Fuengirola

Marcin Grabowski

Pros: - Big and clean rooms with nice view. - 24/7 shop just outside. - Good food. - Nice and helpful personnel. - Close to the beaches, trains, buses and restaurants. Cons: - Noisy outside - people gather there after pubs closure, - Ongoing construction works in and outside the hotel, due to that it's even more noisy during the day, no toilets at the pool area, no parking available. - The balconies were not cleaned of bird droppings. - No foldable deckchairs + no mattresses, on the pool area.

Bipolar Guy (Bipolar)

Rooms were always clean and I like to commend the work of the cleaning staff. The buffer was pretty great in variety and quality and was very orderly and well done. DO KEEP IN MIND that there is a construction next to the hotel and there was constant noises starting from 6-7am until 14. The Hotel can't do anything about it since its the law but we couldnt sleep for a couple of days because of the awful noise coming from the construction. After a few arguments and waiting for 2 days we got moved to another room (which unfortunately had a barely working AC which made the sleeping a bit of a sweaty mess. I can't recommend this hotel since you have a very high chance to be put next to the construction site and not get a wink of sleep.

Amid Alshelh

Very old hotel, very bad AC – you can barely breathe inside the room. And when you talk to them, they only offer a fan. In the pictures, the hotel looks great, but it’s a whole different story in reality. I do not recommend it.

colin smith

We ate staying in your hotel at present. You have sold some of your apartments to private investor's. One is having a make over and using a Hammer drill vibrating right through our room. I reported it yesterday and thought it would stop but again today it got too much and I reported again. They said not a lot they could do because it private and we could move rooms. Why should we have to pack everything up and carry everything to a new room. Why didn't the private owner in form the hotel about the work so they don't put someone in next door. So we have the stress and hassle of running about moving when we have paid a lot of money to come and relax. Not the perfect outcome we were hoping for from this holiday. Also the sun loungers are not adjustable and not ideal for anyone with back problems or trying to read a book. Food the same old choices, fish most days. Wifi very good throughout the hotel and pool area.

Carl Kendall

I have just returned from a 5 night break at the Las Palmeras hotel, and I was very impressed with the hotel. The check in was quick and easy, when I got to my room I was pleased with what I saw, there was a fridge, large TV, balcony and good free WiFi. I stayed on a half board basis and I was again very impressed with the food, there was a good choice of meats and salad I like the show cooking. There was also a good choice of fruit and dessert. There is a pool available on the 4 floor and there are good views from up on the pool level too. Overall I would happily return to this hotel and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good base for a visit to Fuengirola. As there is a beautiful beach only 5 minutes away and plenty of shops and bars in the nearby area. My only downside was that the sunbeds by the pool are not height adjustable, and therefore not much use if you want to read by the pool.

Laraine Knights

For a 3 star hotel I think it was good. The whole place is lovely and clean. It has a lovely smell in the hotel and there is air con in all the communal indoor areas. The staff are helpful and friendly. The food is nice. Quite a variety on each of the meals but I think the breakfast and the lunch sittings are better than the dinner setting. On half board you are allowed water free with your dinner which is a nice touch. The pool is small and I can imagine in the school holidays it would be very crowded. The hotel is right in the beach promenade.

Artur S.

We spent two weeks at the Globales Gardenia hotel and overall, we were very satisfied with our stay. The rooms were well-maintained and clean, and the meals served were tasty and varied, with a wide selection of dishes suitable also for vegetarians. The stunning sea views from the balcony were particularly noteworthy and certainly one of the hotel’s greatest assets. The staff were polite and helpful – we especially appreciated the housekeeping team and the restaurant personnel. Unfortunately, the end of our stay brought some disappointment. Due to a late return flight, we requested a late check-out. We were willing to move to a different room and pay an additional fee. However, our request was denied on the grounds of full occupancy. At the same time, rooms were still available for booking on the hotel’s website and via Booking.com. This inconsistency left us dissatisfied and with a sense of unfair treatment. In summary, the hotel met our expectations in terms of standards, cleanliness, food quality, and location. However, the approach to non-standard situations, such as the need for a late check-out, leaves room for improvement and may influence the overall perception of the stay.

