The Beachfront Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in August 2026. Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Costa del Sol. I hope you will like it!
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1 Essence Hotel Boutique Torremolinos, Spain
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The Essence Hotel Boutique is located in Torremolinos, 328 feet from Playamar and Bajondillo beaches and the seaside promenade. A swimming pool, hot tub and free hammam are featured.
Their air-conditioned and heated rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, kettle, coffee maker, safe and mini-bar. The private bathroom includes hair dryer, bathrobe, shower and free toiletries.
The hotel offers an outdoor heated swimming pool (with sea water), sun terrace, a hot tub and a turkish bath. Their buffet restaurant offers a range of culinary options. Free WiFi is featured.
The Essence Hotel Boutique is within easy reach of all kinds of attractions, places of interest and the renowned nightlife. Malaga Airport is 12 minutes drive away. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 8.9
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2 Boutique Hotel B51 Marbella, Spain
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Boutique Hotel B51 is located on the irresistible coast of Marbella, a symbol of glamor, sailing and golf. Located in the center of Puerto Banús, next to the marina itself and surrounded by bars, restaurants and night clubs.
This adults-oriented hotel features suites, where the stylish design makes all the difference.
The nearest airport is Malaga, 29 mi from Boutique Hotel B51, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This is a beachfront hotel.
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3 Marriott's Marbella Beach Resort Marbella, Spain
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In beautiful gardens on the sea front, Marbella Beach Resort features elegantly furnished rooms with a balcony, a TV and a CD player. The apartments have direct access to the beach.
Guests can enjoy 2 indoor and two outdoor swimming pools which surrounded by gardens and a terrace. Towels are provided and free access to the Marriott’s fitness center is also available.
Santa Maria and Santa Clara Golf Courses are within 2 miles of the hotel. Funny Beach is also just 2 miles from the property.
The apartments at the Marriott's Marbella Beach Resort feature a kitchen, and separate living and dining areas. There is a laundry room and the bathroom includes a spa tub.
The complex has several restaurants and bars including the seasonal El Med Terrace restaurant and Beachside Grill. There is also a grocery store on-site.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around 739 EUR.
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4 Amàre Beach Hotel Marbella - Adults Only Recommended Marbella, Spain
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Set on the beachfront, in the center of Marbella's old town, this Adults Only Recommended hotel offers a spa and outdoor swimming pool. Amare Marbella Beach Hotel - Adults Only Recommended features free WiFi throughout the property and at the Beach Club.
The modern, stylish rooms are spacious and bright, and most rooms have a balcony with side or front sea views. The hotel also offers Exclusive Rooms, which include VIP treatment and access to the adults only recommended The One Lounge.
One of the hotel´s main attractions is Amàre Club, divided into 3 areas. Amàre Beach offers restaurant and sun bathing areas, and Amàre Pool has an outdoor swimming pool and a sun terrace. The Amàre Lounge, a relax area with a bar and café, which also features evening entertainment.
The Mare Nostrum Restaurant offers international cuisine with Mediterranean touches. You can also enjoy stunning views of the sea at the Belvue Rooftop Bar, specialized in cocktails. Restaurant Messina, awarded with a Michelin star, also offers a menu by chef Mauricio Giovanini.
A wide range of treatments are offered at the on-site spa, by Germaine de Capuccini. For stays of more than 1 night, 1 free hydrotherapy circuit per person per stay is included.
There is an electric car charging point located 656 feet away. Online check-in is also offered to all guests. Málaga Airport is 32 mi away, and the hotel can arrange a private shuttle service on request, for a surcharge.
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5 Spirit Hotel Benalmadena Beach Benalmádena, Spain
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Located next to Benalmadena’s Torre Bermeja Beach, Spirit Hotel Benalmadena Beach offers an outdoor infinity swimming pool and a free WiFi throughout. Each room is air-conditioned and has a private balcony. Most rooms feature sea views. Property is beach frontline located.
Spirit Hotel Benalmadena Beach has a restaurant and 2 bars with a terrace and a rooftop sky bar. The hotel has a spa with a heated pool, sauna, jacuzzi, and hot tub showers.
There is also a 24-hour reception at the Benalmadena Beach. It offers a tour desk, where staff can help to arrange activities in the area, including watersports and golf. Puerto Marina Harbor is just a 5-minute walk away, where there are also many bars and restaurants.
The Benalmadena Beach is 1148 feet from Bil-bil Castle and less than 1.2 mi from Benalmadena Train Station. Malaga airport is a 20-minutes drive away from the hotel and Marbella is a 30-minute drive away.
Information regarding the apartment: garbage is removed daily and beds are made, and cleaning is done every 2 days. The kitchen utensils and the kitchen are not cleaned. Access is by stairs.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 71 EUR.
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6 El Oceano Beach Hotel Adults only recommended La Cala de Mijas, Spain
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Spend a fantastic break in a beautiful part of the Costa del Sol in this luxurious hotel. The Oceano Beach Hotel provides you with great views of the spectacular coastline.
