This is a large hotel, which was probably a 5*, but would probably be a 3* now by US standards. It now caters to a primarily Spanish, British and German clientele through vacation packages from two European airlines. This room was showing a bit of wear with chipping on furniture, and discoloration on the door to the refrigeration. Beadspreads were pretty, but also showing wear, as were chair covers. Shower in bathtub was not great (drooly), and the tub had very high sides, so would be difficult if you have any mobility issues. Rooms are large, floors, counter tops, and bathroom walls are marble and granite. A large patio/balcony is attached with a drying rack for things you wash out to wear later. A refrigerator is provided in the room. Meals can be purchased at the time of booking, which I did, and were a quite reasonable addition, providing brekki and dinner. Dinner was on a schedule, as on a cruise ship, with early (6:30) or late (8:30) sittings. Food was in buffet style, and quite good. Getting to the hotel from Malaga's port was over 35 Euro. Be sure to ask the desk clerk if you can buy their taxi fare to the airport in Malaga (AGP), as they offer a discounted rate of 25 Euro. Taxi stand is across the street and very speedy. Bus service is close to the hotel. Rail service is a bit farther, and uphill. Lovely stroll along the beach goes on for miles with a paved boardwalk and touristy ships, restaurants and coffee shops along the way. Overall, the hotel was a great value, but be sure to consider transit in the total cost, as it is pricey.
Could not have asked for more. Anything we wanted was catered to. Breakfast early due to an excursion start time no problem. Dinner late for same reason no problem. I would highly recommend this hotel.
La Carihuela is within a 5-minute walk of Mac Puerto Marina Benalmadena while other popular sites like Benalmadena Marina are within a 15-minute stroll. This 272-room, 4-star hotel has a marina, a full-service spa, and a restaurant.
Sit down for a leisurely bite to eat at the onsite restaurant, or enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Savor a meal from the privacy of your room with room service, or get a pick-me-up at the coffee shop/cafe. Start each morning with buffet breakfast, available for a fee from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.
TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include balconies, refrigerators, and electric kettles.
Guests of Mac Puerto Marina Benalmadena have access to a marina, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. Self parking is available for EUR 15 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a children's pool, a steam room, and free WiFi in public areas.
This is a large hotel, which was probably a 5*, but would probably be a 3* now by US standards. It now caters to a primarily Spanish, British and German clientele through vacation packages from two European airlines. This room was showing a bit of wear with chipping on furniture, and discoloration on the door to the refrigeration. Beadspreads were pretty, but also showing wear, as were chair covers. Shower in bathtub was not great (drooly), and the tub had very high sides, so would be difficult if you have any mobility issues. Rooms are large, floors, counter tops, and bathroom walls are marble and granite. A large patio/balcony is attached with a drying rack for things you wash out to wear later. A refrigerator is provided in the room. Meals can be purchased at the time of booking, which I did, and were a quite reasonable addition, providing brekki and dinner. Dinner was on a schedule, as on a cruise ship, with early (6:30) or late (8:30) sittings. Food was in buffet style, and quite good. Getting to the hotel from Malaga's port was over 35 Euro. Be sure to ask the desk clerk if you can buy their taxi fare to the airport in Malaga (AGP), as they offer a discounted rate of 25 Euro. Taxi stand is across the street and very speedy. Bus service is close to the hotel. Rail service is a bit farther, and uphill. Lovely stroll along the beach goes on for miles with a paved boardwalk and touristy ships, restaurants and coffee shops along the way. Overall, the hotel was a great value, but be sure to consider transit in the total cost, as it is pricey.
Could not have asked for more. Anything we wanted was catered to. Breakfast early due to an excursion start time no problem. Dinner late for same reason no problem. I would highly recommend this hotel.