Paul Woodcock

Our room was spotless but are in need of some updating, tired and dated decor and furniture, there was only one power socket available for use in the bedroom other than that, the lack of fridge and use of a hairdryer was a inconvenience. couldn't fault the service as the staff were great in all aspects of the stay. very well located too

Nikita Penno

The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The three of us had a lovely time this past week and we would especially like to thank Lola, George and Hernań for making our stay the best possible with lots and lots of laughter. Although one of the bar ladies could have been a tad more friendly. All the activities around the day made our stay even better. We have definitely made memories for a lifetime here and would 100% recommend others to stay here!

Margaret Yates

Rooms a bit scuffed and worn but very very clean, very comfy beds and pillows, excellent showers. Towels and beds changed every day. We had room 111, view of sea and pool area. Food was excellent and plenty of choice 😋. Lots of salads, fruit various mains, fresh pancakes, omelettes, fried eggs, toasties all done to order. All staff were friendly and efficient. Nice lounge area. Bus stop outside hotel and supermarket opposite. The only fault was walls very thin and overall could be a bit noisy.

Stewart Mullen

I've recently returned from another marvellous holiday at the Hotel Torreblanca. The hotel is in a quiet location, 2 minutes from the local train station and about 5 minutes walk to the beach/promenade. Everything at this hotel is just wonderful. Reception, rooms, restaurant, bars, cleaning, pools/gardens and maintenance are all great. The best asset of this hotel is the staff and I mean every single one of them. I sincerely thank ALL of them for providing me with another fantastic holiday. I can't wait to return in July.

Rebecca Verdonkschot

We are just leaving today after a fabulous week here. The room was wonderful, super spacious, great view of the sea room 502. Cleaned daily. Pool areas and gardens are lovely. Food has been excellent , from a wide range of breakfast things, to a varied selection each night. We were all inclusive. The staff were all friendly, helpful and very pleasant all the time. Great location. Behind the hotel is the train station. (Not noisy/electric) we got the train to Malaga. Then if you want to get the train into the center of Fuengirola instead of walking you can do that too. We walked most days . We would highly recommended stopping here and we would definitely return 😀

Piro Esen

The hotel was amazing, especially the food—it was absolutely delicious. The rooms were very clean, and the staff was extremely friendly. We truly enjoyed our holiday. Isa from the animation team added a special touch to our stay. My spouse and I were very satisfied with everything. We definitely recommend it.

Anna Melville

Had an amazing stay here as a solo traveller. Felt super lucky with the room I was given as I had a beautiful sea view. The room was absolutely huge, plenty of wardrobe space, hairdryer, fridge etc. and a 30 second walk from Torreblanca station making it easy to do a day trip to Malaga city or get into Fuengirola centre for food/entertainment. The bus was also €2 and easily reached by a 5 minute walk down the hill as well as the beach! I had breakfast included in my stay, I’m not a big breakfast person so mainly had fruit and when I tried the hot food a lot of it was cold.

Maura Griffin

Very clean, spacious room. Excellent breakfast with great choice of hot and cold food, fruit, bread. Brilliant location right next to the train line and only a short walk to the beach, bars, and restaurants. As a solo traveller, I felt very comfortable here.

Ben Moran

Fantastic location. Spotlessly clean with friendly and helpful receptionists. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice. Adequate size room with a balcony with a seaview. Only downside was the rooftop bar area. Always busy and chances of getting a sunbed pretty remote. Great value for money and will definitely be staying here again

monty man

Nice Hotel in a good location. Staff were polite, Standard room small but ok had a nice view on the 12th floor overlooking the coast pool and town. Only things we did not like was the pool/sky bar in 10 days we could not get a sunbed people were at the door every morning dashing for the few beds they had also the bar was open to the public and there were a few idiots getting a little out of hand. The beds in the room were very hard but had a good holiday and would go again.

