Name: Hotel Carmen
Address: Boulevard La Cala, 7, La Cala de Mijas, Mijas, Andalusia, Spain, La Cala de Mijas, Málaga Province, ES
Price range: $96–$178 per night
Rating: 9.03

What guests think

Hotel Carmen is a small, very clean hotel in La Cala de Mijas with consistently friendly staff, a popular on-site café, and a central, walkable location near the beach, restaurants, shops, and main roads for exploring.

Rooms are straightforward and comfortable, though amenities are limited and in-room tea or coffee is generally not provided. A solid, budget-friendly base for La Cala and the Costa del Sol.

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Facilities

Basic setup with few on-site amenities; several reviews note the attached café.

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Larry

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

This is our second stay at this property in La Cala which is small and basic with no amenities; there is a café at street level which is very popular and useful with a varied menu for breakfast, lunch or snacks up until 4pm. However, the property is clean, staff (Daniel, Carlos & Albero) are very helpful, it is extremely well positioned, convenient and walkable to the surrounding areas or to access bus/train journeys further afield. We enjoyed our stay for 8 days and will hopefully be returning next year!

10

Stuart

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very helpful staff. Nice restaurant alongside. Good location.

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Keith

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

A very basic clean hotel. We use it as a stop over so that we can spend a few days in La Cala before we start our holiday proper. Staff are brilliant. The small cafe at the front is typically Spanish full of locals and good value nice food. Outlook from street facing rooms does leave a lot to be desired. Easy access to all amenities.

10

Jimmy

Feb 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice little hotel not far from the beach. Lots of bars and restaurants nearby and the staff is very helpfull. Good cafeteria by the lobby with good food

10

Antony

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

when i lived in spain my wife and i have used this hotel whenever in la cala so convenient,good value for money now in uk, i still enjoy the fact that it is not over elaborate but all you need recommened

10

Elaine

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It held everything we were looking for , good shower and bathroom facilities. Comfortable bed . Everything was clean,enjoyed breakfast at th cafe downstairs.Staff friendly and wecoming. Will come again.

10

LARAINE

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We wanted a two night stay in La Cala de Mijas and we knew the location of the Carmen Hotel. We arrived early and asked if we could leave our bags and the gentleman on reception was very friendly and said we could check in at the same time and our room would be ready a little later which was fine. Our room was spacious and very clean. We had breakfast both mornings which were cooked on request and was very tasty. Would certainly recommend to family & friends.

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louise

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

To be a newly built hotel, the reception looked sadly old -fashioned. I lacked the opportunity to make coffee and tea in the room, especially as the breakfast café first opened at 8.30. I emailed to the reception but never got any answer.

10

Howard

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 11 nights

Good hotel in great location. Very friendly staff, and an excellent café attached to the hotel.

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Louis

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

3rd time staying here. It’s a good option and close to everything. We had a room at the back so it was quiet. The 24hr reception is good. The only downside is that the rooms are not huge and there are no tea/ coffee facilities but you can request a small kettle at reception. Good value for money and would stay again.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the hotel as clean or spotless, with a few noting worn towels or water marks in some bathrooms.

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Jacki

Feb 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I would like to say that the Hotel Carmen is a lovely little hotel, so nice and clean and the staff so lovely and welcoming. Would definitely recommend this Hotel.

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Carol

Nov 23, 2022

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Stayed 7 nights

Really nice hotel , spotless and well kept . Very friendly and really helpful staff .ideal location in La cala

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Keith

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

A very basic clean hotel. We use it as a stop over so that we can spend a few days in La Cala before we start our holiday proper. Staff are brilliant. The small cafe at the front is typically Spanish full of locals and good value nice food. Outlook from street facing rooms does leave a lot to be desired. Easy access to all amenities.

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Norman

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great location very clean affordable pricing staff very welcoming have stayed on severable occasions in past and will use again in future

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Samantha

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

The hotel was nice and clean, some parts need a good scrub to get rid of water marks around the showers but still clean. Very friendly staff always with a smile. I tried getting a better view but all taken still a nice view of the quaint street so all good. Good little fridge to keep our drinks cold. Very central to everything including the lovely beach. Only negative really is that there no tea/coffee making facilities in the room. We would stay there again 👍👍

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LARAINE

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We wanted a two night stay in La Cala de Mijas and we knew the location of the Carmen Hotel. We arrived early and asked if we could leave our bags and the gentleman on reception was very friendly and said we could check in at the same time and our room would be ready a little later which was fine. Our room was spacious and very clean. We had breakfast both mornings which were cooked on request and was very tasty. Would certainly recommend to family & friends.

