We recently returned from a short (5 nights break) at the hotel playa. It was a fantastic few days, and very relaxing. The hotel is circa 45 mins drive from Malaga airport, straight down the A-7. The hotel is set-up as a series of bungalows, each containing 2 large beds, a fridge and large bathroom. The terrace was great and... more

We (a couple in their early and mid 30s) stayed at the Marbella Playa hotel for 2 weeks in October 2007. It was an overall good experience and we had a really relaxing and interesting holiday. NOT in a nutshell: ROOMS Check-in is fast and we were glad to be housed in a room in one of the many colourful... more

The hotel has an excellent location right on the beach,you gain access to the beach through an electronic gate just insert your key card,this adds to the security, and gives piece of mind that your personal belongings are quite safe.the pool and the surrounding gardens are really impressive, and all are kept spotlesly clean,the restraunt is again the same ,the... more

Generally, the hotel is good although in need of a bit of TLC in areas. If you like the sea and staying around the pool and the hotel then you will be OK. However, if you like walking around looking at shops etc then it is a bit isolated to do this. Meal times can be a bit manic during... more

This hotel is let down by the restaurant and the lack of good management. The gardens and rooms are well tended and clean but the food is terrible, the Chef if there is one should be made to eat it him/her self everyday. The reception is just as bad, they do not appear to be able to deal with a... more

This hotel is supposed to be 4 star. Well, It might have been a few years ago but it's in dire need of an upgrade as it's a bit scruffy & the little bungalows all around the main building are accessed by dodgy, unlit steps in various places. We had one that was okay with a tiny terrace but the... more

Stayed 7 nights at the Marbella Player in late september(should have been 8 nights). Arrived at reception at 9.30pm on Tues only to be told we were not booked into this hotel but booked into their sister hotel in Estoponia, half an hours drive away. To say we were not happy is an understatement. The receptionist was not helpful at... more

Stayed at the Marbella Playa for 14 nights Sept/Oct 06. Accommodation is in 1 bedroom bungalows surrounding main hotel which were of a very high standard. Large outdoor pool kept at a reasonable temperature (the sea was freezing!) grounds lead down to a security gate which accesses a wonderful sandy beach. Marbella itself was 6 km away and with a... more

The hotel catered mainly for spanish, french and german clients. Had we known that the evening entertainment was in spanish we would not have gone. more