Name: Hotel Apartamentos Manilva Sun
Address: Urb. Duquesa Hills, Camino de Pedraza S/N, S/N, Sabinillas-manilva, 29692, ES

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

James

As one of the more affordable hotels in the area, my partner and I felt it represented excellent value for money. The rooms were clean and all facilities, including the fridge/freezer, air conditioning, TV, and shower, worked very well throughout our stay. The pool area was also nice and well-maintained.

In terms of location, the hotel is ideally suited to those with a car or who are willing to spend money on taxis to reach the local areas, as it's situated up a hill. We were aware of this before booking and had arranged a car hire, so it wasn't an issue for us, but it's worth bearing in mind when planning your trip.

Overall, we'd happily recommend this hotel to anyone looking for good value without compromising on cleanliness or comfort.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Hollie

Great base for a relaxed stay with excellent outdoor space
We had a really good stay overall. The two-bedroom apartment is quite basic with older furniture, and the beds were on the firmer side, but it was equipped with everything we needed, including great air conditioning and a fully equiped kitchen.
The highlights were definitely the massive, lovely patio, underground parking and the wonderful pool area. While there aren't tons of sunbeds, the complex was generally very quiet, so it wasn't an issue.
It’s worth noting the property has a unique setup: it functions partly as a holiday resort and partly as residential accommodation for local European and international workers. It did get a bit noisy early one morning when residents were returning from a night out, and the pool was busy with locals on Sunday, but we felt completely safe and comfortable the entire time. It's a slightly different environment than a standard holiday resort, but a great, safe place to stay!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Vivienne

Clean, helpful staff

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jan 2026

Harold

A clean, VERY BASIC apartment. Expedia says property comes with “Private spa tub - unwind in your own luxurious private space”. WOW, THAT WAS AN OVERSTATEMENT! Just a bathtub with jets that didn’t work and then the plumbing leaked, flooding the cold bathroom floor. (They let us clean it up and didn’t offer us a different room) :-( Doesn’t have a smart TV so no Netflix or YouTube. Noisy heating system, hard bed.. Other than that, the unit was clean, spacious enough and had a kitchen & washing machine so the value was pretty good if you are looking for basic accommodation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

John

Great

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2024

Sally

Is my second time in this hotel, great service, spacious rooms. pretty clean and the view is phenomenal!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2024

SIMON

It’s satisfactory for a short stay

The hotel communal areas were clean.
The apartment bedroom and bathroom were clean, although there was the common bad odour in the bathroom.
The bedroom was very comfortable.
The outside balcony was spacious and had nice patio chairs and table.
The kitchen was well stocked with appliances, cutlery and crockery.
There was no tea, coffee or bathroom products.
The dining table and cabinets were good although the dark wood made the interior feel dark.
The tv was great with a good selection of channels.
The settee and sofa were in a poor condition.
The location is in a residential area up a hill away from the centre which is just about walkable. A supermarket and Indian restaurant are at the bottom of the hill about 10 minutes walk.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2024

mark

Nice stay , close to all the golf courses..

The apartment was very nice..
But there were some electrical problems.
The heating worked ok for the beginning of the stay but the 24 hours could no get it to work.
The biggest problem was the fridge..the thermostat seemed to be stuck on very cold so all the food Froze in the main compartment..Ruined E 80 of food..
Needs a new Refrigerator. it looked very old..

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2023

Anita

Loved the view from our terrace, very comfortable accommodations

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2023

Mark

We needed a place to stay for two weeks, and the apartment was adequate. The kitchen is tiny--so small that the dishes are stored in the great room. Cooking pots and pans were only just enough for us, but we chose to fix most of our own meals. We had our own car. Without it, staying here would have been difficult. We appreciate the smoke-free room. Overall, for a 3 star place, this was an excellent choice.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2022

M

Great value

The apartment was clean and tidy, the staff were great and friendly and very willing to do anything for you.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2022

william

Very hard to find hotel. Ho not tub.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2022

Colin

Enjoyable week in this clean and well kept hotel.