Take a dip in Oceano’s beautiful outdoor swimming pool, or lie back and soak up the sun on the pool’s terrace where standard sun beds are available free of charge. VIP sun beds are available for a surcharge. Alternatively, you can stroll down to the nearby beach and enjoy the cool waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
Ocean Beach Hotel features facilities that will help you unwind while on holiday. You can enjoy the various treatments available in the on-site spa, or relax in the hot tub.
Dine in the hotel’s outdoor restaurant in summer, and enjoy a light lunch in the sunshine and an à la carte meal in the evening.
Guest review score 8.9
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7 Iberostar Selection Marbella Coral Beach Marbella, Spain
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Iberostar Marbella Coral Beach is located just 0.6 mi from central Puerto Banús. Set among lush palm gardens, the complex features outdoor pools with sun loungers, beach club, gym and rooms with private balcony. Free high speed WiFi is available throughout.
All Coral Beach’s bright, air-conditioned rooms include satellite TV, a safe and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Decorated with Arabic and Andalusian touches, many offer views of the sea, gardens or pool. Mini-bars are available at an extra cost.
Iberostar Marbella Coral Beach’s 2 restaurants offer Mediterranean and Andalusian cuisine. One of them is a buffet restaurant and the other á la carte restaurant is located at the hotel's beachfront club. A poolside bar serves light snacks.
A massages service is available for a surcharge. There is also a games room available.
Central Marbella is just 2.5 mi away, while Malaga Airport can be reached in 45 minutes by car. There is a free public car park outside, whereas private covered parking spaces are available at an extra cost.
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8 BQ Andalucia Beach Hotel Torre del Mar, Spain
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Offering rooms with balconies and sea views, BQ Andalucia Beach is set on Paseo de Maritimo Promenade, 164 feet from Torre del Mar’s Poniente Beach. It features an outdoor swimming pool and small spa.
The BQ Andalucia offers simple décor with tiled floors and wooden furnishings. Each room has a flat-screen TV and a fridge. WiFi is free of charge.
The Andalucia Beach's restaurant serves traditional Andalusian dishes. There is also a café-bar and a rooftop terrace bar.
The hotel has massages are also available.
A courtesy changing room with showers is available for guests after check-out.
Torre del Mar's El Copo District is 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel, and has a range of shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel has easy access to a long stretch of beach, which leads on to Caleta de Vélez Marina, 1.2 mi away.
Guest review score 8.5
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9 Hotel Miraya Beach Torre del Mar, Spain
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Hotel Miraya Beach is located in Torre del Mar seafront and features a terrace. This 2-star hotel offers free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar.
At the hotel, each room has a desk. Each room includes a private bathroom with a bath and selected rooms also feature a balcony. The rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
A continental breakfast is available daily at Hotel Miraya Beach.
Speaking English and Spanish, staff are always on hand to help at the 24-hour front desk.
Málaga is 19 mi from the accommodations, while Torremolinos is 24 mi from the property. Malaga Airport is 22 mi away.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 56 EUR.
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10 FAY Victoria Beach Rincón de la Victoria, Spain
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Located on the beachfront in Rincón de la Victoria, The FAY Victoria Beach Hotel belongs to Añoreta Golf, a golf course located just 1.6 mi from the Hotel where you can enjoy special conditions.
Hotel FAY Victoria Beach’s terrace café is set directly on the seafront promenade.
Rooms at the Hotel FAY Victoria Beach have wooden floors and bright décor. They include satellite TV, a rental safe and a bathroom with a hairdryer.
Information about the region is available from the hotel’s 24-hour reception desk.
Hotel FAY Victoria Beach is located on the Costa del Sol, a 5-minute drive from the A7 Motorway. Málaga city center is 9.3 mi away, while Málaga Airport is within a 30-minute drive.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 46 EUR.
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11 Urban Beach Torrox Costa Torrox Costa, Spain
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Set overlooking the sea, in a tranquil area of the town of Torrox Costa, on the Costa del Sol, this is a smart hotel equipped with an outdoor swimming pool and views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Enjoy a cooling dip in the swimming pool after soaking up the hot Andalusian sunshine. Grab a drink from the poolside bar and lie back and unwind on your sun lounger with a book.
Each of the rooms in this hotel is light, airy and spacious, ideal for relaxing in tranquillity, and enjoying a typical Spanish siesta. You can also enjoy great views of the sea from many of the rooms.
Finish your day by dining in the on-site restaurant, where you can enjoy a wholesome meal with all the family, and without leaving the hotel. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 7.6
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12 Hotel El Chaparral Mijas, Spain
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Facing the beachfront, Hotel El Chaparral offers 4-star accommodation in Mijas and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. Private parking is available on site.
At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at Hotel El Chaparral have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms will provide you with a balcony. The units include a safety deposit box.
A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation.
Popular points of interest near Hotel El Chaparral include Playa El Chaparral, Playa de Las Doradas and Playa de La Cala - La Butibamba. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 37 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 10.0
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13 Vincci Selección Aleysa Benalmádena, Spain
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This beachfront boutique hotel with an outdoor pool and hot tub overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. It has direct access to Las Gaviotas beach in Benalmádena and offers sea views.
The modern rooms at the Vincci Selección Aleysa have air conditioning, a 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels. They also include a laptop safe, mini fridge and electric kettle. The elegant bathrooms include a bathrobe, slippers and toiletries.
