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Solid 4-star Spanish hotel with great pools and beachfront location. Pools and slides are a big plus, especially for families

Beautiful big swimming pools with slides for smaller and bigger kids also adults and a foam party was lot of fun. Food is lovely and drinks are name branded from a glass bottles which was included in the all inclusive

Because the buffet opens late but for the Spanish customers they eat even later so I can walk straight in without having to wait. I have lunch at 13 and there is not line by 14. 30 there are people lining up outside

Great hotel 1 hour from the airport Beautiful hotel, big rooms with big beds Lovely powerful shower, great views from our balcony. Beautiful massive beach next to the hotel

Staff are all working hard so everything is running smoothly. Few shops and a supermarket outside the hotel, town is only 10 minutes away in a taxi which was very cheap. Great family holiday in Almeria !!!

Now that she is 11 she is too old for the mini club so she has to go to the activities her self that makes it harder to make friends but was still good but I think mini club should cover a bit older

Plenty to do all day for kids and adults! The lifeguards at the pool are so attentive and I feel totally safe with my children in the pool

Reception staff welcoming and also fantastic at check out. Bar and restaurant staff friendly and helpful

Only negative if it even is one, there’s only one table tennis table and you have to go to reception to get bats and ball with an hour slot, tried on a few occasions but was always just missing out! Would make sense with how popular it is with family’s just to install another couple maybe inside? Over very pleased and will be returning

Room clean, would benefit from having a washing up sponge and washing up liquid to wash coffee cups, just an idea :-) Every area clean. Loved the waterfall feature in the central lobbies

Very clean hotel, staff went the extra mile, we had a couple of rainy days and the entertainment team made sure the guests were still entertained. Good selection for eating, very fresh and varied each day

The animation team made our holiday so much fun and they feel like friends by the time you are leaving, especially Mateo, Alvaro and Manuela

Exceptional resort. Hotel was really lovely. Very clean and homely . Lovely rooms and swimming pools. Loved it.

All good from staff to hotel amenities, had a garden room and loved our patio for sitting out, excellent breakfast also

The room was immaculate and this was kept up throughout the stay. It was so close to the beach I could go for a swim and be back in my hot shower in 2 minutes. Perfect for morning runs & walks too

The staff were all extremely helpful and the classes had fabulous leaders. It was an excellent place to stay

It was fine but I wouldn’t be relying on for all meals, it was a bit bland and like a cafeteria. All in all an amazing place and I would visit again

Updated rooms in this hotel suited me but may not suit some as the loo and shower are behind separate doors that open out into the room where the sink is, so might not be ideal if sharing but rooms much better than Pedro and Pablo hotels The later has a lot of work going on Jan 25 so it’s drilling all day so be wary - pic of don Pablo hotel which is like a building site

Good rooms. Great variety of food , dining area can get packed

Pleasant service, a clean room (cleaned every day), and tasty food. One thing wasn’t great — drinks for lunch and dinner had to be paid for separately (including water, coffee, tea, etc

walk), the food is diverse and good, in an open buffet system (we had half board) and although we paid for a standard room they were kind and accommodated us in superior rooms with a view of the sea and the garden with swimming pools (theoretically they were more expensive)

Every evening they organized live music shows, magic, flamenco dancing and others. It is located very close to the sea and the cliff (max

) and there was no kettle in the room. Very nice sea view, and I don’t know why people say the hotel needs renovation — in my opinion everything is fine

A very pleasant experience, a hotel with a beautifully landscaped exotic garden, with an added charm and funny decorations inspired by Halloween (I was accommodated at the end of October)

Great hotel, with nice location. Room was very clean and spacious. Food was great. Good value for money.

Easy to check in and great breakfast

Great hotel but wish we had a balcony. Buffet breakfast / brunch excellent choice. Clean and comfortable. Prices in hotel bar reasonable. Central to square,bus stop and train station. About a 15-20 min walk to beach.

