Fantastic hotel could not find a fault. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. Every part of the hotel is kept spotless. The bedrooms are bright and spacious, food is very good and varied. As beer, wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee were self service you never had a long queue at the bar. The location of the hotel is ideal 5k from Malaga airport, train station a short walk away, bus stop outside hotel. Would recommend go all inclusive. People an half board were complaining about the price of drinks in hotel and surrounding bars

This was our second time to this hotel and since going 'all inclusive' the food is definately not up to scratch. We found that it was very difficult at times to get food that was hot, most was tepid by the time you sat down at your table. Yes there was a large selection [mostly pork] but the quality was inferior. The desserts look wonderful but all taste the same. We found it unbelievable how people would queue at 6pm to get into the dining room after having eaten large lunches at 1pm then afternoon tea at 4pm. We opted for the later sitting at 7.45pm which was slightly better. The hotel was operating at maximum capacity and ther just wasn't enough tables to accommodate everyone. The average age of guests must have been between 65 and 70.
The best part of the hotel is their staff. Very helpful and always smiling. Rosa our room cleaner was really terrific left our room spick and span every day with lots of small 'touches' Monica in the dining room was fabulous and Paco at reception a fund of information.
The hotel is old and in need of major refurbishment. The rooms are large but the beds are dire also showers old and difficult to regulate.
I don't like moaning but this is my true experience of this hotel.

my wife and i had three weeks at this hotel form january 16th 2012, we found the staff very friendly and welcoming, nothing was to much trouble and they always greeted you with a smlie. we found the food was excellent and plentiful, the rooms were spacious with plenty of storage space and were always immaculate. we cannot comment on the in house entertainment as we were half board and found a great bar opposite the main entrance to the hotel, it was called the german paddy bar and is run by andi and cristina they are terriffic hosts and if you enjoy a good sing along then this is the bar for you. ian and jean street.

Stayed for 5 nights, 16th January 2012,. Having visted prviously in January 2010.before it wemt all inclusive Ihoped the standards hadn't deteriorated. I needn't have worried everything was lovely. The staff were pleasant and efficient, rooms were spotless, food was plentiful and lots of choice.

Surprisingly for that time of year the hotel was ful,l quite a lot of German and Belgian visitors and a lot of English who go there to play bowls.

My only disappointment was the room we were allocated (61), I am a Riu card holder and had requested a sea view, but our room was at the other end of the hotel and our balcony faced onto a delapidated building next door. At this time of the year I wouldn't be sitting on the balcony so it didn't matter but I would certainly have asked to be moved if it was in the summertime.

This visit we hired a car for a couple of days and visited Nerja and Benehavis stopping off at other places on the way.

Another great vis,t we will be back next January.