Amanhavis

Spain , Costa del Sol
BENAHAVIS, Calle el Pilar, 3
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50 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2022

Debra

Bespoke, unique, stunning hotel

We wanted a relaxing, peaceful, calm, quiet holiday and that is exactly what we got.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2022

Jonathan

Amanavis

Not what was expected

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2022

Peter

Great service, lovely food and interesting & nice rooms

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2022

Jonathan

Staff very friendly and helpful.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2021

Nicholas

The hotel was in a great location. The cleanliness of hotel was good.
Mattress on bed was too hard.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2021

Mr S

Very friendly staff, fantastic dinner, and wonderfully breakfast. And delightful bubbles and nibbles on the rooftop terrace Shall stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2021

Derek

This has to be one of Benhavis secrets . It’s a boutique hotel… superb atmosphere, amazing staff … love every minute there .
Great call out to Margo … excellent support during the stay .

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2020

JASON

highly recommended hotel in a beautiful village

A nice boutique hotel which is located in an excellent position and surrounded by some amazing restaurants.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Beautifully appointed, very Moroccan in its boutique style.
Pleasant staff

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2020

Kerris

The lady at reception couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. A great welcome to the hotel.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2020

Morten

This is a very nice hotel with only 9 rooms. The attention to details and personal service truly enriches the stay

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

The hotel and the property in general are very nice. We had a problem with a leaking toilet, reported it and they told us it was fixed but it wasn’t. Not environmentally friendly to be wasting all that water.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Fantastic location with loads of restaurants within walking distance. Hotel restaurant itself was superb. Loved our quirky room and decor throughout the hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful too

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2019

Judith

Lovely village and the hotel has loads of character which we loved. We enjoyed sunbathing on the roof terrace .The lady on reception was very helpful and spoke excellent English. Hotel right in centre of village so very easy to get to the restaurants in Benhavis (several to Choose from ) .Also we did a couple of walks from Benahavis- one very hilly ! .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent hotel - highly recommend! Wonderful staff.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Quirky hotel in the centre so close to all restaurants. Staff were lovely, Margo was very friendly and served a fab breakfast with plenty of choice and hot coffee.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Hotel was a lovely base to explore Benahavis and the surrounding areas. Hotel owner and staff were exremely helpful and informative and a credit to this very unique hotel. Rooms were fabulously individual. We recommend the Sultans suite. Restaurants in area were all very good but Hotel restaurant was our favourite.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2018

Grainne

Beautiful stay

Very nice stay. Beautiful town. Friendly and efficient staff. Beautiful room. Fine hotel.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2018

Joan

Tired.

Never 4 star. Quirky yes but dark, stone staircase with no proper handrail to our room was hairy to say the least. The room seemed to be an old cellar converted. Raised bath difficult to get in and out of. Door opens so close to the loo you catch your foot each time its used.Air con so loud it had to be switched off. Sun loungers on the terrace badly in need of replacing. Hotel has lovely ideas but in need of a refurb. Tired.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2018

Odile

We had such a pleasant stay in this gem boutique hotel. Warm-hearting environment, professional service, excellent breakfast.what more could one ask?

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Restful overnight stay in a welcoming environment

We were welcomed most warmly to this eclectic arrangement of rooms and restaurant. We ate very well in the restaurant with its interesting, reasonably priced menu and benefited from attentive service, then passed a peaceful night in a spacious room with large bathroom. Parking was on the road at some distance from the hotel which made for a strenuous task in bringing our suitcases up a steep incline. While Benahavis is quiet with numerous restaurants and a good atmosphere, there is very little to see or do apart from relax in rural surroundings and enjoy good food and wine.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

All round exceptional

The ambiance, their attention to detail and customer care is first class.
Margot s breakfast a delight and dinner if the highest quality.
The setting is such that my wife said that even beans on toast would taste superb here.
Not sure about that but hey.
Chris and Sara Clifford

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2018

Cheeky

Quirky place, every room is differently themed. All lovely staff.