I highly recommend it, the location is very good, the cleanliness of the hotel and the room is excellent, the reception service is good, and the restaurant is more than wonderful, thank you for everything and I will definitely come back

Appreciate the complimentary bathroom extras but couldn't identify what was within the bottles? Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion? Overall great 👍 economy hotel, comfortable bed and large room

Freshly made, attractive flavor, and the chef continues supply from morning to noon. I am impressed of the quality of catering. Also the hotel manager upgraded my room, spacious with seaview

There is a restaurant in the hotel, although we didn’t use it. The hotel was exactly as advertised. A bit of a pity were the restricted pool opening hours (11 am to 6 pm). Happy hour bar next to the pool area

Plenty of shops places to drink. Would come back here in a heart beat

The hotel was very nice, spacious, and super clean. Very popular with all kind of nationalities and also groups. Everything was in perfect working order

I stayed in a poolside room, which was quiet, and I enjoyed the rooftop pool where you can relax and sunbathe all day. Both the rooftop and ground pools open at 11 AM, but you can reserve sunbeds in advance

I was thoroughly impressed by this hotel! It’s clean, the staff are friendly, and the location is perfect, right in the heart of town. You definitely get what you pay for

Overall, the hotel is great! Just keep in mind that the lifts can get quite busy, so expect to wait at times. The staff are consistently friendly and polite

The pool area was nice, although the plastic sunbeds let it down, they need some padding! The bar area was lovely and the Happy Hour drinks were welcome, the prices were lower than some surrounding bars

The carpets in the hall way are outdated and in need of new carpets there’s no coffee or tea in the rooms the food abavailble I the hotel is boring it doesn’t have variety the location is very good the hotel needs to be updated and I had no WiFi in my room while I stayed there the pool Table should be free including coffee and tea

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

Pros: - Big and clean rooms with nice view. - Close to the beaches, trains, buses and restaurants

We didn't attend any of the entertainment provided. The hotel is generally very tired and in need of a refurbishment, particularly the corridors

We were pleased with our choice of hotel. The room was good, although the outlook over the car park left a lot to be desired

The Pools are fantastic for young children but there are two adult only options which are beautiful and pool attendants at one of these that we used each day, Sandra and Cintia were super attentive bringing fresh fruit, donuts, food

A very special mention must go to Stefania in Front of House, whose continued friendship and attention to detail go well above and beyond. It’s touches like this that turn a great holiday into a memorable one

That level of thoughtfulness is just extraordinary. We’d also strongly encourage future guests not to miss the evening shows at the resort’s Teatro. For adults, there are four shows a week from Wednesday to Saturday

Add in excellent sound and lighting, and you’ve got a thoroughly professional production in a charming open-air theatre setting. Do make the effort to go—you won’t regret it. All in all, another fantastic stay

And to our wonderful housekeeper Nieves—we were genuinely touched to find she had left us a bunch of flowers along with a personal thank-you note for “being so careful” with our room

However, the Thursday to Saturday shows are simply superb—featuring a resident group of two singers and four dancers delivering high-energy, beautifully choreographed performances

Great room, spacious and modern and nice bathroom. View overlooking a street and sea in distance but was ok. Hotel was good, nice buffet breakfast, comfortable sunbeds around pool and great service

We had 4 days of rain while there so we expected the pools to be closed as they were , not the hotels fault. The only complaint I have is I am still waiting for my €200 deposit 4 weeks after my stay

It was called Wrap Remix and was a combination of body scrub, massage and facial and I have to say it was one of the best experiences of my life! Lisa is an excellent therapist, in fact one of the best I have ever experienced and her vibe and energy just really made for such a relaxing and fully nourishing experience

I also just loved the music and even the bed had a built in base. I highly recommend this treatment and also the the wonderful therapist Lisa

Great location and all in all great time in the hotel

I had the most incredible treatment at the Rock Spa

I was worried by all the negative reviews so was pleasantly surprised. The hotel is perfectly situated, I had a sea view and could hear the waves from my balcony on the 11th floor

The pool area wasn't busy at all, so they weren't all open but they were regularly checked and kept perfectly clean

The guests were mainly Spanish so the staff don't go out of their way for you just because you're British, get over it, this is Andalusia! I went off to Granada for a couple of days and this is a good base to make that trip from by public transport

Ten minute walk to the buses which run regularly to Almeria, well worth a visit for €1. No complaints on the food, it is mass catering not fine dining but certainly enough choice for a buffet

The building is massive and if some things are showing their age well so what? Everything worked, everything was clean and the showers were powerful

