remained of my stay during the night and I didn’t sleep all that well for the remained of my stay. I noticed my door was again OPEN (a jar) on inspection early morning on Day 2 and Day 3 as if someone again tried to enter and indeed would have succeeded had I not placed physical things in front of the door. I also had peculiar annoyances from ‘dragging and screeching’ (like constant dragging of chairs?) noises from above my room which wasn’t exactly a deal breaker in itself it was very annoying. The room itself was actually pretty nice for a 2/3 star hotel but because of all the above noted it was very disappointing and I felt distinctly unsafe and therefore uncomfortable overnight. The reception guys didn’t at all seem to really care and they have also not in any way compensated or apologised to me about it. I really wished I could give a better review but in light of the above I cannot recommend this place as to my mind it’s not safe. Maybe being British was an issue for me and I was being somehow targeted? I don’t know, but I didn’t feel welcome. I stayed here in late December 2023.

Terence Muckian

Yes lovely apartment very clean reception very friendly and professional lovely size pool well maintained an clean it's beside everything just about a hounded meters from the sea front really central I know I will stay in it again

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.

Andrea Vegh

Reading some of these posts confuse me . We on our last day and we haven’t had a great experience. Bed & breakfast for four nights . Stayed on first floor in main hotel room very dated light switches buzzed and sounded unsafe the toilet was in the corner of the bathroom if you was over weight you’d have no chance using it , balcony door wouldn’t shut very good , underneath our room is where glass bottles was empited and pots washed so noise from 8pm till gone 12 employees tidying up and chatting . To pay over £1800 it was rubbish . If you want to go Marbella from here beware it’s 200 euro return .

Hope Breakwell

Brilliant hotel, we stayed in the summer holidays with our 4 young children. Very clean, friendly staff, facilities great, kids club is excellent. Drinks at the bar are lovely especially the frozen mango daiquiri! Reasonably priced compared to town bars the hotel bar was cheaper. We stayed half board and the food choice was brilliant plenty of variety. 5 min walk to everything - beach, town, bars. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay - thankyou!! Can’t wait to return!

Matt Taylor

Last day here and can say the hotel was very nice, rooms not brand new but they still very nice rooms (not dated like people have said). Rooms was very clean and are cleaned everyday too. So many pools to pick from and the pool bar is great too. The snack bar is a good idea too. Does have a small games room for the kids so need some extra euros. Even have a massage place on site too. Location is great too, walk over the road for the breach or 10min walk into the town which is a nice day out. The evening entertainment is little hit and miss, some shows was good where some wasn't so good. The hotel is very clean tho the floors are like a ice ring, very easy to full over on which one of my family members did so had a nice black eye all holiday. The food is OK, if your a picky eater then the food here is not for you. It's not top class food but we havnt gone hungry. Be nice to have some sauces on hand to add little flavour to some of the foods. (BBQ sauce, peri peri sauce etc) Now for the killer - the queuing for dinner time, over a hour one night we waited to just get in, then queuing to get the food inside then, people bumping into you, people just being rude. Its like a free for all in there. The hotel staff are very nice tho. Very quick to bring you a drink or clear the table. I would stay here again tho I wouldn't come in the 6 weeks holiday.

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

David Wick

Fantastic hotel, friendly welcoming staff. Great location with nice resturants bars and clubs. Highly recommend we shall return. The staff from reception breakfast and housekeeping as all welcoming and friendly. In our room we left some money for housekeeping staff, as they were fantastic. Everyday when we came back to our room it was cleaned to a high standard.

Sean Boles

Excellent location. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. I had an issue with my first room and they were proactive to switch me to another room. The hotel is a little older and needs a good refresh. The shower towels were needing replacement. The room bathrooms were very small in size. I could hear people in the neighboring rooms. The pool area had a lot of chairs which was nice as it was a busy area.

Victoria Byers

A beautiful hotel in a fantastic location! The staff are all lovely, the hotel is clean and very modern, the rooms are well equipped although our shower door didn't close properly so we has to angle the shower towards the wall so we didn't flood the floor. The pool area is really nice directly around the pool but the overflow areas need attention, these areas aren't paved and the area at the top up the stairs has a lot of cat excrement so smells dreadful.the large canopied beds were free to use when we first arrived but then were chargeable at the weekend so remained empty although there was a shortage of beds at the weekend which was a shame. Great entertainment every day pool side, the singers were fab ad was the violinist All in all we had a fantastic stay, the location of the hotel couldn't be better.