Free sports classes are offered on request in the hotel's garden, overlooking the sea. Vincci Selección Aleysa also offers courtesy cars on request.
The Vincci Selección Aleysa Hotel's restaurant serves international food. The hotel breakfast includes products for celiacs. There is also a snack bar, terrace and lounge-bar.
Puerto Marina, which includes a shopping center and several bars and nightclubs, is 0.9 mi from the hotel. Torrequebrada Golf Course is less than 10 minutes away by car.
Guest review score 9.5,
rooms from around 150 EUR.
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14 Hotel El Pilar Andalucia Estepona, Spain
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Located within a 2-minute walk of La Rada Beach and 11 miles of La Duquesa Golf Club, Hotel El Pilar Andalucia provides rooms in Estepona. With a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy British and Spanish dishes at the restaurant or have a drink at the bar.
At the hotel, rooms contain a desk. Each room is equipped with a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and some have city views. Guest rooms include a closet.
Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at Hotel El Pilar Andalucia.
Staff speak German, English, Spanish and French at the reception.
Estepona Golf is 5.2 miles from the accommodation, while El Paraíso Golf Course is 10 miles away.
Guest review score 9.4,
rooms from around 119 EUR.
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15 El Fuerte Marbella Marbella, Spain
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El Fuerte a historic establishment on the Costa del Sol, now transformed to 5 stars, is the Marbella hotel that best combines casual luxury, an exclusive and welcoming atmosphere and the sheer comfort offered by its location on the city center’s beachfront, which offers stunning sea views right across Marbella’s seafront promenade.
The hotel’s warm Mediterranean character is reflected in its classic interior design that offers guests timeless quality, designed by prestigious Chilean designer Jaime Beriestain’s studio, first-class gastronomy and professional service that puts the finest details first.
Come and discover the refurbished image and significant improvements at Hotel El Fuerte, the destination you’ve come to love over the years, as it takes one step further in offering you an exclusive experience.
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16 Marbella Club Hotel · Golf Resort & Spa Marbella, Spain
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This luxurious beachfront hotel, set between Marbella and Puerto Banús, has 2 luxurious pools and 5 restaurants. Surrounded by lush gardens with direct beach access.
Featuring bedrooms with a private terrace and sea or garden views, Marbella Club Hotel was originally the private residence of Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe, the founder of the hotel.
The property has 5 restaurants, serving International and traditional Spanish cuisine. Puerto Banús offers a wide range of designer shops, bars, and restaurants.
The hotel provides shuttle service to Marbella Club Golf Resort. The 18-hole golf course was designed by Dave Thomas and offers views of the Mediterranean Sea and Africa. The property also features a Thalasso Spa with sea views, offering a range of treatments, including a sauna and waterbed.
This spacious complex also features a Kids' Club for children. It includes a dance studio, music room, an enchanted forest, among many other leisure and educational facilities.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 1445 EUR.
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17 Gran Hotel Miramar GL Málaga, Spain
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The luxurious Gran Hotel Miramar GL is set in a listed XX century building and is located in Malaga, 33 feet from La Malagueta Beach. This beachfront hotel has a spa center and a seasonal pool.
Featuring views of the beach, the garden, or the city, the elegant rooms at this hotel are air conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an entertainment media library, as well as Bluetooth sound system, USB and HDMI connections. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a bath, mirror with temperature and clock and Bulgari toiletries.
The hotel restaurant Príncipe de Asturias offers International cuisine with a Mediterranean touch, as well as an informal snack bar. It also has roof-top chill-out terrace where guests can enjoy drinks, and stunning sea view.
Breakfast is served at the pool level and it consist on an extensive buffet offering a great variety of fruit, cold meat and cheese, pastry, and a show-cooking part for your on-demand requests.
Other facilities include a children's pool and a seasonal miniclub, or a wide range of meeting and conference rooms.
Alcazaba is 2297 feet from Gran Hotel Miramar GL, and the city center is a 10-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 5.6 mi from the property.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around 828 EUR.
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18 Marriott's Playa Andaluza Estepona, Spain
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Marriott's Playa Andaluza beach resort in Estepona, Spain, is located on the Costa del Sol near the exclusive "Millionaire's Paradise" of Puerto Banus.
Our Estepona beach resort offers exclusive, private apartments featuring a master suite with oversize bath tub, full kitchen, separate living and dining areas and washer and dryer for all the conveniences of home.
The property's Solera Restaurant serves a range of international and traditional Andalusian food.
Multiple maintenance projects to apartments, resort amenities, and public spaces are underway through July 2026.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around 129 EUR.
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19 Don Carlos Marbella Marbella, Spain
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Surrounded by 20.000sq yards of gardens, this luxury resort opens onto Marbella’s Elviria Beach, where it has a private beach club with VIP amenities. The resort offers several swimming pools, a wellness center and tennis facilities.
Offering free WiFi, each elegant, air-conditioned room at hotel Don Carlos Marbella has a flat-screen TV, with a selection of films.