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2018

Phil

Comfortable and welcoming hotel

This small comfortable and welcoming hotel has been our spring destination for three consecutive years. A convenient location away from the coast, but with easy car drive to the coast and golf courses. We particularly enjoy the hotel breakfasts, the personal attention and the abundance of restaurants within walking distance in Benahavis. Our only anxiety is the reliable supply of generous hot water, particularly first thing in the morning.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Beautuful quirky hotel in pretty village

This was our 2nd visit to the hotel which we found by chance when visiting benhavis. It is beautiful, traditional and quirky. Absolutely gorgeous rooms. The breakfast was delicious;, all homemade fresh and made to order. We didnt have dinner on this visit as the restaurant was closed but had dinner on our previous visit which was amazing. The lady who runs the hotel is welcoming, pleasant, very helpful and made our visit a lovely experience. We will recommend it to friends and we will be back again. Keep doing what you are doing as it works.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2017

sheron

Great small hotel. Will stay there next year again. Couldn't have been more helpful.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2017

Samantha

Lovely boutique hotel

Have stayed many times before, and to be honest this wasn't the best stay we've had, they were renovating some of the hotel and although we were supposedly given a quiet room, it was still fairly noisy, but overall it's a good hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2017

Martyn

Amanhavis Bliss !

Excellent friendly and personalised service. Owner and staff excellent and genuinley made you feel at home. Quirky themed rooms very comfortable and made you smile. Restaurant excellent.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2017

STUART

Quirky Spanish village hotel for an ideal break

Benahavis village is renowned for its restaurants and as ever it lived up to expectations. We also ate at the Amanhavis Hotel on our last night and the service and food was excellent. The private sunbathing areas were great suntraps, the local pottery on sale within the hotel added an authenticity and the location to the village was brilliant.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Nice hotel/restaurant and quiet place.

We arrived on the evening and I feel a very good smelling coming from the kitchen and the dishes seems to be very tasteful, but unfortunately we had place only for the cocktail and the desert.
Next time we will definitively take the diner there .
The evening atmosphere on the restaurant was very nice and we liked the owner cocktail and the deserts.
We also appreciated Margot breakfast and his service own the morning.
Attentionate kind and discret.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2016

MISS LUCY PORTER

A little slice of heaven

Amazing hotel hidden away, gorgeous courtyard and the most gracious hosts. Stayed in the astronomers suite and was blown away by the huge skylight above the bed affording views of all the stars. Will definitely be going back and recommending to anyone who will listen!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2016

Neil

Quiet, relaxing and a paradise of restaurants

Benahavis is very quiet and relaxing but the views are spectacular. The main theme for us was food. Plenty of places to chose from, none better than our hotel which was exceptional.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2016

Stephanie

Charming hotel for a charming town

This hotel is a beautiful, charming hotel nestled into the downtown village of Benahavis. So much detail and love was put into the decor and ambiance of the rooms and hotel entrance. All the rooms are accessible through an open courtyard that centers around a small, sailboat-shaped pool. The room itself was a bit dark for lighting, but it added to the ambiance. If you want peace and quiet, and to escape from the world, this hotel is a good idea. That said, a word of necessary caution: the town is a series of steep and narrow roadways, and the hotel itself is almost hidden in the downtown area. There is no parking garage for the hotel, and it is situated at the top of a steep hill, so carrying luggage is challenging. Driving-wise, this town is not for the faint of heart! The roads are narrow and steep and often one-way depending on the time of day. The town is also a bit of a journey from the beach and main Marbella/Puerto Banus attractions, also requiring driving through many winding mountain roads. Having a car is a must, or plan on spending a lot of money on cabs. Local restaurants are terrific, however, and the town has a great energy at night.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2016

A pleasant stay in a pretty, friendly hotel

The hotel is very well located with respect to Benahavis; surrounded by restaurants and other amenities. Check-in was very smooth and the very pleasant lady on reception could not help enough, relaying all the relevant information. We were told that each room was themed; ours being the Columbus room. This was impeccable with no expense spared on decoration with maps/globes, etc. All the facilities worked including the AC which was critical. The only minor criticism of the room is that there was port hole which lets in a lot of light in the morning. The pictures do not quite do the hotel justice as the building is very beautiful, old and well-maintained. The pool is good to cool down and clean but don't expect much swimming due to the size! The surrounding terrace is in fitting with the rest of the hotel and very pretty, nice for a drink or a meal. Overall we were very happy with our stay and felt well looked after.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2016

Arthur

A romantic and relaxing experience.

Quaint little hotel, perfect for a romantic and relaxing stay. Right in the middle of Benahavis and next to all the great restaurants that this town is well known for. Service and in-house dining experience were excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2016

Michael

Perfect short break

Fantastic service by very attentive staff. The restaurant is one of the best in a village famed for its gastronomy. Very quaint small, boutique hotel

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

Enjoyable Stay

Wedding Anniversary

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2015

Michelle

Great stay - amazing food

This was an awesome hotel. The rooms were themed and so interesting. The highlight of our stay was definitely dinner, and breakfast!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2015

Chris

Lovely quirky Moorish style hotel.

