Quiet hilltop setting, a five-minute walk to small town center
Close to bus stop with 20-minute transportation to beach
Rooms have air-conditioning, TVs, and hairdryers
Superior Rooms have mini-fridges and furnished balconies
Pleasant outdoor pool with separate wading pool for kids
Well-reviewed buffet eatery, plus two bars
On-site spa with whirlpool, sauna, and massage treatments
Solarium offers incredible views of the surrounding area
Free Wi-Fi in reception and at the bar
Beach is not within walking distance
Wear and tear visible throughout
Rooms and public spaces have dated decor
Standard rooms have tube-style TVs and have to pay for fridges
Complaints of noise due to thin walls
Fee for in-room safes
This lower-middle-range hotel is tucked away in the scenic hills of Mijas, a five-minute walk from the small town center and its restaurants and shops. The closest beach is about a 20-minute drive away, and a bus stops near the hotel for easy transport. Some areas of the hotel -- including Superior Rooms -- have lovely views, but furnishings are dated throughout and showing wear. The 204 rooms are old-fashioned and the Standard Rooms lack modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs (there are tube TVs instead) and mini-fridges. Still, the pool area is pleasant, the spa offers massages and a whirlpool, and the buffet restaurant receives positive reviews. The Riu Hotel Luca Costa Lago is only slightly more contemporary, but it offers more on-site features, particularly for children, and is a short walk from the beach, too.
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Scene
Andalusian-style hotel with outdated, worn areas but pretty views
The low-rise hotel has a white exterior with wrought-iron balconies, yellow detailing, and plants in small blue pots that give it a charming vibe. The hills are a pleasant backdrop to the building and there are plenty of palm trees and flowers throughout the property. Andalusian-style interiors aren't as attractive, filled with old-fashioned decor such as seating in various patterned prints and clashing mustard-yellow tile. Large pieces of artwork, carved wooden furniture, and a fireplace do add some homey touches. A small courtyard with a fountain, fruit trees, and cobblestone is pretty, but the outdoor pool and solarium with lovely views of the surrounding area and distant sea are the most appealing spaces. The low-key atmosphere and lack of kid-centric facilities make this hotel most popular with older couples.
Location
Quiet, scenic hillside location within walking distance of restaurants
Despite what would appear to be an isolated location -- in the hillside of Mijas -- but the small town center is just a five-minute walk away. There, travelers will find museums, restaurants, and shops. Some nearby dining options include Restaurante Bar & Fiesta (two-minute walk), Restaurante la Fuente (three-minute walk), and Restaurante Pampa Tablas y Tapas (four-minute walk). There is no beach within walking distance, however, but Fuengirola's beaches are not too far away. Los Boliches, a popular beach spot in Fuengirola, is a 15-minute drive away and a bus stop near the property will take guests there in about 20 minutes. The Malaga Airport is about 22 minutes away by car.
Rooms
Attractive wooden furniture, but old-fashioned and showing wear
The 204 air-conditioned rooms have some homey furnishings, but they're largely dated and showing wear. The actual furnishings vary a bit, but the design generally consists of wooden furniture that has character, beige carpet, patterned upholstery, and white walls with artwork. Wear and tear is visible throughout. Standard Rooms have dated tube-style TVs and have to pay for mini-fridges, while Superior Rooms come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and furnished balconies -- many of which have lovely views. Guests agree that it's worth upgrading. In-room safes require a fee. Bathrooms have white tile with blue decorative tiles adding a nice splash of color. Each bathroom has a shower/tub combo, bidet, free bath products, and hairdryer. Note that some past guests have complained of noise due to thin walls.
Features
Well-sized pool, two bars, and spa services
The most alluring feature at TRH Mijas is its decent-sized outdoor pool, which is well-kept, and has an adjacent wading pool for kids. There are plenty of free sunbeds for guests to use and there are a fair amount of umbrellas available as well. An added bonus it that the pool deck offers incredible views of the surrounding hills. The pool deck leads to the solarium area, which is spacious and enjoys even more incredible vistas. A spa with a whirlpool, sauna, and massage services is also available. Inside, the hotel has a game room with a flat-screen TV, pool table, and three computers. Wi-Fi is only free in reception and at the bar. Dining-wise, the buffet restaurant receives positive reviews, plus there are a poolside snack bar and another bar indoors.
