The best available All-inclusives to stay near Costa del Sol

April 26, 2023 Brandee Mangan

The Costa del Sol juxtaposes gorgeous Mediterranean old towns and inland national parks with developed beach resorts. Famed for being the birthplace of Picasso, Malaga serves as a gateway to family-favorite stops such as Benidorm and Fuengirola.
Restaurants in Costa del Sol

1. Don Carlos Resort & Spa

Avenida Zurita, s/n, 29600 Elviria, Marbella Spain
Excellent
65%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2098 reviews

Don Carlos Resort & Spa

Don Carlos Resort & Spa 5* is located on one of the nicest beaches of Marbella, just 10 minutes from Marbella’s historical downtown and close to the area’s most exclusive restaurants, shopping, nightlife and entertainment. The beautiful resort is nestled around a lush tropical garden of 40.000sqm which is an oasis in its own. The resort is formed by 3 sections composed by the Hotel with 243 rooms and suites, the Oasis boutique adult’s only hotel with 35 accommodation options and the Deluxe Villas with 24 fully equipped units with 1 or 2 bedrooms. All options offer an extensive VIP program, including personal assistant service at the Deluxe Villas. Two private beach clubs are available, including a Nikki Beach for unforgettable celebrations and the Don Carlos Beach club with a more relaxed atmosphere. Both beach clubs have outdoor swimming pools. A fully equipped water sports centre during the summer season offers action packed fun for adults and children. Live the Don Carlos Resort & Spa at its fullest enjoying all the leisure facilities including the Don Carlos Tennis Club with 7 clay courts, 2 hard courts, 1 basketball court, a football 7 court and complete gym and spinning room. An additional 24 hour gym is available at the hotel. Relax and unwind at the Oasis Spa, for adults only, with more than 1.600sqm of bespoke facilities including a complete water circuit, beauty & wellness programs with state of the art equipment using products from Natura Bissé and the latest trends in treatments. The Expedition kids club will be the centre point for the little ones where parents can entrust the fun and wellbeing of their children to our qualified staff providing them with a program of creative activities, fun and games throughout the day. The main outdoor swimming pool is heated so guests can swim during anytime of the year. There is also a kid’s plunge pool next to the main pool. Gastronomy plays a very important role in the resort where 6 restaurants and 3 bars are available offering local and international experiences with bespoke concept gastronomy. The resort welcomes meeting and incentive groups offering 13 meeting rooms where the largest room can hold up to 1000 delegates with high ceiling and sea views.

Fantastic Service and Location!

Reviewed By jamesmB4517HJ

Spent two nights here over a weekend, from arrival to check out we were greeted and hosted by big smiles and friendly staff. A special thanks to Daniela Kewitschi and Sam Bigome who greeted us on arrival and helped us with bookings and local knowledge!! (tough to find spaces at the best restaurants and clubs, make sure you speak to them). The check in staff & valets Natasha Chepou, Josefina Pineto who assisted with helping track down our luggage the airline had lost (It arrived a day later, with the team at Don Carlos following up once we had given them the details as well as making sure we had all the toiletries needed) Overall it was a very pleasant stay and we were well looked after, parts of the hotel are slightly dated and could do with touch ups, but the cleanliness, location and access to the beach (& Nikki Beach Club) were exactly what we were looking for! Thanks to the team, and will definitely be back!

2. Sol House Costa del Sol

Salvador Allende, 45, 29620 Torremolinos Spain
Excellent
54%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3459 reviews

Sol House Costa del Sol

Sol House Costa del Sol is located right next to the promenade, with direct access to the fabulous Carihuela Beach, close to the leisure area of Puerto Marina and numerous bars (typical restaurants on the sand) specialized in "fried fish". Ideal for traveling with friends, partner or family, enjoy the magnificent Suites fully refurbished modern and fresh design, with separate lounge (except ground floor) and a large furnished terrace (table / chairs), air conditioning, LCD 32 "TV, Safe (free), Minibar (*), hairdryer; 3 outdoor swimming pools and children's pool; different dining areas; Wireless internet access (free) throughout the hotel; New Play Bar with pool and sea views, Fitness, DJ's sessions, live music. Also has 5 meeting rooms with capacity for up to 200 people (*). Sol House Costa del Sol also offers All Inclusive service (check schedules and availability). (*) With charge.