Gillian Baxter

Great location, staff really friendly and helpful. Public areas are nice,I would say the corridors to the rooms need updating and the lifts. Rooms are nice and spacious, comfortable, soundproof could do with some improvements. The pool area at the back and on the other level really needs looked at, if your not quick enough to get at the pool then your subbed is in the earth as the grass is all gone.

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.

Sinisa Kocic

There are no clear directions to the entrance…it is only Sol written on the roof of one of the buildings, where they told us we are in the wrong hotel. We were looking for the entrance for 40min. Navigation leads to the parking where they don’t want to let you in so you always go back looking for it. I had to go around whole block by walk to finally find the entrance. Before all that we were traveling 2hs from the airport because of some triatlon since nobody informed us that the street infront of hotel will be closed. So we got stuck for 1,5 hour on the spot which should be 7mins to the hotel, by the car. On the reception they blamed Booking for not informing us about this blocade, saying it is not their job to inform us since we booked through the Booking. Reception staff was extremly rude and not willing to help. I travel a lot but never experienced this rudeness. So, when we finally entered the room, and got to the toilet after few hours of unplanned trip, we found dirty toilet. Never saw this in my life. So, went back to reception to change the room, but instead to say sorry, receptionis lady sent me to end of the row to wait all over again, after like few families who came to check in actually after me. This really pissed me off. It was like 20:30h already, my husbands suitcase was lost, we had to go to buy him stuffs while all shops were closing, we were hungry, thirsty, exausted…and recepcionist did not care at all. So I had to call a manager who was more helpfull and finally gave us a room at very last minute. Of coarse we did not have a time to use our dinner that night…we hardly made it to the mall before they closed it to buy basic stuffs. About the room…it is extremly small, the fridge is totally empty, no water at all, no slippers, no bathing coats, not any single kit… it should be a two star hotel instead. My glass was not washed at all for the whole 5 days while we were there. Also, hotel was so crowded we couldnt often find table to eat…most of the guests are over 60 years old, which is actually nice because most of them are quiet and pleasant people. But some of the guests were 90+ with the condition where they should actually be somewhere with professional care… like one gentleman who was probably wearing diapers (I hope!) I could guess by very unforgettable smell he gave me during the breakfast which I couldn’t eat after that. And once again in the elevator, the same guy, other day. I had no intention using pools or any shared facilities after this. So for us they did not exist. We didn’t get bathing coats anyway.

Margaret Moore

Staying here at the moment. October 9-19th. Lovely rooms slightly on the small side & a little dark inside. Everything you could need ,a fridge,hand soap, shower gel and shampoo & conditioner(but no kettle -but we knew this and brought our own). All staff are very friendly,our flight was delayed three hours-and pilot couldn't land,so we were very late checking in,and the man on reception gave us a bottle of water each on arrival. Rooms cleaned on a daily basis. We're only B&B but the breakfast is the best we've had in Spain so far,with extras like plum tomatoes & potato rosti's breakfast(have brown sauce but no tomato sauce)served from 7.30 - 10.30am. Would thoroughly recommend this hotel. Lovely location close to the town centre & we had a partial sea view.

thorn musgrave

Don’t get me wrong this is a lovely hotel, very clean, food was nice except for the first night in one of the restaurants no one enjoyed it but i guess that is just preference. Our room was cleaned everyday with beds made clean towels and to our surprise they had actually cleaned up the clothes on the floor ect which i didn’t not expect. The one problem is the air con that is the only reason i leave 2 stars. the air con has made me so ill and i don’t get ill easily. Woke up with an extremely sore throat and blocked nose my nose got better throughout the day but still a sore throat. I could get through this it’s just how warm it is at night because i don’t want it on because of how sore it makes my throat.

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.

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.

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.

Paramalingam Saravanan

Great location: close to beach, easy climb to the town centre via steps adjacent to hotel Good free parking facilities in front of hotel (not always guaranteed but can find it) Friendly, helpful, and service minded staff: best feature! Good choice on breakfast Amneties shower caps brush not included although mentioned in brochure. Good choice on breakfast. It was a decent dinner, but there were plenty of restaurants in and around. Could not enjoy the beach, but having a rental helped to see other destinations easily. Overall, it was a better experience than last experience in Alicante.

