Las Palomas

we have stayed a few times before at the palomas and never a problem. our room was right beside the road and pavement (8 feet away) everybody walking past could see right into the room, so we had to spend our entire stay with the curtains closed, not very 4 star. other minor complaints are 3 euros a day for the tv and not enough sunbeds around the pool ,so no balcony and no sunbed.so anybody thinking of staying at the palomas be aware they have these dodgy rooms and you run the risk of being allocated one apart from that an okish hotel

GRAHAM EVANS, basingstoke
Mature Couple (36+)

WE HAVE STAYED AT THE LAS POLOMAS MANY TIMES BEFORE . WE FIND IT TO BE A GOOD VALUE BASIC HOTEL. SINCE NOW ITS 4STAR THE FOOD HAS IMPROVED BUT NOT MUCH ELSE. OUR PROBLEM THIS TIME WAS OUR ROOM, NICE AND CLEAN AIRCON GOOD BUT NO BALCONY AND A PAVEMENT AND ROAD RIGH OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW ,EVERYBODY COULD SEE RIGHT IN OUR ROOM SO WE HAD TO KEEP THE CURTAINS CLOSED ALL THE TIME !!!. HOW CAN WE BOOK HERE AGAIN IN CASE WE GET ONE OF THESE ROOMS AGAIN? IF YOU ARE THINKING OF BOOKING HERE PLEASE BE AWARE OF THESE SUB STANDARDROOMS

GRAHAM EVANS, basingstoke
Mature Couple (36+)

room facilities good, fridge was useful. Pool area and pool was nice, but had a job to get sunbed as by the time I got out there they all had towels on them. Staff very helpful, would visit again

margaret davison, swindon
Solo Traveller

We have recently just returned from a short break in this hotel on a b&b board basis only. Breakfast was good with plenty of tables and was very clean. Hotel was in a very good position for the beach and night time bars etc. We did not see any maintenance work being done apart from one painter in the childrens play area giving a couple of posts a lick of fresh paint and a guy one day lifting up 2 tiles to re-cement by the pool , so no big drama there at all. Pool is lovely and clean with a lifeguard, plus there is a messeur set up by the pool for anyone wanting a massage, extra cost i think for this. There is also a indoor gymnasium, and a games room. A very clean hotel with the maids cleaning evrything in sight. I would not book for evening meal as we tend to go out for a walk of an evening and have our meals in varried restaurants. Hotel was also on a stight hill which was ok going down but after a couple of days seemed to get steeper . , but then most of the hotels are on a slope. This would not put us off at all, . The only down side was entertainment for the kids, like the previous review we only saw the bird show , the other shows never turned up although they were advertised. Rooms very clean and comfortable with t.v, this actually kept going fuzzy for some reson , but then again we were not in spain to watch t.v.. Beds changed everyday and clean towels. this hotel looked to me to be for familys, couples or mature adults and not for the teenage section as it does keep itself clean and quite peaceful considering how close to all the amenities it is.. We had a great time here and would definately recommend it to anyone wishing to go to toremolinos. Hope this helps and happy hols..................

Diane Gillespie, Liverpool
Family with Children 11 and Under

Enjoyed our stay & will return. Hotel having a face lift in the reception area & the approach outside. Rooms spacious & beds comfy except for the pillows. Very clean Hotel, beds changed 3 times whilst we were there & fresh towels everyday. Good selection of food ,something for everyone, I like piping hot food but this was buffet style & just warm. There are two sets of stairs leading to the dining room, this can be a bit difficult for anyone with disabilities. All in all our stay was very enjoyable & would return again....Thanks to Alpharooms for hassle free holiday.

Dolly un Glyn, Manchester
Mature Couple (36+)

I really liked Las Palomas. The hotel was nice and clean. The staff was polite and helpful. The big buffet breakfast and dinner was really nice. I'm glad I had "half-board." The great location near the beach was excellent. The room was spacious and clean . I definitely recommend this hotel.

