Name: Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
Address: Urb Torremuelle,Carretera De Cadiz Km 217, Benalmadena, 29630, ES

Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol

Costa del Sol · Spain

Urb Torremuelle,Carretera De Cadiz Km 217View location

100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2026

Katie

Beautiful views in all areas of the hotel.
Stylish and modern decor, very relaxed.
It is split across numerous levels so need to use lifts to access different parts.
We were all inclusive and it wasn’t clear at the adults only pool what snacks were included. Pools open at 10am which is very helpful to stop sun lounger hogging.
Cocktails not included in the all inclusive, but still a good selection of drinks with generous measures.
The restaurant is well set out and good offer was good.
The roof top area with jacuzzis and cocktail bar on an evening is stunning.

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2026

Anabel

It was nice and scenic, however i don't feel like the things you get for all inclusive was enough.
The Thai restaurant was only open on Fridays and Saturdays, the spa is over priced. The cocktails at the bar are not tasty or made as they should be, i almost feel cheated for the price I paid.

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2026

Victoria

The hotel is absolutely beautiful. It is clean. It is a stunning viewpoint every window overlooks a beautiful view.
The only downside is that the swimming pool is outside of the hotel complex so you have to walk outside of the hotel along the beachfront and then into a gate using your key card to access the entrance.

The pool is only open from 10 am so you end up sitting in a queue full of people to get in.

The poolside is not very well maintained and is dirty.

The pool bar only serves minimal food, pizza, chips or hotdog only.

The hotel itself is fantastic. The children’s Club is fantastic. The rooms are large and new and clean with everything that you need.

The food is exceptional having stayed in other hotels like Club med and five star hotels in the Caribbean the food is on part of this.

The only thing that lets it down is the pool access and the poolside floor which is filthy.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Helen

We received a complimentary upgrade to a junior suite which was very much appreciated. We enjoyed beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea from our balcony.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2026

Armen

The location and beach was great but our first contact with reception and check in was bad ,
Our receptionist was very unprofessional and rude.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2026

Mat

The property was pleasant but it’s hard to consider it four stars. The two restaurants are open once or twice a week which is frustrating and perhaps reflects their demand. The bars close on the stroke of midnight and not a second longer. The staff, though plentiful, couldn’t convey less enthusiasm or care if they tried. The beach is pleasant but the hotel has no sun beds or umbrellas. Instead, you pay €8 per day/ per person. There are SO many alternatives at this price point. We won’t be returning.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Thomas

Staff was excellent, liked the location on the beach

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Clare

Great staff, clean and lovely hotel. We enjoyed the pools, the spa and the bars and restaurants. The food options were great and they catered well for one of us who was gluten free.
Location is a bit away from the lively areas but easily accessible by a quick taxi ride. We took a taxi to the Benalmadena marina for a boat trip. Was 11 euros each way.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Mike

Great hotel with a fairly large beach that you could snorkel off. Pool was a little busier than I would’ve liked and we had difficulty finding chairs first. Great food at the buffets. Would definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Stephen

Great place with sea views from every hotel room! Beachfront pool was great

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

simon

Great hotel lovely view over bay parking was a little disappointed about charging and roof top bar is not included in all inclusive not best considering but all round good place to stay

Partner

2/10

Poor

15 Jul 2026

Ala

Horrible experience dirty rooms and hotel

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

PIRUZA

Dirty, careless staff. I’ve never felt THIS detached and unwanted in any hotel in my life before.
They don’t even have sheets that COMPLETELY cover the mattress, I was waking up touching the dirty matttess every morning, because I had moved in my sleep.
I do NOT recommend this hotel to anyone.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Melinda

Loved having a balcany overlooking the water. Lots of different activities available as well as restaurants and bars. Some of the pool hours were a little limited and the dinner buffet wasn't worth the price but there are many local restaurants near by

Friends

2/10

Poor

05 Jul 2026

Marzieh

The sea view was amazing and that was the only positive part of this hotel.

Friends

4/10

Poor

05 Jul 2026

Mahsa

The only good thing about this hotel was the beautiful sea view. Unfortunately, everything else was disappointing. The room was not clean, and there were tiny insects in the room.

Although we booked the room for two adults and one child, it was only prepared for two guests. There were not enough towels, and housekeeping did not clean the room on time.

