Name: La Barracuda
Address: Avenida España, 1, Carihuela, Torremolinos, Costa del Sol Occidental, Andalusia, Spain, Torremolinos, Andalusia, ES
Price range: US$105–US$420 per night
Rating: 8.27

What guests think

At La Barracuda, travelers consistently praise the unbeatable beachfront location near the marina and promenade, friendly staff, and spacious rooms with balconies or sea views, while noting some drawbacks such as dated decor, limited in-room amenities, and occasional noise.

Most reviews describe the hotel as clean, though a few report inconsistent housekeeping or maintenance issues. Facilities center on a popular rooftop bar, pool and daily entertainment; parking is paid and limited, and extras like kettles often require rental. Breakfast is generally acceptable with variety but can be lukewarm or repetitive, while dinner quality ranges from fine to poor depending on expectations. Expect a lively, good-value beachfront stay rather than a quiet, upscale escape.

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Facilities

Standouts are the rooftop bar, pool and daily entertainment. Some limitations include a small/crowded pool area, loud music, paid/limited parking, scarce pool towels, and few extras (e.g., no gym; kettles typically rented).

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Lizanne

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

Really good kids club. That is the reason why we come again and again. The kids club facilities really needs an upgrade because the equipment is warned out. The breakfast is good. The pool towel rules are strange. Really amazing location.

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Lizanne

11 Sept 2024

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Stayed 11 nights

Wonderful hotel - especially for kids. Lots of games and fun and with lovely fun and dedicated staff. Special regards to Fran and Antonio. I will come back. However - I will not book a room with ocean view because the entertainment is very loud and noisy from 10.30-24.00

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George

7 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was located right on the beach. We were able to easily walk around and enjoy the boardwalk along the beach. We were surprised by have complimentary doughnuts and sparkling wine in the room. The morning buffet was excellent, so many options. The only issue we had was parking, the on-site parking was full so we had to find on street parking.

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William

3 Dec 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

For an oceanfront/ oceanview room, the cost was very reasonable. Unfortunately it also came with drawbacks. There were no english channels on the tv, just 10 spanish channels. The tv screen was the size of my laptop. It was impossible to buy a cup of coffee at the hotel in the morning until the bar opened at 10:30. There was no coffeemaker in the room. The charge for parking was 16 euros per night. There is no tennis court despite being advertised. There were no towels at the pool, and it was quite cold.

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Wilhelmus Hubertus van

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Het hotel is niet gehorig, deurdrangers op de deuren zodat deuren niet dicht geslagen worden. eten is uitstekend, vriendelijk personeel. rooftopbar is mooi, poolbar is goed. Enige nadeel is dat het zwembad wat klein is met daarom heen een kleine ligweide met weinig stoelen. het befaamde handdoekje leggen is hier aan de orde van de dag.

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Ine

26 Feb 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

This is a good hotel without frills. Great location. Nice rooftop bar. No extras like gym or other facilities. Breakfast is fine. Dinner is terrible. The staff is ok but not super friendly. Hotel is clean.

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Antonia Clare

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel had everything we needed, however, if you want a QUIET hotel this is not it. Loud thumps music by the pool all day and at night music/ entertainment starts at 10pm and you hear every word from your room if you are overlooking the pool and beach

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James

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A very nice and clean Hotel. Breakfast was excellent. I would recommend either a sea view or pool and sea view room, it is worth paying the little extra. Roof Top Bar is also a great advantage to staying at this Hotel. Would definitely stay there again.

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Andrew

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

room, rooftop bar , pool, staff , location all very good.

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Jose Luis

11 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Era un lío el parking había que maniobrar mucho para entrar y salir y además muy muy caro para tan mal servicio . No volveré al Hotel no por lo viejo que está sino por lo mal que se aparca

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Cleanliness

Most guests find rooms and common areas clean, with daily housekeeping. A minority report lapses like hairs on bedding, sandy sheets, dated bathrooms, or a dirty pool.

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Nyarai

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Property is perfectly located, slap bang on La Carihuela, overlooking the beach and promenade. Inside is mostly clean, though I found a few hairs on my bedsheets. To hire a kettle it's £12.00 for a week (less if under a week)with a £20 deposit that is refunded upon return. There are loads of shops, bars and restaurants nearby, as well as Benalmadena marina.

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Richard

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Excellent staff, very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable.

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Sampsa

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service was extremely nice and polite. but the rom and cleanlines was a disappointment. One of the towels was moista and dorty, even though it was folded. Bed had sand in it, when I opened the covers etc. Also bed was shorter than normal, I'm not that tall, and everywhere else I can sleep well, without my feet hanging in the air.