In need of a lot of TLC

Reviewed By 680anthonyp

My wife and I stayed here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We had been told by others that had stayed here that it was a great hotel. On arrival we were checked in quickly. Our room had an excellent view of the marina but had seen better days. It was clean but needed some TLC. The finish left a bit to be desired. The bathroom was half tiled and the untiled part was very rough. Around the doorframe it looked like the builder just deciced that if he hit the wood with a hammer it would fit, instead of cutting it to fit. There were sliding doors to a party room and you needed a strong arm to close them. The aircon unit had no instructions and would need an engineer to explain how to operate it. The rooms were serviced daily but some telltale spots on the floor indicated that a wet mop wasn't used. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was the same every morning but had no signs to indicate what was on offer. It is positioned right on the beach but be prepared to climb up and down a lot of steps to get there. I wouldn't be rushing back.

3. Melia Costa del Sol

Paseo Maritimo, 11, 29620 Torremolinos Spain
Excellent
52%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6463 reviews

Melia Costa del Sol

Meliá Hotels & Resorts present Melia Costa del Sol located in Torremolinos (Malaga) right in front of the Bajondillo beach and 300 m from the centre of the Torremolinos. The best option for unwinding, having fun and working in Costa del Sol, thanks to its excellent location, its complete and comfortable facilities and its superb service. The bright and welcoming double rooms (**), The Level rooms, Executive Junior Suites and MasterSuites with fabulous sea views, a furnished terrace, AACC, Minibar (*), safe, LCD TV and a bathroom with hairdryer, magnifying mirror, amenities Melia; Different dining areas (Buffet Restaurant, Lobby Bar and an amazing Rooftop Bar with panoramic sea views); Sea View outdoor pool; 350 m2 Thalasso Spa Marino (*); Fitness Room; Free Wi-Fi throughout all the hotel; Parking (*); magnificent Convention Center with 14 meeting rooms capacity up to 450 people. 10 minutes from Malaga International Airport and 15 minutes from Malaga Ave station / Maria Zambrano. (*) With charge (**) Except some ground floor.

Excellent if you take The Level.

Reviewed By Gadabout1963

Outstanding hotel. But this is because of The Level. Staying here without The Level would be a very different matter. Think of this as two hotels one is a rather basic and souless 3 star. The other is a very chic 4/5 star. If you stay here definitely upgrade to The Level.

4. Marconfort Griego

Avenida De Sorolla V, 7, 29620 Torremolinos Spain
Excellent
46%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
7%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 3025 reviews

Marconfort Griego

Marconfort Griego is placed in Torremolinos centre, just half a mile from Bajondillo Beach and three-minutes walk from to the Torremolinos convention centre. This hotel is ideal for couples and families alike. The guestrooms are spacious and feature air conditioning and heating, a private bathroom with hairdryer, a furnished private balcony, a flat satellite TV, a safe (extra charge) and free WiFi. The facilities have a buffet restaurant with live cooking and international cuisine, and another buffet themed restaurant with pizzeria and snack bar and a nighttime piano bar and more. The hotel also has a TV room, a library with international books, a miniclub for kids, a gym, a meeting room, a souvenir shop and a sundeck with outdoor pool and loungers. In July and August, it is offered free transportation to the beach. The hotel is half a mile from Aqualand water park, and 12 minutes from Malaga Airport trough A7 Highway.

Average stay

Reviewed By RossInspects

Stayed here for a last minute long weekend for the June bank holiday. The location is ok. It’s a five minute walk into the centre. It’s all depends what you really want from a holiday. If you’re wanting a relaxing holiday I wouldn’t recommend this hotel. However if you’re not fussed about a crowded concrete jungle type pool area, chaotic buffet and mainly Spanish and British guests then fill your boots. The food to be fair is pretty good for all inclusive, plenty to chose from and the staff work hard. There’s nothing intimate or pleasant about the dining room though. All inclusive drinks at the hotel are ok to be fair. Just a lot of queuing unfortunately. The bedrooms we had faced the back, they served a purpose, apart from the bathrooms were a bit like a jigsaw, really randomly designed. The maids did a good clean each day. One thing the hotel needs to address is the noise the maids make in the corridor, for any of you that like a lie in after a late night, bring ear plugs as the maids like to loudly chat from one end of the corridor to another from about 9am. It’s so annoying!! Being honest we found the Gran Cervantes to be a better hotel when we came last time and they are about the same price.