The Spa, available for a surcharge, features water circuit with pool, sauna and steam bath, as well as a range of exclusive treatments. There is a Tennis Club including 7 clay tennis courts an 2 padel courts on site, individual and group tennis classes following Rafa Nadal methodology are available.
The main swimming pool is heated and offers free hammocks. There is a kid's club and a children's playground.
In the summer, guests can enjoy several parties at the famous Nikki Beach Club and the family friendly Lucia Summer Club. Central Marbella is 6.8 mi away.
Come and discover the revamped image of the iconic Hotel Don Carlos Marbella.
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20 Hotel Paraíso Del Mar Nerja, Spain
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Featuring direct access to Burriana Beach, Hotel Paraíso Del Mar is located in Nerja. This restored villa offers rooms with a hydromassage bath and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Surrounded by gardens, Hotel Paraiso Del Mar has an outdoor swimming pool, open in summer. Guests can also relax in the on-site hot tubs and sauna.
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout. Staff at the 24-hour reception can arrange airport transfers and provide information about the area. Nerja’s old town is just a 10-minute walk away.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 88 EUR.
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21 Parador de Nerja Nerja, Spain
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Parador de Nerja offers direct lift access to Burriana Beach and wonderful views of the Costa del Sol. It has an outdoor pool, tennis courts and free WiFi throughout.
The Parador’s air-conditioned rooms have views of the sea or the charming town of Nerja. Each spacious room includes a flat-screen TV and minibar.
The hotel’s elegant restaurant serves a varied breakfast buffet and traditional Andalusian dishes. Specialities include fried baby fish, garlic soup and goat in almond sauce.
Situated on a clifftop, the Parador Nerja is 5-minute walk from the town’s shops and bars. There is easy access to the N340 Coast Road, and on-site parking is offered.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 105 EUR.
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22 Hotel Riviera Costa del Sol - Adults Recommended Benalmádena, Spain
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Hotel Riviera Costa del Sol is an adults recommended hotel located in Benalmádena, just steps from the beach. Designed for a relaxed Mediterranean feel, it offers a calm, stylish atmosphere where days unfold at an easy pace.
Bright, thoughtfully designed rooms provide a comfortable retreat, while selected room categories offer access to enhanced services for a more elevated stay. The pool and Pool Club set the rhythm of the day, with refreshing cocktails, light Mediterranean bites and a laid-back social ambiance.
Guests can also enjoy a curated Spa & Wellness experience, with treatments designed to release tension and restore balance in a natural, unhurried way.
Ideal for adults seeking to unwind, connect and enjoy the Costa del Sol with ease.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 85 EUR.
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23 Terrace Costa Hotel Fuengirola, Spain
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Located in the Fuengirola City Center district in Fuengirola, 1148 feet from the beach, Terrace Costa Hotel features a sun terrace and views of the garden. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV and coffee machine. Rooms have a private bathroom including free toiletries and a hairdryer.
Guests can also enjoy a shared lounge at the property.
Zoo Fuengirola is 328 feet from Terrace Costa Hotel, while Miramar Shopping Center is 2953 feet from the property. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 12 mi from the property.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 80 EUR.
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24 Hotel Las Arenas, Affiliated by Meliá Benalmádena, Spain
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Facing the beachfront, Hotel Las Arenas, Affiliated by Meliá offers 4-star accommodations in Benalmádena and has an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and bar. The property is around a few steps from Santa Ana Beach, 1.2 miles from Puerto Marina Benalmadena and 3. 9 miles from Plaza de España. Private parking is available on site.
Complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, the rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms have a terrace. All rooms have a safety deposit box.
A buffet breakfast is available at Hotel Las Arenas, Affiliated by Meliá.
Speaking English and Spanish, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the reception.
Automobile and Fashion Museum is 12 miles from the accommodation, while Malaga Train Station is 14 miles from the property. Malaga Airport is 11 miles away.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 114 EUR.
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25 Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa Torrox Costa, Spain
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Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa is set on the beachfront of Santa Rosa Beach and has direct beach access. Set in extensive gardens, this resort features 3 swimming pools, and a spa.
Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa has bright, attractive décor and each of its rooms and studios has a TV and a mini-bar. Some rooms offer a balcony.Free high speed WiFi is available throughout.
Guests will find 4 bars at the resort, including a poolside bar and a lounge bar with a terrace overlooking the sea. The on-site buffet restaurant serves a selection of Spanish and international cuisine.
The spa has an indoor swimming pool and offers treatments including massages. The hotel’s sports facilities include a gym and the nearest golf course is just 15 minutes’ drive away in nearby Caleta de Velez.
In the summer months, Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa offers many facilities for children, such as a kid's club, kid's disco, children's playground and children's splash pool.
Guest review score 8.9
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26 Hotel Balcón de Europa Nerja, Spain
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Built into the Balcón de Europa rock face, this hotel has direct access to Caletilla Beach. It features an out-door infinity swimming pool, a sauna and a restaurant with sea views. Free WiFi is available.
Located in the center of Nerja, Hotel Balcón de Europa is close to many shops, bars and restaurants.
The hotel offers rooms with air-conditioning central system connected depending on the weather and heating central system connected depending on the weather, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom.
Parking is available for a surcharge only 492 feet away from the property (not possible to book).
