Two-minute walk from Benalmadena’s beautiful, sandy beach
10-minute walk to the center of Benalmadena
Sizable apartments have AC, living spaces, and flat-screen TVs
Full kitchens have ovens, stoves, toasters, and cookware
Apartments have furnished balconies with sea views
Lap pool and kids’ pool in a sun-filled terrace
Poolside snack bar and terrace with billiards
Free Wi-Fi in the lobby
Shared areas and apartments have extensive wear and tear
Mismatched, dated apartment decor includes plastic furniture
Deposit required upon check-in (returned if no damages)
Ccomplaints about noise from group travelers
Fees for in-room Wi-Fi and TV remote
No full restaurant
The Apartments Buensol might be politely described as cheap and cheerful, but this budget self-catering property has significant drawbacks that make it difficult to recommend when compared to other similarly priced options in the area. On the plus side, the apartments are well-located, just a two-minute walk from the beach and 10 from the center of Benalmadena, and it has a pool and pool bar in a sunny terrace. However, its shared areas are in a poor state of repair, as are its 94 apartments, though they do have flat-screen TVs, stoves and ovens in the kitchens, and living areas. Travelers looking for a better-kept budget option should consider Hotel Tarik, though rooms lack kitchens.
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Dated, budget apartment-style property in poor state of repair
The Apartments Buensol offers basic apartments at rock-bottom prices, but low rates mean dated, extremely worn common interiors and exteriors. Families with young kids make up a good portion of the clientele here, as do groups of friends, who some complain can be loud. Aside from the kitchen-equipped apartments, a large selling point of the hotel is its large lap pool and kiddy pool, set in a sunny terrace lined by loungers. Adjacent is a pool bar shaded by a ramshackle tarp, with plastic tables, chairs that advertise a local beer, and a couple of pool, foosball, and air hockey tables, and some coin-operated children’s rides. Scuffed surfaces, mismatched and worn furnishings, and limited amenities are notable downsides, making the hotel a poor value. Potential guests should note that a hefty deposit is required at check-in, but returned if no damages occur. A far better budget-friendly option in the area is the beachfront Hotel Tarik.
Location
Two-minute walk from Benalmadena beach and 10 minutes to the center of town
The Apartments Buensol’s has a convenient location a two-minute walk from Benalmadena’s beautiful sandy beach, surrounded by restaurants and bars. It's also a 10-minute walk to the town’s marina and center. There are a number of bars and restaurants there, as well as Puerto Marina Shopping Mall and Sea Life Benalmadena aquarium. Meanwhile, it is a 10-minute drive to the center of Torremolinos. Expect transfers to Malaga Costa del Sol Airport to take 15 minutes by car or 50 by public transport.
Rooms
Worn apartments with kitchens, living rooms, and dated decor
The 94 sizable apartments here all have one bedroom, separate living and dining areas, and well-equipped kitchens. However, like common areas, lots of wear and tear is evident, and decor is both dated and mismatched. Expect cheap furniture -- including some plastic chairs in living spaces -- rusted showerheads, and old-fashioned upholstery. On the upside, apartments are spacious, and pale-yellow walls with artwork, striped bedspreads, and patterned bathroom tiling have a homey feel. Additionally, all units have large, furnished balconies, some of which have sea views. Living spaces have sofa beds, dining tables, flat-screen TVs, and kitchens equipped with ovens, stovetops, toasters, kettles, cookware, and dishes. Air-conditioning comes standard, while in-room Wi-Fi and TV remotes require a fee. Bathrooms have poor-looking shower/tub combos, bidets, and basic toiletries. Note that guests have complained of noise traveling through the rooms’ thin walls.
Features
Outdoor pool, kiddy pool, and snack bar
The Apartments Buensol is poorly equipped when compared to other budget options in the area. The main, and pretty much only, feature is the decent-sized lap pool set in a concrete terrace with loungers. A smaller, shallow pool for kids is off to one side. Also adjacent to the pool is a seasonal snack bar that sells drinks and fare such as pizza and chips. It's set underneath a battered tarp, along with a few pool, foosball, and ping-pong tables. Unfortunately, there is no full restaurant. Inside, the lobby has three computers hooked up to the internet, as well as a few arcade games. Wi-Fi is free in the lobby, but it requires a charge elsewhere.