5. Iberostar Malaga Playa

Avda. De Ferrara s/n, 29793, Torrox Spain
Excellent
53%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2622 reviews

Iberostar Malaga Playa

The Iberostar Malaga Playa hotel is highly recommended for couples and families. Having recently undergone a complete refurbishment, this hotel is known for the Arab flair in its design, its location on the seafront at Torrox-Costa and its services and facilities which have been designed to offer the best entertainment. Guests can choose among the great diversity of the 413 rooms and suites that the hotel offers, with top-rated services and a pleasant ambiance in each and every room. Plus, the Malaga Playa hotel features a wide range of services and facilities, such as a fun pool with four slides, SPA Sensations, free premium Wi-Fi, sporting activities, all inclusive accommodation option, buffet restaurant, four bars, shows and music, a children’s park... A bit of everything for guests to enjoy some magical moments in Torrox-Costa, Malaga. “Wave of Change” is a pioneering initiative from Iberostar group to reduce the use of plastics, to promote responsible consumption of seafood and improve coastal health.

Very nearly 5 star!

Reviewed By Krystinesr

We really enjoyed our stay and actually there isn’t a lot to fault, there is always some room for improvement but in all honesty this hotel is exceptional from the varied and fresh food to the cleanliness and attentive staff. Good location with some nice local restaurants within walking distance if you want a break from the hotel restaurant. We had a drive to Malaga city (40 mins away) and also Granda (60 mins away) If I was to be picky our junior suite was ready for a refurb but the size of the room, comfy beds and a spotless daily clean outweighed the tired decor. I was disappointed that you didn’t get a Mini bar or tea and coffee facilities when you pay for an all inclusive package (it’s an extra cost) especially as we had upgraded to a junior suite. We all agreed we would stay again and would recommend to others.

6. Palladium Hotel Costa del Sol

Crta. N-340 Km. 217 Urbanizacion Torremuelle, 29630, Benalmadena Spain 011 34 971 39 67 84
Excellent
56%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 723 reviews

Palladium Hotel Costa del Sol

Pure relaxation - rooms are small but hotel is amazing

Reviewed By RCB83

We have just returned from a perfect week here. The views are amazing and can be seen from the bar, restaurant, rooms, pool area - basically everywhere. The hotel is located in a very quiet and secluded area, however the bus stop is right outside and the reception staff will happily book a taxi to take you anywhere you would like to go exploring, should you want to. The hotel is styled and decorated to a high standard, and those standards aren't just for an initial wow factor - they continued throughout our stay. Staff really seem to care about the experience you have and the service you receive. Catering for Gluten Free needs was so refreshing with a large selection of items available (the most amazing breakfast pastries!!) plus pizza and pasta prepared to order if required. Food selection was varied and of a high quality. There are some minor downsides but if you are aware of them in advance they shouldn't impact your stay - drinks were small and bar queues could be long at times; however you could order multiple drinks at a time. Pool bar drinks were served in plastic glasses but all other drinks were served in high quality glasses that were correct for the drink (ie flute, brandy glass, large wine glass); I have found is often not the case on an all inclusive. Branded drinks and cocktails were available, but not all were included, which was frustrating. Be prepared to pay for all branded ice cream for the kids - only individual pots of vanilla / chocolate / strawberry ice cream are included in the all-inclusive, despite paying a full adult price for my 7yr old, which I felt was poor. We booked with Jet2 who advertise this resort as All Inclusive Plus, which I feel is very misleading. Having spoken to the rep, we were informed they had had multiple complaints regarding this but we felt like nothing would be done to address this. I'm not sure if this is an issue with the operator or the hotel but did put a slight damper on things. The family pool had a lifeguard in attendance at all times, pool towels are included and changed daily if required. There are 2 slides for children only, and a jacuzzi for adults only at the family pool. There is also a purely adults pool as well as jaccuzis up on the roof terrace for adults only (drinks chargeable there, not AI) The loungers and umbrellas were plentiful, even the busiest of days. The pool area is very civilised and feels very safe

7. Hotel Puente Real

Paseo Maritimo 79 Playa del Lido s/n, 29620 Torremolinos Spain
Excellent
42%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
8%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 5391 reviews

Hotel Puente Real

This place is temporarily closed - Puente Real 4 **** is ideally located on the beach front in Torremolinos and is awarded with the Q for Quality Tourism. It offers you the posibility to take a rest and enjoy the fabulous climate of the "sunny coast" as well as the Andalousian customs.