Louise N

An incredibly noisy hotel – you can hear everything from the hallway and the neighboring rooms, so remember to bring earplugs. There are hardly any available spots by the pool, and it doesn’t open until 11 AM, so be prepared to queue from 10:30 if you want a sunbed. Our fridge didn’t work during the entire stay, so we couldn’t keep any drinks cold in the room – even though we reported it to the reception. Housekeeping also forgot to leave extra toilet paper, so we ran out in the evening and had to go to the reception ourselves to ask for more. It seems like the cleaning staff are in a rush – the room wasn’t vacuumed, and the floors weren’t washed. We were given an old, nearly used bar of soap, which felt quite unhygienic, so we ended up buying our own proper hand soap. All in all, a rather stressful stay. That said, the location was good, and the staff were friendly.

The LearningProject

Recently stayed for five nights. Check in was slow and there was no queue, , however friendly helpful staff. Our room backed onto fish alley and the noise early hours was loud. Pool area rooftop bar nice, clean, however not ideal for kids, not much space. . Lift took ages to arrive to take people up, constant queues. Room cleaned four out of five days which was understandable as fifth day was check out. Location ideal, beach opposite. No kettle in room however two cartoons of water were waiting on desk. Fridge in room. Large wardrobe. Breakfast.. food was barely warm.

Alan Brown

Could not fault the hotel. Sea front location. Spotlessly clean and breakfast was excellent. Downside for me was the pool did not open each day until 11.30 but being so close to the sea we went to the beach.

Mark Payne

Hotel was spotless and rooms cleaned daily. The staff were lovely and always greeted us with a smile. We had buffet breakfast two days and it was excellent. Hotel is above a shopping centre but rooms are very quiet and we had no issues at all. Great location for accessing the beach and bars & restaurants. Will definitely return here when in the area.

Trevor Corcoran

Location was excellent being in the centre of fuengirola. And I can not say enough about the wonderful staff especially Mercedes, what a joyous ray of sunshine she is, the perfect balance of both being professional and friendly every time we spoke with her. All the staff we had involvement with were always friendly, and one of the maids whose name unfortunately I didn’t get, blonde, always smiling and spoke very good English also went out of her way to make our stay very enjoyable. The room we stayed in was fantastic and absolutely great value for the price. Great size room with a balcony that had the sun on it for most of the day. I won’t give the room number as the next time we visit I’m hoping it’s available. Will definitely be coming back soon. Thank you for a great stay.

Florin Pricopi

I was in August 2023 at this hotel and I was impressed by the typical Spanish friendliness with which I was received and the attention given to the guests. Both the receptionist, as well as the kitchen and cleaning staff, all tried to please us every day. The hotel is very centrally located in the resort, very clean and welcoming. The food was very diverse and tasty (I don't think it was repeated two days in a row). You can get to the beach very quickly and it is very close to the Central Bus and Train station. It is a very good option to consider if you arrive in Fuengirola.

Robert Tarlton

Thank you to all the staff for their friendliness, hospitality and excellent management of the hotel. Our most recent stay was during the May festival. It was our third visit and on this occasion we brought a group of 14 people who thoroughly enjoyed the 3 nights spent in the hotel. We will certainly come again. Muchas Gracias a todos

P M

Quite noisy as my room was on a busy corridor. Room was clean and fine. Staff were great. Location right in town centre.

Vikki Rookes

Ideal location with beautiful views if you request the sea view. Our accommodation was nice, plenty of space and comfortable beds. Bathroom.was spacious with a good quality shower. There's paint work that could be touched up here and there but on the whole it was lovely. The dining area was small and breakfast was okay, filled you up for the day. I can't comment on the main meals/drinks as we only paid for breakfast. The location of the hotel would be my reason to return, everything handy amazing beaches.

