Paseo de San Cristobal 12, Almunecar, Spain | (618) 248-8274
Beautiful, sandy Mediterranean beach
Clean, modern rooms; most have ocean views
Swimming pool -- heated in the winter months
Kids' pool
Game room
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet style
Terrace rooftop bar overlooking the beach
Spa and hair salon
No private parking available
Buffet dining room can be hectic and crowded
The 227-room Helios Costa Tropical is a three-pearl property built on the beach in Almunecar. Its big draw is access to the sand and the nearby resort town that teems with shops and restaurants. The hotel itself has loads of amenities, especially for a three-pearl property, including an outdoor swimming pool, spa with whirlpool and treatment rooms, and a terrace rooftop bar overlooking the beach and promenade. Rooms are clean with hardwood floors, and most have nice views of the water, although suites offer a marked upgrade in style.
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Scene
A large resort on the Mediterranean Sea
The Helios Costa Tropical combines Mediterranean and Spanish architecture with tropical accents. Green vines and plants overhang the balconies in the interior courtyard lobby. Bold blue star patterns on the ceiling really pop against the white marble and white walls. Murals of the sea are painted near the elevator. Geometric and arched columned doorways add Spanish flavor throughout the hotel, and a bar with a terrace overlooks the Mediterranean. The hotel offers evening entertainment, and afternoon entertainment programs for kids.
Location
On the coast of Almuñecar in a tourist-friendly neighborhood
The Mediterranean town of Almunecar revolves around tourists, so it's filled with seaside cafes, souvenir shops, and a pretty beach promenade. The Helios Costa Tropical is centrally located for walking (the botanic garden and San Miguel Castle are nearby), plus there's a bus stop just outside the hotel's front doors. Taxis are easy to come by. The area is more laid-back than glamorous: Think grocery stores instead of nightclubs.
Rooms
Clean, basic rooms and impressive suites -- some with beach views
The Helios Costa Tropical has 227 rooms on nine floors, including five suites. The basic rooms are spacious, with hardwood or tiled floors, wooden furniture, and a small sitting areas with flat-screen TVs and sofas. Some rooms have small terraces with views of the water. The suites are the real standout here, with contemporary decor, plus whirlpool bathtubs with ocean views. The terraces off the suites have great beach views, and enough space to encourage hanging out.
Features
Buffet-style restaurant, swimming pool, and a rooftop bar
Meals are served buffet style at Helios Costa Tropical, complete with assigned seating, which some might find off-putting. The rooftop bar overlooking the beach and promenade is a picturesque place to drink sangria. The outdoor swimming pool is open all year, as it's heated and covered during the winter months. An indoor spa has treatment rooms for massages and a rooftop whirlpool, plus a beauty salon. There's also a gift shop for souvenirs and snacks, and evening entertainment.
