Hotel Mainare Playa

I stayed here for 3 nights with my husband - a quick getaway for some sun while our daughter was away with school. Could not fault the hotel - with the exception of a few issues with the air con - however mentioned it to reception and it was sorted. I've seen reviews critising food - we stayed on a B&B basis and couldn't fault breakfast, there was ample choice of continental type breakfast and a selection of hot, together with breads, eggs cooked fresh to order, pastries - there was more than enough to choose from. We had no experience with dinner - however spoke to some guests who did and they did say it was questionable and after the first night they would probably choose to eat out in the evenings - as there is an abundance of eateries - including bars and restaurants within a few minutes walk. We got a taxi (€7 each way) to the marina one evening - and the vibe at that end of fuengirola, is very different to that in the vicinity of this hotel. Near the hotel is very chilled, calm and quiet - the marina is loud music and very busy - not a critism - just both areas are very, very different. The pool area in the hotel is tranquil - the main sound is birds! Beautiful! Our room was adequate, the beds comfy, pillows average, great size room and balcony - which for us was facing the pool and a slight sea view. We will most definitely look to return - without hesitation.

Food was awful staff rude not friendly the only thing the hotel has going for it is the large room and the beach across the road. Never again and would not recommend this hotel. Stay clear!!!!

We are 3 ladies who wanted nice hotel to spend an extended weekend at and this hotel did not disappoint. I needed to email before we went to ask if there was a fridge in the room and they came back to me within 20 minutes saying there was. We arrived the early hours of the morning and couldnt have had a nicer welcome from the gentleman on the desk. The room was very clean and it was a tripple room overlooking the pool with towels for all of us and a bottle of water each for us. Beds were extremely comfy and the room was spacious. The room was cleaned every day and the domestuc staff were very friendly. The lady on reception was exceptionally helpful, always smiling and nothing was too much trouble. We had bed and breskfast and if it wasnt for the breakfast i would have given the hotel 5 stars. The staff in the dining area worked really hard and were very pleasant, and the breakfast had lots to choose from but was quite basic. Fruit and bread were lovely, just the hot stuff that let it down, luke warm and not much choice for non meat eaters. The hotel is literally 5 minutes from the beach and an easy stroll onto the promenade. All in all a great holiday thank you to all the staff.

Pros: Staff are very professional and friendly Very central location with loads of amenities and beach nearby Spacious room with beautiful side sea views (front facing not so nice) Air conditioning fabulous Very clean throughout Shower pressure excellent Cons: Not enough drawer space (easy fix are the rooms are very spacious) Recently refurbished, however TV isn't a smart TV and has 2 channels that are only occasionally British speaking Bed linen changed once which was the day before our weeks departure €1 for a small plastic cup of ice to take to our room - Never been asked to pay for ice in a Hotel anywhere in the World €3 for a small plastic cup of draught diet coke full with ice Not Hotels issue: However really impacted our stay: Located on a very busy dual carriage way - Motorbikes racing down the long straight road. Unpleasant to sit on balcony of an evening and this issue kept us awake during the night. Hotel next door - Right adjacent to our swimming pool area had a pneumatic drill drilling all day from Monday to Friday. Couldn't stand listening to this and we opted to go to the nearby beach - €14 for 2 sun beds over 5 days!! An expense we didn't budget for!