The staff were all hard working and they made everything work well. It is a 15-20 minute walk to the harbour which is peaceful in the daytime

Animators were doing good shows every evening and some in day time by the pool. Receptionist are very helpful and goes extra mile, they all speak good English. Unfortunately bar staff needs some improvements on English

Staff VERY friendly and professional. Meals excellent,varied and plentiful, catering staff all VERY hygienic. Outdoor pool very nice didn't use indoor pool too warm outside

Nice hotel, good location, the food was good, but it could be some improvements (sometimes we need to wait to have eggs or grilled meat). The bar and services were great. The entertainment team was fantastic

Hotel very smart and food good, very noisy restaurant with a lot of loud Spanish family groups. Pool area lovely, beds cordoned off until 10 am!! Supermarkets near and beach wonderful. Heard very little English spoken

Excelent hotel for gamily with kids. The entertainment at the hotel is very good and lots of activities for the young ones. Relaxed and friendly place and very good staff.

Definitely would recommend this hotel if you looking for beach holiday

Opted for half board and found the quality and variety of the food was excellent. We also found the staff very helpful, Spacious pool areas with access down to the lovely beach. Will return without hesitation

The decisive factors were the all-inclusive option, the pool area, the indoor playground, the proximity to the beach, the German-speaking staff, and the children's entertainment

Very nice hotel with a nice pool and next to a beautiful and long beach. There is a bar restaurant at the beach with very good food

The double beds don't stay together and slide apart easily. The selection of snacks at the pool bar is very good, as is the quality of the food. The staff there is also very friendly

We stayed at the Barossa Palace for a cycling vacation at the end of the season

The hotel staff could not have been more helpful in assisting us in dealing with taxis, pharmacies, extending our stay, and ensuring we were both fed and cared for after the incident

I had two bookings and only stayed one night before going to another hotel for two nights, then returned for three more nights under the other booking

This one night stay was fine, but I have some complaints about the all inclusive upgrade on my second booking, but that is for that review

We arrived and the porter and staff we all so helpful and explained everything to us. They upgraded us for free as we had a baby. Loved every second of our stay. The grounds are Hugh and they have a beautiful pool

great location, friendly staff, good value for money but needs some renovations soon!

There are 3-4 pools , golf court,tennis courts, children rooms for entertainment, bars and so on. The room we were in was relatively clean and spacious and had almost everything (but not bedstands) you'll need

Please place more sand in the beach volleyball court

The option to eat at any the restaurants in the evening made for a pleasant change to the main buffet area

Whilst overall we had a pleasant and enjoyable holiday, there are definitely some areas for improvement, particularly regarding first impressions. We waited for around 1 hour 30 minutes just to get to the reception desk

It's also disappointing to read another review of someone who stayed at the same time as us who had similar issues at check in was offered a gesture of goodwill when we didn't even get a sorry! Surely customers should all be treated equally? We were half board and found the drinks prices reasonable, the breakfast and dinner was tasty with a wide variety of choices, including fresh seafood and fresh...

The pool area was great although a little frustrating that the slides closed between around 2-4. 30 which is generally the hottest part of the day, although I understand this is because of the siesta

When we got to the check in desk, neither of the 2 staff who eventually served us offered so much as an apology, let alone anything to compensate for the time it took us to check in (and I am fluent in Spanish so there was definitely no language barrier there!)

Our room was clean and well maintained, although on a few occasions we had to ask for toilet roll or towels to be replenished

Quality entertainment if you wanted it but plenty of other spaces if you didn’t. The swimming pool area was clean and beautiful

Good hotel but too far from ayamonte so it's hard to find good restaurants around the hotel... good breakfast and nice pool.

Everything was top notch from the rooms, the fixtures and fittings, and the beds with a choice of pillows and the best week of sleep ever! The staff were attentive and efficient

The facilities for guests include a gym ️‍♂️ with updated equipment and a beautiful pool. There is an adult area with its own pool and is very peaceful

Lunch time meal excellent fresh salads etc. Staff I've encountered are all friendly and attentive. Only been here a day and they started closing pool bar at 08:00pm

The only downside was no light on the balcony, but this is a minor moan Food was presented very well and always plenty of variety, I love seafood, so i was in my element , breakfast also had plenty of choice

A fine hotel with very good facilities. We had a big bedroom with loggia overlooking the pool and with a panoramic sea view. We admired many fabulous sunrises and sunsets from our room

Good basic hotel, beautiful swimming pool, staff very pleasant and helpful. No facilities for making a hot drink in the room but everything else good. Just across the road from the beach.

