Joseph “Joe” Proud
Love this place. Been here 3+years. Rooms are gorgeous, after going through a renovation. Great selection of food for breakfast, lunch and dinner and if you go all inclusive....drinks all day....sat by the pool, sun shining, friendly staff, like-minded holidaymakers. Highly recommended
etheriel66
We are a couple but I booked a Deluxe apartment for 3 people in order to have a separate bedroom. We get a one-room apartment with 3 beds and the kitchen in the room. The apartment is on the highway side so very noisy, I don't sleep well at night. A friend booked the same hotel for him alone, he got an apartment with a separate bedroom, in a quiet location. It's incomprehensible. We asked to change apartment.
EDIT. After a week and repeated requests, we were finally able to change apartments by paying an extra €30. The new apartment was much better but it was a waste of time, energy and money that ruined part of the vacation.
Adam Pj
I stayed at the Corona Roja Hotel about ten years ago, and back then, it had a reputation for being cheap but very dated. I didn’t expect much this time either, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much has changed. The hotel is clearly being modernised, and my overall experience was great, especially for the price. It’s still affordable, but now it feels like it’s catching up with the times.
Check-in and check-out were straightforward, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Reception is staffed 24/7, and the younger lady who checked me in on the 11th floor was particularly welcoming. The hotel itself is a tall building with about 140 rooms. The reception area is a bit random in design, with a mix of shops and stores, but everything was clean and tidy. There’s also a supermarket and a small pharmacy attached to the hotel, which is super handy.
The deluxe studio room I stayed in was one of the newly refurbished ones, and it was fantastic. The beds were really comfy, the bathroom was spacious and modern with stylish lighting, and the kitchen was bright and functional. It had a fridge and microwave, which were great, but no kettle, which would’ve been useful. The TV was a flat-screen but still coin-operated, which feels outdated, though I didn’t really use it. The balcony, however, was the highlight – it had a table, chairs, and an incredible 180-degree view of the sea and shoreline. For one or two people, the room was more than spacious, and being on the 11th floor, it was really quiet too.
One feature I wasn’t aware of before was the rooftop solarium, which was a great surprise. It’s accessible during the day and early evening and has loungers, tables, and chairs. While there’s no bar up there, the views over Playa del Inglés are absolutely stunning and probably some of the best you’ll find in the area. It’s not something that’s heavily advertised, so it could easily be missed, but it’s definitely worth checking out.
The hotel has an outdoor pool and a baby pool, which looked well-maintained, though I didn’t use them. There’s also an indoor pool, but it seemed out of action. Renovation work was going on during my stay, but I didn’t hear any noise or feel disturbed at all. The hotel was clean and well-maintained throughout, and room cleaning was done five times a week, with towels changed twice and bedding replaced twice as well.
The only downside for me was breakfast. There was a decent variety – cooked items, yoghurts, cereals, meats – but it’s very canteen-style, cooked in bulk, and the quality just wasn’t great. The coffee, from automated machines, was disappointing too. I mostly stuck to a bowl of cereal and coffee to take away. I didn’t try dining at the hotel outside of breakfast, as I prefer exploring local restaurants, but I heard the all-inclusive meals can get repetitive. The fridge in my room was handy for keeping drinks and snacks, which suited me better anyway.
The location is another strong point. It’s really close to the beach, and most rooms have either sea views or views of the mountains behind. It’s about a 20–25 minute walk to the Yumbo Centre and 30 minutes to the Cita Shopping Centre, which was fine for me as I enjoy walking. Taxis are everywhere and super affordable, usually between €2–€4 for a short trip. There are also plenty of public transport options nearby and loads of shops and restaurants within a 5–10 minute walk.
Considering I stayed during Winter Pride week, which is one of the busiest (and often priciest) times, I found the value for money to be excellent. Prices are even cheaper outside of peak times, so this is a great option for anyone looking for an affordable stay without compromising on comfort.
I’d definitely recommend the Corona Roja to budget travellers, solo visitors, or even small families who want an affordable all-inclusive option. There are a few areas for improvement – offering kettles or air conditioning units for hire, removing the coin-operated TVs, and improving the breakfast quality would make a big difference. But overall, it’s a solid choice!
Vanessa Robinson
Fabulous location, rooms huge and most have sea views, cleaned most days, kitchenette in room too, huge balcony. Pool looks ok but I never venture to the pool as I'm on the nudist beach every day, would definitely come here agsin xx
Katarzyna Wawszczak
Cleans in room 100%
At the restaurant, because I had only been "half boarding" - a few times I heard "I need to pay for my drinks" ( fine but why can't I do that when I checked out? even water was coughing to price* )
And actually *lift* - the hotel has 15 floors ( 3 lift - only 2 were works ) - during my stay (7 days - only 2 were working)
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