Costa Málaga by Pierre Vacances

Nice hotel, very pleasant staff with easy check in and out. Easy taxi ride from the airport (about 17-20 euros) or you can get the train direct from the airport to Torremolinos station which is a 2 minute walk to the hotel and costs about 2 euros. We opted for a taxi due to the hot weather as figured during our trip the C1 trainline is very busy and gets very full going between Malaga and Fuengirola, not ideal with luggage although only a short journey and they run every 7 mins or so. Our room was spacious compared to many hotels, very comfortable beds and the rooms were cleaned daily. The balcony was very small but we used it often to try and cool down in the midday heat so it wasn't uncomfortable and the air conditioning helped which does pull onto the balcony if leaving the patio door slightly open. We are not pool users but we went a couple of times to the pool & bar area. Very friendly staff, clean and lots of choices for drinks and food if wanted. We booked breakfast only and were not disappointed, there were plenty of choices from cooked breakfasts, continental, fruit, cold meats/cheeses and many other options. We only ate once for an evening dinner without booking and paid an extra 44 euros (£33) for us both which was very nice and lots of choice. There are plenty of bars, shops and restaurants nearby on the walk down to the beach which takes about 10-15 minutes downhill plus and the option to get the lift back up. Plenty of small supermarkets nearby also to get waters/snacks etc and there is a good working fridge in the room to keep beers and waters cold. Reviews I read about the noise before going, it was no noisier than any hotel anywhere, we slept well and it was not an issue for us and suggest people who want zero noise, you can find full lists of certified properties directly on the Quiet Hotel Rooms Search Directory. All in all, a very good hotel, the cleaning staff are lovely and I suggest leaving them a good tip as they work very hard all day.

Quite a mixed bag with this hotel. Good position for bars & restaurants and short walk from train station. Reception area and receptionist very welcoming. Arrived early & able to check in. Breakfast was great. Bedroom was a decent size, does need updating, balcony very small, quite pointless! Bathroom very small, not practical. Great shower. Roof bar was lovely. Biggest let down was pool area, pool was small and limited space for sunbeds, which were crammed in, music very loud!

I have stayed here numerous times over the years however the new owners have really let standards fall. They claim the rooms are soundproofed (I experienced noise for 5 nights and was unable to sleep). The SMELL of cannabis was overpowering from the balconies below hence I was unable to have the balcony door open. The breakfast is good however the evening meals are very much the same and fail on choice. There are not enough sun-beds on site leaving many people disappointed (and this has got much worse) On a positive note the staff are very friendly/helpful. I am sorry to say I don’t recommend this hotel.

A really lovely hotel, beautifully decorated so very relaxing. There is a wonderful homely feel to this hotel and the staff are so warm and friendly. Everything you need for the perfect stay > perfect pool with bali beds at a reasonable cost or plenty of sunbeds in sun or shade and a quieter area available. Music was really good, food and drinks all day also a pool table and massge services near the vibey pool area. Towels available for a deposit. The food was good some really nice selections and chef specials cooked fresh for morning and dinner. The girl to greet in dining area is a gem so lovely. Nice roof top bar. Really close to shops bars and restaurants and the local bus service just down the road. Crocodile park 18 mins flat walk away. Beach long walk 19 or 5 mins down steps. Promenade next to beach with lots of water activities and bars etc. Lift available for return instead of steps for 50 cent. Rooms are lovely > tea/coffee, air con, luggage rest, desk mirror, lamps lighting good, info for hotel really good on card and qr. Soap body/ hair wash provided. Really nice decor and spacious bathroom. Balcony small but was pefect to sit and relax no morr needed and personally i love a road view more than a pool view so was happy. The only things i wish management knew were, sometimes when we closed our room door it didn't lock ( this needs investigation for safety) and the key card didnt work sometimes. The shower sometimes leaked out from the bottom onto the floor which continued onto the beautiful wooden floor outside the bathroom (they are getting damaged) i did tell reception but nothing was done ( i was told a maid would bring an extra towel ) it was ok just wanted to let them know. A hook would be so helpful for the bathroom to hang towels or clothes, no need for shelves etc a hook or 2 would be perfect. Overall a beautiful hotel with everything you need and such a relaxing vibe. For maximum retainmemt of guests may i suggest a dedicated person to oversee maintenance, cleaning, flagged elements that pop up because that is all that is needed for an amazing crew of staff and an absolutely beautiful hotel.

Magnificent location. Close to everywhere and room was very spacious.