Daniel from USA, Denham Springs, Louisiana USA
Solo Traveller

Arrived back this morning from 8 days at Las Palomas and would definitely recommend this hotel if you are looking for a clean comfortable place to stay that is good value for money. Would agree with many of the reviews on here that the food is pretty basic, but there was plenty of choice and variety. We were lucky enough to get one of the large corner rooms with a great view, an enormous balcony it was a real sun trap. The hotel is extremely clean and the maids are always busy, clean towels every day and sheets every couple of days. The reception staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel is in a good location at Carihuela, between Torremolinos and Benalmadena - with plenty of bars and restaurants around. There seemed to be plenty of sunbeds but guests did go out with their towels very early to secure them for themselves - quite amusing on Tuesday when it rained on them all day. This was our first stay at Las Palomas but we will definitely go back, had a hassle free booking through Alpha Rooms and were pleased with accommodation.

Nikki Foster, Devon
Mature Couple (36+)

always a pleasure returning to las palomas the staff friendly and with a smile basic food but always good you know you wont get poisoned the rooms large maid sevice every day so nice and cleen good sized veranda and the position is greatgood pool and bathing area and nice gardens located on a hill only a short walk to beech and wonderful resturants,and shops take a short walk into torromolinos where you can catch train to malaga/fuengarola cant wait to go back again we were there june/july and again september 2007 great keep it up alpharooms always a pleasure to book with you

david heath, doncaster
Mature Couple (36+)

Went to this hotel 8 years ago and must say that standard has remained the same. We were a group of 21 people which included couples teenagers children and older people. Great hotel to go to with very clean rooms, lovely friendly staff service was A1 and perfect location to visit pubs shops and beach.Definitely going back again. Thanks Alpharooms for a problem free booking as always.

Sally Bolaños, Gibraltar
Group of Young Friends/Couples

We stayed here for 12 days at beginning of July, the Hotel itself is very clean and constantly maintained, the maids are constantly on the go. Good location, the room we were given was obviously a twin/double room but with two extra beds for the kids, hardly any storage room and very cramped, having said that the other people we spoke to there seemed to have bigger rooms so maybe we were just unlucky, the entertainment team for the kids are a bit of a joke, one guy (Amadeus) just wants to dance all the time and chat up girls, the other one is slightly better and has more time for the kids, but he obviously got the job because of his multi-language skills. Drink in the Hotel is dear, but there are plenty of bars cheaper nearby, El Cortijillo just opposite is good for food, and Paco who runs the place is very freindly. La Luna across the very busy road at the top is ok but the owner is very dour. Watch the busy road as the many mopeds driven by the locals ignore red lights (even at pedestrian crossings) and drive at max speed at all times, we had a couple of close calls with the kids. Hotel food is very average, not good for the more fussy eater and very much of a sameness night after night. Pool area is nice but sunbeds are very scarce, we saw people putting towels out at 1am to reserve them for the day ahead. You could do a lot worse than stay here, but could do better. 3/5

Dave Stevenson, Scotland
Family with teenagers 12+

we have stayed at this hotel about 7 times now and find that it gets better and better each time we visit the staff are great nothing i find is too much trouble for them, the rooms are large and very clean with good air conditioning,the pool area is spotlessly clean and the bar where you can get snacks and drinks with tv loungeis great to have a rest from sun bathing, the resturant has a good selection of food from salads to meat and fish dish's wonderful puddings and ice creams the hotel in my opinion should be 4 star it is so good that we have booked to go back in september great hotel keep it up alpharooms thanks again for a good holiday

david heath, doncaster
Mature Couple (36+)

just got back from this hotel and we will definitely be going back. the staff are very helpful the rooms are spotless the pool is all new and even has a jaquzzi, you get clean towels every day and the bed changed reguarly. the food is not that bad if you were on a budget you would eat it.it is more than value for money.