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Michelle

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Det var udemærket til prisen, men rengøringen var ikke særlig god. Der var hår på badeværelset flere steder og generelt ikke så rent

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Hayley

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious and clean, location was great lots of restaurants around you could walk to. The rooftop bar was great for some late afternoon/early evening drinks! Only had breakfast there but was fab and lots of choice.

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Debbie

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Fabulous place to stay. Rooms are great. Rooms are very clean and have maid service daily. Close to beach, lovely bars & restaurants on the beach front.

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Lisa

2 May 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location. Exceptionally clean . Staff lovely . Would absolutely recommend

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Mahir Caglayan

3 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Minpunten De kamer is zeer gedateerd en de badkamer erg krap. De huishouding doet haar best, maar het is allemaal aan vervanging toe. Het zwembad was vies en heeft echt een renovatie nodig (tegels zaten los en veel schimmelplekken). Parkeren is onoverdekt en betaald maar wel prive Het hotel is zeer gehorig, denk aan duidelijk hoorbare muziek om andere hotels en geluiden van gasten op de hal en andere kamers. Ik heb meerdere malen gedacht dat er iemand in de kamer kwam. Het ontbijt was erg matig en de jus dorange was echt vies (overmatig suiker toegevoegd) Koffie was waterig. Gezien de locatie is het aan te raden om buiten te ontbijten Pluspunten De locatie is top, je zit direct aan de boulevard. We hebben een kamer geboekt met zijzeezicht, dat was prachtig Het personeel werkt keihard en is vriendelijk. De receptie ook. De Nederlandse entertainment werkt de hele dag hard in de brandende zon om iedereen een leuke dag te bezorgen. Al met al 2 sterren, verdiend door het personeel en de locatie. Het hotel zelf krijgt namelijk 0 sterren.

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Susana

30 Mar 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

No me gustó nada la limpieza, estuve una semana..ynome cambiaron las sábanas y los baños. El personal son geniales.

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philippe

18 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good, clean, simple, well located. Took one night and then decided to stay for another, so it says it all.

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Rooms

Many rooms are spacious with balconies and sea views. However, decor and fittings can feel dated, in-room extras are limited (kettle rental, small TVs), and noise from entertainment, streets, or neighboring areas affects some stays.

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Louise

20 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fint værelse med direkte havudsigt og helt uforstyrret altan. Sengen var meget kort. Morgenmaden var ikke god.

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Lizanne

11 Sept 2024

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Stayed 11 nights

Wonderful hotel - especially for kids. Lots of games and fun and with lovely fun and dedicated staff. Special regards to Fran and Antonio. I will come back. However - I will not book a room with ocean view because the entertainment is very loud and noisy from 10.30-24.00

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Johannes

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Personeel heel vriendelijk. Kamer was rumoerig vanwege een tegenover liggend kantoor waar luid gesproken werd.

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Agnes

23 Jan 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

Clean room and was allocated full view of sea room which was a lovely suprise

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William

3 Dec 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

For an oceanfront/ oceanview room, the cost was very reasonable. Unfortunately it also came with drawbacks. There were no english channels on the tv, just 10 spanish channels. The tv screen was the size of my laptop. It was impossible to buy a cup of coffee at the hotel in the morning until the bar opened at 10:30. There was no coffeemaker in the room. The charge for parking was 16 euros per night. There is no tennis court despite being advertised. There were no towels at the pool, and it was quite cold.

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Hayley

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious and clean, location was great lots of restaurants around you could walk to. The rooftop bar was great for some late afternoon/early evening drinks! Only had breakfast there but was fab and lots of choice.

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Fergal

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff, clean rooms. Rooms on 1st floor suffer from lots of street noise

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Antonia Clare

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel had everything we needed, however, if you want a QUIET hotel this is not it. Loud thumps music by the pool all day and at night music/ entertainment starts at 10pm and you hear every word from your room if you are overlooking the pool and beach

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Soniya

2 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious rooms, great beach side property, pool available. Limited light in the room, phones not in working condition, limited amenities.

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Shane

28 Feb 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

Good location - very close to beach. Had the buffet breakfast which although the same each morning was hot and tasty. They do nickel and dime you if you want anything extra (a kettle eill set you back something like 20 euros a week.) Parking is available, but at 15 euros a night, its easier tobpark on the street. Room was old, but fine.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful and welcoming across reception, bar and activities teams, with many repeat guests. Isolated reports mention rude interactions or slow responses, and late checkout charges disappointed some.

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Patrick

6 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

As I was a wheelchair user, I was particularly impressed with the help and service from the reception staff, thank you.