Overall, our experience did not meet our expectations, and I would not choose to stay here again.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

03 Jul 2026

Alice

The most basic hotel with zero amenities including lighting in the room. All lights are controlled with one switch, no other option.
This is a motel with a hotel name. The bed, pillows, lack of towels, not one tissue, dirty floors, smelly hallways, dirty swimming pool area, roof top filled with bugs. You pay for beach towels, you get one set for you entire stay and have to pay to get a change of pool towels. We paid for breakfast and never ate it once. You could hear people talking, babies crying in your room.
Unfriendly staff, both room cleaners and front desk.
Quite unhappy customer and we had 3 rooms.

Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

Sharon

Lovely hotel, right on the beach. Different layout to normal hotels as in you don’t access the pool directly from the hotel but that’s not a problem at all. The family pool is bigger and has more sun beds than the adult pool but we had no trouble getting sun beds at either. We were lucky enough to hire the belinese beds by the adults pool which looked straight over the pool and included a bottle of cava, 4 bottles of water and some food at lunchtime, which was perfect for us as we were B&B only (rather than all inclusive). The hot tubs on the roof were a real treat too, again with amazing views. There are a couple of restaurants within walking distance but we took a taxi up to the Old Village a couple of times (ask the hotel to order a taxi rather than an Uber as a lot cheaper), and the restaurants and views from there are beautiful, worth the 5/10 minutes it takes to get there (depending on where you ask to be dropped off). The view from the hotel is stunning, we paid a little more and had a higher room with uninterrupted views, waking up to the sound of the waves was so relaxing. Good choice for breakfast as well, again with amazing views.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Sabrina

We had an ocean view room, really nice.
We only had the breakfast buffet, excellent.
We went down to the beach just to look, but didn't use the pool.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Jorge

Perfect hotel location, stunning sea views everywhere from the hotel. Close to benalmadema and fuengirola. The hotel is so beautiful, we loved the solarium at the top floor. We enjoyed a memorable holiday.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Shane

The hotel staff were friendly. Check in and out took longer than most other hotels. The room and hotel were clean and tidy. Food options at the hotel were excellent. Many choices and flavoursome. The restaurant teams managed the area with military excellence, serving guests drinks, replenishing food, cleaning up. The all inclusive drink choices weren’t the best. Downside to this venue was the swimming pool areas. They were slightly off site, and could do with some renovation. There’s a bus stop outside the door of the hotel, and a short 7 minute walk to the train station. Parking on the site of the hotel was €19 per day but you could park on the Main Street outside for free.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Anna-Eva

Such a lovely place to stay. I only did breakfast included, and found 2 lovely restaurants nearby. Very quiet, no bars or discos. I know the hotel had some events but I didn’t. The beach was almost private. Would def recommend if you want a place out of the hustle and buzzer.

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Barry

Location is a bit out of the way from the main areas but that can be no bad thing. The views and beach location are great. Loved the rooftop bar and the staff were friendly.
Only downside was the food which I found quite limited and repetitive. Otherwise everything was pretty positive.

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2026

Katrina

It is a beautiful property! Waking up to the ocean view everyday was magical. The rooms and hotel were decently clean. The buffet food is okay, could use improvement. The hours of the bar and restaurants are quite limited. Not much options for a late night. The adult pool area and the jacuzzi was great! - the pool could use a heater as it was quite cold so not everyone stayed in for long.

Our one major disappointment was it was our honeymoon and we advised the hotel resort ahead of time. They stated they noted it and they would do anything they could to make it a great stay, but nothing extra was provided - not even a simple treat in the room like bathrobes. It was just a bit of let down. We would have been willing to pay for extras if they were offered. Just would of added to our experience.

Overall very nice location, hotel is steps from the beach. Just love being by the water and having water views throughout the resort.

