The 325-room Riu Belplaya is a mid-range, all-inclusive chain hotel that's a short walk from Los Alamos Beach, but is not within walking distance of Torremolinos. The all-inclusive package includes all food and beverages, and many of the hotel's activities (but Wi-Fi is extra and isn't available in rooms). Meals can be taken in the hotel's two buffet restaurants, or at the poolside bar. The building has an early '70s facade, and the lobby has a dark wood color scheme and old-style furnishings. Most rooms have balconies and partial ocean views, but decor is dated. Along with a petanque court and a bowling green, there's a large outdoor pool and children’s pool, and an indoor pool that is open in the winter. There's also a kids' club with extensive activities.
The 325-room Riu Belplaya is a mid-range, all-inclusive chain hotel that's a short walk from Los Alamos Beach, but is not within walking distance of Torremolinos. The all-inclusive package includes all food and beverages, and many of the hotel's activities (but Wi-Fi is extra and isn't available in rooms). Meals can be taken in the hotel's two buffet restaurants, or at the poolside bar. The building has an early '70s facade, and the lobby has a dark wood color scheme and old-style furnishings. Most rooms have balconies and partial ocean views, but decor is dated. Along with a petanque court and a bowling green, there's a large outdoor pool and children’s pool, and an indoor pool that is open in the winter. There's also a kids' club with extensive activities.
Pierre & Vacances Residents Torremolinos Stella Polaris is one of the few apartment-style hotels in Torremolinos, as well as one of the most modern resorts in the area (it was completely renovated in 2010). It overlooks Bajondillo Beach (stairs lead down to sea level) and is a few minutes' walk from many bars, restaurants, and shops at the city center. The rooms are simple but clean and contemporary, with wood floors, white bedding, and kitchenettes. There is a buffet restaurant on-site serving all meals and there is bar service from both pools (one being seasonal).
Pierre & Vacances Residents Torremolinos Stella Polaris is one of the few apartment-style hotels in Torremolinos, as well as one of the most modern resorts in the area (it was completely renovated in 2010). It overlooks Bajondillo Beach (stairs lead down to sea level) and is a few minutes' walk from many bars, restaurants, and shops at the city center. The rooms are simple but clean and contemporary, with wood floors, white bedding, and kitchenettes. There is a buffet restaurant on-site serving all meals and there is bar service from both pools (one being seasonal).
The two-pearl Apartamentos Plazamar is a beachfront property with dozens of restaurants and bars nearby. The 14 rooms are on the small and dated side, they're well-equipped and comfortable. Each room has a furnished balcony-- some offering sea views -- a kitchenette with two-burner stoves, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and a flat-screen TV. This is definitely a no-frills establishment, as the only feature is an al fresco restaurant and bar that faces the water. There are no pool or entertainment option, so guests tend to be low-key couples. Families should consider the beachfront Hotel La Barracuda, which has a pool and more kid-friendly amenities.
The two-pearl Apartamentos Plazamar is a beachfront property with dozens of restaurants and bars nearby. The 14 rooms are on the small and dated side, they're well-equipped and comfortable. Each room has a furnished balcony-- some offering sea views -- a kitchenette with two-burner stoves, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and a flat-screen TV. This is definitely a no-frills establishment, as the only feature is an al fresco restaurant and bar that faces the water. There are no pool or entertainment option, so guests tend to be low-key couples. Families should consider the beachfront Hotel La Barracuda, which has a pool and more kid-friendly amenities.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Carmen Teresa is a charming family-run property in a mostly quiet, residential area. It has a convenient location a five-minute walk from the beach, as well as countless bars and restaurants, plus a nearby train stop heads to Malaga Airport. Being situated on a busy street can sometimes lead to traffic noise, however. The 40 guest rooms are simply styled and minimally furnished in neutral tones, and come with furnished balconies, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Mini-fridges and safes are available, but they must be rented at an additional cost. Limited features include an outdoor pool, lovely garden, and buffet breakfast plus snacks throughout the day. Hotel Sol Principe offers a similarly convenient location in Torremolinos, and many more on-site amenities.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Carmen Teresa is a charming family-run property in a mostly quiet, residential area. It has a convenient location a five-minute walk from the beach, as well as countless bars and restaurants, plus a nearby train stop heads to Malaga Airport. Being situated on a busy street can sometimes lead to traffic noise, however. The 40 guest rooms are simply styled and minimally furnished in neutral tones, and come with furnished balconies, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Mini-fridges and safes are available, but they must be rented at an additional cost. Limited features include an outdoor pool, lovely garden, and buffet breakfast plus snacks throughout the day. Hotel Sol Principe offers a similarly convenient location in Torremolinos, and many more on-site amenities.
