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August	+34 °C	+20 °C
September	+31 °C	+18 °C
October	+28 °C	+15 °C
November	+23 °C	+12 °C
December	+21 °C	+9 °C

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Playacalida Hotel in Almunecar

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● Center: 3 km

☎ Phone: +34 958 61 92 00Show

✅ Immaculate rooms with balconies and sea or garden views, including large beds and spacious wardrobes. ✅ Multiple pools including a scenic infinity pool with sea views, lazy river, slides, and indoor pool. ✅ Good variety and quality of fresh local food with allergy accommodations and multiple dining venues. ✅ Friendly and helpful staff mentioned by several guests, with special praise for individuals like Pablo, Gloria, Anna, Eva, Paola, and Maribel. ✅ Extensive facilities such as spa, gym (free access), kids club, playground, and evening entertainment. ✅ Free bike rentals and nearby bus access facilitate exploration despite the hotel’s hillside location. ❌ Inconsistent enforcement and communication about all-inclusive meal and drink policies leading to guest dissatisfaction. ❌ Some facilities like pools and bars were closed or limited depending on the season. ❌ Complaints about staff rudeness or lack of English language skills affecting service quality. ❌ Cold water and limited water pressure on slides in the lazy river pool, reducing enjoyment for children. ❌ Rooms showing signs of age and needing renovation, including peeling paint and occasional bathroom odors. ❌ The nearby beach is rocky rather than sandy, which may not suit all beachgoers. ❌ The hotel’s size and layout can be overwhelming, with steep hills around the property making mobility difficult for some guests.

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Rooms and prices

2 guests

Adults−2+

Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Double room

Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar

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Single room

Air conditioning and private bathroom

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Double room with sea view

Air conditioning, minibar and private bathroom

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Superior with Garden Double room

Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar

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Superior Double room seafront

Private bathroom

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Connecting Quadruple room

Private bathroom

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Double Junior Suite

Private bathroom

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Double Suite

Private bathroom

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Presidential Double Suite

Private bathroom

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Description

Playacalida Hotel is a 4-star resort constructed in 2004, located in Almunecar, Spain. It features a wide range of room types including Single rooms, Double rooms, sea view rooms, suites up to Presidential Double Suite, and family-friendly connecting rooms. The hotel is praised for its cleanliness and amenities, each rated 9 out of 10. Guests can enjoy various pools including an infinity pool overlooking the sea, a lazy river with slides, and an indoor pool. The hotel offers numerous facilities such as a spa and wellness centre with massage, sauna, and beauty services, fitness centre, kids’ club, and a games room. Dining options include buffet and à la carte restaurants with fresh local produce and allergy accommodations. Services like 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, car hire, and bike rental add convenience. While the hotel is spacious and well-maintained, some guests noted that it could benefit from renovations and clearer communication regarding all-inclusive offers.

Location

Playacalida Hotel is situated just 210 meters from Playa Galera beach, providing easy beach access within a 5-10 minute walk. It is 50 kilometers from Granada Airport (GRX), making it accessible for international travelers. The hotel is located in the Urb. La Galera area of Almunecar. Nearby restaurants include Restaurante Calabajio at 153 meters with a 9/10 rating, Restaurante Casa Juan at 306 meters also rated 9/10, and Restaurante Casa Antonio at 381 meters rated 8/10. A bus stop about 5 minutes away offers local transport to Almunecar town center for only 1 euro, although the terrain is hilly and may be challenging for less mobile guests.

Tips

Learn basic Spanish phrases as staff and locals appreciate it and it improves communication.
Be aware the hotel is on a hill, so plan accordingly if you have mobility concerns.
Confirm all-inclusive package details at check-in to avoid surprises about what is included, especially regarding drinks and snacks.

Policies and conditions

Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs can be added, but extra beds cannot be added. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
Breakfast: Option: Buffet Opening hours: [Mon - Sun] 08:00-10:30 Open Contact the property to see if extra breakfast is available. If so, you can pay for it at the property.
Pets: Pets are allowed on request Fee: €32.00 (approx. US$36.47) per pet per day
Service animals: Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard
Check in time: 12:00-19:00. Check out time: 07:30-12:00.