Dino Kulic

This hotel is perfect based on invested money and received quality. Rooms are fine, balcony with perfect view. Location the best. Pool could have warmer water. We only used breakfast and it was 👍

Stuart Gibbs

Spot visit, one night only. Reception area looked as though it was fairly recently refurbished, check in easy, all staff were great. Our room was nice and clean, bed and linen really comfortable. One thing, we had a basic or standard room, and was at the side of the hotel, no view, and a little dark due to small window. I'm sure the rooms at the front are great. Pay parking directly across the road.

Frank W. W. Dr.

Loved the hotel, staff is VERY helpful and service minded. Issues are resolved instantly without questions or hesitation. Huge lobby, cafe and restaurant. Great luxerious breakfast; fresh and a LOT of choice.

Elaine Wickwar

After starting our trip at another local hotel, we moved here after we realised the original hotel was below par. Best thing we did. Convenient location. The staff here are kind and friendly. We did not eat here, so can not comment on that. There were cans of water in the room which was a nice touch. Various teabags, coffee and milk. 2 glasses in the bathroom. Soap and shower gel in the bathroom as well as a bidet. I would have liked conditioner. Everywhere super clean and organised. Excellent WiFi connection. Plenty of tv channels. Good sized balcony. Safe in the wardrobe. We would stay at this chain again in the future.

Mr G D Pluto

Great self catering Hotel, so good we booked to go back while we were there. Say no more.... Location is a bit out from main area of Fuengirola but the L1 bus is only €1.20 and the bus stop is outside hotel. Massive shopping mall 2 mins walk which includes Carrefore supermarket, if they don't have it, it does not exist. All staff were great, very attentive and most languages spoken. Basic snacks served at bar, prices were similar to bars along sea front so no issues there. Rooms basic but modern and clean. Watch out for the step at doors on to veranda which was strange. Bed a bit soft for my liking but you can only please some. Pro's Lovely staff, decent rooms and supermarket close by. Bus stop outside Hotel. Quiet location. Laundry in basement €5 for a wash €3 for a dry. Con's Step out to veranda. Bed a bit soft. Towels were tiny, difficult to dry after a shower.

Lucia

Really nice hotel, rooms spacious with balcony, staff friendly and the pool area was nice with lots of sunbeds. Not a far walk to the strip , about 10 minutes. Only problem we had was it says there will be an iron on request but the second day we got there we asked the staff at reception and they said they didn't have any available and that they have asked guests to bring back after use as have a limited amount, so we asked again another 2 times but they still didn't have one so we had creased clothes which was annoying, so be prepared. Our cocktails from the bar tasted watered down and were quite expensive for what they were .

Lisa Conlan

Very welcoming hotel - the staff are kind and helpful. Apartments are clean and the bar food is good value for money

T Stevens

Rooms are cleaned everyday clean towels but as 4 adults ladies and 1 bathroom no unsuites a little difficult but we managed would a million percent return but not with 4 ladies in the 1 apartment

Marja Ruotsalainen

Perfect place to stay. Easy to come from airport. The bus stop is next to the aparthotel. There is also a big mall Miramar next to the aparthotel. The sea is so near and you can easily walk beside the seaside enjoying the view. Also this aparthotel has a nice pool area and downstairs there is good gym too. We loved this quiet neighbourhood and the possibility walk around beside the seaside.

Martyn Pulham

These guys are amazing. They went above and beyond to make us happy. Our son's ashes were sadly spread in a local town called Torreblanca by "el torro" landmark last year. Our room unfortunately was facing the opposite direction when we checked in to PYR and we were hoping to be facing that way. After we informed the hotel, they moved us to the other side of the building, higher up looking directly at Torreblanca, also upgrading the rooms for us for free as a way of showing thier compassion, and to help us emotionally with our stay. They were so kind about the whole situation. They allow you use of the pool area, luggage room and showers etc while waiting to leave for your flight after checkout. They do all they can to ensure you enjoy your stay and have a stress free checkout. The food is also lovely especially breakfast, and the waitress Sahara was really helpful and friendly to us each morning. Amazing service and treatment. Both our stays here this year and last we great, and we will always come back. The Best hotel in Fuengirola and also the best staff in any hotel. Thank you guys. We send our love and will be back soon ❤️👌

