
Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
Benalmádena, ES
0.71 km (0.44 mi) from original
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Benalmádena, ES
0.71 km (0.44 mi) from original
Cleanliness
9.3Multiple reviews praise daily cleaning and overall cleanliness ("very clean throughout", "propreté"). No significant cleanliness complaints.
Location
9.4Very good location and sea views are repeatedly mentioned (beach access, "vue sur mer", "vistas y hubicacion").
Food & Breakfast
9.5Food is often praised (chef, varied breakfast, "comida exquisita"); some criticisms around drinks/cocktails being machine-made and occasional quality issues, but overall F&B is a clear strength.
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Benalmádena, ES
0.50 km (0.31 mi) from original

Benalmádena, ES
0.71 km (0.44 mi) from original

Benalmádena, ES
2.1 km (1.3 mi) from original
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
The compared hotels differ by 1.6 km.
First Flatotel International: 0.50 km (0.31 mi)
Pierre & Vacances Benalmádena Príncipe: 2.1 km (1.3 mi)
ArtPlatinum SUITES&APARTMENTS
9/10First Flatotel International
7.4/10Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
8.5/10Pierre & Vacances Benalmádena Príncipe
8.1/10ArtPlatinum SUITES&APARTMENTS
8.8Rooms are modern, stylish and beds are comfortable with pleasant terraces, but some guests reported issues like dim lighting, low shower pressure and noisy bathroom plumbing.
First Flatotel International
6.8Room quality noted as decent, but some guests experienced noise issues.
Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
8.0Beds and mattresses praised (comfortable, excellent), but several guests noted rooms are small for families and some views face play areas—mixed overall.
Pierre & Vacances Benalmádena Príncipe
8.2Apartments noted as very spacious with good terraces and views, but some rooms/furnishings are worn, sofa-beds and some mattresses are uncomfortable and occasional maintenance issues (slow drains, old bathrooms).
ArtPlatinum SUITES&APARTMENTS
9.2Generally praised in multiple reviews: 'muy buena limpieza' and 'piscina limpia'; overall very clean throughout property.
First Flatotel International
7.9Many reviews highlight cleanliness; however, some mentioned noise issues affecting overall experience.
Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
9.3Multiple reviews praise daily cleaning and overall cleanliness ("very clean throughout", "propreté"). No significant cleanliness complaints.
Pierre & Vacances Benalmádena Príncipe
6.6Multiple comments about dirty carpets, very soiled upholstery, pillows described as horrible, occasional unclean pool and reports of a nauseating odour at night — cleanliness is a clear weakness.
ArtPlatinum SUITES&APARTMENTS
9.8Consistently highlighted as excellent: very close to the beach, supermarkets and restaurants; quiet area and convenient for parking.
First Flatotel International
8.4Frequent mentions of great location and beautiful views.
Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
9.4Very good location and sea views are repeatedly mentioned (beach access, "vue sur mer", "vistas y hubicacion").
Pierre & Vacances Benalmádena Príncipe
9.9Very frequently mentioned as a major pro: central, close to the beach, good views and balcony atmosphere — location is a strong positive across reviews.
ArtPlatinum SUITES&APARTMENTS
8.3Mixed: some reviews praise staff attention (mention of Esteban), but there are service failures (undelivered towels, slow/no resolution for a broken oven/microwave) that lowered the score.
First Flatotel International
7.3Mixed reviews: while some praised staff, others noted issues with check-in.
Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
9.0Staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful (reception, restaurant, housekeeping). Some isolated negative notes about pool/snack staff, but overall service is a strong positive.
Pierre & Vacances Benalmádena Príncipe
9.8Repeated praise for helpful, friendly and willing staff; mentions of lifeguard and assistance/lift for disabled guests — service is consistently positively reported.
ArtPlatinum SUITES&APARTMENTS
—First Flatotel International
—Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
—Pierre & Vacances Benalmádena Príncipe
—ArtPlatinum SUITES&APARTMENTS
9.0No specific food & beverage comments in reviews — standard quality for this hotel tier.
First Flatotel International
6.4Breakfast and dining options received mixed feedback.
Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
9.5Food is often praised (chef, varied breakfast, "comida exquisita"); some criticisms around drinks/cocktails being machine-made and occasional quality issues, but overall F&B is a clear strength.
Pierre & Vacances Benalmádena Príncipe
7.3Several mentions that there is no on-site restaurant or evening bar and limited F&B offering; nearby independent cafes/restaurants available — F&B offering is limited.
ArtPlatinum SUITES&APARTMENTS
8.9Strong amenities such as a nice rooftop pool, functional kitchen and quiet air-conditioning, though some units lacked a microwave/working oven and cleaning utensils were occasionally missing.
First Flatotel International
7.3Amenities generally met expectations, but limited parking was a drawback.
Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
7.0Amenities receive notable criticism: crowded/small pools, bad smell in pool, limited sunbeds, small/slow elevators, sterile kids area, and separate-paid beach chairs; some positives (jacuzzis, rooftop bar) but overall amenities are a weakness.
Pierre & Vacances Benalmádena Príncipe
7.2Pool generally appreciated but sometimes dirty; major recurring issue is broken/insufficient lifts causing long waits; lack of evening bar/onsite restaurant noted — mixed amenities.
ArtPlatinum SUITES&APARTMENTS
9.0Generally perceived as good value by guests, though at least one guest noted being charged for a full kitchen despite appliance problems.
First Flatotel International
7.8Good value reported by multiple guests.
Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
7.3Concerns about extra costs (paid parking, drinks not included or hard to find in policy) and machine-made all-inclusive cocktails lower perceived value despite generally acceptable offerings.
Pierre & Vacances Benalmádena Príncipe
7.7Mixed signals: some reviewers call it a top pick for the area and good value, while others explicitly state the price/quality ratio is poor — overall slightly below target.
ArtPlatinum SUITES&APARTMENTS
Parque Ibn Al-BaytarFirst Flatotel International
Parque Ibn Al-BaytarHotel Benalma Costa del Sol
Casa OlsenPierre & Vacances Benalmádena Príncipe
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