Very good time

Reviewed By 529adeles

We spend a week in hotel puente real the hotel is seafront, my husband first time all inclusive and we loved, hotel is clean and all the staff is lovely, but what made this hotel special is the entertainment staff, lilly, Anna, bambino, trini that is very special with people and Mr ni love my job

8. Best Benalmadena

Avenida del Sol, s/n, 29630, Benalmadena Spain
Excellent
42%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2159 reviews

Best Benalmadena

Located directly at Benalmádena Coast, facing the sea and just a few minutes walk from the golf courses around the area. Comfortable rooms with sea view balconies, fully fitted bathroom with hairdryer, satellite TV, security door lock, fridge, heating, air conditioning, internet and optional safe-deposit box. Buffet restaurant with show cooking, national and international cuisine. Swimming pool for adults and children, outdoor jacuzzi, garden and gym. Day and night entertainment program. Optional services: Parking, Spa, massages,hairdresser’s beauty salon, gift shop and meeting room.

Great holiday

Reviewed By feemc7

Room was lovely with fantastic sea view.I would recommend you request as worth it. Staff were friendly although very strict and closing bar not long after 12 midnight. The hotel is 30 minutes walk from marina although easy to get bus to busy part. Entertainment was nothing great but times have maybe changed since covid. Would visit again although may be as short break

9. ILUNION Hacienda de Mijas

Carretera Fuengirola Km 4, 29650, Mijas Spain
Excellent
35%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1410 reviews

ILUNION Hacienda de Mijas

ILUNION Hacienda del Sol is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Mijas, offering a charming environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel. Puerta Sol Club features a 24 hour front desk, baggage storage, and a coffee shop, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a pool and free breakfast. If you are driving to Hacienda Puerta Del Sol Hotel, free parking is available. Nearby landmarks such as San Sebastian Church (1.0 mi) and Capella Virgen de la Pena (2.0 mi) make Puerta Sol Club a great place to stay when visiting Mijas. If you’re looking for a Chinese restaurant, consider a visit to New Sun Chinese Restaurant, which is not far from Hacienda Puerta Del Sol Hotel. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a government building, such as Ayuntamiento de Mijas. Enjoy your stay in Mijas!

A brilliant long weekend wedding!

Reviewed By bevvv97

A fantastic trip from start to finish. We stayed from Friday-Sunday with a wedding in between on the Saturday. The facilities were great! Huge, clean and cool pool, great restaurant with yummy poolside meals, great selection at breakfast and a staff who were extremely accommodating and friendly. Rooms were also impeccably clean and had everything you would need for the weekend; shower worked well, air conditioning worked well and room was spacious with a safe. The rooms were also incredible value for money, meals at the restaurant were cheap and so was breakfast. As for the wedding, the staff at ilunion hacienda mijas exceeded all expectations. The event was organised brilliantly from start to finish. Staff were extremely attentive to guests and their needs, constantly supplying people with food and drinks, always smiling and friendly which makes all the difference, and just generally very pleasant. We all had a great time and commented on the quality of the decor, food and ambiance. The ceremony by the pool was beautiful with views out to the coast, the canape area was also beautifully decorated and so was the indoor food/dance hall. Overall, what a beautiful place to stay for the weekend AND host a wedding! Will definitely be recommending to all family and friends. Fantastic job all at Hotel Ilunion Hacienda Mijas!

10. Iberostar Selection Marbella Coral Beach

Carretera Cadiz-Málaga, Nacional 340 Km 176 Urbanizacion Coral Beach, 29602, Marbella Spain
Excellent
63%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1617 reviews

Iberostar Selection Marbella Coral Beach

From the very first moment you arrive, the Iberostar Selection Marbella Coral Beach hotel brings peace and quiet to all travellers. Located on the seafront at La Milla de Oro in Marbella, decked out in a fine Mediterranean style and offering all kinds of experiences and attractive activities. Its 170 rooms and state-of-the-art suites make this a magnificent hotel where you can spend a few intimate days relaxing in the tranquillity of Marbella. The hotel features free Premium Wi-Fi services, two pools, a fitness room, all inclusive option, massage service, body treatments, a buffet restaurant, 2 bars and The Origin Beach Soul Marbella restaurant located on the seafront promenade with a private pool. “Wave of Change” is a pioneering initiative from the Iberostar group to reduce the use of plastics, to promote responsible consumption of seafood and improve coastal health.

A wonderful stay is a gorgeous hotel

Reviewed By C8694URfg

A short stay in a beautiful location in the Coral Beach with my daughter. Hotel room large with a huge west facing balcony. Swimming pool and gardens beautiful. 15 minutes walk from Puerto Banus. Huge selection of delicious food at breakfast with a live harpist.

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