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Jun 2026

David

Poor

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Marie

I had a wonderful 3 day stay at the Benalma. The staff are warm and helpful—especially Ionela at the restaurant and Carolina at the front desk. The location is lovely, although it is about an hour walk from the downtown section of Benalmadena. If you want strictly rest and relaxation, this the place. My room was beautiful and comfortable, but with a fantastic balcony and view of the sea. It’s about a mile from the train station so you can take the train directly from the airport. I recommend getting an uber from the train station to the hotel if you have a lot of luggage though because it’s a 15 minute walk downhill from the train station. I recommend having breakfast at the hotel. The buffet is decent. The Mediterranean restaurant is great too. I had the freshest salmon I’ve ever had in my life there. There is also a pizza pasta restaurant and supermarket a block away down the hill and a few other restaurants nearby within walking distance of you don’t get all inclusive at the hotel. The only cons are the elevators. They are very small and it takes a long time to get one that isn’t full or going on the right direction. All the guests I encountered complained about the elevators. All things considered, that was one minor annoyance compared to all the pros. I would definitely stay at the Benalma again!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Stephen

Just a quick turn around hotel you arrive you check you start your adventure fantastic for lots of reasons

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Keith

Excellent overall, staff extremely friendly and helpful, hotel is fantastic and the food is just as good with an amazing breakfast spread

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Veronica

Fabulous hotel very polite efficient staff. One little criticism evening meal expensive and not very hkt

Friends

2/10

Poor

25 May 2026

orland

Oh boy, where do I start?
1. Check in was a fiasco. We specified non-handicap room when we booked. The first room that Fernando, the staff who checked us in, gave us, was of course, handicap. When we complained, he gave us another room, which is again, handicap. We complained again and he offered us a non-handicap room but it would be bigger, according to him so there will be an upgrade charge of 15 euros per night. We said yes but the room was next to a door being constructed and dust was all over, from the door handle to the floors. Worse, the room was not made. We have photos to prove. Rosa of housekeeping told us another room, same size that we booked, is available. We finally got the room that we paid for. Since the suggested upgrade did not happen, I specifically told Fernando that we should not incur added charge and he said he will make sure. When we checked out, guess what, the hotel was charging us for the upgrade. What??? When we told them what happened, they relented.
2. Staff was incompetent, specifically Fernando. Because of the check-in fiasco, he promised to send us a bottle of wine. We stayed 3 nights, but did we get the wine? NO!
3. Property was not clean. On day 2, ants started coming out of our sink. We have photos to prove.
4. Amenities were useless. Everything--- pool, sauna, spa, closes at 6 PM. There's a tub but no stopper so it's useless. Don't get fooled by this hotel's glitzy photos and ads. This hotel overpromises but severely underdelivers.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Kemi

It was a splendid 3 nights stay in the hotel. Very friendly staffs, very clean room with everyday cleaning, environment was very clean as well. I enjoyed the hot tub. It was a short holiday, I will definitely return.
I love everything about the hotel. No regrets.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Victoria

Great hotel right on the beach just outside Benalmadena. There’s plenty to do at the hotel, the rooms are spacious, modern and clean with fabulous sea views. You can’t go wrong staying here!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Andrew

great hotel
not much around so you will need to.take a bus for bars and restaurants otherwise the all inclusive is best option

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Claire

Stunning sea view
Comfortable bed and pillows
Effective and quiet air conditioning
Good transport links - 10 minutes to train station (for journeys into Malaga) and bus stop nearby for trips into Benalmadena.
Room cleaned on a daily basis to a very high standard.
Amazing views from restaurants and plenty of choice from buffet.
Friendly staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Julie

Clean, very friendly

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Maria

Lovely clean and comfortable room, could have done with a few more supplies for refreshments (tea bags/ coffee) however you are given a cup to take away your hot drink in the restaurant, if you wish at breakfast so no big issue for me.
beautiful sea views. Loved the roof terrace and hot tubs, shame the bar was closed although we stayed at the end of April so maybe it opens in summer. Fabulous choice of breakfast lots of hot and cold food and eggs cooked to order. Staff were very friendly and helpful, I only stayed for 2 nights, I will definitely come back for another visit and stay for for longer it was worth every penny.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Liliane

Rien nous a déplu, l'emplacement, l'hôtel les chambres ,la plage et la nourriture tout était à notre goût