Charlotte M

Don't waste your money! Rooms are very average and you can hear everything - clearly no sound proofing. Honestly, nothing luxury about this hotel especially for the price! Important note for future guests is that the hotel has a much older crowd. No access to the rooftop as apparently it was all booked? My reservation was for a double room but got a twin. Badly refurbished. The food in the bar was awful - uncooked croquettes 🤢 Only few positives are that the bar staff were very friendly, the hotel has a good location and the second rooftop is nice for a sunset drink

Enrique Cepero-Mathiot

We spent 8 nights at the Melia’ Costa del Sol and were totally satisfied. The location was perfect as all the excursions we booked picked us up at the front door. We opted to stay in the Level section and it was well worth the extra money. The staff was friendly and addressed any concerns we had. The evening entertainment was better than we expected. If you are planning a vacation in Torremolinos, this is THE place to stay.

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.

R Villaluz

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.

jane ava

When we arrived, we could see that they were not expecting us, and we were shocked to be told that they were fully booked and they had no rooms available, obviously we were rather stressed. Sadly the guy on reception did not speak very good English. As it was very late, he arranged and paid for a Taxi and sent us to their sister hotel 2km away. When we got there, the receptionist spoke good English and explained they had now found my name in the booking system but no room had been allocated to us due to a "Problem" with their booking system, and we needed to stay with them for 2 nights until a room at our original hotel became available. 2 days later a taxi collected us and took us back to our original hotel. Connor greeted us and again apologised. Obviously this should never of happened but the hotel were amazing, they all knew what had happened and were extremely sorry for the inconvenience and Conner went above and beyond to make our stay a good one, but all the staff were brilliant! Yes our rooms were a little dated but clean, and bed was big and comfy. Food was good, and the location was excellent. A few days later I had an unfortunate accident that needed a paramedic, again Connor and the all staff stepped up to make sure I was ok, even sending me a card, bottle of bubbly and fruit to the room. It turned out to be a holiday I will never forget!! And I am sure the staff won't forget me either. I highly recommend this hotel and I definitely would return

Linda Thompson

Spent 3 nights at this hotel with my sisters for a special birthday. Couldn't fault the check in, so quick and efficient. Our room was a Superior Junior Suite which was very comfortable and extremely clean. The Location is perfect, out of the back gate to the shops, bars and restaurants and of course the beach, We were B & B, The breakfast was plentiful and lots of choice, something for everyone. All of the staff were very helpful and could not do enough to help. We will definately be returning

Toni Elder

My husband and I enjoyed a fantastic time at your hotel. The food was very good and actually better than expected. The pool areas were great , very clean and so relaxing. The rooms were spacious clean with comfortable beds. The reception staff were very friendly and so helpful especially Connor who answered all our questions about the hotel and area so a big thank you to him. I’m sure we will be returning next year

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

gus B (gussieb)

Perfectly situated adults only hotel. Staff were pleasant and informative. Room had a view of the sea and a small balcony. Pool area nice with a snack bar open daily. We will return

Tara E. Stacks

I came from USA alone and waited for my husband and was so at home the week before he got there I didn’t want to leave. I look for these hotels EVERYWHERE I TRAVEL now. It was the best location with excellent views also. The hotel is definitely a boutique style with such elegance and beauty I give 5 STARS ON EVERYTHING! They are super professional and helpful with wonderful service. I will definitely be back!

Estefany Mata

We had a great stayed at this hotel. Staff were very friendly and attentive, rooms were very cleaned. Breakfast was good, so many different options for all tastes. Pool was nice and peaceful with a small bar for nice drinks they also do snacks. The location was perfect easy access to the beach just 2 minutes walk and also had the access to the town from reception. We really had a amazing time :) thank you!

