Perla Marina

Rooms very small, could hear everything through the walls. Rooms above constantly moving furmiture late at night, noisy. Shortage of Sun Beds, Breakfast not great. Expensive in general in the area. Would I go again ? Don't think so... Sheila Co Kildare

Sheila walshe, Perla Marina
Family with Children 11 and Under

This is my second visit to the Perla Marina. This time with my mum and daughter. Age range 73,51,25. We stayed for bed & breakfast and it presents great value for money. The rooms are spacious and clean;breakfast is plentiful;the pool area although small is idyllic as it overlooks the sea. It is about 15mins walk into the centre of Nerja and there is a wide variety of choice of restaurants. Nerja is quieter than normal. All in all a lovely hotel and I would recommend it.

Carol Lamb, Manchester
Other

We stayed for 9 nights of which the last two were joined by our daughter. We upgradede immediately on arrival to sea view for €15 per night which was worth it. Considering we are vegetarians, the breafast was good, had in their apartments restaurant opposite which can also be accessed via a subway from the beach building. The reception staff were very helpful. We parked easily on the streets in the vicinity -2-3 minutes away. The terrace pool on the opposite building was not open - only opens in July - however we were mainly doing our outings to explore the east Costa Del Sol for which the car hire is a must - we covered the mountain villages including pretty Frigiliana to the Nerja caves - a must and upto Granada - all tourist offices were helpful to sort out best around to see - including Almunecar aptly in the 'Costa Tropical' where we visited the municipal market for yummy custard apples! In the street parallel the hotel's were fabulous pizza restaurants plus a chinese and Indian or one could walk to town in 10 minutes for this and the balcony de europa for a fabulous view of the coast and the Med sea. Would definitely visit it again.

nalin, home
Mature Couple (36+)

We stayed at the Perla Marina for 2 nights in early April. We had a nice, comfortable room, and it is certainly worth paying a little extra for the sea-view. Easy parking near to the hotel,and friendly, efficient staff. All in all, very good value for money!

Roger & Lyn Buckingham, East Sussex
Mature Couple (36+)

Lovely hotel with very friendly staff nice rooms and bar area. its located just on the beach and a short walk to the centre of town.the pool area gets the sun all day with it over looking the sea.We had a very nice 5 day stay for our first visit to the hotel and we will be returning in the future.we would recommend it to somebody looking for a relaxing holiday or those looking for more with the short walk to the town and many bars

Tara Kelly, Ireland
Mature Couple (36+)

We stayed here in March as we had a wedding. We paid for a seaview and it was well worth it. a beautiful view,the weather was up in the 20's and very sunny and warn towards the last few days of the holiday!Its only a 10min walk into Nerja and the lovely balcon of Europe. Nerja is a lovely place and we will definately be back.The bars were very quiet but thats what we were looking for. The breakfast in the morning was basic enough but it did have lots of nice breads and your normal frys etc. the rooms were nice also and cleaned every day.

Michelle, Meath
Young Couple (18-35)

A well laid out, clean, pleasent hotel with lovely sea views (well worth paying extra for) situated right on the beach and near the town centre. We felt that the breakfast could have been better although the waiters were very efficient. We were disappointed that we had requested a high floor but were not given one even though there were clearly rooms available.

Lydia & Ray, Bude Cornwall
Mature Couple (36+)

This hotel is perfect for a quiet and restfull holiday. We enjoyed our stay and would go back again. The restaurant was good with very attentive staff and serving the type of food you would expect to be served with in Spain. The layout of the hotel is excellent with lots of quiet areas to relax in. If you want to shop in Nerja the centre is a very short distance away. There are lots of good "real" spanish Tapas bars in Nerja and we enjoyed a few of them!

Muriel Stirling, Glasgow
Mature Couple (36+)

My wife and I had a very pleasant stay in Perla Marina in the end of April. Perfect location by the beach and just 12 minutes walk from the Balcon de Europa, the heart of Nerja. Quiet surroundings, very little traffic. Terrific view to the sea and very relaxing sound of the waves softly hitting the beach. Very kind and helpful staff both in reception and in breakfast room. The breakfast buffet offered a very wide selection of delicious food and drinks. Parking the car in the basement parking lot was rather expensive (10 euros per night), but parking space in the street outside was available most of the time. The only thing we missed was information (at the hotel website, and from the reception) about the roof pool in the annex building (where we stayed) being closed, and a sign telling the water temperature (and opening time) of the front pool. But although the water was rather coldish both in the pool and in the sea, we northerners enjoyed it anyway!

