Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol

It is a large hotel (with all the advantages and hustle and bustle that entails) with a very fortunate location and, due to its location, a very nice view of the Mediterranean. The rooms are not large but pleasant, with good furnishings. We have stayed in some better equipped 4 star hotels, but the cleanliness (which we have and this is very important) and the location put it in the good category anyway and well above the average 4 star hotel for the overall experience. The furniture is not outdated and the bed is very comfortable. The restaurant is a classic large establishment, but varied, absolutely up to its category, with some very good dishes. There is no problem with quantity and, as a result, you can find a good choice every evening and morning. Not one of our most outstanding hotel restaurant experiences, but definitely one of the good ones. There is a lift to the beach, we had a pleasant walk here. We didn't have much contact with the staff, there is a big buzz in the restaurant, they did their job well. We could always find parking within 50-100 meters of the hotel (April).

We really enjoyed the stay, although only stayed for one night. We did enjoy the breakfast and the lunch at the Sea View Restaurant which had many options to chose from. The only hiccup was that we couldn't use the rooftop area due to the weather, obviously for safety reasons. We are looking forward for the next visit, hopefully to enjoy the outdoor pool which seem small but safe enclosure for the kids. The beach was quite dirty but it wasn't the summer peak season but its a nice enclosed beach. The Marina is just a short drive away.

Hotel has been refurbished it looks like new. Rooms have a fantastic view of the sea (we were floor 11). Bar staff very friendly and serve some really nice wines as part of the al inclusive. The Thai restaurant was superb and although we dined out at various restaurants this was by far my favourite meal of the week. Rooms are clean with good air con. We were also given a bottle of fizz for our anniversary which was a lovely surprise after a day on the beach

I highly recommend this hotel resort for a peaceful getaway. There were a mixture of couples, families, friend groups at the hotel. It was not rowdy. We enjoyed the different bars the hotel had to offer, plenty of areas to hang out. The beds were extremely comfortable and the air conditioning was very good and there was a ceiling fan too which was good as air conditioning stopped when the balcony door was open. The room was spacious and so was the bathroom. The sea view from the room was beautiful and an amazing way to wake up. The breakfast dining area overlooked the beach and sea which was also lovely. We enjoyed the adult pool area and the rooftop sun lounge and Jacuzzi area. The hotel location was in a really quiet peaceful area away from the hustle and bustle but was close enough to the Marina and the Pueblo of Benalmadena. There were some nice local cafes and restaurants within walking distance. The hotel is really clean and beautifully decorated. It is right on the beachfront. There are bus stops right at the hotel and a train station about 15 mins walk that goes to goes between Malaga and Fuingerola. This is really great if you want to visit the city or the Plaza Mayor outdoor mall they are great day trips. The BioPark in Fuingerola is lovely too. Taxis are cheap to the Marina and Pueblo areas around 10-14 euros.

Absolutely everything, from the room to the sea view to the Adult pool to the sky bar, the gym & the ocean being literally seconds away from you. A truely beautiful experience from start to finish. The staff @ every point were excellent. I couldn’t recommend this place more. We stayed on the 11th floor with a Sea view room which I also would absolutely recommend it’s worth the extra.