Fred Chapman

Just stayed here, pool doesn't open till 11:00 workmen were working round the pool and in the hotel very noisy! Our room was lovely and couldn't fault it over looking the beach. Shower is mega powerful and shampoo and shower gel sample bottles are provided. Beds are really comfortable. Kitchen had everything needed even a little cleaning kit was provided. This is a pet friendly hotel which I did not realise when booking, we had 2 noisy dogs in rooms close by, barking well into the night, that along with the noisy nightclub opposite that didn't close till 3am left us exhausted the next day. Lovely location 10 minute walk to train station, trains run every 20 mins to the airport on the hr then every 20 mins. Big market on a Tuesday in Fuengirola, normal leather clothes etc. Loved Fuengirola but wouldn't stay here again because of the noise and dogs!

Yvette Chandler

Well located apartments. We came beginning May and temperature was 23°+. Loads of bars and restaurants but they seem to close by midnight and it is quiet. Good police presence at the weekend. Many couples with young families.

Debbie Weller

We were lucky enough to have the pleasure in staying here last weekend for a Dance Congress in the 4* hotel Las Palmeras (which was fully booked and I am glad it was for the following:). Firstly, the location of this hotel is far better as Las Palmeras has a busy English pub right opposite the entrance (with many drunks)!! When we arrived to our hotel, we requested a room with an amazing sea view (you can see the sea from most rooms). We were attended to by receptionists Javier and Monica who both did and amazing job at superceeding our expectations and making our stay there absolutely superb. The buffet food was cooked nicely and the menus well thought out (a small selection but everything was delicious and the staff were friendly and professional). I would without doubt highly recommend this hotel if you are thinking of staying in Fuengirola. Many thanks to all the wonderful staff and keep up the amazing work! 💯

Adam Wroblewski

Best 3* hotel I've visited in a while. Top quality, very large size of rooms, kitchenette, top terrace with a view, only meters away from main beach. Really affordable

MrAaronw94

Very good stay, no complaints other than occasional noisy guests in the early hours of the morning but the staff were quick to tell them to quiet down. Pool area sometimes busy not not too much of an issue. Would stay again!

Xuqiong Chen

Disappointed by the Experience — Not Family-Friendly We stayed at this hotel as a family of four — two adults, a 4-year-old, and a 1-year-old — and unfortunately, our experience was disappointing from the start. Despite clearly requesting a baby cot during booking and providing the ages of both children, we were told upon arrival that our room could only accommodate two adults and one child. This put us in a difficult situation and showed a lack of flexibility and understanding, especially considering our 1-year-old just needed a cot and not a separate bed. To make matters worse, we found ants in the toilet, which is unacceptable for any standard of accommodation. When we tried to raise this issue and get help at reception, we had to wait over 30 minutes just to speak to someone — and there was no apology or sense of urgency from staff. Overall, this hotel did not feel family-friendly or well-managed. Cleanliness and basic hospitality were lacking, and we would not choose to stay here again or recommend it to others.

Mia Hillman

Not Worth the Hype: Overcrowded, Noisy, and Disappointing Fuengirola, as a destination, already left much to be desired — lacking the charm and class of nearby towns like Marbella or Málaga. Unfortunately, this hotel didn’t do much to improve the impression. From the moment we arrived, it was clear this is a high-traffic, mass-market hotel — busy pool, crowded common areas, and a general feeling of chaos. The staff were, at best, indifferent. At worst, rude and inattentive. Any request felt like an inconvenience, and the service fell well short of even basic expectations. The rooms were passable — clean enough and reasonably sized — but the walls were paper-thin. Every hallway conversation, toilet flush, and suitcase roll echoed through the night. The lifts were another frustration: old, painfully slow, and often overcrowded, adding to the general sense of wear and tear. And then, there was the breakfast buffet. Calling it a buffet feels generous — it was more like a zoo. Whether it was the hotel’s clientele, poor planning, or simply lack of control, the experience was a chaotic free-for-all. Long queues, no available tables, food running out without replenishment — not exactly the relaxing start to the day one hopes for on holiday. In short, I wouldn’t stay here again. If you're looking for a peaceful, pleasant experience on the Costa del Sol, this hotel — and Fuengirola in general — is best avoided