John Billett

One of the best things to note is there are two entrances - one at the top of the cliff level for easy access to the main town and shopping streets, and the other down at the beach level. Such a bonus. It's also only a 3-4 minute walk from the train station. There's also a cool rooftop dining area with great views to eat your breakfast to. Oh, and the breakfast is great.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Kristoffer Larsen

So we picked this hotel all inclusive and it was cheap, we stayed there 4 nights and here’s my thoughts. As someone who works at a hotel I did not see any type of hospitality from the receptionists specifically the one who we checked in with. Usually when the hotel door opens you look at your guests and great them with a smile . The room was just an OK room definitely needed renovation so does the whole hotel. The restaurant has its ups and downs, i think the food was great, there was a lot of different kind of food and I loved that you don’t get the same food everyday so you don’t get tired, I also loved the idea of the chef coming out and making omelettes or frying more chicken... At the restaurant maybe there were only 3 sweet waiters specifically the old lady was so nice and smiling every time I looked at her and she was greeting everyone otherwise the rest looked so angry all the time even when I look and smile and say hola they just don’t care. So the problem with this hotel is the lack of hospitality and it’s a bit too old but that doesn’t mean that I won’t come back again when I have the chance just hopefully they will do something about the receptionists

Robin Brown

I booked Mon to Fri, the Hotel is in a great location, with easy access to a local train station, easy reach of some lovely towns. The pool was spotless and cleaned regularly. We had breakfast each morning, and an amazing selection of fresh food was available. We had lunch at the outside bar, and the food was also excellent. The service from the staff has been excellent. Including the room cleaning service. The only thing I was keen on was the room itself, outdated, but none the less well maintained. I would be happy to stay again in the future had a great relaxing time.

Petar Mandac

Location is great for traveler’s just two metro stations 🚉 (C1) from airport. Regarding hotel itself needs renovation IMMEDIATELY..!! My rating is 3 stars out of 5 price wise what you for what you get.

Mia Valero

For what I paid I expected nothing and was pleasantly surprised. Only booked for 1 night for its proximity to the airport and public transport. Not too long of a walk from the beach, pool, and nightly activities. They had flamenco dancers the night we were there. Great value.

Jessica M

After reading a few bad reviews about this hotel , me , my partner and child were apprehensive to say the least about staying here for a week this August 2024. However we were pleasantly surprised , the staff were accommodating and friendly. The rooms were cleaned daily and we really enjoyed the food at meal times , plenty of variety. When temperatures were too high to do anything but lazy around the pool , we enjoyed doing Bingo and Aquazumba. The evening entertainment was mixed ( flamenco dancers were amazing) but the magic show was all in Spanish so we couldn’t take part. There was no fight for sunbeds which I worried about being in the middle of the summer holidays. The location is away from the hussle and bussle but there’s a train located at the back of the hotel which takes you anywhere you need to go , Malaga or Torromolinos centre for example. Only con was the pool was 5ft deep in the shallowest end so bare this in mind with little kiddies , there is a separate baby pool however. Would stay here again

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

Latoya McCabef9

Everything about our stay was amazing the staff were extremely helpful the location was ideal with everything just a short walk away. Hotel was spotless rooms cleaned daily. All pools spotless. Left a lovely little bottle of champagne on ice and a card to wish my partner a happy birthday highly recommended and will definitely be back.

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.

Alessio M

AguaMarina is partly renovated and situated close to the beach (walk down the parking alley). There is an elevator up to the hill for walking to the town, and with approximately five minutes you are at the center. About the rooms, some are new, other rooms are a bit outdated. You have enough space in the room, but the balconies are a bit small. An electric stove is in the kitchen, but lacks pans. The restaurant has an okay and a standard variety of food. The swimming pools are not too big, outside and inside, but are perfect for a refreshing bath. The poolbar makes perfect cocktails and the staff is very friendly. Also the reception is always very friendly and will help you with your questions. Bathtowels can be hired and can be switched every day. The cleaning of the rooms can be a little bit better. I recommend mopping every two or three days, because the footprints last for more than a week. The bedclothes can be refreshed by putting a card on the cushion; that is what I call smart thinking. Thank you for having us and hopefully you can give others an even better experience than you did for us with the tips!

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.

dean holland

This is an all round fairly good hotel ; for the most part good staff and service. Our check in was pretty awful ; arrived at 12pm and waited till nearly 2pm to check in. My wife went to reception three times before we had any joy, eventually a very rushed escort to our junior suite and room tour; maybe 5 minutes at best. Food mostly good but not brilliant ! But always a lovely young lady/gentleman on restaurant reception. Our suite was pretty good with a really good separate gold lounge access; the snacks, coffee, water and daily newspapers here ( all included ) were a wonderful treat. There is a wasted area out front for suite guests as there were only cabana beds but no normal sun beds and parasols; it’s just too hot to sit there without shade so it was mostly empty. The food truck for lunches in the pool area serves pretty terrible food, we tried it once ! Thankfully there are so many lovely places to eat nearby. We’ve been to several hotels in the area and much prefer the RIU Nautilus nearby.

