AluaSun Flamingo

I have stayed here numerous times over the years however the new owners have really let standards fall. They claim the rooms are soundproofed (I experienced noise for 5 nights and was unable to sleep). The SMELL of cannabis was overpowering from the balconies below hence I was unable to have the balcony door open. The breakfast is good however the evening meals are very much the same and fail on choice. There are not enough sun-beds on site leaving many people disappointed (and this has got much worse) On a positive note the staff are very friendly/helpful. I am sorry to say I don’t recommend this hotel.

Quite a mixed bag with this hotel.
Good position for bars & restaurants and short walk from train station. Reception area and receptionist very welcoming. Arrived early & able to check in. Breakfast was great. Bedroom was a decent size, does need updating, balcony very small, quite pointless!
Bathroom very small, not practical. Great shower. Roof bar was lovely. Biggest let down was pool area, pool was small and limited space for sunbeds, which were crammed in, music very loud!

Nice hotel, very pleasant staff with easy check in and out. Easy taxi ride from the airport (about 17-20 euros) or you can get the train direct from the airport to Torremolinos station which is a 2 minute walk to the hotel and costs about 2 euros. We opted for a taxi due to the hot weather as figured during our trip the C1 trainline is very busy and gets very full going between Malaga and Fuengirola, not ideal with luggage although only a short journey and they run every 7 mins or so. Our room was spacious compared to many hotels, very comfortable beds and the rooms were cleaned daily. The balcony was very small but we used it often to try and cool down in the midday heat so it wasn't uncomfortable and the air conditioning helped which does pull onto the balcony if leaving the patio door slightly open. We are not pool users but we went a couple of times to the pool & bar area. Very friendly staff, clean and lots of choices for drinks and food if wanted. We booked breakfast only and were not disappointed, there were plenty of choices from cooked breakfasts, continental, fruit, cold meats/cheeses and many other options. We only ate once for an evening dinner without booking and paid an extra 44 euros (£33) for us both which was very nice and lots of choice. There are plenty of bars, shops and restaurants nearby on the walk down to the beach which takes about 10-15 minutes downhill plus and the option to get the lift back up. Plenty of small supermarkets nearby also to get waters/snacks etc and there is a good working fridge in the room to keep beers and waters cold. Reviews I read about the noise before going, it was no noisier than any hotel anywhere, we slept well and it was not an issue for us and suggest people who want zero noise, you can find full lists of certified properties directly on the Quiet Hotel Rooms Search Directory. All in all, a very good hotel, the cleaning staff are lovely and I suggest leaving them a good tip as they work very hard all day.