2 guests

Adults−2+

Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Services and facilities

General

Shopping on site
Air conditioning
24-hour reception
Elevator/lift
Currency exchange
Smoke-free property
Heating
Ticket assistance
Gift shop
Garden
Terrace
Fire Extinguisher
All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

Rooms

Non-smoking rooms
Soundproof rooms
Fridge
Family room
Smoke Detector
Cable TV
Minibar
Hairdryer
Bathtub
Shower
Wardrobe/Closet
Alarm clock
Toiletries

Accessibility

Accessibility features
Wheelchair Accessible

Services and amenities

Ironing
Luggage storage
Laundry
Safe-deposit box
Concierge services
Dry-cleaning
Luggage storage
Wake-up service
Telephone

Meals

Bar
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast
Cafe
Restaurant
Snack bar

Internet

Free Wi-Fi
Internet

Transfer

Car rental

Languages Spoken

Spanish
German
English
French

Tourist services

Tour assistance

Recreation

Bike rental
Sun Deck
Ping-Pong

Parking

Parking nearby

Pool and beach

Swimming pool
Spa tub
Outdoor pool
Water fun
Seasonal indoor swimming pool
Pool facilities
Next to the beach

Business

Business center
Event facilities
Meeting and presentation facilities
Conference Hall

Sports

Table Tennis
Fitness facilities

Beauty and wellness

Solarium
Massage
Steam room
Beauty services
Sauna
Spa
First Aid Kit

Kids

Playroom
Babysitting and childcare
Children's playground
Children swimming pool
Family/Kid Friendly
Kids club

Pets

Pets allowed

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 210 m. It takes 3 minutes To the beach!

The distance to the sea is 240 meters

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Video: Playacálida Spa Hotel Luxury - Almuñécar - Spain

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Reviews

Cleanliness

Amenities

Location

Service

17.04.2026 Guest

Although my daughter who lives in the area has had some good experiences over the years, and recommended many friends and family who have stayed, the good experience has been spoilt by a staff member being verbally aggressive to my 14 year old granddaughter and her friend. They were distraught. This has upset my family and we have decided to cancel our reservation.

08.04.2026 Vacation23182863443

I've given a 4 purely because of location - the hotel is a 5 for me it's stunning. I booked before reading the previous reviews and I was a bit alarmed when I did! There was no need to worry though as I found the staff and the predominantly Spanish guests to be really friendly towards a solo English older female tourist. The room (and I only had the standard room) was immaculate with balcony, views over the hillside dotted with villas and a side view of the beach. It had 2 very large king-size beds, a bath, a walk in shower, large wardrobe and a fridge with complimentary bottles of water. There are several pools - one that is tastefully designed like a river (with slides, jacuzzis etc) an indoor pool and a large fresh water infinity pool overlooking the sea. There is also a gym and a spa (which you pay extra for). There are several restaurants and bars and the food I found to be really good - it's all made freshly (omelettes, eggs, meat and fish cooked in front of you and plenty of fresh local produce) and there's lots of variety - you won't get the typical English "fry up" and "chips with everything! but there's plenty to suit all tastes. Also nice touches to cater for those with allergies etc. There's tapas, snacks and cakes and meals served at different venues throughout the day so you won't go hungry! If you tend to stay in resort you will find lots to keep you occupied (all ages), there's also a kids club and a theatre hosting shows every evening. I like to tour around and see places, but without a car it is hard work here. There is local bus service into Almunecar and you can get busses to other places from there, but it's not easy to tie them in with the local bus service. Also I'm quite fit, but the hotel might not suit those less mobile that want to get out and about as everything outside (including the beach) is either up or down a steep hill. There are no local tour companies offering trips to other places. If you like touring around this hotel isn't ideal but if you want an all encompassing resort holiday it is lovely (and friendly). I would like to give special mentions to Pablo (at the infinity pool bar) who helped me to decipher the busses (where I could and couldn't get to) and also to Gloria and Anna who work so hard but always have a smile for everyone. Top tip: learn a few words of Spanish as a please and thank you go a long way here.

08.04.2026 T90K

I wish I had delved deeper into the reviews before booking this hotel. The hotel itself is beautiful with the infinity pool and hot tubs but apart from that I don’t have many positive things to say. The first day we went to the pool my son had a small ball, he was told no balls allowed, this is the main reason a child stays entertained on holiday a basic ball. The rules are also dont jump in and don’t swim under water? So basically kids - no fun aloud. The lazy river pool and water slides are in the middle of the hotel amongst trees and bushes so these pools are constantly freezing in the shade. The buffet area is dirty i picked up various cutlery that had stale food stuck to it and for some bizarre reason not everything has a sign above it to tell you what it is very risky for someone who has any food allergies, the staff can’t keep on top of keeping the buffet topped up you have a chef trying to make fried eggs in one pan, omelettes in another then warming up some pancakes. I wouldn’t touch the meat it’s all pink. The all inclusive is different rules depend on which part of the hotel you go to, the infinity pool bar includes everything, if you go to the indoor cafe you have to pay for the same thing even though we booked all inclusive. In the indoor cafe I asked if my son could have a straw for his drink and she said no straws are for cocktails only - how pathetic. The beach nearby isn’t a beach it’s all stones no sand but there are some nice places to eat, we had to go out and pay to eat as we couldn’t face the buffet 3 times a day. I visited in April so dread to think what state the hotel is in when it comes to summer.

