Location

Featuring superb Andalusian architecture, this top-notch hotel lies directly by a slightly sloping sand and shingle beach. There are scores of shops, bars/pubs, nightclubs within of 1 km of the hotel. The centre is only 3 km away and there is a sandy bay a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Málaga Airport is 80 km from the hotel.

Facilities

3 suites and 234 double rooms are located on 6 storeys and can be reached by 5 lifts. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service, cash machine and drinks machine. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops, including a souvenir shop. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a playroom and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park (for a fee). Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests who wish to explore the surrounding area by bike will appreciate the bicycle hire service (for a fee). Bicycle storage is also available. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

Rooms

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. In most units, guests can enjoy a view of the sea from a balcony or terrace. The rooms have a double bed and a sofa bed. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror, bathrobes and a telephone are available for daily use. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and 237 non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

Guests can strike that perfect balance between exercise and relaxation in one of the 3 freshwater pools, which are outdoors and in part heated (for a fee). There is a special swimming area for little ones as well. A terrace with sun loungers and parasols is available. There is a poolside snack bar as well. The hotel offers a wide range of outdoor sports, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, beach volleyball, archery and fishing. For a fee, guests can also enjoy golf. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy water skiing and windsurfing. The hotel offers numerous indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, darts, callisthenics and aerobics or, for a fee, billiards. There is a wellness area with a spa, a hammam and a beauty salon and, for an additional fee, a sauna and a steam bath. Additional leisure activities include live music, a dance club and a casino.

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. Catering options include half board, full board and all-inclusive. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests serve themseves at the buffet or choose their preferred fare from the menu (for lunch). Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. In addition, special catering options and snacks are available.

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