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#19 of 45 hotels in Benalmadena
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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 270
Description: Beach Hotel situated between Torremolinos & Marbella, 12 km from Malaga Int'l Airport. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
Ctra de Cadiz Km 221
Benalmadena 29630
Spain
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“Not for the physically unfit !”

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4 of 5 stars
Manchester
May 23, 2008

This was a late booking, and we were looking to avoid the 2 Bank Holidays in May, so to avoid half termers. The Los Patos has undergone refurb. and is beautifully appointed, with well maintained grounds- everything was absolutely spotless, with bed sheets changed every day. The bar staff were very pleasant, which is more than can be said for the Reception staff, who found it hard to understand English, but appeared to have no difficulty with French. There were few British people in the Hotel, which made socialising difficult, the first half of our week there it was all Spanish guests, and the second half they were all French and German. This was reflected in the food choices at breakfast, the tea was disgusting and cereal choices poor. The food was geared to those who like pastries and cooked meat in the mornings ! We were relieved to only be eating breakfast there.The real killer though, is that hill ! when we had walked up and down a few times a day, we were worn out, with aching calf muscles. The hotel is unsuitable for those who do not have a car, and for whom a fair walk up a sloping hill with hardly any pavements would be a problem. There is still building work going on in the block adjacent to the hotel, but this is not intrusive, apart from dodging various vehicles on the road, including large lorries. I disliked Benalmadena, as the hotel was a bit far out for me, and the area reminded me of Blackpool ! We visited some pretty places, such as Mijas, but down at the Marina, which is picturesque, again a steep hill to climb to get back to the bus. Large sections of the main road were being dug up and resurfaced down there, which gave the area a rather sad and seedy look. Bus fares are good value for money, and enable you to get to a lot of places. I would never visit this part of Spain again, but have only small concerns about the hotel, the main one being, Location, Location, Location !

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Cleanliness
    • Disliked — Location
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Mancolass's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: March 09, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“what a dreadful place!”

Hotel Los Patos

May 5, 2008

We visited this hotel in April as a week long break with our 5 month old son. I would consider this a very basic 3* hotel and certanly not up to the standard of other similar hotels in the area.

It is described as a beach hotel but is actually up a pretty grimey road and has views on all sides into adjoining accomodation, some currently under constution by the hotel and other poor residental accomodation. The pavement is too narrow for a buggy so beware.

I found the hotel very depressing and did we did not enjoy our stay. So much so we left and went to a better hotel. They would not swich on the air conditioning as they said it was winter and the guests were cold. Try telling that to an overheated baby. Actually the temperature was an easy 24 and as the sun shon in our room all day it was roasting.

at the weekends the hotel is fully booked with Spanish familys and school children (who were on a trip from what we could make out). The food is discusting and it is like trying to be fed in a bad school canteen, thats if there is any food left by the time you arrive. Also the food is not labeled. At the weekends dont plan on being able to use the elevators of park anywhere near the hotel. There are three tiny elevators holding approx 4 - 6 people, 2 if you have a wheelchare or buggy. In the morning there was a 15 minute delay to be able to use a lift. We ended up carrying our son and pushchair down the 8 flights of stairs. Parking is also terrible and it will be even worse when the new appartments open. We were double parked on several occasions, not good when you have a flight to catch.

The Spanish school kida had activities until well after midnight and this involved using the outdoor play area and grass. 40 screaming children at that ime in the morning is not relaxing. The first night was amusing by the second night guests were screaming for tem to shut up.

The hotel is very worn down in a very run down part of town. This hotel is not relaxing or pleasent...... do not visit.

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julieseidel's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Member since: May 05, 2008
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“wont do it again”

Hotel Los Patos

Mar 16, 2008

We went to this hotel on the advice of the travel agent as our original choice of hotel was said to be near building work.
We were in fact surrounded on all sides by building work, not too noisy too early but who wants builders, their noise and dust when you are trying to relax around a pool. We specified evening entertainment each day, there was only entertainment once and that was of dubious quality. The food whilst quite edible was very monotinous and repetitive. The bar staff are excellent but the reception staff unhelpful and rude. The room was clean and serviced daily. Overall I would not visit this hotel again, the overall level of service compaired to other hotels of this rating are quite poor.

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    • Liked — Bar staff
    • Disliked — reception staff and food
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Iwannaabreak's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 16, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Other
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“First Class Accomodation”

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4 of 5 stars
Thatcham West Berks
Mar 5, 2008

My wife and I had the great pleasure of staying at this wonderfull and friendly hotel, Staff, Food, and accomodation was very much above average. Our room was on the fifth floor " 522 overlooking a outdoor covered swimming pool, of which being senior citizens we did not use. Building work to the rear of the hotel is nearing completion, a little noise on working days but no problem, but to the front of the hotel, I was led to believe an underground car park is in its early days of construction and pile driving " can be very noisy " during the working day, fortunately for us being winter it was after eight in the morning before they started work. Two days before leaving our wonderful accomodation it was a local bank holiday 28th February, and we were very unfortunate to be invaded by some of the most misbehaved and noisey children I have ever met , this unfortunately was the only moan I had to a very pleasurable stay at a very nice hotel . Highly recomended for a Holiday but avoid Spanish bank holidays.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — cleanliness, friendly, drinks price around average not fleeced quite at night notices
    • Disliked — Location but no problem a good bus and taxi service
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theolduns's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 65+
Member since: March 05, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Other
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“a mixed view”

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2 of 5 stars
south wales
Oct 25, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

our family of 5 with children of 15mnths, 3 and 6 plus inlaws stayed at this hotel oct 1st - 12th 2007, it has been refurbished to a good std, with rooms being cleaned, bed linen and towels every day inc sundays, staff very friendly. Food was fine but wasnt labelled at all, so it was guess work, had fish fingers, chips etc for kids.

there is currently 3 blocks of apts been built, but the noise didnt affect us at all, there were plenty of people taking photos for possble claims etc, but it was nonsense, we never thought for one minute - that noise is unbearable.

However, it is slightly situated up a small but graduating hill and my father in law who had heart bypass 6 yrs struggled a bit at night. the main marina resort etc is a very good 15min walk along beach front and even for our 6yr old we couldnt go there at night as we only had 2 buggys and couldnt carry him home, you can get the 110 or 120 bus into resort from the main road at bottom of hill from hotel for 1 euro 10 cents each but they get packed and dont accomodate pushchairs very well.
there is a fab british supermarket just around the corner from hotel and a karaoke bar called cocos which serves worthy and strongbow on draught, and the pub opposite la ladle serves john smiths and both family friendly showing ll the latest sports on sky etc.

lastly, the hotel allowed a group of approx 50 youngsters approx 18-20, they took over the pool and spoilt a lot of peoples holiday with their language and attitude, the prices for this hotel are very attractive but sometime as this occasion, attracted the wrong people.

would probably not go back due to distance fo children. r the main attractions with little ones - did lose a good few pounds walking back and for everyday,

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mintieblyth's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Member since: October 25, 2007
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Ctra de Cadiz Km 221, Benalmadena 29630, Spain