Partner

4/10

Poor

03 May 2026

Lorna

Bathrooms in lobby area need much better cleaning schedules. Both male and female toilets were dirty every time myself and my partner went to use them. Pool bar needs a better system for serving both people on the cafe side and on the pool side. Numerous times I was queuing on the pool side and people would join the queue on the cafe side and would be served before me. This is not very good customer service. The location of the hotel is lovely. It is a bit out of the town but 15 mins on the bus and you are in the centre with lots of bars and restaurants. Bus costs €3.20 for two people one way and they do not take card. Cash only. Breakfast was OK, we only went twice out of the week. Hash browns were lovely. Lunch was the same every day. Cold chips. Everything was cold. Dinner was the same as lunch, same thing every night and just mass produced cheap ingredients but it's the same thing everywhere when you do all inclusive unless it's a very expensive hotel. Roof top bar was shut. One out of the 3 beds had no mattress so was out of use. One jacuzzi was off. It should be sign posted better as it felt awkward and like the jacuzzi belonged to whoever was sitting on the bed beside it but that is not the case. We arrived at 11pm so only had 1 hour of all inclusive which did not include any food on the first day. Day of check out they cut our bands off so we couldn't use even though our flight wasn't until 10pm that night. I've never had that happen before.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Lori

Lovely hotel with every room having a sea view. Breakfast was delicious & the beach/pool area were fantastic. Will definitely be returning

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2026

sayeed

Beautiful beach view rooms with balcony. Staff was very nice and friendly.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Megan Hayley Elizabeth

Was an excellent stay with a stunning beach view and helpful staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

elizabeth

We just have returned from a 3 night stay and we had a great time
Hotel was spotless
Staff were great
Our room 1142 was spacious and had a comfy bed and good shower and view over the sea
We were all inclusive and the buffet restaurant food was plentiful and had lots of choice
The options for AI at lunch were limited at the pool and only had a choice of crisps ,pre packed sandwiches,olives. and tacos. The season had however just begun and there was already work going on so i think the choice there will be better as the season goes on
The bonita beach restaurant food and service was excellent and we had a lovely lunch there ( not included in AI for 3 nights)
AI drinks were good. Some cocktails were better than others
Location- quiet on the beach.
Need an uber /taxi to go to the more built up areas
If you want a beach front all inclusive hotel for a good price then definitely would recommend

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

yasmin

overall a nice couple of days away. clean hotel. beach was clean. buffet a bit repetitive as can be expected and not a wide choice for vegetarians. drinks selection was good. staff were nice. a bit out of the way from stuff but its a short taxi trip to the marina

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2026

Susanne

The room had an excellent view to the beach. The room only has a helicopter ceiling fan which was even in April insufficient to keep cool at night. Space for clothes is very limited and the area for hanging clothes will be too high for small people. The beds were very comfortable. Cleanliness of the room and the hotel in general was excellent. Food was of a high quality but lacked more variety. The snack offering for all inclusive clients was laughable: it only appeared at 5 pm and was a small side table in the lobby bar. It was demolished within half an hour. Drinks weren’t available on the rooftop bar for all inclusive customers and there were other restrictions, too for these customers.
Staff were very friendly and helpful, and some went above and beyond.
The beach is right outside the hotel. There is a tiny adult pool and a larger family pool area that you have to walk to going past the beach. Dribks and snacks can be bought there. It feels a bit on the small side and was busy in April and must be crowded in the Summer months. Slides for kids are great entertainment and the pool itself was good and has a little separate jacuzzi as well. The rooftop in the hotel has three jacuzzis for up to 6 adults but is often hogged for hours by the same entitled guests and hotel staff would not interfere which made this an unpleasant experience. The sunbeds and sun chairs up there are a great addition and the view from up there is spectacular.
All in all it was a pleasant stay.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Kelsey

Booked this last minute and was a beautiful hidden little gem this is!
Hotel grounds are great and the rooftop pool area was amazing!
Would have been better if the rooftop bar was open but other than that food was great and staff amazing!
Thanks

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2026

Naheed

Hotel was lovely, only downfall was I fell outside badly and hurt my knee they did not have any first aid room or ice packs to put on my knee. First Aid is not their priority

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2026

THUYLIEU

Everything was good!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2026

christopher

Wonderful beach and sea view

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Joe

Clean, friendly, convenient

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2026

Nicola

Room was clean. Ceiling fan was good (AC wasn’t kicking in). Breakfast was fantastic