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

Гюнель

A wonderful hotel with an ideal location. The rooms are large, cleaned every day. Nice view from the sea view rooms. Delicious breakfasts with local products. A large pool, there is a separate pool for children. During my stay at the hotel, I had a birthday. It was nice to receive a bottle of champagne as a gift, but first of all, the attention of the staff is valuable

john bray

Stayed junior suite good room hotel let down by food. Wife gluten-free hotel informed in advance, was ill for 4 days after eating gluten on first day. No food labled one very confusing and incorrect menue for all guests, no help from staff first night. Reported problem by fourth day system was altered. Staff given a clearer menu they could understand and if asked would explain what was gluten-free. Even offered off menu gluten-free Deserts. Still no food labled. Even now I could not recommend for food Intolerance.

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.

Avril Kinnerk

Would have been a five star review, however we had big issues with the house keeping. Twice they left our door open so anyone could walk into our hotel room. Be sure to use the safe so you don’t lose any valuables. Very worrying.

Joseph Dewell

Little jem of a place. Clean tidy good staff. The wife and myself enjoyed our stay and have Little criticism. The breakfast needs more attention to keep it warm. Possibly better if the plates where warm instead of cold .all in all would return no problem

Ahlam Najjar

I booked dubbel room with breakfast. Room was small. The staff on the breakfast were very bad and angry. They were not friendly. They control people. The breakfast was very poor. No vegetables and all glass very dirty. I don't recommend it.

Gary Price

A lovely hotel that is quite small in comparison to others around and rooms are quite old looking and don't have a kettle in rooms (not a big miss). Tropical no a has changed its layout for breakfast since our last visit 2019.You get a lovely sea view and breakfast has plenty to choose from. It's a shame they don't use the reception area and breakfast areas more as there is a bar there which is never open and lovely views in the evening in the breakfast area if that was open in the evening. That said you can use all the facilities to the sister hotel next door M/S Aramanga. They have an indoor pool and sauna) steam room and a much bigger outside pool area. The hotel is right on the front and beach you will not be disappointed with location. Decent price as long as you can except it is a little old in the rooms but very clean and pleasant staff.

Kerry Macklin-Proffitt

I visited this hotel for a week last June and then returned to it last week for a week with my daughter. We was quite shocked by how rude we found the staff. The staff on reception literally take no notice of you, there is never an “hello” or a smile, most can’t even be bothered to look up at you. Never experienced that before, normally when we have stayed in hotels the staff especially the main staff on reception like to make a point of getting to know their visitors and will make a point of being polite and friendly, but we never experienced that with this hotel. Also at dinner there was no friendlyness, we was asked “what drink we would like” but was never in a polite manner or with a welcoming smile. The staff in this hotel make you feel like a big inconvenience! We will not be returning for a third visit ever again!

Alex Bullion

Really enjoyed our stay - the location is perfect - almost directly on the beach. Great facilities- pool, gym Spa. My only criticism was that I asked to bring a coffee from the breakfast area to my room and was told very sternly!!! that I could it 'just this once' and not tomorrow. And no coffee/tea in the room. Apart from this the hotel is very good. Breakfast is also included.

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

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!

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

Shelby Braynard

Hotel is okay. Great breakfast/lunch spread, beautiful location, and clean. But lots of negatives that don’t add up to a nice stay: -Our “king” bed was just two twin beds pushed together without a coupling device, so there’s a big crack between my wife and I -The wifi in our room and in most of the hotel is AWFUL. Short spurts of speed tantalize you with the promise of faster connection, but 90% of the time it’s been extremely slow or nonexistent, which makes remote work very difficult. -The hotel staff seem to follow rules fastidiously even when an exception should be made. My friend tried to get coffee from the automatic dispenser a few minutes before the official breakfast opening time of 7:30am and was shooed away angrily… lol. We checked in at 1pm after a redeye transatlantic flight, dead tired, but were told that the official check-in time is 2pm and they couldn’t make an exception, so we went and passed out on the lawn chairs for an hour. -Beach towels require a 10 euro downpayment that must be made in cash… why??? It would be so easy to charge this to the room and release it when the towel is returned. Clearly this hotel is not catering to international guests who not have cash on hand Lots of annoying things with this hotel, so I’d look elsewhere. despite them getting some things right.