Great hotel for the golfing community, or if you want somewhere quiet. A fantastic pool area, or if you prefer sea and sand, it's a stones throw from the sea and some great beaches

A great hotel - rooms a little tired but undergoing refurbishment later in 2025. The swimming pool is great and you can use the water park over the road as well

We asked our son if he would come here again and he answered immediately that he wished he lived here! Thank you for giving us a lovely big double room with a view of the sea, it was my husbands birthday and it felt really special

Pool area cleaned daily, dining room set beautifully for every single meal and rooms cleaned even if you are occupying them until lunch - they find the time to make your space beautiful again

Another excellent visit, we had a very enjoyable stay. This is the best Barcelo we have stopped at so far. The Andalusian building style is very pleasing with its waterfalls and displays of flowers

Hotel was clean and tidy, staff very good and the housekeeping staff were very good at their work. Food in restaurant was not of the temprature that l would expect.

As for the excellent cuisine every day we were there, we must especially exclude the little chef Jose, a very nice boy with a great treatment. Next year I will not hesitate to return

We stayed here in September and were amazed by the friendliness, cleanliness and entire atmosphere in the resort

For me this was a real paradise! First of all, rooms are clean, beds very comfortable. Very friendly staff working there. There is a nice pool and a lot of beds where you can enjoy full day in the sun or shadow

From the moment of checking in, throughout the entire stay and also at the breakfast / dinner super polite and professional service, while giving the human and welcoming touch

Good rooms, swimming pool is great and with enough space for all, garden is beautiful. Breakfast is great, but lunch and dinner have a lot of space to improve

Excellent Hotel. Lovely spacious room, cleaned every day. Food choices were first class, at both breakfast & dinner. The pools and gardens were very well maintained trained.

Location is on the quiet side but the grounds and pool area definitely the best bit of the hotel

We have loved this hotel from the very first time, so we returned again after 2 years, the place near the sand afore, gardens of the hotel very nice, the town clean but poor in services and restaurants out of season, lots of buildings all empty end of may, must be very very crowded in high season

The period we have been there, mid may, there has been lots of children (school classes), running around, making noise, at breakfast lots of food in dishes, all left there because without parental control, the most important for them was to stay between friends

It was the perfect place for a business conference. The building and rooms were well taken care of. The food was excellent and plentiful.

The hotel went above and beyond to reassure and comfort us! Stunning room, amazing staff (who were always asking us how our little one was doing!), incredible food! I cannot wait to go back!!

Rooms lovey, staff friendly and happy, great breakfast, pool and garden area beautiful. This is our 2nd trip and will be back again

The hotel staff were incredibly attentive, and the room felt brand new after its recent renovation. The spa facilities were excellent too. Overall, it was a very pleasant stay.

The newly renovated rooms are really spacious, nice and offers all amentities expected for a 5* Hotel. The outdoor pool is heated and can be used at all seasons

The beach can be reached via a walk through the beautiful Hotel garden and the old town of Marbella in approx. All in all, absolutely recommenable and we will come back

We didn’t stay in the hotel, but we really enjoyed the Rafa Academy tennis facility. The courts are good and the location / view spectacular. The staff in the reception/ bar were friendly and plentiful. Cheers!

room service was perfect, location is good 15 minutes walk to center and 3 minutes to the beach

The rooftop terrace provides breathtaking views of the Mediterranean coastline and the surrounding mountains. The spa facilities are world-class and the fine dining restaurant serves exceptional Mediterranean cuisine

The moment you step through the grand entrance, you are transported to an era of unparalleled elegance with soaring marble columns, crystal chandeliers, and exquisite period furnishings

The attentive staff anticipates every need and makes guests feel like royalty. For anyone seeking a truly palatial experience in Malaga, this five-star gem is simply unmatched

Gran Hotel Miramar is truly the crown jewel of Malaga's hospitality scene, housed in a magnificently restored early twentieth-century palace

The rooms offer exceptional comfort with modern amenities while preserving the historic character of the building