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Leilani

the view was amazing, the staff was extremely helpful I loved staying there

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Debra

Lovely spacious room with stunning views from balcony. Great buffet breakfast. Quiet area with few restaurants nearby - enjoyed the Italian few mins away Pizzeria Pompei and Matilda’s coffee shop a big hit with us all too.
Hotel’s rooftop terrace is great but sadly the bar was closed as was the family pool during our visit. All staff were very friendly and polite.
Had a late flight home so being able to pay to keep room until 4 pm was a bonus.
Highly recommend the hotel if you want to be in a quieter area of the Costa del Sol (easy access by bus or uber to Benalmadena or Fuengirola)

Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2026

Cara

We had a beautiful view out of our room and the lounge and lobby areas have wonderful views! The beach below is easy to access. The staff is helpful and accommodating, other than one person who checked us in who took 3x as long as the person next to us to check us in and was not clear, etc. The person next to him checked in three families during the time it took for us to check in a basic room.

The food for breakfast is not good. The pastries, fruit, overall selection is poor. It is not just how it is prepared, it is the overall quality of the food. We live in spain part time and know the quality of food that is available at any of the grocery stores. This food seems to be from some kind of supplier at a discount and is similar to that on an inexpensive cruise ship. If you care about the quality and taste of food, the breakfast can be skipped. We also had pizza and fries from the lounge, similar lack of taste and overprocessed feel to the food.

The sheets are pretty scratchy, the towels are very scratchy, as well as the toilet paper. It seems they are resting on the fact that it is right on the ocean and has great views, rather than providing any sort of care or luxury.

The pool was closed and the jacuzzi was not heated. Neither were accessible despite being March. Many people enjoy the jacuzzi and a cold plunge even in the winter and this was our understanding from the hotels.com website, so that was disappointing. Overall, we will not stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Eva

LOVELY PLACE TO STAY!
We stayed here for the first time and it was excellent! We enjoyed our visit so much that we even extended our stay. The only downside was that the family pool was closed.

We would love to come back on another occasion. A special thank you to the reception staff for their very kind and pleasant approach.
The breakfast with the sea view was fantastic as well - so many fresh choices, absolutely brilliant!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Pinar

Beautiful hotel and great experience. Wish we stayed longer. Staff amazing, breakfast was amazing. The most cleanest hotel I have been. The view of the room was magical.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Holly

I can’t recommend this hotel enough. Its decor is beautiful, it’s clean and fresh. The layout is wonderful because there are several places to sit, drink and enjoy the stunning views. The servers are friendly and helpful- Patricia at the lobby bar was especially great. The all-inclusive is incredible value for money- the food is overall really good (a few dishes are too salty, but other than that there’s so much choice and tasty options). I would definitely stay here again.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Nov 2025

Walter G

Nothing wrong with the hotel BUT not the right fit for us. The hotel is good for a stay-put vacation. There was a convention checking in at the same time we arrived and only 2 guys working the front desk. I felt sorry for the two guys on the desk. There is not a lot of dining or entertainment around the hotel. We were surprised to have to pay €19 per day for parking; there is free street parking we should have used.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2025

sajjad

The hotel had a good location. The staff were friendly. The lobby and restaurant were very nice. We had booked the hotel with breakfast only, the food quality was good but the variety of food was limited. My family and I were very satisfied.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2025

Roxanne

Hotel and rooms very clean, great staff, gym very small and quality of food is very good!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Jemma

Amazing beach view rooms. Clean, good food and drinks. Great roof top areas with jacuzzi. Pool area small and could be better

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Stephen

Amazing

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Leonid

Clean room,Beach view, frendly staff, Good food.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Jacqueline

We had such a relaxing and fantastic time at this hotel. All of the hotel staff were friendly and helpful and the lady that cleaned our room each day was amazing. The room was very comfortable and the views of the bay were gorgeous. The facilities and restaurants were spotlessly clean and we really enjoyed the buffet breakfast which was plentiful. The beach was wonderful and felt like it was a private beach due to its close proximately to the hotel, although we did have to pay for the sun beds and parasols each day as these were not managed by the hotel. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely book this hotel again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Thomas

Great location. Easy access from the train from the airport. Staff really friendly and the ametienties excellent

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2025

Philip Mathew

Staff on reception and

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Yana

Loved our 5 night stay at this hotel. Will definitely be back!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Gabriela

