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Playamaro
Calle San Miguel nº 28, Maro
6.9
522 reviews
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- Hotel Playamaro 3*, located in Maro (Costa del Sol).
- Available with Half Board.
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Playamaro by Dorobe: where nature and the Mediterranean meet
Nestled in the charming village of Maro, Playamaro by Dorobe is the perfect base for discovering one of the most beautiful and unspoilt corners of the Costa del Sol. Surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Sierra Tejeda-Almijara and the Maro-Cerro Gordo Natural Area, it offers the ideal combination of relaxation, sea and nature.
Just 1 km from the coast and only 500 metres from the famous Nerja Caves, the property offers comfortable studios, apartments and rooms equipped with air conditioning, WiFi and a private bathroom. Depending on the accommodation type, you can also enjoy an equipped kitchen or a terrace with sea views.
During your stay, you can make the most of the seasonal outdoor pool, sun terrace, garden and the café-pizzeria restaurant, perfect for unwinding after a day exploring the area. A nearby bus stop also makes it easy to visit Nerja and the surrounding coastline.
Guests particularly appreciate the excellent location, spacious accommodation, cleanliness, friendly service and on-site restaurant.
Book your getaway and discover the magic of Maro at your own pace.
Meals & more
If you book Half Board, you'll have:
- A continental breakfast.
- A la carte dinner.
Why this destination is a must-visit
Maro: hidden coves, dramatic cliffs and unspoilt nature
If you're looking for crystal-clear waters, spectacular landscapes and a slower pace of life, Maro is one of the Costa del Sol’s best-kept secrets. A small whitewashed village surrounded by nature, where every corner invites you to disconnect and explore.
What you shouldn’t miss:
- Cala de Maro: Considered one of the most beautiful coves in Spain, this idyllic spot is surrounded by lush vegetation and bathed by incredibly clear waters. It’s also the perfect starting point for a kayak adventure to discover hidden caves and waterfalls flowing directly into the sea.
- Maro-Cerro Gordo Cliffs Natural Area: A protected stretch of coastline where rugged cliffs plunge into the Mediterranean. Here you'll find untouched beaches and coves such as Las Alberquillas and El Cañuelo, famous for their transparent waters and excellent snorkelling.
- The charm of Maro village: Wander through its quiet white streets lined with flowerpots, relax in the main square and enjoy the views from the Balcón de Maro, one of the most spectacular viewpoints on the coast.
- The Eagle Aqueduct: One of the area's most iconic landmarks. This impressive 19th-century aqueduct, with its four levels of arches, is a remarkable feat of engineering and a must-see on the road to Maro.
Our recommendation: During summer, access by car to some of the most pristine coves, such as El Cañuelo, is restricted to help protect the natural environment. Fortunately, a convenient shuttle service operates throughout the day, making it easy to reach the beach.
Costa del Sol: Sun, Beaches and Endless Experiences on Spain’s Southern Coast
Costa del Sol is one of Spain’s most iconic holiday destinations, stretching along the sunny southern coast in Andalusia. Known for its year-round mild climate, golden beaches, and vibrant atmosphere, it’s a perfect choice for families and couples looking to combine relaxation, culture, and entertainment all in one trip.
Make sure you visit:
- Málaga city centre, full of history, museums, and lively streets.
- Marbella’s Old Town, with its charming whitewashed houses and flower-filled squares.
- Puerto Banús, famous for luxury yachts, shops, and nightlife.
- Mijas Pueblo, a picturesque village with stunning coastal views.
- Nerja and its impressive caves, one of the region’s natural highlights.
Beaches we think you’ll like:
- Playa de la Malagueta (Málaga): central, lively, and well-equipped.
- Playa de Cabopino (Marbella): natural dunes and a more relaxed vibe.
- Playa de Burriana (Nerja): great for families and water sports.
- Playa de Estepona: quieter and perfect for unwinding.
- Playa de Fuengirola: long, sandy, and ideal for all ages.
Family-friendly activities:
- Spend a fun-filled day at Bioparc Fuengirola, a unique zoo experience.
