Pez Espada

Lovely hotel, fantastic position, lovely breakfast, friendly staff. Hairdryer attached to wall in bathroom. Didn’t like our balcony very small room 605. Good price on booking.com Small pool for the size of the hotel. On the beach front. Nice snack bar. No curtesy room to use on leaving the hotel, which is a problem when flying late. Loved staying here would definitely stay again, if the price is right.

My husband and I have just returned from an 8-night stay at the Pez Espada, and overall we had a fantastic holiday. The hotel has so much going for it, and we’d happily stay here again.

The positives

The staff throughout the hotel were incredibly warm, friendly and welcoming. Everyone we encountered worked hard and always had a smile on their face, which really added to the experience.

Our room was clean, bright and modern, with a very comfortable bed that gave us a great night’s sleep. Housekeeping did an excellent job throughout our stay.

The pool area was lovely. There were plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas available, so there was never any need to rush out early to reserve one. The sunbeds were regularly cleaned, the pool itself was well maintained, and it was reassuring to see a lifeguard on duty throughout the day.

The entertainment team also put on a variety of daily activities, including aqua aerobics and bingo, which created a nice atmosphere without feeling over the top.

The location is one of the hotel’s biggest selling points. It has direct access to the beach and is surrounded by plenty of restaurants, bars and shops. It’s also only around a 10–15 minute walk to Benalmádena Marina, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.

We stayed on a bed and breakfast basis, and breakfast was good. The restaurant was always clean and well organised, the staff were attentive and efficient, and there was a good selection of hot and cold food, pastries, fruit and drinks to choose from each morning.

A few areas for improvement

Although the room itself was lovely, the storage could be improved. A few more shelves and additional hangers in the wardrobe would make a big difference, particularly for guests staying a week or longer.

The poolside toilets are probably the area most in need of refurbishment. The steps leading down are covered in artificial grass, which became quite soggy, and the cubicles have saloon-style doors that don’t offer much privacy. Updating these facilities would really improve the pool area.

The grass surrounding the sunbeds on the middle and lower terraces was also quite boggy and muddy in places, which wasn’t ideal when walking around in flip flops.

We stayed in a classic room and, after reading some previous reviews, I was slightly concerned that we’d only be looking out over the car park. While the car park is directly below, if you look slightly to the right there’s actually a lovely view of the beach and sea. In fact, I think some hotels would market this as a side sea view. The balcony itself is fairly small, and unlike some of the upgraded room categories, the classic rooms have a standard door leading onto the balcony rather than large sliding patio doors. The balcony could also do with a little more attention, as there were quite a few bird droppings on the walls, and the table and chairs were looking a little tired.

Overall

Despite these minor points, they certainly didn’t take away from what was a wonderful holiday. The hotel’s location, friendly staff, cleanliness and relaxing atmosphere far outweighed the negatives.

We had a fantastic eight nights at the Pez Espada and wouldn’t hesitate to return. We’d happily recommend it to anyone looking for a well located beachfront hotel in Torremolinos.