02.04.2026 GrandTour31870667101

Paola was an absolute dream she was so incredibly lovely! Had some problems at check in and she was so helpful and understanding. Great property and food.

31.12.2025 Guest

Will definately come back again Excellent customer service Good food Good quality hotel beds. Children loved playing football by the beach There is a tennis cot, golf , swimming pools ( closed due to season) Spa facility with free gym access, however you pay for indoor swimming, jacuzzi and sauna (€40 per two adults ) A shop nearby for snacks if u need any otherwise plenty at the hotel . Reception staff - special mention to Eva who provided us with excellent service from the day we arrived Will definitely come nack

30.12.2025 Mai

26.10.2025 Paul

Just returned from a weeks hols in October 2025, just my and son and a
I.

Hotels remote, but beautiful. In fairness it was better than good, very good even, just not quite 5 stars.

Not many brits here, good or bad make your own mind up. But I would recommend learning sone spanish. Its definitely alpreciated.

Buffet food was good, plenty to choose.
And plenty of booze too.

Would defo recommend to families, couples and anyone else for that matter.
To the staff thank you for working hard.

And to the 2 pensioners scrapping in the bingo hall. Naughty boys!!

25.09.2025 Guest

Don’t go to this hotel absolutely disgusting with English people and very rude staff you don’t get what you pay for as all inclusive isn’t all inclusive 🤔 yes that’s right please don’t book or bother unless you want to waste your money. Poor hygiene where the food is concerned staff telling you that no inflatables allowed in the pool, paying extra for what’s supposed to be an all inclusive just did it for us !!!! But never again will I book here 😡

09.08.2025 Vacation795383

We had a wonder holiday at Playacalida! The hotel has everything from amazing views to a small onsite shop. The infinity pool was breathtaking and the lazy river and slides kept us all busy for hours. The food has lots of choice however as a vegetarian it was limited but they are very happy to cook specific vegetarian food upon request. The bar has lots of choice of drinks however the cocktails aren’t included with all inclusive so you have to pay a small supplement if you want one. There is a bus stop 5mins away that costs £1 to get into town which was great! Lots of daytime and evening activities and the kids club was good. We will definitely be returning.

29.07.2025 Andrew

Negatives: -Booked a family room which essentially was 2 double beds pushed together and a cot! The room was tiny!!!! -Hotel very dated, paint peeling at away all over -Looks like a prison -Lazy river is a good idea but the slides on it have no water pressure so people cant even slide down them. Lazy river is also freezing -Food very repetitive -Staff are rude, barely speak a word of English and don't event try to help English tourists -Not enough staff, big queues at pool side bar Positives: - Infinity pool is nice

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Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

Restaurante Calabajio (2 min)

Parque Mediterraneo, Playa Galera

Restaurante Casa Juan (5 min)

Calle Barranco Cabría

Restaurante Casa Antonio (6 min)

Playa de Cabria

Reviews

14.09.2017 Simon

Great place to stop for a drink when going for a walk. Perfect view and location on the beach

Frequently asked questions about Playacalida Hotel

What room types are available at Playacalida Hotel?

Room types include Single room; Double room; Double room with sea view; Superior with Garden Double room; Superior Double room seafront; Connecting Quadruple room; Double Junior Suite; Double Suite; and Presidential Double Suite.

Is Playacalida Hotel beachfront?

Yes, the hotel is beachfront and located 210 meters from Playa Galera beach.

Are pets allowed at the hotel?

Pets are allowed on request with a fee of €32 per pet per day.

Does the hotel provide all-inclusive packages?

The hotel offers all-inclusive options, but some guests reported restrictions on included drinks and snacks; contact the hotel directly for current all-inclusive details.

What spa and wellness facilities are available?

The hotel has a spa and wellness centre with massage, sauna, beauty shop, and fitness centre. Some spa services require additional fees.

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