The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 37 mi away from the property. The Nerja cave paintings are 1.9 mi away from the property.
PETS We only have some adapted rooms, it is necessary to request your stay with pet beforehand. We only accept 1 dog per room/per reservation (max. 10kg) Per night Suplement: 100 € per dog per room.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 114 EUR.
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27 Hotel Cabello Torremolinos, Spain
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Hotel Cabello is set on the beachfront in Torremolinos, 1.2 mi from Calle San Miguel and 1.9 mi from Aqualand Torremolinos. Featuring a bar, the 1-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodations offers a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge.
At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe. At Hotel Cabello the rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV.
Guests at the accommodations can enjoy a continental breakfast.
Hotel Cabello offers a terrace.
Popular points of interest near the hotel include Skal International, Casa de los Navajas and La Carihuela. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 6.2 mi from Hotel Cabello.
Guest review score 8.8
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28 Hotel Riu Monica - Adults Only Nerja, Spain
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Facing the beachfront, Hotel Riu Monica - Adults Only offers 4-star accommodations in Nerja and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and garden. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The hotel has an indoor pool, evening entertainment and free WiFi throughout the property.
At the hotel, every room has a closet. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Hotel Riu Monica - Adults Only have a TV and air conditioning, and some rooms will provide you with a balcony.
A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation.
The area is popular for cycling, and car rental is available at Hotel Riu Monica - Adults Only.
Torrecilla Beach is a 3-minute walk from the hotel. Malaga Airport is 42 miles away.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 77 EUR.
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29 Nobu Hotel Marbella Marbella, Spain
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Surrounded by gardens and fountains, Nobu Hotel Marbella is set in Marbella. Each accommodations at the 5-star hotel has views to the resort's Plaza square , and guests can enjoy access to an outdoor swimming, a fitness center and La Suite night club. Plaza de los Naranjos is reachable within 2. 2 mi and the nearest beach is 1640 feet away.
All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Every room has a private bathroom, and a terrace with views to the resort's la Plaza square, a leisure area with several restaurants and bars. All units come with a seating area.
A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area of the Nobu Restaurant. The signature in-house restaurant specializes in Japanese-Peruvian cuisine.
Nonstop guidance is available at the reception with the possibility to pre-arrival check-in.
Plaza de toros Marbella is 2.7 mi from Nobu Hotel Marbella, while Puerto Banus is 2.1 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 27 mi from the hotel.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 920 EUR.
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30 Hotel IPV Palace & Spa - Adults Recommended Mijas Costa, Spain
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Located on Fuengirola beachfront, next to the 12th-century Sohail Castle, this hotel has 2 swimming pools and a spa.
The bright and spacious rooms at Hotel IPV Palace & Spa - Adults Recommended feature free WiFi and a private terrace. Each room has a flat-screen satellite TV with international channels.
The complex has 4 restaurants, such as La Credenza, which opens during the winter months and offers Italian food, featuring fresh pasta, pizzas, and traditional recipes.
The Doña Lola restaurant offers buffet cuisine, including show cooking. The Beach Club Restaurant is set by the pool and open during the summer season. Tapas are served at the La Taurina bar and there is also a piano bar, open during the winter months.
Entertainment for children and adults is provided in summer months, including aqua-gym and yoga classes. You can consult timetables once at the hotel. There is a fitness center open for all guests for free, the Spa is available for a surcharge.
Hotel IPV Palace & Spa -Adults Recommended is a 15-minute walk from central Fuengirola. Málaga Airport is around 12 mi away.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 530 EUR.
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31 Hotel Isabel Torremolinos, Spain
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Hotel Isabel is directly in front of Playamar Beach, 2297 feet from central Torremolinos. It offers an outdoor salt-water pool and sun terrace, and air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs.
Each bright, functional room at the Isabel Hotel has a safe, balcony and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. Please note that all rooms have fridge.
Hotel Isabel serves a varied buffet breakfast, and snacks are available all day from the bar. The hotel has a garden, and a terrace with free sun loungers. A courtesy room is also available for guests.
The Isabel is a 15-minute walk from Torremolinos Train Station, which offers direct links to nearby Malaga city center and airport. Aqualand Water Park is 1.9 mi away, while Parador Málaga Golf Course is just 2.5 mi away.
Guest review score 8.7
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32 SOL by Meliá Torremolinos Don Pablo Torremolinos, Spain
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The Sol Torremolinos - Don Pablo Hotel is 656 feet from Bajondillo Beach and is set within the Sol Torremolinos Resort. It offers 2 outdoor pools, a hot tub and restaurant. Free WiFi is available in the rooms and public areas.
Air conditioning and heating depending on the season in the rooms at the Sol Torremolinos - Don Pablo are spacious with a balcony and the majority of rooms have a partial sea view. All rooms have a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A safe is available for a surcharge.
Within the Sol Torremolinos Resort, guests have access to further swimming pools. There is also a gym and entertainment.
Sol Torremolinos - Don Pablo has a buffet restaurant, open all year, and there is also a pool and patio bar.