We have just enjoyed 7 nights at this hotel for a quiet relaxing holiday.
The staff were friendly, the hotel very clean and the room and balcony were a good size.
We had room 124 which had good views with some distant sea views between the new villas being built.
Whilst not affecting us please note there are a couple of discrepancies in the Hotels.com description. It states that evening meals are available but this is currently not the case. It also states that rooms are cleaned daily but it is in fact once a week in the middle of your stay.
There is a limited supply of food essentials for sale in the hotel including some microwave meals. There is a good selection of restaurants available in the port area of La Duquesa about a 30 minute walk downhill. The walk back up the hill afterwards helps burn off some of the calories! The nearest supermarket is a 20 minute walk downhill en-route to the port.
Unless you are prepared for a lot of walking you will either need your own transport or rely on local taxis if staying here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2022

Simon

We arrived late due to flights, but the apartment reception was excellent and accomodating and welcoming. The apartments we easy to access and clean.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2022

Jorge

The apartment was spacious and clean and the gardens surrounding the pool were very well maintained.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

07 Nov 2021

Ann

Beware what apartment you choose .

We were generally disappointed with our stay. The apartment facilities mentioned in your details are not accurate. Your details state all apartments have dishwasher, washing machine, oven and hob, and microwave . The first apartment we were given didn’t have a dishwasher, when we asked reception they said no they don’t all have them, but they offered to move us to one that did, so we agreed, but the new one didn’t have an oven, just a pathetic two ring electric hob ! Also your details mention daily housekeeping, what a joke, they only came once a week to change bedding and towels, no cleaning done whatsoever during our two week stay. There is a construction site opposite the hotel now which our apartment faced, which meant we had continual dust on the balcony and in the apartment. Had to ask reception twice for toilet rolls. Beware that sea view apartments now face a construction site.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2021

D

Enjoyed the break

Enjoyed the break once posh but a little jaded
But everything was fine. No kettle so boiled water in a pan.
No problems no hassle.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2021

Catherine

This was a lovely apartment however the bed was not comfortable as there was no base (only mattress)
The pool was super and the reception staff super helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2021

paul

Nice complex - pretty basic

Complex seemed nice but finding the apartment was confusing - lots of locked gates and entrance / exits

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2020

Mike

I've stayed at Manilva Sun several times, and always find it just what I need. Close to many beaches, and shops etc.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

02 Mar 2020

Gregory

Marginal at best.

The facilities were very cold. The floors were cold. The heaters didn’t work. Some heater remotes were missing. There was very little hot water. The walls were thin and could hear the neighbors. It is also way out of the way of town.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2020

Clinton

Business trip

It is a very quiet area. We always use this hotel for our business trips.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

27 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Staff were very helpful.
The apartment was basic in some areas with no mirror apart from in the batfoom.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The property is in a nice quiet location close enough and far enough away. We had a car which I think is a necessity due to its location.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

We liked the property. We didnt like the approach to the property re the state of the overgrown side of roads and the skip outseide the parking entrance.
The landscaping on the property needs work.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2019

Andrew

The apartment was excellent, spacious and well equipped. Very nice and clean pool area. Friendly and helpful staff made our holidays even more enjoyable. We will definitively return to the Manilva Sun.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2019

Gary

A really nice Hotel Apartment complex

This is a really nice Hotel Apartment complex. There is a lovely pool and the villa style apartments are a really nice size. The rooms were clean and the cleaners came in every 3rd day so they were looked after without being too obtrusive. It is a 25-30 minute walk to the port (first 10 minutes are down hill). All the staff were really helpful and always friendly. We would definitely return to this hotel apartment.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Never place & people, just a bit far from local bars, restaurants etc.

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Friendly staff
Spacious apartments and well equiped
Quiet

For some people maybe a bit isolated and extra blankets would be useful for chilly nights

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2018

Sylvie

Nice quiet apartment great pool area, close to the beach about 2km, probably best with a car. Lots of great restaurant near the beach

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

A relaxing holiday at Manilva Sun Hotel.

