The hotel's address is for Torremolinos, but in fact it is right by the border for Benalmadena. The location is great, the garden entrance backs onto the beachfront promenade, literally 10 metres from the beach. If you turn right out of the gate and walk 10 minutes, you will arrive at the Puerto Marina, which is full of wonderful shops, eateries.bars, boats and things for the children. If you turn left out of the gate, the prom will lead you to La Carihuela ( the old fishing part of Torremolinos), which has loads of seafood restaurants and shops and bars. Further along and you'll reach the main part of Torremolinos, with all the streets of shops, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and other activities.
The hotel's area is quite peaceful, but not boring, with bus stops nearby taking you to Malaga, Mijas, Fuengirola, Marbella etc.
On entrance to the hotel it is a relaxing ambiance with marble floors and comfortable seating, and an efficient reception. The lounge bar with the entertainment is on this floor ( which can be a bit hit and miss ), and also the outside terrace, which is nice to sit on in the evening.
The dining room has allocated tables in the evening for either the first or second sitting dinner, and this can also be taken on the terrace if you so wish. The food is wonderful, fresh and hot, with a good choice of menu, lovely salads, meat and fish cooked in front of you, and lots of delicious desserts. When ordering drinks etc , you can either pay up front or sign a chitty and pay at the end of your holiday.
Breakfasts are a more relaxed meal where you can sit where you like, and there is a delicious array of breads, cakes, cooked meats , cheeses, eggs ,bacon, churros, etc.
There is a snack bar by the pool, which sells light lunches, pizzas, burgers ,cakes, ice creams, drinks.
Children have a small kids club during the day, and a mini disco in the evening, and there is also a childrens pool too.
I've been to this hotel twice, and both times I've stayed in the annexe part of the hotel, the bedrooms here are spacious with ample storage space, mini bar / fridge, air con and ceiling fan, the t.v. only has 2 English speaking channels and both of them are news ones. There aren't any tea / coffee making facilities, so bring your own. I assume the rooms in the main part of the hotel would be the same. Beds are very comfortable.
The whole hotel is very clean and up to the usual Riu standard. I wouldn't hesitate in staying here again. Enjoy your time here, and don't forget to apply for your Riu membership card, which will enable you to receive discount off your bar bill and also various perks with booking future holidays.
- Riu Nautilus Torremolinos
- Riu Nautilus Hotel Torremolinos