- Visit Aqualand Torremolinos for slides and pools for all ages.
- Explore Selwo Aventura in Estepona, a safari-style wildlife park.
- Take a boat trip along the coast to spot dolphins.
- Enjoy beachside playgrounds and promenade walks in most towns.
Make sure you try these local delicacies:
- Espetos de sardinas (grilled sardines on the beach).
- Gazpacho or salmorejo, refreshing cold tomato soups.
- Fried fish (“pescaíto frito”), a true Andalusian classic.
- Paella with fresh seafood by the sea.
- Churros with chocolate for breakfast or a sweet treat.
Make the most of your visit and go to...
- Ronda (1h 30min): dramatic cliffs and one of Spain’s most famous bridges.
- Granada (1h 30min–2h): home to the breathtaking Alhambra palace.
- Caminito del Rey (1h): a spectacular walkway through a natural gorge.
- Gibraltar (1h 30min): a unique mix of British and Spanish culture.
- Córdoba (2h): famous for its Mezquita and historic old town.
Solo & family stays
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Babies aged 0 to 1 year: the first baby stays free of charge when sharing a bed with two adults in double rooms.
- If you need to include 2 babies in the same room, make sure to contact us here to check if this is possible.
- If you need to include 2 babies in the same room, make sure to contact us here to check if this is possible.
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Good to know: Discounts for children apply only when the child shares the room with two adults or two people paying the adult rate.
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Maximum room occupancy: 2 people + a baby.
- Good to know: The accommodation does not allow a third person in the same room, whether adult, child or baby.
- Good to know: The accommodation does not allow a third person in the same room, whether adult, child or baby.
Pet Policy
Pets are not permitted in this accommodation.
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La atención recibida por la jefa de limpieza y el muchacho mantenimiento
No había recepción presencial con lo que si no hubiera sido por estos empleados que estaban allí me hubiera ido no sabemos nada de informática
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El servicio, las comidas, la atención. En realidad todo. Estamos muy satisfechos!!
Sería bueno que sirvan un pelin más rápido las comidas. Solo eso, por lo demás muy bien
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La piscina, el personal muy amable y la comida tiene variedad
Que informarán que las habitaciones no están en el mismo edificio y saber más información de transporte para llegar, los colchones no son nada cómodos
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Absolutamente NADA
Nos dieron una habitación desastrosa , pagamos por otra que se suponía mejor y fue peor aún .
Nos amenazaban con sacar las cosas de la habitación .
Una absoluta vergüenza de hotel y personal .
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Es un sitio con mucho encanto y personal muy amable! Las cenas, aunque no muy variadas , estaban muy bien preparadas y ricas! Aunque la piscina era pequeña, las vistas eran increíbles!
Creo que falta más personal, sobre todo en limpieza, lo de diario pasa, pero los azulejos de la bañera estaban muy sucios, mucho polvo en las baldas de dentro del armario ropero y en el balcón! Puertas sucias, cristales del comedor sucias y con bastante polvo El váter se iba hacia un lado y la tapa casi rota! Si mejoran todos estos aspectos, sería precioso! Cuento con ello para poder volver! Gracias
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Todo viejo con humedad en el armario limpieza justa bañera con oxido comidas repetitivas servicio de recepción a partir de las 7 de la tarde no tienes sí llegas después tienes que hacer el check por una aplicación. Experiencia desagradable para no repetir.
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Lo mejor es todo lo que ofrece Malaga que es mucho y nos gustó mucho
The accommodation is in a state of disrepair and renovating it is a shame how dirty everything is, the room and the dining area are a disgrace, we have hardly eaten despite having Half Board, it was dirty and full of flies and mosquitoes. It has a very nice terrace but we are not allowed to use it as it is for paying customers only, we were not allowed to use it. I think I was looking for a deal, they should stop working with this establishment.