We have just returned from a relaxing family holiday at the Manilva Sun Hotel and would thoroughly recommend it. The pool is a decent size and is kept spotlessly clean. Our family of 5 always managed to get a sun lounger, which was an added bonus! We only tried the bar/restaurant on a couple of occasions but found it to be good value and the staff were helpful and efficient. We hired a car as it is ideally located to visit Gibraltar, Estepona, Mijas and Tarifa, which were all great places to visit. Manilva Sun is located at the top of a steep hill, but only about 15 minutes walk down to the local Supermarket, and beach/beach bars. The local picturesque Marina; Peurto de la Duquesa is probably another 10-15 minutes along the coast, where you will find a host of great bars and restaurants with a lovely family atmosphere. We had a fantastic fortnight holiday at the Manilva Sun Hotel and would definitely go back there again.

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2018

Karen

Spacious accommodation in a quiet setting

Set in a quiet area, about 20 mins walk to Puerto De La Dequesa or 7 Euros in a taxi. A great place to stay for a chilled break up in the hills. Large apartments including a kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, large fridge freezer and a full oven. On site, a large pool, bar and restaurant serving breakfast through to dinner. Would thoroughly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2018

Jacqueline

Apartment was excellent and the staff were friendly and helpful

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Susana

No volveré porque no admite mascotas

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

alice

Tout était parfait, propre, parking facile, bon petit déjeuner, belle vue,...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Claes-G

Lägenheten var mycket bra. Anläggningen var som helhet mycket bra

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2024

Arto

Good location

Very nice place, good staff. Good parking. Nice shop. Restaurant with lovely staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2024

mikael

Best in manilva

Great stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2024

Cristina

Hemos estado muy bien, apartamento muy limpio, camas cómodas, la cocina equipada con todo lo necesario, la piscina bien pero necesita una reforma, faltaban algunos azulejos y no le daba muy bien aspecto por el sitio donde faltaban, pocas hamacas y algunas hundidas por el centro, pero en general hemos estado muy a gusto y muy bien.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2024

Jonas

Perfekt plats om man har bil

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2024

Klasina

Relaxed

Lekker rustig verblijf, heerlijk bij het zwembad kunnen liggen

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2024

Roeland

Nice accomodation however a car is needed!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2023

Berto-Marc

Eerste hotel/ verblijf dat geen douche benodigdheden aanbied.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2023

Eugenia

Es confortable y espacioso

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2023

Alejandra Guadalupe

Excelente

Muy bonito el hotel, las habitaciones cómodas, la cama inmejorable.
Excelente servicio de la recepción.
Solo creo que a la cocina le faltan aditamentos como servilletas, jabón para trastes y cosas así, o avisar en la página que no loa tienen para tomarlo en cuenta.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2022

Francisco Javier

Excelente apartamento. Tranquilo y acogedor

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2022

Åsa

Skön miljö

Skön miljö med en härlig pool. Dock saknades restaurang trots att man i hotels.com angivit att det fanns. Välutrustat kök men tänk på att det inte finns mer än några få varor att köpa på hotellet. Handla nere i La Duquesa. Bil är ett måste då hotellet ligger lite off med stora höjdskillnader.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2022

Antonio

Lo mejor, el parking y la tranquilidad.
Lo peor, el enclave, aislado y semiurbanizado

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2022

Lothar

Die Anlage befindet sich in einem Baugebiet und ist durch die vierspurige Schnellstraße. Man braucht ein Auto. Das Hotel bietet keinen Zimmetservice und keine Toilettenartikel

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Dec 2021

Carlos

Sintiéndolo mucho les tengo que dar una nota negativa por lo siguiente: siendo un apartamento/hotel en la zona de cocina no encontramos ninguna balleta, no encontramos papel de cocina, ninguna servilleta, nada de limpieza en cocina, en el baño no encontramos champu,gel.
Encontramos malos olores en baño y una cucaracha bastante grande con lo cual en esta epoca del año les tengo que dar una nota negativa.

Partner