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 as well. 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, 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. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. The rooms have a double bed and a sofa bed. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. Equipped with a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge), the rooms provide many ways for guests to stay connected and entertained. The bathrooms have a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror, bathrobes and a telephone are provided. 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 short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. 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. With water skiing and windsurfing available, the hotel also caters to water sports enthusiasts. 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. Leisure facilities 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). Special culinary options, such as diet meals, are also available. In addition, special catering options and snacks are available.

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