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Paseo Maritimo 47, Playamar, 29620 Torremolinos, Spain
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Hotel Isabel
Ranked #3 of 74 hotels in Torremolinos
4.5 of 5 stars 294 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(6)
  • Sea View room(4)
  • Spotlessly clean(3)
  • Great location(3)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
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Deal, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Superb!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011
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I booked this hotel in September for a last minute, long weekend break, having read the recommendations posted on tripadvisor... This was our first visit to Torremolinos and finding the hotel was easy. We were relieved that the hotel is not too big unlike some!! The rooms were well equipped, spotlessly clean and the bed very comfortable. The room and bathroom were maybe a touch cosy however there was balcony with sea views and airconditioning provided. The room was cleaned and towels changed daily. We did have to pay for the use of the in-room safe however wifi was available free of charge to guests. Breakfast was included & served buffet style. The standard was high, there was plenty to choose from and both hot and continental items were kept well replenished... We didn't use the pool as the hotel is situated in a great location on the beach and not really too far from the nightlife/clubs/bars although you need to be fit to get to them up the hill into town!!! We really enjoyed our visit to Torremolinos and wouldn't think twice about booking the Hotel Isabel again.....

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Pleasant with nice view of the beach”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011
2
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We booked this hotel purely on recommendations on tripadvisor. It’s a 4 star hotel overlooking the beach. When it comes to rating hotels in Torremolinos the stars mean little, however this hotel was perfectly adequate.
The room was basic and clean, with the balcony offering a nice view of the sea. Breakfast was plentiful with a good choice of standard savoury and sweet dishes. Staff were friendly.
We had to pay 2.50 EUR to use the safe in the bedroom which was a first in our experience of a charge for this sort of service. A little annoying a first, purely as a matter of principle, but we got used to it. It matters most that your passports, credit cards, gadgets etc. are in a safe place.
The pool was nice and the grass area had plenty of sun beds. The beach is just across the road.
Having walked up and down on the beachfront looking at other hotels, we thought we made a good choice. This can be a subject of interpretation, but we found the place to be well maintained and friendly, with amazing sunny weather and a warm sea in September. A nice, pleasant and relaxing stay.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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UK
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“A great find!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011 via mobile
2
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My partner & I stayed here in October for a short break booked through LateRooms.com. This was our first experience of booking a late room so we were sceptical of the quality of the hotel we'd get - we needn't have been.
The hotel is directly overlooking the beach and the rooms are light & airy. Admittedly ours wasn't huge but had everything you could possibly need. We had a wonderful side facing balcony which picked up a very welcome cooling sea breeze (made sipping that glass of wine sitting on the balcony a pure delight).
I do have to comment on the excellent standard of cleanliness in the hotel as well as the lovely sunny nature of the team of cleaners - nothing was too much trouble!
The breakfast is excellent - I heartily recommend it. Food is varied, plentiful & piping hot. Definately sets you up for the day.
The only slight niggle was to temperature of the pool - could definately have done with being warmer but then with the sea 5 minutes away it was hardly a problem.
Our first visit to Torremolinos and it definately won't be our last. Brilliantly placed hotel (you must sample the Mojitos across the road at the cocktail beach bar - wow!)

  • Stayed October 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jesús Peinado, Gerente at Hotel Isabel, responded to this review
11 November 2011
I would like to inform you that this winter we will reform the garden and pool, turning it into a salt water pool Thank you for noting the cleanliness of the hotel, we attach great importance to this at Hotel Isabel.
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Newquay, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Great Location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011
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The hotel is in a superb location just a few yards from the beach and surrounded by bars, shops and cafes, it was very easy to find by car also. The room was spacious and clean as was the bathroom, it also had a nice balcony overlooking the Med. There was plenty of parking spaces to the rear of the hotel, and free wi-fi was also available from reception. At the front of the hotel is a very nice pool area and to the rear a small games area also. This hotel would be great for either a weekend break or a longer holiday.

