Benalmadena is a popular holiday destination in southern Spain renowned for its wonderful weather, fantastic beaches, warm hospitality and a number of unique landmarks and attractions. Benalmadena is a melting pot of cultures and this is apparent in its exciting culinary scene, and as the sun sets a vibrant nightlife scene comes to life. When it is time to lay your head, rest assured that there's plenty of excellent accommodation options to choose from.
Budget
Hotel Casa Rosa is a budget hotel near the local airport of Benalmadena. The hotel is fairly close to Costa del Sol and all rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, comfy furniture and all the amenities needed to make your stay hassle free and enjoyable. This is a decent no - frills hotel.
THB San Fermín is a comfortable 3 star hotel that offers budget accommodation along with decent facilities. The San Fermin offers special discounted packages during off season months and attractive half-board accommodation in high season. The hotel is equipped with a spacious pool and has clean rooms and very friendly staff.
The Hotel Alba Beach is a large budget hotel in Benalmadena located just 50 metres from the famous local beach in the city. The hotel sports 210 well furnished rooms distributed along seven floors. All rooms have seaside view and are very well maintained. The hotel is fairly close to the marina and the popular local casino.
Hotel Palia La Roca is an attractive hotel that offers great value for money to tourists who wish to stay on Playa Santa Ana without overspending. The hotel is decent across the board and is popular with savvy tourists on a budget who often book well in advance to get a room at the Palia La Roca during high season.
Family friendly
Colourful, welcoming and upbeat, Holiday World Polynesia is a newly built, Polynesian-themed 4 star hotel located just outside Benalmadena. The hotel welcomes families and is split into different sections by an impressive wooden suspended bridge.
Holiday World Village is a family-friendly hotel complex in Benalmadena's Paraje la Perla. The hotel is large, with spacious rooms and excellent facilities. The rooms are fairly priced, even during high season, and Holiday Village's services are way above average despite the large volume of tourists who visit here each month.
Located at the centre of Benalmadena and just 250 metres from the sea, Globales Los Patos Park is a fancy 4 star hotel with lots of things to do and see for the whole family. The hotel is especially accommodating to families with young children thanks to its upbeat décor, polite staff and numerous child - friendly activities that are available in and around the hotel.
Best Siroco is a casual 3 star hotel located right on the eponymous Siroco bay. The hotel is accommodating to families with children as well as large groups and offers excellent value for money and great service.
Self-catering
Located just 10 minutes from the local airport, Apartamentos Europark 74 offer modern and spacious apartments. Self catering is made easy thanks to the fully equipped kitchen and the numerous communal facilities the Europark 74 offers.
The Hotel Bali is a 3 star hotel that offers its rooms as attractive studios during off season months and even throughout high season to tourists seeking a high quality self catering experience. The hotel's amenities are open to self catering tourists and the rooms that have been repurposed to apartments are large, very clean and well equipped.
Located on the Costa del Sol, the Jupiter & Minerva Apartments is a popular self catering hotel located close to a busy shopping district and the sandy beach of Benalmadena. The staff is fully fluent in English and the hotel offers an impressive swimming pool complex that is supervised by professional lifeguards.
Affordable and stylish, Apartamentos Doramar offers decent and spacious apartments in the heart of Benalmadena. The hotel's staff is cheerful and friendly while the hotel itself is located in a beautiful and quiet neighbourhood that stands right next to the main tourist venues of Benalmadena.
All inclusive & half board
Resting in the shadow of the spectacular Bil-Bil castle in Santa Ana Beach, Hotel Las Arenas is a popular all-inclusive hotel that offers excellent value for money and an impressive view over the nearby iconic beach. The hotel was fully renovated recently and now stands as one of the best all inclusive resorts in Santa Ana Beach.
Hotel Riviera is a modern 4 star resort with spotlessly clean areas, honest food and very inviting atmosphere. The hotel is located just outside the city of Benalmadena and at walking distance from the beach, giving its visitors unrestricted access to a pristine sandy strip that is full of beach bars and bustles with activities.