10

Sean

Feb 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean well situated hotel

10

Howard

Oct 15, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Modern hotel, extremely clean. Very helpful staff, central location. I’ve used this hotel several times, excellent value for money

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Simon

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was good but towels and bathroom are tired

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Janet Maria

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is small & sits on the edge of La Cala, so everything is very accessible. The staff make this hotel too, they were so friendly. The hotel is very clean. I would say, it’s a very good place to stay as a base. We would definitely go back. Thank you for a lovely time.

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Rooms

Simple, comfortable rooms with limited extras; multiple guests note there are no in-room tea or coffee facilities, though kettles can be requested at reception.

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Esther

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Had nice sea view , breakfast good and reasonable, nice coffee, bit noisy from the road outside, at breakfast, staff nice and lady serving coffee was jolly always smiling .

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Michael

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location for our purposes.The staff were very friendly and helpful For a two star hotel the room was good and the attached cafe bar did a great breakfast

10

Antony

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

when i lived in spain my wife and i have used this hotel whenever in la cala so convenient,good value for money now in uk, i still enjoy the fact that it is not over elaborate but all you need recommened

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Elaine

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It held everything we were looking for , good shower and bathroom facilities. Comfortable bed . Everything was clean,enjoyed breakfast at th cafe downstairs.Staff friendly and wecoming. Will come again.

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Samantha

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

The hotel was nice and clean, some parts need a good scrub to get rid of water marks around the showers but still clean. Very friendly staff always with a smile. I tried getting a better view but all taken still a nice view of the quaint street so all good. Good little fridge to keep our drinks cold. Very central to everything including the lovely beach. Only negative really is that there no tea/coffee making facilities in the room. We would stay there again 👍👍

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LARAINE

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We wanted a two night stay in La Cala de Mijas and we knew the location of the Carmen Hotel. We arrived early and asked if we could leave our bags and the gentleman on reception was very friendly and said we could check in at the same time and our room would be ready a little later which was fine. Our room was spacious and very clean. We had breakfast both mornings which were cooked on request and was very tasty. Would certainly recommend to family & friends.

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louise

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

To be a newly built hotel, the reception looked sadly old -fashioned. I lacked the opportunity to make coffee and tea in the room, especially as the breakfast café first opened at 8.30. I emailed to the reception but never got any answer.

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John

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is right on the coastal road between Malaga and Marbella. It is, however, quiet. Being in La Cala de Mijas it has loads of restaurants within a few minutes walk, and is a 5 minute walk to the very nice seafront.

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Louis

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

3rd time staying here. It’s a good option and close to everything. We had a room at the back so it was quiet. The 24hr reception is good. The only downside is that the rooms are not huge and there are no tea/ coffee facilities but you can request a small kettle at reception. Good value for money and would stay again.

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Jose luis

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Todo muy bien la habitación grande y el personal estupendo

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Service

Staff are repeatedly praised as friendly, helpful and professional; 24-hour reception and accommodating check-in are highlighted. One guest reported no reply to an email.

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Philip

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only a one night stay and late check-in but the staff were very friendly on arrival and we would definitely stay again.

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Stuart

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very helpful staff. Nice restaurant alongside. Good location.

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Norman

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great location very clean affordable pricing staff very welcoming have stayed on severable occasions in past and will use again in future

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LARAINE

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We wanted a two night stay in La Cala de Mijas and we knew the location of the Carmen Hotel. We arrived early and asked if we could leave our bags and the gentleman on reception was very friendly and said we could check in at the same time and our room would be ready a little later which was fine. Our room was spacious and very clean. We had breakfast both mornings which were cooked on request and was very tasty. Would certainly recommend to family & friends.

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louise

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

To be a newly built hotel, the reception looked sadly old -fashioned. I lacked the opportunity to make coffee and tea in the room, especially as the breakfast café first opened at 8.30. I emailed to the reception but never got any answer.

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Örjan

Apr 17, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Vi bodde sex nätter och vi uppskattade det centrala läget och närheten till stranden. Det fanns gott om restauranger och butiker i området. Receptionen var bemannad 24/7 med ett trevligt bemötande.

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Marianne

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

God service og venligt personale.

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Howard

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 11 nights

Good hotel in great location. Very friendly staff, and an excellent café attached to the hotel.

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Louis

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

3rd time staying here. It’s a good option and close to everything. We had a room at the back so it was quiet. The 24hr reception is good. The only downside is that the rooms are not huge and there are no tea/ coffee facilities but you can request a small kettle at reception. Good value for money and would stay again.

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Martin

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Conveniently located to main coastal trunk roads are f you plan to travel along the Costa del Sol. A pleasant A short walk to bars and restaurants. Do take advantage of the boardwalk from the town to Cala Honda. Every contact with staff was excellent. Always professional and friendly.