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Graham Neil

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 14 nights

Very good 3 star hotel, probably a 3 star plus. Breakfast was good with varied choices Drinks and bar snacks were reasonably priced. Fran the hotel games/entertain rep was exceptional. Aqua aerobics and other pool games were entertaining and fun. Hotel has an ideal situation by the beach and the main drag. I would definitely re-visit.

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Richard

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Excellent staff, very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable.

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Carla

28 Sept 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Stayed here for 6 nights. Very clean and comfortable hotel. It’s our 2nd time staying and I think it’s got better. Lovely pool area. Special shout out to Elliot by the pool bar. He couldn’t do enough for us and was very friendly

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alojzy

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 14 nights

Staff very friendly & helpfull

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Steven

27 Jan 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

the hotel was very nice the best thing about it was the staff very welcoming and so helpful they told me directions for all the travel links so knowledgeable about the area the first night Sunday night I wanted a few drinks somewhere with some nightlife and got told to visit club round the corner which was a very good choice for me I don't know all the names of the staff wish I did I can mention Miguel angel who helped me with my phone I took the wrong adapter and was so helpful lent me the right one thanks to him I could use my phone so important for me thanks all the staff

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Jonathan

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I am a returning guest having visited 2 years ago. I wrote a glowing review back then as I felt it was undervalued. This hotel is a superb budget hotel. It's as good as you'll find. The rooms and beds are fine and the air con is exceptional. The rooftop bar is the gem this hotel has to offer. Sadly, the weather was terrible in late March, so didn't get chance to use it much. The hotel is located right next to the beachside promenade and just a 5 minute stroll from the marina. There are so many bars and restaurants on the doorstep of this hotel, you'll struggle to get round them all. The one major disappoinment this time (apart from the weather - not the hotels fault of course), was we requested a late check out due to a night flight. We were quoted 40 euros for an extra 4 hours. This is so expensive. The hotel are well within their rights and so not saying thet can't. I have just had free late check outs though when travelling before and so I feel I must mark the hotel down. But for clarity, it wouldn't stop me returning - I'll just make sure I book an early flight home. Other than that, book this hotel with confidence.

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Julie

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

There was no customer service at this hotel. The staff were quite rude on reception. The food was appalling possibly the worst breakfast I’ve ever eaten in a hotel. No entertainment bar staff extremely rude when you are in Spain you expect a sangria made correctly. Mine was poured out of a carton I couldn’t believe it. I had to pay for a kettle in the room. The facilities are very poor.. the electric tripped while I was there. I would most definitely not recommend this hotel which is a shame because the location is perfect. I would give this a one star at best. The staff manners are atrocious.

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Damian

5 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel, every member of staff was so kind and friendly. We keep coming back 😊

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Vidar

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lite servicevennelig i innsjekking. Uhøffelig personale.

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Location

Superb beachfront setting on La Carihuela, a short walk to Benalmádena Marina, with countless bars, restaurants and shops nearby. Easy access to the promenade and transport; some noise from surrounding areas is noted.

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Nyarai

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Property is perfectly located, slap bang on La Carihuela, overlooking the beach and promenade. Inside is mostly clean, though I found a few hairs on my bedsheets. To hire a kettle it's £12.00 for a week (less if under a week)with a £20 deposit that is refunded upon return. There are loads of shops, bars and restaurants nearby, as well as Benalmadena marina.

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Debbie

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Another lovely short stay at this Hotel. Close to the airport and beach. Lovely rooms.

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Kim

17 May 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

har været på La Barracuda 9 gange mellem 2016 - 2024 9 gange i alt, hotellet liger centralt mellem Torremolinos og Benalmadena i gå afstand og der er rigeligt at se på

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anthony

11 Nov 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Great seafront location. Large room with pool/seaview. Lovely rooftop bar with fab views. Breakfast was good. Repetitive but good selection. T.v in room with plenty of British channels. Many local bars or 5 minutes to Marina in one direction and long promenade in other with many bars etc. Would definitely stay here again.

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yamina

18 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Emplacement idéal face a la Mer. Proche de Puerto marina. Le personnel est sympathique et acceuillant. Je recommande

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Sebastian

9 Dec 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice hotel that lies directly to the beach side. Very beautiful area with alot of resturants and a 5 min walk to the bus to Malaga

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Sean

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great view of the beach, Just across the road. Amazing selection of restaurants near by

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philippe

8 Jun 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Emplacement aux bords de mer

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emma

9 Nov 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Ligger bra till nära till strand och bad.

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Elizabeth

1 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A good hotel in a great location, on the beach and a short distance from the Benalmadena port. Lovely rooftop bar. Lots of restaurants in close proximity. The disappointing part was the breakfast, food was cold and there was long queues for the tea/coffee machines.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently described as decent with variety, but several guests found hot items cold, queues for coffee machines, or repetitive options. Dinner feedback is mixed to poor for quality and variety, though snack bars and drinks are often good value.

