If you have a few more pennies you can stay at the four star Melia Costa Del Sol Hotel, just about a hundred yards away. We never went in, of course, but it looked a wonderful place to stay. Perhaps next time?
Actually, the best hotel I have ever stayed in. I have only stayed 4 star occasionally but this is the best, and for the cost, unbeatable. Set into the cliff, high rise but not unattractive, big rooms all with balcony facing the sea, and the biggest bath I have ever had in a hotel. I walked in late and got a special rate of 66 Euros double (for 1) breakfast incl - rack rate is quite a bit higher.
Anywhere serving Cava for breakfast is all right with me - the breakfast buffet caters for many nationalities and takes about 5 minutes just to view - Also has other eating/drinking choices, spa/thalassotherapy centre, entertainment and pool. But it's sitting on the balcony with the Med at your feet does it for me (I was lucky enough to get second front room).
Directions: Seafront, below centre: I just wandered out of the RENFE station and headed towards the sea! Close enough to airport for taxi (approx 12 Euros).
I stayed at the Melia Costa Del Sol in Torremolinos. It is perfectly located directly facing the blue Mediterranean sea. If you do not wish to swim in the sea, there is a swimming pool with views of the sea.
My room had a balcony facing the Mediterranean sea. Sitting on the balcony and admiring the sea, sipping a cool cocktail was simply delightful.
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