Hacienda Puerta Del Sol

We stayed at this hotel for four days to go to a wedding in Mijas and then go on up along the coast to our place in alicante .we found hard to leave the hotel allthough only used as a base orginally we found it quite relaxing and a real chillout .might not suit young people looking for the buzz . this hotel would suit mature people and people with young children .Very clean ,plenty to eat ,and in between old and new spain , walking up through the narrow streets of mijas that have nt changed for hundreds of years and then you can go to the coast for the nightlife our shopping.

john walsh, Ireland
Mature Couple (36+)

We stayed at the hotel for 10 days half board. We found the staff to be very friendly and helpful, some spoke limited English, but we felt this added to the charm of the place and made us feel we were in the real Spain and not a Brits abroad tourist hotel. Most of the guests were British or Spanish and there wasn't too much of the "towels on sunbeds at dawn" that you can suffer from, in fact there were generally sunbeds available at most times of day around what was the real Jewel in the Crown, the huge pool. There was always plenty of room in the pool to relax or play and it and the toddlers pool were supervised well during the daytime. Children were kept reasonably well entertained with various games and activities during most of the days if required and the mini-golf and tennis courts were free to use subject to a small deposit for equipment. The food was generally excellent, it was served buffet style, breakfast was especially good, plenty of cereals, fruit, breads, and a hot selection of traditional English Breakfast goodies, even the bacon was up to our standards. The evening meals were a bit more hit and miss, there was plenty of delicious salads etc for starters but the main courses took a bit of guesswork as they were not always identifable and even the staff had to go into the kitchen for some help, that said, once you knew what was on your plate it was usually enjoyable. If you were a dessert person, the trick was to eat early, as the popular puddings ran out fairly quickly. The rooms were quite spacious, we had a family room (double bed, pull out bed and a sofa/bed) the maid service was excellent, cleaned & tidied every day. There was the tiniest fridge imaginable hidden in the cupboard, but we managed to cope. The hotel lobby and restaurant areas were lovely, air conditioned & spotlessly clean. We hired a car for the duration of our visit and found this to be a big advantage as the Hotel is a little remote, and it enabled us to go into Fuengirola or Mijas and to other attractions as & when we pleased although we spoke with other people who used the bus service and found that to be quite adequate. All in all we had a thoroughly enjoyable stay and will definately return, if you are looking for a quiet, relaxing break with a bit of luxury at a very reasonable price, I don't think you could beat this place.

Dave Belcher, Hampshire, England
Family with Children 11 and Under

We arrived on the 27th of August after catching the train from Malaga Airport (about 1 pound fifty each!) and then sharing a cab from Fuengirola (7 pounds) half way upto Mijas where the hotel is located. Be warned, there is nothing in the way of shops near the hotel and it can get a bit pricey (2.50 euros for a small coffee, 3.50 euros for a large bottle of water etc. plus inflated prices on food) so get yourself a few bits for the fridge in your room from a supermarket in Fuengirola or Mijas and you'll save a fare few quid. The hotel is possibly the most relaxing I have stayed at on my many travels and is clearly a 4 star property. The hotel is clean and spacious as are the rooms. Breakfast was as good as any I have had at other continental hotels and the staff were helpful and pleasant enough. There is a bus every half hour in each direction (up to Mijas and down to Fuengirola) and it costs 73p or 1.05 euros!!! I would recommend this for those looking for a quiet, relaxing break and will deffinately be staying here again in the future. The only thing missing was a little entertainment in the evenings but this is a small issue as you can find plenty in Fuengirola and Mijas. Whatever you do, make sure you go for a meal in Mijas Pueblo and if you get a chance, venture to Benalmadena Pueblo. They are both beautiful, old spanish villages and charming is not a word that adequately describes them. Happy holidays!

David Jenkins, Essex, UK
Young Couple (18-35)

Couldnt really fault this hotel at all. Friendly English speaking staff, lovely views from the rooms. Fantastic view of the sea from the terrace. They have free wifi internet access but you have to be on the ground floor to get the signal. Its location is OK but you'll need a car to get to fuengirola. Although I did notice a bus stop which a bus runs from fuengirola up to Mijas. Mijas is also a lovely village which is worth a trip. Plenty of car parking spaces at the hotel, whch are even shaded from the sun. Took breakfast a few times but never had an evenig meal there as I stayed alone.