It had entertainment at night, the breakfast buffet was pretty good, it was beach front with a great view!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Joseph

Beautiful hotel on the water and a lot of amenities

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2025

Lyubov

We purchased Delex room, but they sold it to someone for better price and they put us in disability room. We had a bathroom like in the hospital on rehab place for disabled people. Was so upset, they lied to us saying this is the room you paid for. No AC, elevator not working most of the time we have to walked stairs to 11 Th floor. Elevator feet’s 3 people, so slow 🙈, you have to wait for 10 min , then it’s comes- it’s full and you wait again…. You give up and walk upstairs with no AC…. It’s horrible place, don’t go there, please find something better. No stores or shopping around this hotel, you have to get taxi to go eat or shop. Food very bad, every day same breakfast . In Europe people don’t know how to cook good food. In 7 days I had one dish what actually was good. You have to pay for drinks, they very expensive too. You have to pay even for water. I regret for my choice with this hotel. And remember, water temperature is very cold for swimming. Outside was 95 degrees but water never gets worm in this sea , be ready spend so much money for flight tickets and just to get sweat on the beach, you run into the water and it’s so cold that you run back to the beach. We made a bad choice with this vocation, nothing been pleasant .

Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2025

Sergio Borges Magalhães

Good sized room and very clean, staff very friendly, decent food, modern hotel and quite classy in some areas. The pool area for adults it’s too small for such a big hotel, the “ families pool “ is unbearably crowded. Also the smell from the “ BBQ boat “ is annoying if the wind is blowing towards the pool area. And they BBQ with wood, not with any sustainable vegetable coal or such less harmful product. The outside area facing the beach isn’t well kept. In a nutshell, many good things, lesser bad things. A 4 stars hotel mostly catering for the all inclusive holidays companies. Please be aware that the beach does not belong to the hotel. Sunbeds cost 7 euros per day per bed. And it’s quite small and quite crowded with locals enjoying the sunny Benalmádena.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

Candy

Not much happening in the area, but it’s perfect for a calm, peaceful, and quiet getaway for a couple of days. Fantastic rooftop bar, and the beach outside isn’t exactly 'private', but it’s not busy either, so it was still enjoyable. I would have preferred if sunbeds and umbrellas were offered for free, since we paid a lady for some.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2025

Kiran

Paid on site parking. Very busy tourist hotel. Totally understaffed in the main bar and the bar by the adult swimming pool on beach front. Check in slow and check out even slower as we needed a Factura which was a major challenge. Receptionist at check in and checl out was the same and she did not fully understand the system. Alas. We booked 3 rooms for 1 night.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

AKAIL

It's an excellent location. The staff was amazing. We are going back to it every time we visit

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Abigail

A beautiful view, friendly staff and lovely food. All in all a wonderful stay will certainly return here.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

Zulqarnain

Great views on every floor to the sea! This is one of the only hotels where the pictures on their gallery match up to expectations when you get there. Clean and tidy hotel. Lots of great seating areas for evening drinks. Location wise close to lots of great restaurants and bars.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Malik

Lovely International hotel in a incredible locatio

Lovely International hotel in a incredible location.
Lots of people spoke English. The hotel was perfect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

Mark

A Perfect Stay at Benalma Hotel Costa del Sol

A Perfect Stay at Benalma Hotel Costa del Sol – A Hidden Gem!

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Benalma Hotel Costa del Sol, and it exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. The hospitality was warm, professional, and consistent throughout our entire stay.

Location: The hotel boasts a fantastic location right on the seafront, offering breathtaking views of the Mediterranean. It's perfectly situated — peaceful and relaxing, yet close enough to Benalmádena’s vibrant marina and charming old town for a bit of exploration.

Rooms: Our room was modern, spotless, and beautifully designed with a private balcony overlooking the sea. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and we loved waking up to the sound of the waves each morning.

Amenities: The pool area is stunning, with plenty of sunbeds and a serene atmosphere. The rooftop terrace is a must-visit, especially at sunset — truly magical! The spa services were top-notch, and the fitness center was well-equipped.

Dining: The food was a highlight. The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of fresh, high-quality options — from continental to Spanish specialties. We also dined at the hotel’s restaurant and were blown away by the service and flavors.

