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Occidental Torremolinos Playa

Name: Occidental Torremolinos Playa
Address: 101 Paseo Marítimo PLAYA LOS ALAMOS, Torremolinos, Málaga, 29620, Spain
Price range: Descubre precios y ofertas para este alojamiento
Rating: 8.8

101 Paseo Marítimo PLAYA LOS ALAMOS 2.8 km from the centre of Torremolinos

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Facilities and services

Wifi and Internet

Spa and wellness

Children and animation

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Check-in and check-out times

Check-in

from 14:00 h to 23:30 h

Check-out

from 10:00 h to 12:00 h

Occidental Torremolinos Playa 101 Paseo Marítimo PLAYA LOS ALAMOS

Hotel location

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Accommodation features

Near the Airport

Beachfront

Internal parking

Water Slides

Pool

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Facilities and services

Main Areas

24 h reception

Heating

Air-conditioning in the main facilities

Lift

Smoking Area

Access for people with reduced mobility in main areas (no adapted bathroom in the bedrooms)

Restaurant

Bar

Snack bar

Bar junto a la piscina (temporada de verano)

Wifi and Internet

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in common areas

Free Wi-Fi

Main Hotel Services

Meeting Room Extra charge

Car Hire

Loungers

Safe at the reception Extra charge

Door man

Pets

Not Pet-Friendly

Spa and wellness

Massage Parlour Extra charge

Facilities

Garden

Balcony

Tennis Court

Fintess Centre

Ping Pong

Pool table Extra charge

Zona de juegos

Solarium

Children and animation

Children's Club

Live entertainment

Swimming pools

Outdoor Pool (summer)

Outdoor pool (all season)

Water slides at the hotel

Cuisine

Kiddies menu

Activities

Mini golf

Room services

These services are general and may vary according to the type of room.

General room services

Telephone

Balcony

Towels available

Heating

Air Conditioning

Pay mini-fridge

Alarm Service

Safe

Cabinet

Bathroom

Toilet

Amenities

Shower or bathub

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Toilet paper

Shampoo

Shower gel

Other services

Socket near the bed

Smoke detector

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Breakfast schedule: from 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Lunch schedule: from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Dinner schedule: from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Cots of payment: € 5 / night. Upon request and availability.

Indoor car park for a fee: € 12 / day. According to the availability at your arrival :-)

Safe deposit box: € 2.50 / night

Parking

The accommodation has an indoor car park with extra charge

18€ / Per day

This accommodation does not allow you to reserve your car park space in advance. Car Park is subject to availability at the time of your arrival.

Pet Policy

Pets are not permitted in this accommodation.

About the accommodation

Hotel Smy Costa del Sol 4 *

Located in the tourist town of Torremolinos, in the province of Malaga, on the famous Costa del Sol (which also makes mention of the name of the hotel). It is located on the beach, right on the seafront, and the center of Torremolinos is 3Kms from the accommodation.

The complex is divided into several buildings and different rooms.

The hotel has a 24-hour reception, air conditioning, heating, free Wi-Fi, bar-cafeteria service, buffet restaurant where breakfast, lunch and dinner are offered.

They also have a large terrace with sun loungers and pool for the summer season, and a splash pool for the little ones! ;-)

They also have entertainment for families : for adults and for children, that's great!

The rooms have a modern decoration and are equipped with air conditioning, heating, free Wi-Fi, safe (for a fee) and full bathroom with shower or bathtub. All rooms have a small balcony.

We recommend you to enjoy the surroundings and the beautiful beaches of the Costa del Sol. You can also visit nearby towns and tourist destinations such as Fuengirola, Mijas, Benalmadena, Calahonda, Marbella or Malaga.

Book now at Hotel Smy Costa del Sol 4 *

Some of the detailed services may be paid. You can check their rates directly at the establishment. This information is subject to changes by the accommodation.

Some of the services listed may require a fee. You can check the rates directly at the accommodation. All information in this listing is subject to change by the accommodation. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Legal information

This accommodation is managed by a legal entity. The provision of the accommodation service is therefore carried out within the framework of a business or professional activity.
License number: LAD/442/2008

What our customers are saying about the accommodation

8.8

Fabulous

Based on 15 reviews

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10 Bernardina Iglesias Angulo Travelled with friends March 2020 The hotel is beautiful the staff is super nice the room is spectacular the only thing we had to leave it because of the virus but we have been left with the desire to enjoy it we were confined in the room and we left but we will return

El hotel precioso el personal super agradables la habitación espectacular lo único que tuvimos que dejarlo por el virus pero nos hemos quedado con las ganas de disfrutarlo estuvimos confinados en la habitación y nos fuimos pero volveremos

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8.7 Hahaha Travelled with family March 2020 They put us in a room superior to the one reserved at no cost for the family to be more comfortable, excellent treatment and a privileged location.

