A Yousefi
Staying at Elba Hotel was honestly one of the highlights of our trip. The whole resort is right by the beach, which gives you that true holiday feeling from the moment you arrive. The pool has a stunning sea view — we could have stayed there all day just relaxing and taking it in.
Our room was spotless, comfortable, and well looked after. The staff were absolutely brilliant — friendly, kind, and always ready to help with a smile, which made us feel completely taken care of.
What made the evenings special was the live music in the lobby most nights. The atmosphere was warm, relaxed, and full of good vibes — it really added to the overall experience and made every night feel memorable. And breakfast was simply amazing: fresh, varied, and full of delicious options to start the day right.
We do wish that spa access had been included in the stay, but even though we paid separately, we enjoyed it so much that it was worth it.
We already miss being there and would happily come back again without hesitation. A truly beautiful place with great energy, amazing service, and memories we’ll definitely carry with us.
wendy Bloemsma
Nice hotel. Layout a bit complicated when using the elevators. Rooms are comfortable and spacious. Breakfast and dinner are buffets. Which are nice. Massages at the spa were great. My friend had cockroaches in her room. It took 2 days to get her another room. My room was clean though.
Anna Shlimovich
We stayed in the hotel in January 2024. We took a suite on the 5th floor. It was an extraordinary room, huge with great furniture, massive closet space, large tub bath, separate shower, enormous loggia. The bedroom was excellent.
The breakfast was very good, the parking ample. The swimming pool was heated.
The beach is great as a nature spot and for the sea but I am not sure about swimming. When we stayed the wind was constant. Also the area has mosquitoes.
The soundproofing is not that great.
We liked the city of Estepona, its historic center and the seafront promenade. But the it's too busy and built-up. The hotel is a pleasant retreat further away. It was nice in January with minimal number of guests.
Overall an excellent comfort and a great place to rest.
Jocelyn Crosby
I stayed in this hotel last August. I was excited because it was rated well and pictures looked nice.
However, for one, there are cockroaches in the rooms. Absolutely disgusting.
The hotel is also in some disrepair. Flooring by the adult pool was pulled up in places, the lounger beds had rotting wood.
The food is also terrible. We had dinner at their upscale restaurant one evening (never again!) and it was for sure microwaved. A shame because it was probably nice the first time it was cooked. All in our 4 person party agreed. The breakfast included canned fruit-- in August when produce is at its peak? Bizarrely cheap.
When we brought these problems to the hotel desk they were pretty unconcerned.
Otherwise the staff is pretty agreeable and generally friendly.
I honestly don't understand how there are so many good reviews because our stay was a major letdown and we will not return.
Most people complain about the birds and sure they're annoying but not anywhere near the biggest problem this hotel has.
Laura Chamaine
Its not bad but location wise its terrible! There is NOTHING around it, its directly on the motorway! There's nowhere to even walk, nothing along the front, beach isn't very nice either! The hotel is nice enough, not enough staff in the dining room at busy times, food is VERY repetitive and not all that much variety. Drinks are expensive! Pools are nice, enough beds for everyone which is a plus. Room was okay, bed was huge, bathroom was huge. We had room service plates in our room for 2 days, stuff was going mouldy on it we had to ask reception for someone to take it away! Cleaning ladies took our pool towels and the bath towels and never replaced them, the 3 of us were using dressing gowns to get dry on as we didn't notice until it was too late! Staff are very pleasant and attentive in the main lobby but you go largely ignores in the dining rooms unless you're Spanish.
All in all its okay, slightly tired looking in some areas and for a '5 star' where we paid £1900 for 4 nights i expected a little more!
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