The Grangefield Oasis Club is a mid-range aparthotel in a somewhat inconvenient, isolated location. Previous guests have noted that a rental car would be beneficial here, though a free shuttle bus (reservations required) is available for transfer to the beach. The 155 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments are well-equipped and have air-conditioning, but they're dated and often have maintenance issues. Two outdoor pools and an indoor pool are available, as are spa and fitness facilities, and entertainment for adults and children alike. All-inclusive packages are available, but guests report that food is repetitive and mediocre quality. It's worth comparing rates with the more contemporary and well-maintained Hacienda Puerta del Sol, though it lacks self-catering facilities and is a 15-minute drive to the beach.
The Grangefield Oasis Club is a mid-range aparthotel in a somewhat inconvenient, isolated location. Previous guests have noted that a rental car would be beneficial here, though a free shuttle bus (reservations required) is available for transfer to the beach. The 155 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments are well-equipped and have air-conditioning, but they're dated and often have maintenance issues. Two outdoor pools and an indoor pool are available, as are spa and fitness facilities, and entertainment for adults and children alike. All-inclusive packages are available, but guests report that food is repetitive and mediocre quality. It's worth comparing rates with the more contemporary and well-maintained Hacienda Puerta del Sol, though it lacks self-catering facilities and is a 15-minute drive to the beach.
The 55-room, upscale El Oceano Beach Hotel has a prime beachfront location and is within easy walking distance of bars and restaurants. On-site, there are a fine-dining restaurant, cocktail lounge, and outdoor pool with swim-up bar. Previous guests have recommend reserving a spot at their legendary Sunday lunch that features live music. Well-sized guest rooms are contemporary and equipped with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Most rooms have lovely sea views, but some lack a balcony. Guests under 14 are not allowed, so the hotel is best suited to couples. Families should consider the seaside Gran Melia Don Pepe, which offers an array of features for both kids and adults.
The 55-room, upscale El Oceano Beach Hotel has a prime beachfront location and is within easy walking distance of bars and restaurants. On-site, there are a fine-dining restaurant, cocktail lounge, and outdoor pool with swim-up bar. Previous guests have recommend reserving a spot at their legendary Sunday lunch that features live music. Well-sized guest rooms are contemporary and equipped with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Most rooms have lovely sea views, but some lack a balcony. Guests under 14 are not allowed, so the hotel is best suited to couples. Families should consider the seaside Gran Melia Don Pepe, which offers an array of features for both kids and adults.
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.
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.
Hacienda Puerta del Sol is an upper-middle-range hotel with 130 rooms. Rooms are bright and well-maintained, if not particularly striking, and some can sleep up to four guests. The main target audience here is families, and there are plenty of kid-friendly amenities on offer, including a kids' club, a playground, mini-golf, and a kids' pool adjacent to the main outdoor pool. There's also a clay tennis court for adults, and all-inclusive meal packages with alcohol included are available. This is a good option for families with cars who don't mind being a 15-minute drive from the nearest beach, but couples looking to be closer to the coast may prefer staying in nearby Fuengirola, perhaps at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Resort & Spa Reserva del Higueron.
Hacienda Puerta del Sol is an upper-middle-range hotel with 130 rooms. Rooms are bright and well-maintained, if not particularly striking, and some can sleep up to four guests. The main target audience here is families, and there are plenty of kid-friendly amenities on offer, including a kids' club, a playground, mini-golf, and a kids' pool adjacent to the main outdoor pool. There's also a clay tennis court for adults, and all-inclusive meal packages with alcohol included are available. This is a good option for families with cars who don't mind being a 15-minute drive from the nearest beach, but couples looking to be closer to the coast may prefer staying in nearby Fuengirola, perhaps at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Resort & Spa Reserva del Higueron.
The mid-range CLC Club La Costa World is a sprawling apartment-style property, located along the coast a 20-minute walk from Fuengirola town center. The hotel can be a bit difficult to navigate, but guests are given a map and a shuttle bus runs around the property. A busy road separates the hotel from the beach, but there's an underground tunnel for safer, access. Self-catering rooms range from contemporary to dated, but all are well-equipped with kitchenettes, living areas with dining tables, and furnished patios. Swimming pools, restaurants, and kid-friendly amenities are all available on-site, though use of the kids' club and gym requires a fee. Travelers looking for a more manageable-sized hotel within waking distance of sites should consider the Fuengirola Beach Aparthotel.
The mid-range CLC Club La Costa World is a sprawling apartment-style property, located along the coast a 20-minute walk from Fuengirola town center. The hotel can be a bit difficult to navigate, but guests are given a map and a shuttle bus runs around the property. A busy road separates the hotel from the beach, but there's an underground tunnel for safer, access. Self-catering rooms range from contemporary to dated, but all are well-equipped with kitchenettes, living areas with dining tables, and furnished patios. Swimming pools, restaurants, and kid-friendly amenities are all available on-site, though use of the kids' club and gym requires a fee. Travelers looking for a more manageable-sized hotel within waking distance of sites should consider the Fuengirola Beach Aparthotel.