El alojamiento está para derribarlo y hacelo nuevo es una vergüenza lo sucio que está todo habitación y el comedor una vergüenza no hemos comido prácticamente nunca teniendo media pensión estaba sucio y con muchas moscas y mosquitos. Tiene una terraza muy bonita pero no nos dejan usarla pues es para los clientes que vienen y pagan los que estábamos alojados no nos dejaban. Creo que busco un chollo debería dejar de trabajar con este local
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Las habitaciones no tiene nada que ver con las fotos publicadas en la reserva del alojamiento, las piscina a igu5que las habitaciones nada que ver y con problemas de derrame da agua con el peligro que ello supone y la limpieza de habitaciones deja mucho que desear en toda la estancia ni han barrido el suelo no nos han repuesto papel en el baño, creo que para el precio por noche te vas a una tienda de campaña.
Primera vez que hago una reserva con vosotros y me pasa esto.
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La comida es exquisita además de mucha cantidad y los camareros son un encanto, super atentos y agradables.
The room is very outdated, room cleanliness is good but the cleanliness on the stairs leading to the rooms and hallways is nonexistent, long-standing cobwebs, a lot of dust accumulated over weeks without cleaning... The elevator is disgusting, hasn't been cleaned in months.
La habitación muy anticuada, limpieza en habitación bien pero en escaleras de acceso a habitaciones y pasillos la limpieza es nula, telarañas de mucho tiempo, muchísimo polvo de no limpiar en semanas... Ascensor asqueroso de no limpiarlo en meses.
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El pueblo es tranquilo y el personal muy majo, hay cosas que ver cerca. Para comer y cenar hay un restaurante bar cerca muy económico y de buena calidad y rollo, con vistas bonitas. Buen parking cerca.
Overall shabby, considering the price. The facilities are from the year 0 BC, breakfasts are limited and poor. The hotel and the location in general have very poor access for disabilities. The pool is nothing like the photos, not even close. The rooms, although spacious, are also poor; there was no fridge in ours and the shampoo was just average. The economy rooms are on the other side, and to get to the pool or eat you have to do a dance to the other building. To go down to the beach, you have to be part mountain goat, very poor access.
En general cutre, para el precio que tiene. Las instalaciones son del año 0 antes de cristo, los desayunos poco variados y pobres. El hotel y el sitio en general muy muy mal acceso para minisvalias. La piscina no es como en las fotos ni de broma. Las habitaciones si bien amplias también pobres, no habia nevera en la nuestra y un gel champú regulero. Las habitaciones económicas estan en la otra cera y para la piscina o comer tienes que hacer la peonza al otro edificio. Para bajar a la playa tienes que ser medio cabra montesa, muy mal acceso.
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La verdad ,nada solo he disfrutado la noche como refugio y cama ,o no miento a nadie se le ocurriria poner a dos niños justo en la entrada de un edificio aparte del hotel ( por decir hotel )sin poner dormir hasta las 5 de la mañana por ke cada vez que llegaba un residente a su habitación solo eran portazos y más portazos parecía k se caían las paredes,invito a los dueños a ke pasen una noche en las habitaciones de la entrada a las k me refiero.
Everything from the elevator in the main building that I think was not there until the pool schedule that not only closed at 7 in the evening but also closed the terrace area, which I don't know what it had to do with the pool.
Todo desde el ascensor del edificio principal k creo k no había hasta el horario de piscina k no solo la cerraban a las 7 de la tarde que también cerraba la zona de terraza que no sé k tenía que ver con la piscina
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Las habitaciones las limpiaban todos los días un hotel básico para dormir
Un puntazo que tenga nevera gratuita la habitación.
Maro es un pueblo que no hay nada,pero lo pone en la descripción
No recomiendo cogerlo si no tienes coche allí.
Breakfast is pure garbage, the same every day.
The coffee is garbage, the good one they charge you for.
I don't think it's so hard to serve a good coffee.
Everything is bad quality about breakfast.
The pool closes very early at 7 in the evening.
It's small but it looks clear in the photo, so I can't complain either.
El desayuno es un auténtica basura todos los días lo mismo.
El café es una basura, el bueno te lo cobran
Creo que no cuesta tanto poner un cafe bueno
Todo mala calidad el desayuno.
