Eleanor Walsh
I'm honestly not at all happy with my stay here. After asking several times for a room with a good view, I ended up with a room with a window overlooking some shabby houses nearby. The room's cleanliness leaves much to be desired. The room is small for the price. The buffet food is inedible. The La Ola bar is a bit better, although the waiters are inattentive. Marta and Alberto from the kitchen are very friendly and address all our needs, and the food is even better there. However, I wouldn't return.
Scrambler Jaxx
We are staying at the MS at the moment and cannot fault the hotel. The hotel is amazing, the decor is beautiful and the staff are lovely and very helpful. The restaurant is amazing, the food is fantastic and presented in such a way as to really give a wow factor. There is everything you could possibly want and more. The restaurant is stunning and the view over the pool and beach is lovely. We would definitely come back and do not understand why people have written bad reviews. Yes the hotel looks dated but it is typical old Spainish colours. The bedrooms are massive, the bathroom has a fabulous large bath and separate shower and the hotel provide toothbrushes and paste, shower caps, combs a sponge and even a razor and shaving foam which are excellent quality. The hand wash and moisturisers are all by Ritual and are lovely. Everything is thought about. The biggest selling point is the cleanliness, the hotel is spotless and the cleaners do an amazing job.
The only problem we encountered was the guests, running to be first to get a sun beds at 8.30 am. It is embarrassing really. There are plenty of sun beds so no need for any of it. They line up waiting for the doors to open then literally run for the beds then leave there towels and go. Very annoying.
Keith Gibson
Just returned after a week here. It is a beautiful hotel with great staff. The pool area is superb and the outdoor pool is warm in the afternoons. A lot warmer than the sea.
Location is great being on the front with no need to leave via the front entrance except with cases. It's a perfect evening stroll to Torremolinos left or Benalmadena right.
There are lots, (and I mean lots) of street sellers selling fake goods along this stretch every day but they dont hassle people, they only approach those who show interest.
The spa seemed to be undergoing maintenance or refurb so wasn't working fully but the jacuzzi was working well.
But with the outdoor pool being so warm, the indoor pool seemed irrelevant for the week we were there.
We had a superb week there and will probably return again.
Nigel B
We had never been to the hotel or Torremillinos before, and this was an unplanned, quick few nights abroad. We were absolutely delighted with everything about it, and by the end of the first day, we had said we would definitely return, something we have never said about anywhere.
Many people have criticised the rooms, and we can only speak for hours. The decor was quite dark but very Andalusian and Moroccan in many ways. We loved it. Our view was not great, but that didn't bother us because we were never there. The over-bath shower was more than big enough and was fitted as opposed to being loose, with the bath being the primary function. It also had a fixed wall handle, which is highly unusual and a welcome addition at outreach. The toiletries provided above the basin and bath were excellent. Room service was excellent and the rooms were thoroughly cleaned and remade daily. We were right opposite the lift on the first floor and wondered if we would have any noise or interruption, but there was virtually nothing.
The food was lovely and made even better by chefs at the hot counter cooking at least part of the meal for each patron and each portion. I have seen bigger selections, though that is not a criticism. There was more than enough variety and quantity, and what we had was delicious. The staff were attentive, quick and polite. Although the tables are set up with full white linen and the chairs dressed as if at a wedding or function, don't be put off. It's all very informal and friendly. You can't just show your key at the entry; you'll have to take the paper folder it comes in with the room number on it.
Evening entertainment is provided daily except for Monday and Tuesday, and while it was not overly exciting or invigorating, it was perfectly satisfactory. You have to remember that the vast majority of guests are middle-aged or older.
The outside or spectacular. Walking through the hotel to the back, you come across a big pool with loungers surrounding it, though not too many that are cramped.
Immediately to the side of that is an extensive green grass-effect area with loungers ready to be placed. If you want a little more peace and quiet, it might be better than the pool.
If you imagine walking past the pool, beyond it, down a private path, is the public thoroughfare, which in itself leads immediately onto the beach. You can walk quite a distance both left and right. There are shops and eateries. The sand on the beach is very clean. The beach is huge, with more than enough room for, I would imagine, many people. We enjoyed strolling in the evening and sitting on the beach.
Don't stay here if you're looking for five stars with every amenity under the sun or a hotel aimed at very young families with a kids club and lots of toys and activities for young children. For anybody else, I'd say go for it. Look past the dark interiors of the rooms and corridors and accept the Andalusian style.
We will return in the future.
Gregory Sandles
Room very dated and careworn desperate for brightening up.
Beds awful like sleeping on a diving board .. hard and very bouncy.
However the hotel is immaculately clean, spotless in fact . A credit to the staff who actually do the hard work ..not the men in suits ! Also the pool area is fantastic , again down to the guys who do the daily hard work out there
Would definitely go again but Watch out for those beds :)
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