Andrew Fitzgerald, Spain
Solo Traveller

This is the third time we have stayed at Club Puerta Del Sol. We like it because of its relaxing out of the way setting but with very quick access to really nice restaurants in Mijas village and you are only 15mins drive from the port area of Belamadina. The hotel have spent a great deal of money renovating both the rooms which look great and the outdoor area around the pool and have done a brilliant job. The only thing that lets them down is the service in the bar area which is slow, understaffed and fairly unfriendly which is a shame given the money they have spent on the hotel itself. Having said that it would not stop me going back. I would highly recommend a trip to Bellini's which is an Italian restaurant 1 min drive away (or 10 mins walk if you can manage the steep uphill return journey). It is one of the best I have been to in years but book to avoid disapointment

Alistair Tosh, Milton Keynes
Mature Couple (36+)

very good value hotel,fabulous looking hotel with a great view of coastline below from the 30 metre excellent swimmimg pool.rooms may not be the greatest but adequate for a good nights sleep breakfast is excellent didnt try the restaurant for lunch or eve meals as prev reviews were not great and lacking in atmosphere but plenty of great restaurants very near will be back

ian davies, london
Mature Couple (36+)

If you don't like the busy costas and want to relax in a pleasant hotel with an excellent pool then you should try this hotel. It is actually quite a beautiful building with fantastic views over the coast and the mountains of Mijas. The rooms are basic although they are getting upgraded (slowly)and the staff were always helpful. 15 mins from airport, 5 mins from Mijas makes it an excellent location too.

Mike McNulty, Edinburgh
Solo Traveller

Just got back after relaxing holiday. Hotel very good value for money, clean and tidy everywhere. Rooms basic, but a good size and with ensuite and a/c. Buffet breakfast offers good choice of hot and cold, english/continental.

Pool area spacious, plenty of beds and mattresses available, although not an olympic sized pool as mentioned by some.  Also two tennis courts, mini golf and a gym. All of the staff very helpful, and all we met spoke english.

A car is useful as you are 2-3km from Mijas and 4-5km from Fuengirola, but there are bus stops right outside hotel. Most of the guests staying there were 35+ couples or on coach tours. Well located hotel for exploring local area, would return.

Sarah Mullens, Wiltshire
Mature Couple (36+)

Hotel was clean well kept, breakfast buffet was good with a reasonable variety of English and continental. The evening buffet had a reasonable chioce and on the whole was hot. Some new staff appeared during our stay and i would say they still needed more! The pool and free sunbeds (with mattresses) were a welcome bonus and not in short supply, no towels out in the morning (none of our european neighbours!!)
We all enjoyed our stay and we will return in the future.

John Thornhill, Cumbria
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

FANTASTIC HOTEL. I WILL DEFIANTLY USE AGAIN. IT IS VERY WELL SITUATED WITH A NICE VIEW OVERSEEING THE SEA. IT OFFERS VERY COMPREHENSIVE BREAKFAST.
THE STAFF ARE VERY FRIENDLY ALTHOUGH SOME OF THEM DON’T SPEAK ENGLISH VERY WELL.
CLEAN ROOMS. I DON’T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO SAY.

Puyan Mani, Manchester/England
Family with teenagers 12+

No complaints with the hotel, staff very friendly and spoke pretty good English. Bar prices were very expensive. Breakfast was adequate with a reasonable choice of continental and english breakfast. Our only complaint was the evening buffet, choice was very limited and not very appetising, every HOT dish we choose was cold, even though the soup was in an electric WARMER as well as the main meals. It was also very expensive, the sort of prices you would expect to pay in a reasonable restaurant. Give the evening meal a miss and try one of the other restaurants in the area. We went to Mollina's, a short driver up the hill towards Mijas, a beautiful restaurant serving Cantonese and Indonesian food, excellent and cheaper than the hotel, the waiters were also very curteous.

Patricia Stooks, Albox, Spain
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Third time back. For car-renters this is a no-brainer: one-third to half the price of similar accommodation 5 mins down the road in Fuengirola, unbeatable setting (2 mins from Mijas Puebla)and never too full.

Rather than continuously investing in upgrades, it seems Club Puerta del Sol has focussed on maintenance over the years, resulting in a clean, if a little spartan and dated, overall impression.

This hotel is unclear about who it wants to be: awful music (croner and synthesiser) laid on occasionally in the foyer; perfectly manicured - though never used - crazy-golf course and fawlty-towers staffed recepiton and bar somehow mix with an elegant - and large - pool and surround; 2 recently surfaced hard tennis courts and a brand spanking new Bentley parked outside the front door half the time. Got the impression changes are imminent: lots of important-looking people waltzing around with clip-boards and floor-plans.

The accommodation itself is cheap as chips but bar and food prices have been creeping up pretty rapidly - EUR19 for the buffet - go to one of the 5 or 6 restaurants on the same road instead - and, I think, EUR3.50 for a large (500ml) beer.

Dermot Daly, Dublin, Ireland
Young Couple (18-35)