Sue Garber

2/11-2/13 This is the most wonderful place to stay. I actually stayed here in 1970 and since Barcelo/ Occidental took over everything was better than I ever imagined as far as the staff itself. Everyone warm and welcoming. Good breakfast and I got to sit out by the pool today. Highly recommend. Can’t wait to come back

matthew hudyma

Came on a small golf trip for 5. Great hotel, huge breakfast selection, clean big rooms with balconies, golf club storage. Only downside is pool shuts at 5pm.

Elaine E

Loved our stay. Rooms are spacious, spotlessly clean and comfortable. Great mini fridge, shower and balcony view is amazing. Breakfasts are really good and very slick operation no matter how busy (we were there 12 nights so varied occupancy). Mini negatives are a chaotic pool bar (not as slick as rest) and lack of iron in room/hotel. We bought our travel iron but should not have need in a four star. Location makes for a wonderful walk and view but we did almost 20000 steps a day and used many taxis. So worth thinking about. But wonderful stay!

T

Great beach front location. Good breakfast options, rooms were a decent size. Excellent sea view balcony. Went here for a break with the ladies and we were not disappointed! Most of the staff were excellent and happy to help. Special mentions go to 3 members of staff. Nicola on the front desk who was professional, friendly, and really helpful. Lucas on entertainment, dancing in the pool was a lot of fun. He was so engaging, definitely in the right job. And Alberto from the restaurant, excellent service and great omelettes.

Joy McGregor

Great location, nice selection of food options, especially breakfast and evening salad buffet. The sweets were also great. Most staff very friendly and helpful considering I had my elderly mother with me. Entertainment team- superb and the guest entertainment were fabulous. I had a relaxing time at the hotel.

Minakshi Agrawal

The hotel and room itself was at a good location. We arrived a bit early and were asked to wait because the previous guest had not left (checkout time is 12). We waited since our check in was at 2 and the guests had still not left. The receptionist had asked us to wait to which we had to remind about our time as well and no way they could clean the room in 10 minutes for us. After a discussion with her manager she gave us another room. I feel they she could have done better at asking. When we asked for kettle in room we got it but for coffee it wa as if I asked them for something soo precious, again had to take permission from the manager. Ah and they claim to have a lot of spa massages but the old woman there is very rude and lazy. Doesn't want to massage more than 30 minutes for 60 euro but keeps selling spa circuit. And also kind of body shaming way of speaking by the old woman. Overall location wise is good but wouldn't want to go there as there are many other places with better friendly services. We majorly booked for the spa which we couldn't.

H H

TLDR waiters are overwhelmed. Food service was bad. restaurant food was amazing. Everyone else were great except the rude waiters. Longer post: Stayed here for 6 nights during June. 30-35 degrees C all week. Nice entrance to the beach by the pool. Everything was amazing during this trip except the waiters at the buffet. the waiters are definitely overwhelmed by the food service. All week I was there they removed plates and brought out cutlery but struggled to take our orders multiple times. They forgot our order over and over again at both the restaurant and the buffet. The last day we came to the conclusion that we have felt ignored all week. Especially after we asked to see the menu when we arrived to see what they served but the waitress got annoyed at us for asking what kind of soda they served. I felt like I’d rather eat somewhere else after that. Tuesdays reception at the restaurant by the pool was terrible. We spent over three hours trying to order and trying to pay the bill. I don’t recommend this hotel if you want a pleasant dinner service. The reception service however was great, the chefs at the buffet were very nice. The buffet food was ok. The restaurants food however were 9/10 the cheeseburger was 10/10! The room was cool and clean.