Marinas de Nerja Beach & Spa Aparthotel

Had a wonderful week's stay at this hotel. Room was perfect with pool & sea view & large balcony. Only ate breakfast there which was varied and ideal. Although outside the town, taxis were readily available and only took 5 minutes into the town. The staff on reception were excellent and helpful at all times and I did not have any delays checking in or out. Would definitely return and would recommend this hotel to anyone! I have friends who come here every year and always stay in this hotel too.

I recently had an all inclusive holiday here and I have to say it was a great experience! Although certain things were premium, there was plenty on the free menu for us to enjoy bar staff were always welcoming and polite. One thing I would say is the food in the buffet was sometimes Lukewarm but the variety of food was vast - considering the different nationalities they were catering for, they did an amazing job! The hotel lobby was modern and very clean as was much of the hotel. One minor complaint was the inside bar, the furniture looked tired and was often stained; the space was quite small with many people not being able to sit in and enjoy the evening entertainment. The entertainment was varied and each night there was something different, the entertainment team do an amazing job at keeping the children and adults occupied and happy, speaking multiple languages to make everyone feel special and welcome. The rooms were generally clean but I felt the bathroom could do with a bit of extra care, the shower-head had a build of limescale and I noticed bits on the tiles and the sink vanity, other than that, the room was cleaned every day and the team seemed on top of everything. The hotel has one main pool and a children’s pool. Backing straight into the beach, its location was perfect for enjoying the sea and the pool. It is in approximately 25 minute walk into Nerja but it’s a pleasant walk along the beach. Overall, I really enjoyed this holiday and managed to fully relax thanks to the amazing staff and setting!

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here. Paid extra for a sea view room and loved it! Buffet pretty descent. Staff friendly. If you don't have the full all inclusive, at dinner, there are no free drinks included, not even water, so take your own with you if you don't want to be charged. Massage at the spa was very basic and definitely not worth the money. Spa hottub & hot stones were cold so only ended up going once. Beds are acceptable but not pillow top comfort. Resort is getting dated but clean and good value. The 20 min walk into town was perfect for us!

Rooms are adequate with most things you need. Shower over bath a bit outdated now and a struggle for me and hubby to get in and out for shower due to mobility issues. Also quite away from Nerja centre but again if you are fit it is no problem at all and is a lovely walk. There is a bus just outside hotel which takes you in and it's only 1€ each way so no problem. Food plentiful and lots of choices. The meats were really good. Chicken and pork especially. Pool looked lovely but it was Christmas when we went so too cold for most people to go in. Lounge nice for a drink during day and evening. Entertainment was available but we never went so unable to comment on that. We were All Inclusive and the drinks had sufficient choices from 10am till late.

​The Good: I’ll start with the positive—the staff. From the front desk to the bar and restaurant , the service was excellent. The team is friendly and works hard. The lobby also looks great and creates a high expectation.
​The Bad: Unfortunately, that’s where the 4-star experience ends. The rooms are in a state of neglect. We found mold in the bathroom, stains on the flooring, and cracks in the walls. It feels like no maintenance has been done in decades.
​The Food: We booked All-Inclusive but were very disappointed with the food quality. We eventually gave up on the main buffet and ate pizza and chips every night just to have something edible.
​Verdict: If you are expecting a true 4-star experience, look elsewhere. This is a 2-star hotel with a 4-star lobby. It needs a total overhaul before it can justify its current rating.