anne, scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

This is our second stay at the Las Palomas so we knew what to expect. Location Las Palomas is at the edge or Torremolinos just before you get to Benalmedena, if you go down the bank into the area La Carihuela there is a fantastic beached called Playa Miguel. La Carihuela is really lovely, very Spanish and nice to stroll around day or night. Torremolinos town is great for shopping and afternoon beers but Benalmedena is the place to be on a night. The drinks are extortionate but the atmosphere is great and lively but not too OTT. Rooms The rooms a bright, pretty new and exceptionally clean. The maid came every day, our sheets were changed a couple of times over 6 nights and our towels changed whenever we wanted them to be. The maids were very discreet and I never once had them come in went I was trying to have a lie in. We had two single beds pushed together to make a nice double, dressing table, occasional chair, another side table, a balcony that over looked the garden and had the sun all day. The bathroom had a bath with overhead powerful shower, loo and bidet. Really clean – no mildew! We were on the 7th floor which was nice as it was really quiet. Food Now, the food is not the best but we knew this and as the Las Palomas is in such a good location of us and so cheap that even if you never ate at the restaurants it is still amazing value for money. It’s a shame they don’t do a room only rate. The food is all a bit ‘wet’ wet lettuce, wet pasta, runny pasta sauce. The salad combinations are totally crazy – mustard and cabbage!! I don’t eat a lot of meat but my partner who is a real carnivore seemed to enjoy what was on offer. Chips are always cold and potatoes not cooked properly, veg a bit mushy. There is usually a soup for starter which was OK most nights. The dessert was baked apple or pear every night with psychedelic toppings, little cakes, fruit or ice cream. I commented to my partner that I had never known anyone be able to make a strawberry taste like something else altogether. The breakfasts were OK, plenty of toasts, bread, croissants etc. Hot food included fried eggs, sausage (hot dog kind) bacon, black pudding etc. All in all not too bad. If you are the kind of person who likes to eat burgers and beans then you will hate the food but if you are not too fussy there will always be something you like and if not, stay at the Las Palomas anyway as it’s a great hotel.

zoe, UK
Young Couple (18-35)

Lets not forget its a 3 star hotel, that works out cheap to stay on half board! Remembering this, The Hotel is very Clean, Rooms spacious & comfortable with good Balconies! Although our room door was opposite the Chambermaids cupboard/store area. And as I'm sure you are aware the Spainsh do not speak quietly !!!!!!! Need i say more? We didnt bother to pay for the TV in the room as we thought this was a bit of a joke to have to pay. The Bar area is lovely with friendly staff, the restaurant however is more like a school canteen, the food is basic, not always hot, but there is a fair selection! The staff in the restaurant seem to had lost their tounge on occasions, not even a reply to hello/good morning! ONE VERY BIG MINUS FOR THIS HOTEL! Was the fact that there were alot of Italian students staying there, Playing music on their balconies till 3am, singing football songs, even on one occasion throwing chairs off the balconies down to the garden pool area. We stayed for 5 nights middle of April, & the hotel is in a great location for all you need around the area. We used a bar called the mermaid (30 seconds down the hill from the hotel) frequently walking up or down the hill to the hotel each day, its a friendly place with cheap drinks & good value tasty food! All in all the Hotel is a 'you pay for what you get place' We'd stay there again as its comfortable in a great location & well priced!

Chris , Guernsey
Young Couple (18-35)

very good value and plesent staff,everyting was in place would use again..thanks for making us so welcome xxxxx

debra wainwright, south normanton,alfreton
Family with Children 11 and Under

i have stayed in laspolmas 5 times and have enjoyed my holiday very much except when all the italian kids where the they werw very noisy .  also at this time i was sun bathing  in gardens  that were  the at the time.  when my bag was stolen    so be very aware   watch your bags  and possions at  all times

fentwistle, liverpool
Mature Couple (36+)