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Hayley

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious and clean, location was great lots of restaurants around you could walk to. The rooftop bar was great for some late afternoon/early evening drinks! Only had breakfast there but was fab and lots of choice.

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Helen

14 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location and very comfortable room. But the food most definitely let it down. Very poor and limited choice, same desserts most nights, and not at all vegetarian friendly. If you are vegetarian, I would think twice about staying there on a half board basis. It was literally non existent at dinner other than having a side dish of vegetables or chips.

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Ine

26 Feb 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

This is a good hotel without frills. Great location. Nice rooftop bar. No extras like gym or other facilities. Breakfast is fine. Dinner is terrible. The staff is ok but not super friendly. Hotel is clean.

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Karen

31 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast wasnt very warm and some of it was rock hard (black pudding hash browns ).

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Jaime

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is nice, rooms are clean and comfortable with everything you need. Wonderful views and great location. Staff are friendly and helpful. Drinks are reasonably priced and there are loads of restaurants nearby if you don't want to eat at the hotel. Breakfast was lovely, dinner was not so good. The rest of our party enjoyed it so maybe it was just me, but I wasn't impressed with the options or the quality. It was nice to have entertainment available, although it wasn't to my taste. Rooftop bar is gorgeous (and you can visit it even if you don't stay there), but why on earth is the music up there so LOUD - and so dreadful?! Impossible to have a conversation without shouting or just have a drink and enjoy the view. I've visited the rooftop bar several times before my stay and it wasn't any better - seriously, I get it in mid-summer if you have lots of 20 somethings staying but the average age of your visitors when I was there was about 60+ - I refuse to believe they want that dreadful noise blaring away! Thankfully you can't hear it from the rooms!

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James

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A very nice and clean Hotel. Breakfast was excellent. I would recommend either a sea view or pool and sea view room, it is worth paying the little extra. Roof Top Bar is also a great advantage to staying at this Hotel. Would definitely stay there again.

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Elizabeth

1 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A good hotel in a great location, on the beach and a short distance from the Benalmadena port. Lovely rooftop bar. Lots of restaurants in close proximity. The disappointing part was the breakfast, food was cold and there was long queues for the tea/coffee machines.

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Michael

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The food at breakfast was cold, thankfully there was a microwave.

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Julie

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

There was no customer service at this hotel. The staff were quite rude on reception. The food was appalling possibly the worst breakfast I’ve ever eaten in a hotel. No entertainment bar staff extremely rude when you are in Spain you expect a sangria made correctly. Mine was poured out of a carton I couldn’t believe it. I had to pay for a kettle in the room. The facilities are very poor.. the electric tripped while I was there. I would most definitely not recommend this hotel which is a shame because the location is perfect. I would give this a one star at best. The staff manners are atrocious.

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Shane

28 Feb 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

Good location - very close to beach. Had the buffet breakfast which although the same each morning was hot and tasty. They do nickel and dime you if you want anything extra (a kettle eill set you back something like 20 euros a week.) Parking is available, but at 15 euros a night, its easier tobpark on the street. Room was old, but fine.

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Month	Average price
January	US$70
February	US$91
March	US$123
April	US$124
May	US$165
June	US$183
July	US$208
August	US$210
September	US$175
October	US$127
November	US$83
December	US$85

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $186	2 $234	3 $226
4 $155	5 $245	6 $147	7 $147	8	9 $188	10 $172
11	12 $214	13 $184	14 $159	15 $238	16 $260	17
18 $164	19 $203	20 $164	21 $117	22 $117	23 $147	24
25 $137	26 $105	27 $105	28 $105	29 $105	30 $105	31 $117

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Double Or Twin Room (2 Adults + 1 Child Up to 11 Years Old)

Single Room with Pool View

Junior Suite with Terrace

Double Or Twin Room (2 Adults + 2 Children Up to 11 Years Old)

Economy Double Room

Double Room with Pool Sea View

Double Or Twin Room

Double Or Twin Room (3 Adults)

Standard Single Room

Triple Room with Pool View

Double Or Twin Room with Pool View

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Room #9415264

Double Or Twin Room with Pool View (2 Adults + 1 Child)

Room #9415251

Room #9415261

Superior Double Or Twin Room with Pool View (2 Adults + 2 Children)

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Room #9415262

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20	21 $172	22 $174	23 $235	24 $420	25 $259	26 $192
27 $146	28 $214	29 $294	30 $273