The upper-middle-range DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Resort & Spa Reserva del Higueron is located in a quiet residential area a 15-minute drive from Malaga Airport. The property is stylish and modern, particularly the 177 guest rooms with minimalist IKEA-like furniture and color-tinted glass. All rooms have furnished balconies, though some overlook the street rather than the gardens and sea beyond. Three outdoor pools, excellent spa facilities, and multiple dining options keep guests occupied on-site, but some come with a fee. The location may be a negative for some -- there isn't much within waking distance, and it's far from popular spots in Fuengirola. The hotel does offer a free shuttle service down to the beach for its guests, however. Couples may prefer the adult-only Angela Hotel, which is located along the beach and promenade.
The upper-middle-range DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Resort & Spa Reserva del Higueron is located in a quiet residential area a 15-minute drive from Malaga Airport. The property is stylish and modern, particularly the 177 guest rooms with minimalist IKEA-like furniture and color-tinted glass. All rooms have furnished balconies, though some overlook the street rather than the gardens and sea beyond. Three outdoor pools, excellent spa facilities, and multiple dining options keep guests occupied on-site, but some come with a fee. The location may be a negative for some -- there isn't much within waking distance, and it's far from popular spots in Fuengirola. The hotel does offer a free shuttle service down to the beach for its guests, however. Couples may prefer the adult-only Angela Hotel, which is located along the beach and promenade.
The 320-room Occidental Fuengirola is a mid-range property with a prime beachfront location on the promenade in Fuengirola, about a 15-minute walk from the town center. Rooms have modern amenities such as air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges, but Wi-Fi and safes come at a cost. Features include an outdoor pool, spa with sauna and whirlpool, and multiple restaurants and bars -- though food receives less-than-stellar reviews. Also note that use of the sauna requires a fee. In general, this hotel caters primarily to couples, so families may prefer the more kid-friendly Apartamentos NuriaSol nearby.
The 320-room Occidental Fuengirola is a mid-range property with a prime beachfront location on the promenade in Fuengirola, about a 15-minute walk from the town center. Rooms have modern amenities such as air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges, but Wi-Fi and safes come at a cost. Features include an outdoor pool, spa with sauna and whirlpool, and multiple restaurants and bars -- though food receives less-than-stellar reviews. Also note that use of the sauna requires a fee. In general, this hotel caters primarily to couples, so families may prefer the more kid-friendly Apartamentos NuriaSol nearby.
The 230-room Globales Gardenia is a dated, mid-range hotel with an excellent waterfront location and easy access to the beach. There are plenty of bars and restaurants within easy walking distance, though some popular spots in the area (such as Bioparc Fuengirola) require a car to reach. A solid range of features includes an outdoor pool with small, separate kiddy pool, heated indoor pool and adjacent sauna, a game room, and outdoor playground. Clean rooms are in need of a refresh and lack mini-fridges, but they have flat-screen TVs and furnished balconies with sea views. The buffet restaurant is average, but all rates include a quality and substantial breakfast. Travelers may prefer the Fuengirola Beach Aparthotel, which has a more central location and additional kid-friendly amenities, though it's farther from the beach.
The 230-room Globales Gardenia is a dated, mid-range hotel with an excellent waterfront location and easy access to the beach. There are plenty of bars and restaurants within easy walking distance, though some popular spots in the area (such as Bioparc Fuengirola) require a car to reach. A solid range of features includes an outdoor pool with small, separate kiddy pool, heated indoor pool and adjacent sauna, a game room, and outdoor playground. Clean rooms are in need of a refresh and lack mini-fridges, but they have flat-screen TVs and furnished balconies with sea views. The buffet restaurant is average, but all rates include a quality and substantial breakfast. Travelers may prefer the Fuengirola Beach Aparthotel, which has a more central location and additional kid-friendly amenities, though it's farther from the beach.
The Apartamentos Sabina Playa is a budget apartment complex located in the port village of La Sabina, less than 10 minutes' walk from where the Ibiza ferry docks. Its 48 mostly studio apartments are clean and modern, and feature simple cooking facilities and balconies or terraces, most with some kind of sea view. Beyond accommodations, facilities are limited to a small pool and a few loungers, though an adjoining restaurant serves a decent pizza. The hotel is basically a no-frills base for exploring the surrounding beaches -- the island's famous Ses Illetes is a 10-minute drive. Another budget option is the Hostal Bellavista, which has its own restaurant with breakfast included.
The Apartamentos Sabina Playa is a budget apartment complex located in the port village of La Sabina, less than 10 minutes' walk from where the Ibiza ferry docks. Its 48 mostly studio apartments are clean and modern, and feature simple cooking facilities and balconies or terraces, most with some kind of sea view. Beyond accommodations, facilities are limited to a small pool and a few loungers, though an adjoining restaurant serves a decent pizza. The hotel is basically a no-frills base for exploring the surrounding beaches -- the island's famous Ses Illetes is a 10-minute drive. Another budget option is the Hostal Bellavista, which has its own restaurant with breakfast included.