The Sol Torremolinos - Don Pablo is a 15-minute drive from Málaga Airport and the center of Torremolinos is a 15-minute walk from the hotel. The Parador Málaga Golf and the Aqualand Water Park are within 2.5 mi of the hotel.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 83 EUR.
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33 Toboso Apar - Turis Nerja, Spain
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This well-equipped apartment complex is set on Nerja's beachfront and next to the Balcón de Europa, famous for its superb sea views.
With a convenient location and all the freedom and independence of apartment living, Toboso Apar - Turis is ideal for a relaxing break by the Mediterranean.
The complex itself features excellent facilities, with a sauna, gym and indoor heated swimming pool available for an additional fee, as well as an outdoor swimming pool and a variety of options for dining and drinking. The superb central location means that all that Nerja has to offer is close by.
The resort has 12 studios and 16 apartments, each fully equipped with a kitchen, bedroom, sitting room, private bathroom with hairdryer, air conditioning and more.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 88 EUR.
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34 Estival Torrequebrada Benalmádena, Spain
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Offering sea views from all its rooms, Estival Torrequebrada is located on Benalmádena Beach. There are indoor and outdoor pools, a casino and buffet restaurant. Torrequebrada Golf Course is 1. 2 mi away.
All air-conditioned rooms and suites come with free WiFi and a balcony with sea views. There is a flat-screen satellite TV, a safe and mini-bar. The large private bathroom includes a hairdryer. Suites also have a living room with sofas.
Offering direct beach access, the property also has a children’s playground and in the summer months there is a poolside bar and entertainment program.
Estival Torrequebrada has a 24-hour reception, and you can hire a car from the tour desk. Parking is available.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 69 EUR.
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35 Hotel Riu Palace Nautilus - Adults Only Torremolinos, Spain
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The recently refurbished Hotel Riu Palace Nautilus in Torremolinos provides adults-only accommodations with two restaurants, two bars and a garden. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.
At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a balcony. All rooms at Hotel Riu Palace Nautilus - Adults Only have air conditioning and a wardrobe.
A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodations.
Hotel Riu Palace Nautilus - Adults Only offers 4-star accommodations with a steam bath and sun terrace.
La Carihuela Beach is less than 0.6 mi from the hotel, while Aqualand Torremolinos is 1.6 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 5 mi from Hotel Riu Palace Nautilus - Adults Only.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 66 EUR.
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36 Meliá Costa del Sol Torremolinos, Spain
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Meliá Costa del Sol is set on Bajondillo Beach in Torremolinos, offering a rooftop terrace with sea views and free Wi-Fi. It has an outdoor pool, a gym and a spa.
Modern rooms are bright and spacious. They have a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. All are air conditioned and have a safe, flat-screen satellite TV, a well-equipped bathroom and free WiFi.
The Meliá Costa del Sol serves a buffet and continental breakfast, lunch (only during summer period) and dinner buffet consisting of Mediterranean and international cuisine. You can also eat à la carte and live music is offered at the Rooftop Sky & Sea or at the Central bar depending on the season.
The Thalasso Spa, available at an extra cost, includes a dynamic pool, sauna and a steam bath.
For safety reasons for all our guests and facilities, the use of mobility scooters is not permitted within the Hotel grounds. The use of electric and manual wheelchairs is permitted in all areas.
Carihuela Beach and central Torremolinos are within 1640 feet and the Puerto Marina is a 3.1 mi drive of the hotel. Benalmadena Casino is 3.7 mi away and it is 4.3 mi to Malaga Airport.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 91 EUR.
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37 Fénix Torremolinos - Adults Only Recommended Torremolinos, Spain
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Fénix Torremolinos is located at 558 feet from Bajondillo Beach, in Torremolinos center. The adults-oriented hotel offers a jacuzzi & solarium roof terrace with sea views, a wellness center and an outdoor swimming pool.
Each air-conditioned room features satellite TV, desk, kettle, mini-bar and safe. The modern bathrooms are equipped with a shower, and hairdryer.
The wellness center is available for an extra charge and includes a sauna, different termal baths and Turkish bath. The outdoor pool is heated in winter time.
The hotel’s buffet restaurant offers great views of the Mediterranean Sea. You could also enjoy a coffee or a cocktail at the hotel bar.
Fénix Torremolinos is just 328 feet from San Miguel Street, Torremolinos’ main shopping area. Torremolinos Bus and Train Stations are just 1312 feet from the hotel.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 67 EUR.
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38 Hotel Ocean House Costa del Sol by Grupotel Torremolinos, Spain
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Facing the beachfront, Hotel Ocean House Costa del Sol, Affiliated by Meliá offers 4-star accommodations in Torremolinos and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and garden. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The property has evening entertainment and a tour desk.
Featuring a private bathroom with free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also feature free WiFi, while some have a sea view. The rooms in Hotel Ocean House Costa del Sol, Affiliated by Meliá are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.
The area is popular for hiking and cycling, in addition, bike rental and car rental are available at this hotel.
La Carihuela Beach is a 3-minute walk from Hotel Ocean House Costa del Sol, Affiliated by Meliá, while Puerto Marina Benalmadena is half a mile from the property. Malaga Airport is 7.5 miles away.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 84 EUR.