Overall the hotel offers excellent value for those looking for a beach holiday in a lively Spanish resort town.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Jesús Peinado, Gerente at Hotel Isabel, responded to this review
11 November 2011
The dates on which we have visited are very quiet and so there many parking spaces as you said. Thanks for highlighting the situation of the Hotel, and especially for getting to know us.
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Burnham, Bucks
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Clean & lovely breakfast but noisy and smelly”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011
4
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Overall:
Comfortable hotel well situated right opposite the beach. Very clean, in fact, prestine. A 30 minute brisk walk into Benalmadena, this hotel is pretty much in the centre of Torremolinos beaches.

Breakfast:
Excellent breakfast choice including fresh fruits such as kiwi slices, orange segments and melon every day. Also a fruit bowl with apples, oranges and pears (we stayed in October so I assume you would also have nectarines etc in summer). Small selection of cold pastries with pain au chocolat and croissants. Breads were mini ‘British slices’ and small baguettes with a toaster available as well as a microwave. Hot breakfast buffet consisted daily of Spanish bacon (like streaky bacon), baked beans, scrambled egg, fried egg, boiled egg (always cold) and always something different like mini frankfurters or mushrooms. The cold buffet consisted of a selection of cold ham and salami as well as manchego and edam cheese. Jams, yoghurts, pineapple and peach fruit juices were available in bottles, as well as milk and water. There were a couple of cereals. The coffee machine was surprisingly good, with the café con leche button in mind. The orange juice was my only real gripe, in that it was not orange juice, more like a sweet watery orange drink.

The room:
A bargain as we asked for a bath tub in a non-sea view room, and were subsequently given a sea facing room on the highest, sixth floor. Good start. Lift good. I can imagine this is in high demand peak season. Bed comfortable. Very firm. Not particulary good pillows – too hard for my iiking but I am very fussy. Free flat screen tv with many channels, including BBC1, BBC2 and Channel 5, if that is what you want in Spain. Didn’t use either the safe or mini bar. Air con, I think, was free, but didn’t use it. My only two major gripes were that the bathroom smelled of sewage or really rotten eggs most days and the room was not sound proof at all. I followed an entire conversation one afternoon, coming from the room next door .

The Bar:
Not manned enough during the morning shift. The breakfast waitress is also the bar tender. Bless her, she looked so moody but when I smiled, she was lovely.

The pool:
Perfect for a family house of 5. Really badly thought out for a hotel this size! The maximum capacity is 36, but I would not like to see it full. Very deep with no shallow area so parents beware. Water lovely, and a lovely swim has, even on October 25th! There are about 20 sunloungers in the really tiny garden, adjacent to the road. Don’t use this hotel if you want a quiet poolside area, as it just isn’t available. Also, at this time of year, the sun was gone in the garden by about 4pm or so. If you’re more fussy than I am, then you may not like tired sunloungers with a lot of damp at the leg area of many of them.

Left Luggage/shower for late flights:
Left luggage area small, but there is one. Just ask at reception. Rooms 3 & 4 are located on the ground floor, diagonally opposite reception, past the internet area (one computer). Had a lovely shower and change, courtesy of the hotel before leaving.

Car Hire Search:
Don’t use GoldCar at Malaga Airport. They quoted us 26 euros, then wanted 122 when we got to the desk, You don’t really need a car anyway, especially if you enjoy boulevard walks. Also, Torremolinos train station, at 1 euro 40 cents for a single trip, is only a 10-15 minute walk from the hotel and will take you straight to the aiport. Very good value. A taxi cost us 20 euros and took 10 minutes. The train is 11 minutes.

Any questions, just ask :).

P.S Would I stay here again? One night, yes...longer - no.

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Jesús Peinado, Gerente at Hotel Isabel, responded to this review
11 November 2011
Thank you for your stay and for making such a broad description made ​​even though there are aspects of the establishment with which you do not agree. Sorry that you have not been comfortable with us and don’t consider us for more than a one night. I hope that in the future you will visit again and check whether we have improved in those areas where you feel that we fail. Thank you again.
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Address: Paseo Maritimo 47, Playamar, 29620 Torremolinos, Spain
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