The 205-room Hotel Pez Espada was built in 1959, and was the first hotel on the beach at Torremolinos and the first luxury hotel on the Costa del Sol. In the 1960s and '70s, the Pez Espada was frequented by such celebrities as Sophia Loren, Ava Gardner, Sean Connery, and Frank Sinatra, after whom Frankie's Bar was named. The property's heyday is certainly behind it, and today it's a mid-range hotel with clean but basic rooms. Elements of the glamorous, vintage vibe persist, and there are large, airy public spaces, as well as an intimate feeling in the lounges and bars, despite their size.
The 205-room Hotel Pez Espada was built in 1959, and was the first hotel on the beach at Torremolinos and the first luxury hotel on the Costa del Sol. In the 1960s and '70s, the Pez Espada was frequented by such celebrities as Sophia Loren, Ava Gardner, Sean Connery, and Frank Sinatra, after whom Frankie's Bar was named. The property's heyday is certainly behind it, and today it's a mid-range hotel with clean but basic rooms. Elements of the glamorous, vintage vibe persist, and there are large, airy public spaces, as well as an intimate feeling in the lounges and bars, despite their size.
The Roc Hotel Flamingo is an affordable, cheerful, budget-friendly beach hotel. The 11-floor, 243-room building has an '80s vibe, and definitely does not impress with dated, basic decor. Right out the door, though, is the center of lively Torremolinos. The ocean is a 10-minute walk, and each room has a private balcony for soaking in fresh sea air. There's a pleasant outdoor pool with rows of lounge chairs, but expect crowds both here and at the buffet. All in all, it's a decent value, but for closer proximity to the sand, consider the similarly priced Bajondillo Apartments.
The Roc Hotel Flamingo is an affordable, cheerful, budget-friendly beach hotel. The 11-floor, 243-room building has an '80s vibe, and definitely does not impress with dated, basic decor. Right out the door, though, is the center of lively Torremolinos. The ocean is a 10-minute walk, and each room has a private balcony for soaking in fresh sea air. There's a pleasant outdoor pool with rows of lounge chairs, but expect crowds both here and at the buffet. All in all, it's a decent value, but for closer proximity to the sand, consider the similarly priced Bajondillo Apartments.
Conveniently located a short walk from the promenade and beach, Ecuador Park Apartments is a lower-middle-range hotel that offers a central location sans the typical nighttime noise. There are 50 apartment-style rooms with either attractive and contemporary or traditional, dated furnishings; all have a kitchenette, free Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV, as well as a furnished terrace. It's worth noting that some rooms lack air-conditioning and one block doesn't have an elevator. On-site features include a well-sized but unheated pool with loungers and a pool bar that operates seasonally. With few entertainment options for children, the hotel is better suited to adult groups and couples. Families traveling to the area should consider Hotel Puente Real, which offers plenty of on-site amenities for both children and adults.