Q nos pusieron en una habitacion superior a l reservada sin coste para q la familia estuvieramos mas comodos,un trato excelente y una sitiacion privilejiada

The buffet is not very suitable for children, especially at breakfast (cookies or muffins) and there is nothing for babies (baby food, individual yogurt for you to give at any time, and normal cuisine in the buffet either).

El buffet no es muy apto para niños sobre todo en el desayuno (tipo galletas o magdalenas)y para bebes no hay nada (potitos,yogur individual para q puedas darle a cualquier hora,y de Cocina normal en el buffet tampoco)

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9.7 Rafael Aranda Travelled with couple July 2019 Everything very good in general: hotel, buffet, staff, location, swimming pool, et al.

Todo muy bien en general : hotel, buffet, personal, ubicación, piscina, et

Hotel car park very expensive and the show at night they speak only in French.

Parking del hotel muy caro y el show por la noche hablan solo en francés.

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7.3 Diana July 2019 The cleanliness of the rooms

La limpieza de las habitaciones

The food was very repetitive and the water was not included in the all-inclusive. The glasses in the dining room were dirty

La comida era muy repetitiva y el agua no entraba en el todo incluido. Los vasos del comedor estaban sucios

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10 Victoria Travelled with couple June 2019 Overall, it was great!!! I'll be back.

En Conjunto a estado muy bien!!! Volvere

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8.8 Luna Travelled with family June 2019 Everything is brand new

Todo muy nuevo

Limited children's entertainment, and it's in French

Animación para niños escasa y en francés

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9.7 Andrea Travelled with family June 2019 All the staff very friendly, the hotel with its two swimming pools is great. The food was varied and very good. The large room with living room and two TVs, we loved it.

Todo el personal muy amable, el hotel con sus dos piscinas es estupendo. La comida variada y muy buena. La habitación grande con salón y dos teles, nos encantó Para repetir

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9.7 Mario Travelled with couple June 2019

Excelente hotel todo recién reformado, las piscinas un lujo muy buen ambiente y animación, el personal muy amable y servicial, la comida buenisima y muy variada, una estáncia muy buena

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10 Paula Travelled with friends June 2019

La atención del personal excelente, recalcar el chico de mantenimiento que nos subió las maletas hasta la habitación, y como no mencionar a los animadores, en especial a coco, muy pendiente de todo!

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7.3 Julio Travelled with couple June 2019 That the animation is in French. Very little in Spanish. It is contracted by a French group and the hotel's own animation is very short.

Que la animación es en francés. Muy poco en español. Esta contratada por un grupo francés y la animación propia del hotel es muy corta.

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8.3 Antonia Travelled with couple June 2019 The location

La ubicación

The room we were given did not have an elevator.

Que había q subir escaleras la habitación q nos dieron no tenía ascensor

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7 Eva Del Carmen May 2019 A spectacular setting, a very well located hotel, right on the beachfront and with two swimming pools.

Un entorno espectacular, hotel muy bien situado, primerisima linea de playa y dos piscinas.

Repetitive food. Very limited meal times.

Comida repetitiva. Horarios de comida muy poco amplios

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10 Ana Travelled with couple March 2020 No comments Superb

8 Cesar Travelled with couple March 2020 No comments Fabulous

7.7 Angel Travelled with couple June 2019 No comments Very good

Frequently asked questions about Occidental Torremolinos Playa

Does the Occidental Torremolinos Playa have wifi connection?

The Occidental Torremolinos Playa offers free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
The Occidental Torremolinos Playa offers free Wi-Fi in public areas.
The Occidental Torremolinos Playa has Wi-Fi.

Can I stay with a pet at Occidental Torremolinos Playa?

Pets are not allowed at Occidental Torremolinos Playa.

What can I do at Occidental Torremolinos Playa?

The Occidental Torremolinos Playa offers the following activities (some may be for a fee):

Masseur

Does the Occidental Torremolinos Playa have a swimming pool?

Yes, Occidental Torremolinos Playa has a swimming pool (this service could have an extra fee). Here you have more info about the swimming pool and other facilities.

Outdoor swimming pool (summer season)
Outdoor swimming pool (all season)

Does the Occidental Torremolinos Playa have a 24h reception?

Yes, Occidental Torremolinos Playa has a 24-hour reception.

Is there heating in Occidental Torremolinos Playa?

Yes, Occidental Torremolinos Playa has heating in the common areas.

Is there air conditioning in the common areas at Occidental Torremolinos Playa?

Yes, Occidental Torremolinos Playa has air conditioning in the common areas.

Is there a restaurant at Occidental Torremolinos Playa?

Yes, Occidental Torremolinos Playa has a restaurant.

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