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39 Medplaya Hotel Pez Espada Torremolinos, Spain
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With an exceptional location and located in the heart of the Costa del Sol, the Pez Espada Hotel is one of the most popular and iconic hotels in Andalusia. With its beachfront gardens, it has 2 outdoor swimming pools, gym, solarium and 2 exclusive restaurants with spectacular views of the Carihuela promenade.
Completely renovated, it offers different types of accommodations with a modern décor that reflects the hotel's heritage from the 1960s.
The Junior Suites include exclusive concierge services and reception. They also offer ocean front views with the option of the Gold Plus All Inclusive service which includes:
- Premium brand beverages throughout the hotel.
- Lunch at midday "selection" at ONDINA Restaurant.
- Exclusive access to Gold Lounge with snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks.
- Snack (Food Truck menu)
- Early Check-in and Late Check-out subject to availability.
The opening of the new Ondina Restaurant on the promenade of Torremolinos, with spectacular sea views, offers a new gastronomic proposal that includes a complete menu and a varied selection of international cuisine. In addition, the hotel has a buffet restaurant and other food and beverage outlets, such as the new food truck serving the pool area. Frankie's Bar has been converted into a first-class cocktail bar, the perfect place to enjoy exclusive cocktails, decorated with images of the famous singer Frank Sinatra. We can finish tasting an ice cream in the new ice cream parlor Dino located on the promenade.
The lounges and events area has been completely updated to make the hotel a reference point for the organization of events on the Costa del Sol.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 74 EUR.
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40 Puente Romano Marbella Marbella, Spain
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Welcome to Puente Romano Beach Resort, the Mediterranean's most vibrant place to be. Puente Romano Beach Resort is a member of “Leading Hotels of the World”, and is located on the south coast of Spain, on the famous “Golden Mile”.
This is a luxurious residential area located between Marbella and Puerto Banus, just 45 minutes from Malaga airport.
With an Andalusian village-style feel, you can indulge in our elevated gastronomy offer with more than 20 restaurants and bars, experience sensational nightlife, relax at the spa and wellness facilities, enjoy open-air venues, its botanical gardens, or play at a world-famous tennis court.
Discover the best things in life at Puente Romano, under the sun all year round. Take your first steps and explore one of Europe's finest resorts.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 1190 EUR.
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41 SOL by Meliá Torremolinos Don Marco - Adults Recommended Torremolinos, Spain
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Set on Bajondillo Beach, within the Sol Torremolinos Resort, this hotel offers an outdoor pool in Torremolinos. Guests have access to facilities in the hotel next door, such as gym.
All the rooms at Sol Torremolinos- Don Marco have air conditioning/heating (depending on the season), flat-screen satellite TV and a private balcony with pool or sea views. There is a safe and an empty mini-bar that could be filled up for an extra charge, and the private bathroom comes with a hairdryer.
The Sol Torremolinos - Don Marco Adults Recommended has a buffet restaurant and a poolside café-bar. Central Torremolinos, with its many bars and restaurants, is a 10-minute walk away.
You can hire a car from the 24-hour reception and tour desk. On-site parking is available for an extra charge. Málaga’s Parador Golf Club is a 10-minute drive away and Málaga Airport is 5 mi away.
Guest review score 8.5
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42 La Barracuda Torremolinos, Spain
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La Barracuda is next to Torremolinos’ Carihuela Beach, 15 minutes’ drive from Málaga Airport. It offers an outdoor pool, rooftop bar with sea views from the terrace and air-conditioned rooms with a balcony.
The rooms at La Barracuda feature a satellite TV and a private bathroom, and most have sea views.
The hotel’s buffet restaurant serves Mediterranean and international food. There is also a poolside bar and a lounge bar which hosts live music. Free WiFi is available in the reception area and rooms.
The Barracuda has a large garden and a table tennis.
The Barracuda is less than 1640 feet from Puerto Marina. Torrequebrada Golf Course is around 10 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 43 EUR.
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43 SOL by Meliá Torremolinos - Don Pedro Torremolinos, Spain
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The Sol Torremolinos - Don Pedro is located around 656 feet from Bajondillo Beach and offers 3 outdoor pools and free WiFi throughout. Rooms have views of the pool, gardens and city.
Rooms at the Sol Torremolinos - Don Pedro are spacious and feature air conditioning and heating by season, a private bathroom and satellite TV. Double rooms come with a balcony.
The Don Pedro has a buffet restaurant and access to more bars and restaurants in the neighboring hotels. Guests can take advantage of additional swimming pools, a gym, a spa, and entertainment, including a seasonal kids' club.
Sol Torremolinos - Don Pedro is a 15-minute walk from the center of Torremolinos, and guests have easy access to the beach and watersports. There are many golf courses in the area, including the Parador Málaga Golf, which is just under 2.5 mi away.
Málaga Airport and the city are a 30-minute drive away from the hotel complex, and the village of Mijas can be reached in around 25 minutes by car.
Guest review score 8.4
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44 H10 Estepona Palace Estepona, Spain
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Featuring direct access to the beach, H10 Estepona Palace is located 0.9 mi from the Estepona Marina. This hotel has two swimming pools and a children's swimming pool. The other is for children and there are also free loungers at Guadalobon Beach. The air-conditioned rooms feature free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a private balcony.