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Location

Central and walkable in La Cala de Mijas, a short stroll to the beach and many restaurants and shops; convenient for main roads and trips along the Costa del Sol.

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Carol

Nov 23, 2022

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Stayed 7 nights

Really nice hotel , spotless and well kept . Very friendly and really helpful staff .ideal location in La cala

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Rickey

Mar 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

2 night short stay, breakfast downstairs front of hotel, very friendly reception close to motorway for any trips out short walk to beach, recommend tapas at taverna Corioli just around corner.

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angus

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great value for money, easily accessible to golf courses and beside lots of restaurants and a Carrefour.

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Sean

Feb 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean well situated hotel

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John

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is right on the coastal road between Malaga and Marbella. It is, however, quiet. Being in La Cala de Mijas it has loads of restaurants within a few minutes walk, and is a 5 minute walk to the very nice seafront.

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Örjan

Apr 17, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Vi bodde sex nätter och vi uppskattade det centrala läget och närheten till stranden. Det fanns gott om restauranger och butiker i området. Receptionen var bemannad 24/7 med ett trevligt bemötande.

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Howard

Oct 15, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Modern hotel, extremely clean. Very helpful staff, central location. I’ve used this hotel several times, excellent value for money

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Louis

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

3rd time staying here. It’s a good option and close to everything. We had a room at the back so it was quiet. The 24hr reception is good. The only downside is that the rooms are not huge and there are no tea/ coffee facilities but you can request a small kettle at reception. Good value for money and would stay again.

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Janet Maria

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is small & sits on the edge of La Cala, so everything is very accessible. The staff make this hotel too, they were so friendly. The hotel is very clean. I would say, it’s a very good place to stay as a base. We would definitely go back. Thank you for a lovely time.

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Martin

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Conveniently located to main coastal trunk roads are f you plan to travel along the Costa del Sol. A pleasant A short walk to bars and restaurants. Do take advantage of the boardwalk from the town to Cala Honda. Every contact with staff was excellent. Always professional and friendly.

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Dining

The attached café is popular, and breakfasts and snacks are generally described as tasty and good value.

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Larry

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

This is our second stay at this property in La Cala which is small and basic with no amenities; there is a café at street level which is very popular and useful with a varied menu for breakfast, lunch or snacks up until 4pm. However, the property is clean, staff (Daniel, Carlos & Albero) are very helpful, it is extremely well positioned, convenient and walkable to the surrounding areas or to access bus/train journeys further afield. We enjoyed our stay for 8 days and will hopefully be returning next year!

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Esther

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Had nice sea view , breakfast good and reasonable, nice coffee, bit noisy from the road outside, at breakfast, staff nice and lady serving coffee was jolly always smiling .

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Stuart

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very helpful staff. Nice restaurant alongside. Good location.

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Keith

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

A very basic clean hotel. We use it as a stop over so that we can spend a few days in La Cala before we start our holiday proper. Staff are brilliant. The small cafe at the front is typically Spanish full of locals and good value nice food. Outlook from street facing rooms does leave a lot to be desired. Easy access to all amenities.

10

Jimmy

Feb 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice little hotel not far from the beach. Lots of bars and restaurants nearby and the staff is very helpfull. Good cafeteria by the lobby with good food

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Michael

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location for our purposes.The staff were very friendly and helpful For a two star hotel the room was good and the attached cafe bar did a great breakfast

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Rickey

Mar 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

2 night short stay, breakfast downstairs front of hotel, very friendly reception close to motorway for any trips out short walk to beach, recommend tapas at taverna Corioli just around corner.

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Elaine

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It held everything we were looking for , good shower and bathroom facilities. Comfortable bed . Everything was clean,enjoyed breakfast at th cafe downstairs.Staff friendly and wecoming. Will come again.

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LARAINE

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We wanted a two night stay in La Cala de Mijas and we knew the location of the Carmen Hotel. We arrived early and asked if we could leave our bags and the gentleman on reception was very friendly and said we could check in at the same time and our room would be ready a little later which was fine. Our room was spacious and very clean. We had breakfast both mornings which were cooked on request and was very tasty. Would certainly recommend to family & friends.

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Howard

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 11 nights

Good hotel in great location. Very friendly staff, and an excellent café attached to the hotel.

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Month	Average price
May	$1,003
June	$468
September	$155
October	$119
November	$94

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2 $178	3 $173
4 $162	5	6 $100	7 $109	8 $96	9 $113	10 $119
11 $98	12 $101	13 $101	14 $134	15 $133	16	17
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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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20 $170	21	22	23	24	25 $177	26 $173
27 $172	28 $173	29	30 $173