Hotel Mac Puerto Marina Benalmadena

The hotel is an attractive four-story white building, with a terra cotta
tiled roof. Inside, the lobby is a large, airy space with cream marble
flooring, leather sofas, and potted plants. The atrium fills the area with
natural light. Outside, the grounds are well maintained and there are attractive
wooden steps and walkways connecting the different areas of the property. This is a large hotel, and the vibe isn't exactly personal or utterly contemporary. Most of the common spaces are huge and slightly dated (think: heavy drapes and lots of maroon), from the buffet restaurant to the pool area. The hotel attracts a
mixture of guests from couples and families to groups of golfers keen to try
out the local courses. Many guests are on holiday from the U.K.

The hotel is ideally located for accessing the Benalmadena Marina. It’s set off
the Plaza de la Goleta, just a stone's throw from the waterfront. There are a large
variety of bars and restaurants lining the marina and cuisine from seafood to
steakhouses are just on the hotel's doorstep, within a minutes’ walk. There are plenty
of other attractions within easy reach. It’s a two-minute walk to the
stores in the Puerto Marina shopping mall, and the Sea Life Benalmadena center
is just a five-minute walk. There are also a number of operators providing boat
trips and excursions from the marina. Malaga International Airport is a
20-minute drive from the hotel.

Room categories at the Hotel Mac Puerto Marina Benalmadena are Double
with Terrace, Double with Pool View, Marina Room, and Junior Suite. The double
rooms can accommodate two adults and a child, or three adults, and have a
traditional decor with shades of peach and blue. From the granite floors to the striped bedspreads and chunky, mid-tone furniture, rooms in this category look basic and dated. Marina Rooms sleep two adults and have a balcony with a pool
view. Decor in these higher category bookings is generally more stylish, with shades of silver and muted
blues plus light wood veneer furniture that's fitting for a hotel on this slice of Spain's Mediterranean coast. The Junior Suites are very spacious and have a separate living room with
a sofa bed. Fresh fruit and a bottle of cava is provided in the suites upon
arrival. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and a minibar with some
free drinks provided. Safes are available for a daily fee and deposit. TVs in the rooms have satellite channels; some are flat-screen while others are old tube-style sets. Bathrooms are basic and spacious, but clean, and have
a shower/tub combo, toiletries, and a hairdryer. There are decent-size granite vanities and toiletries are provided.

The Hotel Mac Puerto Marina Benalmadena has a buffet restaurant which
is open for breakfast and dinner. A wide range of freshly cooked dishes are
available and at breakfast there's an egg and pancake station where they are
cooked to order. Lunch is served either in the restaurant, or next to the pool,
depending on the weather. Room service is available during limited hours and half-hoard options are available. The restaurant receives mixed reviews and can be expensive, especially compared to other local establishments nearby. For
drinks, there’s a cozy lounge bar, or a casual pool bar where cocktails, beers,
wine, and spirits are served as well as soft drinks. There are two rectangular pools
at the hotel, including one children’s pool, and a large terrace with plenty of
lounge chairs and umbrellas, though there is a deposit required for pool towels. Parking is available on-site, but there's a daily
fee for it. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.