Staff: What sets Benalma Hotel apart is the staff. Every team member we encountered was friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure we had a perfect stay. Special thanks to the concierge team who helped us plan

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2025

Kaes

Very nice family swimming pool, excellent breakfast.
Friendly staff.
Comfortable room.
Location a bit far away from restaurants and shops.
Beach in front of the hotel is decent.

Overall a good option for families.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2025

Duncan

Was a nice property on the beach with a nice view.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Omar

Excellent stay. No complaints. Great staff - genuine and friendly. Couldn’t have asked for more.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Mary

Hotel was really clean. Breakfast was good with plenty of variety. Nice area beside the beach. Staff were always good at ordering taxis for guests.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

06 Jun 2025

Mark

Was really disappointed that I was freezing cold all night & had no sleep. The bed had only a flimsy sheet, with no option of extra blanket or quilt! Finally went to reception to ask if a single sheet was normal as I’d been cold, but their reply was that they’d send a blanket to the room later, which was completely useless as I was checking out shorty after! Apart from that, the hotel was generally very nice, but for me, that’s no compensation for no sleep!

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Kyle

Amazing place. Second time going and we were treated so well. Thank you!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Stuart

Absolutely amazing Hotel definitely worth a visit

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2025

maurita

I didn’t like the fact that although you paid extra for all inclusive the cocktails were horrible pre-mix things rather than proper cocktails mixed by the waiters. Also many areas are not included in the all inclusive - the roof bar and the beach bar.
You could not regulate the air-con in either the gym or in your room. It was all centrally controlled and the temperature in the gym was far too hot.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Ranbeer Kaur

This is my second stay at the Hotel. The standard of the hotel is exceptional. The staff are friendly and helpful. The hotel is kept well maintained and cleaned. It’s peaceful and the views you wake up to by the sea are amazing. I would recommend this hotel and it’s not too far from the airport. I hope to make a third return one day as it’s the only hotel I would chose over and over. Highly recommend the resort. Thank you for allowing me too enjoy my trip once again.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2025

Kim

Nice hitel, good location

A very nice hotel, good location and comfortable rooms with a lovely view if you're on the higher floors. Some of the outdoor areas look a bit tired but other than that fine. The problem for us as a couple was that it attracts large groups.

Partner

2/10

Poor

12 May 2025

Camilo

Horrible customer service, not flexible at all.
Never answered any calls to their reception or office.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 May 2025

Termeh

The property is a bit dated and rooms can benefit from some maintenance. Minimal room amenities. Water/coffee was not replenished with the daily cleaning.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Stephen

Hidden gem

Absolute hidden gem just on the beach with access to some loverly resturants at the marina

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2025

Kashmir

Everything was good, except for the food options. I have allergies to some foods and I think the chefs could have made more of an effort to accommodate my needs. I was eating the same meals over and over. The chefs should have used alternative ingredients to cater for me but they didnt.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2025

Nickolas

A good stay with an excellent location

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2025

Melanie

Lovely hotel

The hotel was immaculate throughout. The room was very comfortable. I needed an iron and ironing board and it was delivered to the room within minutes All staff we encountered were friendly and helpful Facilities were good. Lovely balcony with sea view. Just a short drive from the busier part but we really liked this hotel and would stay there again.

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Apr 2025

Mahmoud

The main pool was not ready until the last day. The umbrellas at the beach area were not available. Food was very salty

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2025

MAKAYLA B

Amazing week here

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2025

Stephen

I am a senior and found the lack of a rubber shower mat problematic. I had to step into a bathtub with no grab bars and although I didn’t slip, I was concerned I might

rubber bath mats are not expensive and I would recommend they be obtained. We did ask for one but were told to use towels.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2025

Gary Andrew

The hotel is quite away from the busy areas. Not many restaurants around.
Eating and drinking in the hotel was expensive.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

Leslie

Excellent stay!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2025

Nick

Good value

My expectations were pretty low as it is a Costa del Sol front line hotel! We visited in March at the start of an Andalucian tour. But it is actually pretty good for the money!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2025

Ruvarashe

I love how there is variety of amenities and the staff were very attentive and helpful. From the front desk to the cleaners to the food service.

Leisure Family