I spent six nights here with some friends in May/June 2010. The location is perfect for the beach as it's right on the beach-front. The hotel entrance opens onto a section of Carihuelas main square.

The rooms are quite small but contain a comfortable bed, a TV, air conditioning, a modern bathroom and a small kitchen area. All rooms also have a balcony. Half the rooms have a sea view whilst the others overlook the small but busy square in Carihuela. Because of the location, the rooms overlooking the square are more noisy although it's more of a pleasant buzz (think busy restaurants rather than noisy bars or clubs). The kitchen area has a fridge, cupboards, two hotplates as well as a kettle and crockery/cutlery. It's a little dated but more than sufficient for preparing snacks and simple meals.

The owners and staff are really friendly and helpful. Although there isn't always someone on site, it's easy to get hold of someone if needs be.

In short, if I ever come back to this part of the world, I wouldn't think twice about booking into this place again! Enjoy!

Good communication with the staff. We were travelling from Granada and were able to arrange via mobile a time to meet for the key collection. No problems there.

The room was clean, modern and airy. Kitchen area was a wee bit small, but not a problem. Still managed to cook some food on the two ring hob. Shower room was a decent size. Good balcony too, with table and chairs.

Air con/ heating which was beneficial. Also, a TV with european channels; this didn't work properly, but the staff tried their best and said they would get technicalhelp later. I advised it was OK; we were only there two days and there was well functioning WiFi.

Ideally located in the heart of La Carihuela, at the Poseidon fountain. Excellent beach front views, and to the back, the views are on to the square/ Casa Juan restaurant.

Best part: location and friendliness of staff.

Worst part: Can't really put anything.

Spotless comfortable and well positioned apartments in Carihuela. Sea view was just perfect and worth the extra money. Lobby staff very helpful in event of airport delays from air traffic problems. Apartment cooking facilitie small but shop around for reasonable well priced restaurants off the prom. First time at these apartments but will return as ideal for the independant traveller.

I stayed with a friend at these apartments in March. They are studios and we rented one each because we wanted the space! They were very nice. Quite small and the bathroom is quite small - but spotless and with a strong shower and plenty of hot water. We booked rooms overlooking the beach which is a wonderful view. I had a double room with a double bed which was very comfortable. There are minimal facilties for self catering - kettle, toaster, plates cup and they supply tea towel and washing up liquid. There is a good supply of towels although the maid does not come every day. Reception is only manned for set hours during the day but this did not bother us. You get a key to the frontdoor so you can do your own thing. The taxi driver did not know the apartments so took us to the Carihuela put as we had stayed in that area before we found our way easily. On the return the receptionist will phone for a taxi and they meet you at the chemist which is just up the road. There is also an internet cafe near there where you can check in for your flights etc. There is meant to be internet access in the apartments but we did not take laptops. The receptionsists - two nice young ladies were very friendly and helpful and so was the maid. The Carihuela is lovely but at that time in March there were not a lot of people around in the evenings and the restaurants were dead but I'm sure that is different in the summer. When booking these apartments you do have to shop around on the various hotel booking sites because prices do vary. We booked with Monarch holidays which gave a good deal. As mentioned we had beachside apartments but there are some on the pedestrian road side with smaller balconies but i should imagine there is more noise as there are quite a few tables and chairs for the various restaurants there. Overall, a very enjoyable stay and we would return there next time we go to the Carihuela.