It was our first time in Benahavis. The village itself seems to be a popular place for \"ex pats\" living around Marbella. The hotel is just off the main street but there's not much traffic.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2015

harry

Romance, peace and quality personal service.

I know this hotel quite well having stayed there a few times. The husband and wife team who run it are truly determined to give great service at all times. One if the best experiences I have had and I cannot recommend the Hotel Amanhavis too highly for those looking for a delightful stay in Southern Spain.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2015

Adelaide

Excellent Family run hotel

We stayed 3 nights and will come back again, as we were down for a wedding the only evening we had free was Sunday and were disappointed that they did not serve food that evening, as we had heard very good reviews but I can certainly recommend the breakfasts. As the hotel was small it was a far more personal experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2015

Hilary

A moorish jewel in a hillside village

A delightful 6 day break to attend a friends wedding. Could not have asked for a nicer hotel. Quirky and small only 9 rooms but all themed and individually decorated, we stayed in the. Philosopher's Study. Outstanding service and attention to detail from all the staff and a superb restaurant, there are 32 restaurants in Benahavis but we ate in Amanhavis every night, utterly delicious food and an impressive wine list.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Spent one night. Very good hotel with very good staff. Dined in hotel restaurant which was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2015

Verified traveler

Mini break

Excellent meal at this hotel

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2015

Georgina

Lovely breakfast

Quiet village. Easy walk to restaurants. Breakfast was 11euros but lovely quality. We stayed in the astronomy room..... Only downside the window in the ceiling was dirty so couldn't see too much out of it when looking at the sky. It would have been if it mentioned that the telescope is an antique rather than in working order. However I would visit again and the staff were very welcoming.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2014

Philippa

Character & individual style

A very querky hotel with only 9 rooms, all have a different name with individual theme. We stayed in the Spice Traders room, quite small with chunky wooden old furniture, typical of middle eastern/north African style. OK for a few nights but not nearly big enough if you had a lot of luggage or were staying longer. A good nights sleep, comfortable bed, although I don't advise sitting on the side of the bed as the wooden bed frame caught the back of your legs. The bathroom is styled in the same fashion so no modern shower cubicle. Over bath shower, the support for which, was rather high & a bit loose so the water tended to aim at the wall rather than the person. Simple breakfast, eggs cooked to order with bacon etc.lots of fruit & cold meats. Delicious freshly baked croissants & pastries along with homemade rustic bread. The hotel is right in the centre of the village of Benehavis so very convenient for all the little bars & restaurants. The carpark is a little way away though so you have to drop off your cases on the hill outside & then park it & walk back. Small pool & sun deck. One major downside is lots of narrow steps & twists & turns to reach the rooms so this hotel is definitely not suitable for any one with mobility issues or in a wheelchair. The huge wooden disc with the keys attached is another talking point - heavy, medieval looking & unnecessary. An enjoyable stay in a very unusual hotel with individual style.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2014

Paul

Wonderful Boutique Hotedl

I would recommend this little gem without any hesitation whatsoever. It's like finding a little slice of heaven. Beautiful rooms, all quirkily decorated. Great location - wonderful staff. I will definitely return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2013

Verified traveler

Amazing

Amazing hotel, great staff, great location. Couldn't be better

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2013

Carol

\"Wonderful Hotel for a Short Break\"

We decided we wanted to go to the Andalucian area and after reading reports about Benahavis on the internet our decision was made. It is a wonderful little village. The Amanhavis was booked and we were allocated the Philospher's Room (all rooms are themed). This was truly a unique experience - the rooms in this hotel are very individual and quirky.

The attention to detail is superb. The staff cannot do enough for you, they are exceptional. The food is first class and is served at a beautiful terraced area, again the attention to detail is unique our names were even printed on the menu the night we dined there.

Finally, it would be a good idea to hire a car as this hotel is only 20mins from Marbella, Puerto Banus etc., making it more accessible for the traveller.

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2012

Ellis

Attention to detail poor

Hotel location excellent. Good facilities but pool is what it is ie small.overall good but lack of attention to smaller details such as green stagnant water on sun terrace, pathways need sweeping from leaf debris. Overall 7out of 10