Have been to this hotel many times and never disappointed very clean.  Staff fun and welcoming, rooms immaculate food excellent entertainment very varied suits most ages good local would recommend this hotel to anyone infact have and they have gone and agreed.  New decor bar and pool area lovely

Frances Findlay, Cumbernauld Scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

Overall its what you expect for a 3* although the food could have been better and its the first hotel we,ve been to wnere you have to pay to use the television. Other than that the rooms are a good size although a little noisy. The pool was a good size but sadly the hotel blocks it mainly so you can,t get the sun! the location isn't too bad as its in the flatter part of torremelinos and isn't too far from all the public transport, only just over a euro from the airport to town on the train. Basically it was satisfactory.

paul casson, morecambe/england
Other

i thought my stay at hotel was one of the best that i enjoyed in the costa del sol,the rooms were very spacious very very clean,staff were excellent breakfast was excellent dinner was just ok if this had of been a bit better i would have give it a 5 out of 5 rating,also i stayed at the el pinar in torremolinos a year ago and i feel this should be a 4star and the el pinar should be given a three as it never came near to the las palomas hotel we will be back++++++++++++++one of your best yet alpharooms

patrick heaney, n.ireland
Mature Couple (36+)

26sept.to 3 oct.2006
this is a nice hotel,with friendly and helpful staff.The room are large with good size balconies, and are kept spotlessly clean ,and towels and linen changed every day. The food is above average .One downside was it could be noisy on the road side of the hotel,and from short stay guest coming and going ,but this may not be a regular thing .Bus stops just outside,and train station 300 metres away.A cross the main road is a gem of a bar The La Luna run by Alphonso ,1 euro for a large beer and the food is good and cheap to.The hotel is closing down in nov. and dec.for refurbishment ,so it will be even better next year .I would stay here again, because it,s value for the money,and I recommend it .

cyril bramhall, sheffield
Mature Couple (36+)

Great stay at Las Palomas.  Very clean.  Large room with air-con, cleaned daily and fresh towels left.  Beds changed every 3 days.  Food good.  Everything you could wish for at breakfast.  Quality of evening meal variable at times, but something for everyone as they were ctering for a range of different nationalitites.  A few moans from some of the English re the food makes me wonder what they expect of a foreign holiday!  Large comfortable bar with entertainment every night - not always that good but the hotel is within easy reach of all village and Torremolinos, so plenty to do. Staff very friendly and helpful.  Hotel could do with updating in parts although is was partially renovated last year.  Lovely pool with easy access for disabled.  However the hotel is not really suitable for disabled people due to the location of the dining room with a large flight of steps down and then up again.  We had to help several wheelchair users to access the dining room.  Strange, as access into, within, and to the pool etc is good.  For the price this is an excellent holiday and I thoroughly recommend it.  Even my partner says he will stay there again - miracle of miracles!  If you go - explore the area, it's lovely with lots to do, though you must look for it.

J Rovai, Essex/England
Mature Couple (36+)

The hotel is located close to the beach with pleasant and friendly staff.  Meals are good; entertainment at the hotel looked good. Rooms are good size and the decor is modern and clean. We had no problems and really enjoyed our stay. I would recommend the hotel and stay there again.

Eddie, London,England
Mature Couple (36+)

Very central location, food was of a good standard and was not rushed. Lovely clean rooms and excellent maid service every day. Pool area was nice but could do with a jet wash to remove spilled drinks etc that attracted loads of flies. We were on the 5th floor, however, as the reception is on the 4th floor quite a few rooms were below road level and looked out onto a wall! Not so sure if I would have had the same holiday had I been in one of these rooms.

Kevin, Essex
Mature Couple (36+)

Hotel just a short distance from airport. 5 min walk from beach and main tourist shops.
Hotel very clean, very friendly staff especially Tad the entertainer & Raphael the bar man, who our 2 year old daughter loved. Good entertainment every night. Nice clean pools/pool area. Looking to visit again & again.
Met a couple who have been visiting for 23 years... that say's it all!