This hotel features a combination of Andalusian style architecture and avant-garde design. The bright rooms at H10 Hotel Estepona Palace have nice floors and smart décor. Each one comes with a mini-bar and a private bathroom with hairdryer.
The Estepona Palace's Despacio Spa features a sauna, Turkish bath and fitness center. The indoor spa pool is equipped with water jets and a spa bath.
The Alborán restaurant serves buffet meals with show cooking. There is also a poolside restaurant and a mini club. Beach sun loungers and an attractive chillout terrace with sea views are available in the summer.
The center of the town is 1.6 mi away.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 83 EUR.
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45 Hotel Doña Luisa San Luis de Sabinillas, Spain
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Set in front of the beach in Sabinillas, Hotel Doña Luisa offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a fridge. Most rooms also feature a balcony with sea views.
It also operates a 24-hour reception and luggage storage service, allowing guests flexibility during their stay.
Doña Luisa is just 984 feet from the marina where many water sports are available. La Duquesa Golf Course is also close by.
The hotel’s tour desk can help to organize excursions, including visits to the nearby Roman settlement of Duquesa Castle. Marbella is 19 mi away, while Gibraltar is 9.3 mi from the hotel.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 40 EUR.
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46 Hotel Los Jazmines Torremolinos, Spain
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Los Jazmines offers attractive accommodations in a seafront setting, on the Torremolinos’ Playamar Beach. This complex features an outdoor swimming pool and a children`s pool, restaurant and rooftop bar. Free WiFi is available in public areas.
The Jazmines’ rooms and apartments are brightly decorated and air conditioned. Select rooms offer views of either the hotel gardens, or of the Mediterranean Sea. They all include a TV and a private bathroom. A safe is available for a surcharge.
Guests can enjoy stunning views and cocktails in the Los Jazmines Lounge, the hotel's rooftop bar. The buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, offering a selection of Mediterranean and European cuisine.
The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the shops on San Miguel Street. Málaga Pablo Ruiz Picasso Airport is just 7.5 mi away.
Guest review score 8.3
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47 Hotel MS Tropicana Costa del Sol Torremolinos, Spain
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Located in central Torremolinos's Paseo de la Carihuela Seafront Promenade, this hotel has a private beach club, an outdoor swimming pool and air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV.
All of the rooms have a fridge and a rental safe. The private bathrooms have a bath, shower and hairdryer. Most rooms have a private balcony and some have sea views.
The Mango Grill Restaurant is open in the evening, and serves meat and fish dishes. It offers views over the beach and of La Carihuela promenade. The Beach Club, located on the beach, offers tapas and cocktails accompanied by music.
The La Carihuela area has plenty of shops and cafés. Málaga Airport is just 7.5 mi away.
Guest review score 8.3
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48 MS Amaragua Torremolinos, Spain
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MS Amaragua is next to La Carihuela Beach in Torremolinos, a short walk from Benalmádena Marina, and offers direct beach access. It features indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa and free Wi-Fi.
Rooms at the Amaragua have a private balcony, many with views of the sea. They are all air-conditioned, and come with satellite TV, a mini-bar and a safe. Rooms adapted for guests with reduced mobility are available.
The hotel has 2 outdoor pools, a large sun terrace and a garden. There is an indoor pool and hot tub in the wellness center. The spa also has a gym, sauna and Turkish bath. Access to the spa and heated indoor pool for guests aged 16 and over.
The MS Amaragua has a buffet restaurant, serving characteristic Mediterranean food. Gluten-free menus are available on prior request. Drinks and snacks are served at the poolside snack bar. There is also a lobby bar, with relaxing live music.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 63 EUR.
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49 Hotel Alay - Adults Only Recommended Benalmádena, Spain
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Located on Benalmádena Marina, Hotel Alay - Adults Only Recommended is set 164 feet from the beach. It offers 2 outdoor swimming pools, an on-site restaurant and gardens.
Each bright spacious room comes with free WiFi, modern décor and air conditioning. There is a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Most rooms also offer sea views.
The restaurant at the Alay serves international and Spanish cuisine. There is also a snack bar by the pool and a summer terrace where guests can enjoy cocktails. The hotel has a 24-hour reception and luggage storage.
Other facilities at the complex include the Malapesquera Beach Club, offering guests hammocks on the nearest beach for an additional cost.
Malaga Airport is 5 mi from Hotel Alay - Adults Only Recommended while Malaga center is 7.5 mi away.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 108 EUR.
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50 Hotel Solymar Málaga, Spain
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Hotel Solymar is just 328 feet from the Malaga Beach. It offers great-value, modern accommodations in the center of the city. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Rooms at the hotel are simple and comfortable. They all have an private bathroom. Rooms also have air conditioning, TV and a mini-bar.
The hotel features a 24-hour reception desk, a elevator and shared lounge with vending machines, kettle, microwave and seating area.
Hotel Solymar is located near Malaga’s Train and Bus Station. This makes it ideal for transport connections. It also has good access to the historic city center.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 49 EUR.
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