The Best Benalmadena is a four star family-friendly resort that works as an all inclusive hotel during high season and as a greatly discounted half board hotel during low vacancy months. The hotel is large, comfortable and boasts an impressive view, including gorgeous sunsets over the Mediterranean sea.
Estival Torrequebrada is a large all inclusive resort that boasts 4 star accommodation facilities and is located by the beach. The hotel has 350 spacious and recently renovated rooms with impressive view over the Mediterranean. The resort has four restaurants, an on-site casino and numerous other facilities including a health club, a tennis court, a gym and many others.
Relaxing and family friendly, Hotel Palmasol is a modern hotel located on the coast of Benalmadena. The hotel overlooks Puerto Marina and is at close proximity to numerous shopping centres and local restaurants. During high season, the hotel offers a host of different entertainment options for tourists of all ages including music shows, kid's parties and more.
Located on the beach of Benalmadena just outside the city's premises, the Mac Puerto Marina is an accessible four star hotel that caters to families with children and couples on relaxing holidays in Benalmadena. The hotel's rooms face the Mediterranean and are very clean and furnished with modern amenities. The on-site restaurants are also noteworthy for their quality.
Top end
Unarguably Benalmadena's most luxurious resort, the Vincci Selección Aleysa is the definite five plus star destination for all discerning tourists who do not shy from spending a bit extra to enjoy an impeccable holiday experience in Benalmadena. The hotel boasts one o the best spa's in Spain and its restaurants are staffed by world class chefs who are ready to prepare dishes tailor-made to each visitor's requirements.
By the beach
The Sunset Beach Club is a 4 star hotel that offers cosy rooms and spacious apartments by the eponymous sunset beach. The hotel offers a number of good entertainment options for visitors of all ages, and its panorama bar is popular for its lively parties and impressive view over the Mediterranean.
Situated amid verdant Mediterranean seaside gardens, the Royal Oasis Club at Pueblo Quinta is a superb resort; ideal for couples seeking some peace and quiet, as well as for families with children of all ages. The hotel is wonderfully peaceful and all its rooms come with a spacious balcony that overlooks the beautiful gardens that surround it.
The Best Tritón is a fantastic beachside hotel that is located near the popular Benalmadena marina. The hotel is discretely swish and boasts four star rooms and facilities without any fuss and fluster. The hotel is perfect for families with children who want to enjoy numerous lazy days on the beach.
The Sunny Beach offers casual and affordable apartments right on Sunny Beach. Perfect for surfers and serious sunbathers, these apartments offer direct access to Sunny Beach along with a host of high quality self catering amenities.
The Hotel Betania is an affordable local hotel, conveniently located right on a beach to the west of Benalmadena centre. The hotel offers no frills two star accommodation with a friendly face. The Betania is clean and decent, though its facilities are basic and tourists will definitely need to venture outside the hotel to meet all their needs.
With a spa
Located just next to Benalmadena's centre and on one of the best spots by the beach, Benalmadena Palace is an ultra popular hotel and spa resort. The Benalmadena Palace is luxurious and sports one of the best equipped spas in the area, with numerous treatments and dozens of professionals ready to assist in your pampering.
Casa Maia Apartments is an impressive spa resort located on the outskirts of Benalmadena. The hotel is small but impressively equipped with the latest spa equipment. At the premises, tourists will find an incredible sushi restaurant, a fitness centre and many other attractive facilities. The apartments also organise frequent experience nights.
Guest houses
The MS Pepita Apartments offer affordable accommodation with great service. The guest house operates a small number of apartments along Alay avenue with friendly owners and very decent furniture. The prices are fairly low and all rooms are clean and well maintained.
Romantic retreats
Discreet and tranquil, Hotel La Fonda is an exclusive, romantic retreat on the coast of Benalmadena. The exquisitely furnished rooms of the La Fonda offer a splendid view over the Mediterranean and each room comes with its own spacious terrace. The hotel pampers its visitors with a scenic terrace and a romantically lit swimming pool.
Boutique & B&Bs
Compact and charming, Hotel Pueblo is a fine Spanish themed boutique hotel that focuses on quality over quantity. The hotel is located in the beautiful centre of Benalmadena's old town and maintains only 10 rooms for its guests.