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MedPlaya Hotel Alba Beach
Spain, Europe
Benalmadena
This pleasant hotel is situated just a stone's throw from Benalmádena's Torrequebrada Beach on the Costa del Sol. It features 2 outdoor pools, 2 bars and a restaurant. Numerous boutiques, cafés, bars and restaurants are found in the neighbourhood. The Torrequebrada Golf Course is next to the hotel, the Benalmádena Casino can be reached within a short walk. Málaga International Airport is only a short drive away.
Facilities
- Hairdressing salon
- Kids’ club
- Sun loungers
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Poolside snack bar
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Café
- Luggage room
- Concierge
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.0 Very Good1,565 reviews
Excellent
36%
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32%
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20%
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Good stay
Despite some of the other reviews that are quite negative, I had a very good experience at the hotel.
We arrived well before the check in time due to an early morning flight at around 11am, we were able to leave our suitcases with the hotel until our room was available. The lady on reception took my phone number and said she would give a call back if a room became available before the normal check in time, and I did get a call back around 12:45 to say that a room was ready for us.
The room was on the small side for 3 people but it was clean and tidy so you can't complain at that.
The pool was a good size and there was always enough space to sit around the pool / outside at the bar. The food was ok and what you would expect from a hotel of this type, basic food but quality was ok.
The only thing I think that could do with improving is some of the sun loungers are starting to show there age and are quite worn out.
The hotel location is also very good, close to the beach, shops and a 10 min walk to a supermarket.
I would recommend this hotel to anybody who is considering staying here.
Review by 153Dan Cambridge, United Kingdom
holiday review
stayed at this hotel for a week (21st June till 28th June 2026) the rooms was decent and the hotel was clean. The pool only opened at 11 o’clock, some days it was after 11 o’clock, which I just find is so late for a pool to open at a hotel. Around the pool we had no music all week, which I thought was terrible as they said they only play music round the pool July and August months. the food was not great and they didn’t have many options. they had a karaoke bar in the hotel which was displayed on the holiday when we booked, they said that was open only in July and August. Both the karaoke bar and the music round the pool was not available as “the hotel wasn’t full”. the entertainment at night was boring as they just had a different singer on every night, not much else happening. On the other hand, the staff and service was brilliant and accommodated to everyone’s needs and wants. the atmosphere was very chill and relaxing and there was no noise keeping us awake at night as the entertainment finished at a reasonable time. The location of the hotel was brilliant as it wasn’t too far from many places, 30 minute walk to all the shops n most bars and about 5/10 minutes in a taxi with a cost rate of about 6-8 euros which is very reasonable.
could be better.
just got back from this hotel. on arrival you get dropped off on other side of road. greeted by nice check in woman. but when we left they didn’t ask if we enjoyed our stay or nothing just small goodbye and that was it. hotel very clean but very spanish oriented we were asked if we wanted to play in games not even a good morning at times. although cleaning staff were courteous. we were bed and breakfast but very basic no omelettes. coffee nice tho. our room was fine but wardrobe was door missing. pool lovely. acts on night we’re ok. advertising sunset bar but was never open. bit out of the way but resteraunts nearby were good especially no 7 bar. bar staff just about friendly but once again we weren’t spanish. would we return probably not but ok hotel. not much in way of please or thank yous.
Review by Paul B Ryton, United Kingdom
Very strict rules on the pool
We had emailed them before our holiday requesting a lower floor room we were given a 1st floor room with a lovely view overlooking the pool. The room was nice and cleaned daily the food was good too, The sun loungers are the worst i have ever had to lay on , if you like a early morning swim avoid this hotel as the pool does not open until 11 and closes at 8, they don't allow any type of lilo or pool loungers in the pool, never have I not been allowed to float in the pool I will definitely not be returning to this hotel
Ok hotel shame about the amount of smoking
Location close to nice pubs and restaurants. Room was ok overlooked pool which doesn’t open until 11am really odd time. Sun beds awful didn’t have back rests, never struggled to get one! Bed and breakfast can’t comment on other food. Breakfast was ok! My main problem was the smoking people had no consideration what’s so ever. Ash trays every table and no designated area! Found this terrible people even did it on their balcony so traveled into your room. Prob will not return due to this
Review by Eleanor B Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