La piscina cierra muy temprano a las 7 de la tarde
Es pequeña pero se ve en la foto claro como es tampoco me puedo quejar.
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La piscina
That smoking was allowed on the hotel restaurant terrace.
Que se pudiese fumar en la terraza del restaurante del hotel
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Una estancia relajada ,buena camida
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Habitación sucia y con un olor muy desagradable
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Pues el desayuno no estaba mal, muy poca variedad pero bueno. El pan para las tostadas eran bollos de pulguitas pequeños que para meterlos en el tostador imposible. Nada de otro mundo.
We arrived at 12 and the receptionist told us that we couldn't enter until 5, so we asked if we could enter in the afternoon and make the most of the beach day. She said yes. Our surprise came when we arrived at 7:30 p.m. and the reception was already closed, as in this hotel it is only open until 7:30 p.m. Now we cannot enter the room. We had to call by phone, etc. 1.30 hours waiting to be able to enter the room. The receptionist girl was very rude and did not inform us about this. They show that there is a pool when there isn't. There is one in another hotel that belongs to them and has the same name, but not in this one. The rooms let in a lot of light, you wake up at 7 a.m. with the sun. This hotel's 3* rating has 2 stars too many. The only good thing is the 2 very friendly bar waiters.
Llegamos a las 12 nos dijeron la de recepcion que hasta las 5 no podiamos entrar entonces le dijimos si podiamos entrar por la tarde ya y asi aprobechamos el dia de playa, nos dijo que si, nuestra sorpresa cuando llegamos a las 19.30 la recepcion estaba cerrada ya que en este hotel solo esta abierta hasta las 19.30 ahora no podemos entrar en la habitacion. Tuvimos que llamar por telefono etc.. 1.30 hora esperando para poder entrar en la habitacuon. La chica de la recepcion muy mal por su parte y no avisarnos de esto. Muestran que hay piscina cuando no la hay. La hay en otro hotel que es suyo y se llama igual, pero en este no, las habitaciones entra muchisima claridad te despiertas a las 7 de la mañana con el sol. A este hotel las 3* le sobran 2. Lo unico bueno los 2 camareros del bar super amables los muchachos.
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El personal era encantador...desde la recepción, limpieza, y los camareros
There is NOTHING...in Maro...there is not even an accessible beach...you have to take a shuttle bus to access a cove...there are no shops, only 3 bars...a disaster, a whole day without TV antenna signal, the breakfast buffet is scarce and does not vary a single day...and dinner a menu with few options... but the food was of good quality...lacked variety.
No hay NADA...en Maro...no hay ni playa accesible...se tiene q coger un bus lanzadera para acceder a 1 cala...no hay tiendas, sólo 3 bares...un desastre, un día entero sin señal de la antena de TV, el buffet del desayuno escaso y sin variar ni un solo día...y la cena una carta con sota, caballo y rey... pero la comida tenía calidad...fallaba la variedad
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La habitacion estaba muy bien y el Hotel emplazado en un lugar ideal
Maybe some furniture in the room that didn't make sense and the coffee at breakfast.
Quizas algun mueble de la habitacion que no tenia sentido y el café del desayuno
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Tenían pan sin gluten y fríen las patatas a parte.
The pool and exteriors were not well kept, the water was cloudy and dirty and the surrounding area was not high enough. Not at all as it appears in the photos. Little choice of gluten free desserts.
La piscina y los exteriores no estaban cuidados, el agua turbia y sucia los alrededores y de altura pequeña. Para nada como sale en las fotos. Poca opción de postres sin gluten.
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La amabilidad del personal
We were sent to the building across the street where we couldn't sleep for a few days during a storm because of the noise from the doors. The food is bad. And half of the menu was not available, it is not a buffet. The pool was green, the common areas were neglected, in general everything was terrible.
Nos mandaron al edificio de enfrente donde unos dias de tormenta no pudimos dormir nada por el ruido de las puertas. La comida esacasa y mala. Y la mitad de la carta no lo tenian, ojo no es buffete. La piscina estaba verde, las zonas comunes descuidadas, en general todo fatal.
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