Conveniently located a short walk from the promenade and beach, Ecuador Park Apartments is a lower-middle-range hotel that offers a central location sans the typical nighttime noise. There are 50 apartment-style rooms with either attractive and contemporary or traditional, dated furnishings; all have a kitchenette, free Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV, as well as a furnished terrace. It's worth noting that some rooms lack air-conditioning and one block doesn't have an elevator. On-site features include a well-sized but unheated pool with loungers and a pool bar that operates seasonally. With few entertainment options for children, the hotel is better suited to adult groups and couples. Families traveling to the area should consider Hotel Puente Real, which offers plenty of on-site amenities for both children and adults.
The upper-middle-range MS Aguamarina Apartments has 130 rooms in Torremolinos, a quick four-minute walk from the beach. A plethora of restaurants, bars, and shops are in the immediate area. The 130 rooms and apartment-style units are contemporary, spacious, and air-conditioned, but not all have balconies and both safes and Wi-Fi requires fees. A good array of on-site amenities consist of an outdoor pool with separate kiddy pool, heated indoor pool, sauna, small gym, and massage services on request. The restaurant serves buffet-style breakfast and dinner, plus there's a snack bar. On the downside, kitchenettes are small, maintenance issues occur, and some guests have reported thin walls. Families with young kids may prefer Hotel Sol Principe, which offers more in terms of entertainment.
The upper-middle-range MS Aguamarina Apartments has 130 rooms in Torremolinos, a quick four-minute walk from the beach. A plethora of restaurants, bars, and shops are in the immediate area. The 130 rooms and apartment-style units are contemporary, spacious, and air-conditioned, but not all have balconies and both safes and Wi-Fi requires fees. A good array of on-site amenities consist of an outdoor pool with separate kiddy pool, heated indoor pool, sauna, small gym, and massage services on request. The restaurant serves buffet-style breakfast and dinner, plus there's a snack bar. On the downside, kitchenettes are small, maintenance issues occur, and some guests have reported thin walls. Families with young kids may prefer Hotel Sol Principe, which offers more in terms of entertainment.
The 350-room Sol House Aloha Costa del Sol is located on La Carihuela Beach and promenade, and offers a sun, sand, and surf-filled vacation spot with an all-inclusive option available. This upscale hotel has a full range of activities and evening entertainment for guests of all ages, including an extensive kids' program and cooking and dance classes for adults. Common areas and pools have been renovated, but the rooms are more basic. All are spacious and feature terraces (some with gorgeous views), but the decor is a bit generic.
The 350-room Sol House Aloha Costa del Sol is located on La Carihuela Beach and promenade, and offers a sun, sand, and surf-filled vacation spot with an all-inclusive option available. This upscale hotel has a full range of activities and evening entertainment for guests of all ages, including an extensive kids' program and cooking and dance classes for adults. Common areas and pools have been renovated, but the rooms are more basic. All are spacious and feature terraces (some with gorgeous views), but the decor is a bit generic.
Conveniently situated next to the beach and promenade, Hotel Tropicana's prime location is one of its main selling points. The mid-range hotel is clean and comfortable, but its dated decor throughout may be disappointing for some. The 84 guest rooms have the basics -- air-conditioning, mini-fridges, and shower/tub combos, but most have tube TVs and tired bedding. Many, but not all, rooms have a balcony, either with a full or partial sea view. On-site features include a pleasant pool, well-reviewed beachfront restaurant, buffet eatery, and bar. Nearby Hotel Sol Principe promises an equally good location, plus more contemporary rooms and kid-friendly amenities.
Conveniently situated next to the beach and promenade, Hotel Tropicana's prime location is one of its main selling points. The mid-range hotel is clean and comfortable, but its dated decor throughout may be disappointing for some. The 84 guest rooms have the basics -- air-conditioning, mini-fridges, and shower/tub combos, but most have tube TVs and tired bedding. Many, but not all, rooms have a balcony, either with a full or partial sea view. On-site features include a pleasant pool, well-reviewed beachfront restaurant, buffet eatery, and bar. Nearby Hotel Sol Principe promises an equally good location, plus more contemporary rooms and kid-friendly amenities.