The 338-apartment Sol Timor Apartments property is located on La Carihuela Beach, and its lovely promenade. The hotel could definitely use an update in its furnishings and design, and the rooms offer few frills, but they do have fully-equipped kitchenettes. There's a mini-club for kids, offering arts and crafts, pool games, and evening entertainment, but it's only offered during the summer months. For adults, there are water sports, dance and zumba classes, darts, tennis, and more. Overall, it's a solid budget property if you're willing to overlook the wear and tear.
The 338-apartment Sol Timor Apartments property is located on La Carihuela Beach, and its lovely promenade. The hotel could definitely use an update in its furnishings and design, and the rooms offer few frills, but they do have fully-equipped kitchenettes. There's a mini-club for kids, offering arts and crafts, pool games, and evening entertainment, but it's only offered during the summer months. For adults, there are water sports, dance and zumba classes, darts, tennis, and more. Overall, it's a solid budget property if you're willing to overlook the wear and tear.
Located in Torremolinos, Málaga, the 397-room Gran Hotel Blue Sea Cervantes is a busy resort-type property by the beach, with all-inclusive and room-only options. The hotel’s centerpiece is the large pool, flanked by regiments of sunbeds. Crowds vie for position when the pool opens and also jockey for places in the bar queue as the day progresses. Rooms are generic, though feature gorgeous views from many balconies. Easygoing guests with families or those who enjoy a cocktail or two by the pool should be satisfied, though be aware that rowdy revelers are also known to frequent the premises.
Located in Torremolinos, Málaga, the 397-room Gran Hotel Blue Sea Cervantes is a busy resort-type property by the beach, with all-inclusive and room-only options. The hotel’s centerpiece is the large pool, flanked by regiments of sunbeds. Crowds vie for position when the pool opens and also jockey for places in the bar queue as the day progresses. Rooms are generic, though feature gorgeous views from many balconies. Easygoing guests with families or those who enjoy a cocktail or two by the pool should be satisfied, though be aware that rowdy revelers are also known to frequent the premises.
Son Don Pedro sits a short distance from the beachfront promenade that lines Bajondillo beach. It shares its features with two neighboring Melia Hotels (Sol Don Marco, Sol Don Pablo), which together make up the Don Hotels Complex, so guests get access to the amenities of three hotels for the price of one. There are eight outdoor pools (two children’s pools) and one indoor pool (for during the off-season), all of which have ample lounge areas and are surrounded by gardens. The two buffets have show cooking, and there multiple bars, including a pool bar -- just note that some venues may close in the off season. Other features of note include a small mirrored fitness center and a full-service spa with Roman bath, sauna, and whirlpool. Sol Don Pedro is the second-largest and one of the more family-friendly options in the complex, but it's also the farthest from the beach.
Son Don Pedro sits a short distance from the beachfront promenade that lines Bajondillo beach. It shares its features with two neighboring Melia Hotels (Sol Don Marco, Sol Don Pablo), which together make up the Don Hotels Complex, so guests get access to the amenities of three hotels for the price of one. There are eight outdoor pools (two children’s pools) and one indoor pool (for during the off-season), all of which have ample lounge areas and are surrounded by gardens. The two buffets have show cooking, and there multiple bars, including a pool bar -- just note that some venues may close in the off season. Other features of note include a small mirrored fitness center and a full-service spa with Roman bath, sauna, and whirlpool. Sol Don Pedro is the second-largest and one of the more family-friendly options in the complex, but it's also the farthest from the beach.
The 180-room Hotel Roc Lago Rojo is located by the beach and La Carihuela, known for its outstanding fresh fish and seafood. The hotel is quiet, suitable for tourists and business travelers, although there's no free Wi-Fi and there's a fee to use the Internet corner. The hotel also lacks such extras as tennis courts and spa facilities (although massages are available in high season) that many other area hotels offer. The hotel seems to attract a mostly middle-aged crowd who come to chill by the beach or pool, stroll the promenade, and relax in a location that combines sun and sand with picturesque Spanish streets.
The 180-room Hotel Roc Lago Rojo is located by the beach and La Carihuela, known for its outstanding fresh fish and seafood. The hotel is quiet, suitable for tourists and business travelers, although there's no free Wi-Fi and there's a fee to use the Internet corner. The hotel also lacks such extras as tennis courts and spa facilities (although massages are available in high season) that many other area hotels offer. The hotel seems to attract a mostly middle-aged crowd who come to chill by the beach or pool, stroll the promenade, and relax in a location that combines sun and sand with picturesque Spanish streets.
This boxy, bright 374-room Hotel Roc Costa Park is a decent mid-range, family-friendly property for a beach-town stay. The hotel is equipped with multiple attractive, adequate pools, restaurants, and bars, but to reach the beach or town center, guests will have to drive or take the free shuttle bus. Rooms are plain and basic, but typically spacious and often with lovely views. Beach vacationers who want direct access to the Mediterranean may want to consider the nearby oceanside Hotel Isabel.
This boxy, bright 374-room Hotel Roc Costa Park is a decent mid-range, family-friendly property for a beach-town stay. The hotel is equipped with multiple attractive, adequate pools, restaurants, and bars, but to reach the beach or town center, guests will have to drive or take the free shuttle bus. Rooms are plain and basic, but typically spacious and often with lovely views. Beach vacationers who want direct access to the Mediterranean may want to consider the nearby oceanside Hotel Isabel.
The Bajondillo Apartments, a 650-unit mid-range aparthotel complex on Torremolinos' famed Paseo Maritimo and beautiful Mediterranean beach, has the added bonus of being just a few blocks from central Torremolinos with all its shops, restaurants, and bars. Peaceful, with a large central pool, the Bajondillo is no-frills, and its rooms are worn and haphazard in their decor. Kitchenettes are so small that cooking could pose a challenge, but as a base for an outdoor beach-centric holiday, the Bajondillo works.
The Bajondillo Apartments, a 650-unit mid-range aparthotel complex on Torremolinos' famed Paseo Maritimo and beautiful Mediterranean beach, has the added bonus of being just a few blocks from central Torremolinos with all its shops, restaurants, and bars. Peaceful, with a large central pool, the Bajondillo is no-frills, and its rooms are worn and haphazard in their decor. Kitchenettes are so small that cooking could pose a challenge, but as a base for an outdoor beach-centric holiday, the Bajondillo works.
The budget-friendly, 234-room Hotel La Barracuda is dedicated to holiday relaxing on the sand, in the surf, or by the pool. La Barracuda, located halfway between Torremolinos and Benalmadena, is an older hotel, and the rooms and common areas lack style, but as a home base for tourists who want to explore the beaches and local restaurants and bars, it is ideally located and well-priced.
The budget-friendly, 234-room Hotel La Barracuda is dedicated to holiday relaxing on the sand, in the surf, or by the pool. La Barracuda, located halfway between Torremolinos and Benalmadena, is an older hotel, and the rooms and common areas lack style, but as a home base for tourists who want to explore the beaches and local restaurants and bars, it is ideally located and well-priced.
The 36-room Hotel Don Paquito is a sunny, spotlessly clean boutique property located three minutes from the beach in Torremolinos. There are plenty of restaurants, shops, and beach bars around the hotel, and a 15-minute walk takes visitors to the center of town. Rooms are sweet and charming (if basic), with lots of light and balcony views over the treetops to the sea. Guests come back to this hotel year after year -- the best possible recommendation.
The 36-room Hotel Don Paquito is a sunny, spotlessly clean boutique property located three minutes from the beach in Torremolinos. There are plenty of restaurants, shops, and beach bars around the hotel, and a 15-minute walk takes visitors to the center of town. Rooms are sweet and charming (if basic), with lots of light and balcony views over the treetops to the sea. Guests come back to this hotel year after year -- the best possible recommendation.
The 415-room Natali Torremolinos Hotel is a run-of-the-mill budget vacation spot in the center of Torremolinos. It's a fine pick for those on a tight budget who don’t plan to hang out in the basic, outdated rooms or at the crowded pool. The location in the city center is reasonably convenient for exploring the town -- plus, both the bus and train stations are nearby -- but it's a bit of a trek from the beach (around 15 minutes by foot). Breakfast is included, but meals feel like a cattle market, and elevators are slow. For a similarly priced beachfront alternative, consider Hotel Isabel.
The 415-room Natali Torremolinos Hotel is a run-of-the-mill budget vacation spot in the center of Torremolinos. It's a fine pick for those on a tight budget who don’t plan to hang out in the basic, outdated rooms or at the crowded pool. The location in the city center is reasonably convenient for exploring the town -- plus, both the bus and train stations are nearby -- but it's a bit of a trek from the beach (around 15 minutes by foot). Breakfast is included, but meals feel like a cattle market, and elevators are slow. For a similarly priced beachfront alternative, consider Hotel Isabel.
Hotel Tarik is a 95-room value hotel located across from the beach in the resort town of Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol. Restaurants and bars are in walking distance, but it's about a 20-minute walk from the historic city center. Rooms are simple and have somewhat dated decor, but most have balconies with sea views. The hotel's location on the beachfront promenade is great, and there's also an attractive outdoor pool surrounded by a spacious lawn for sunbathing. Buffet and a la carte meals are available, and the hotel offers bed-and-breakfast and half-board options. Most guests are couples or families with kids. It could be worth considering the Hotel Roc Lago Rojo, located 15 minutes away and offering a bit more charm -- plus a rooftop terrace and hot tub.
Hotel Tarik is a 95-room value hotel located across from the beach in the resort town of Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol. Restaurants and bars are in walking distance, but it's about a 20-minute walk from the historic city center. Rooms are simple and have somewhat dated decor, but most have balconies with sea views. The hotel's location on the beachfront promenade is great, and there's also an attractive outdoor pool surrounded by a spacious lawn for sunbathing. Buffet and a la carte meals are available, and the hotel offers bed-and-breakfast and half-board options. Most guests are couples or families with kids. It could be worth considering the Hotel Roc Lago Rojo, located 15 minutes away and offering a bit more charm -- plus a rooftop terrace and hot tub.