Arnt & Karin Amble, Trondheim, Norway
Mature Couple (36+)

The hotel is situated right on the beach with its own access. Its approx. 10 mins walk from the Balcon and all the fine restaurants. At the same time the hotel is in a quite area. The accomodation is very good and the staff are very helpful and friendly. Parking (Free) is available all around the hotel.

If visiting Nerja again I would have no hesitation in staying at the Perla Marina again.

tom dowling, Dublin, Ireland
Mature Couple (36+)

The Perla Marina is in an ideal position we had a pleasant room with balcony overlooking the sea. The staff are very friendly and helpful Public rooms are bright and modern. Extensive buffet breakfast. Good value for money.

J.M.E, Sheffield/England
Mature Couple (36+)

A quality Hotel in a great location, rooms with sea views are a must as you feel as though you are on the beach. Small but useable pool, friendly staff,a good hotel for older couples families are welcome, situated on the fringe of Nerja for a quite break but only a short walk to the town and Nerjas vast selection of quality restaurants.Stayed B&B food was acceptable a selection of hot and cold buffet.Good clean accomodation and a great location resulted in a very pleasant holiday.

P Clarke, Stoke on Trent/England
Family with Children 11 and Under

The hotel itself was great, with a lovely if small pool area. The pool area and terrace go straight onto the beach and it is fantastic to have the sea so close.
There is a large garden area with loads more sunbeds so there was plenty of space for everyone.

Our room was pretty big and very clean, although we didn't have a balcony or sea view (our fault though for not booking one!!) but it didn't matter as we sat by the pool until early evening, with the pool area keeping the sun until late.  The room had everything we needed.

The breakfast was good - plenty of food for everyone, and a real mix from fruit, croissants, bread, cheese, hams and a full cooked english breakfast.

The only downside was that our room seemed to be very noisy - although i think that was because we were on the first floor quite close to reception and the staircase.  The area itself if nice and peaceful.

All in all a great choice.

Louisa Slater, Manchester
Other

In Nerja.  The Hotel is excellent.  Probably one of the best in Nerja.  I think just upgraded to 4  stars.  Rooms very good.  Breakfast excellent.  Multilingual staff are polite and helpful, and let you get on with your vacation.
Location is a big plus as it is close to beach and a little walk to the centre of town, but you do not have the noise.  Benefits from being in a one-way street that loops.  So very little unnecessary traffic.
We had booked one double with balcony; and one twin without balcony.  Got a double without balcony and one twin with balcony.  C'est la vie.
The one shortfall is parking.  But that is not hotel-specific; it is all of Nerja.  Hotel car park is 10 Euros a day, if there is space.  So look to park elsewhere- seemingly safely for nothing, perhaps 2 or 3 blocks away.  Another alternative is look for the off-road route just before reaching the hotel to park some 200 metres from the beach (honest!).
Huge recommend.

Stephon McGann, Portsmouth/USA
Family with teenagers 12+

A very nice hotel on two sites, with an underground link, or a walk across the road.  Adjacent to one of Nerja's beaches, not the best, but only a short walk from the Torecilla Beach, which is lovely. The rooms are well furnished - sea views cost extra but are worth the expense.  Food is excellent, with plenty of choice.  The staff were all very helpful and eager to please. The outdoor pool is rather small, but sea bathing is a good alternative.  Sun loungers were in short supply, but space was at a premium and loungers could be hired on the beaches for 3.5 euros a day. I would certainly recommend this hotel and Nerja itself is one of our all time favourites.

Anne Renshaw, Bramhal, Cheshire, England
Mature Couple (36+)

hotel did not come up to 4 star.  rooms clean but very tired and old fashioned.  Stayed half board and the food must be the worst I have ever had in any class of hotel abroad. Sunbeds and sunbathing area very small and certainly not big enough for the hotel

anne giles, durhan
Mature Couple (36+)

Myyy wife & I have just returned from a week at the Hotel Perla Marina in Nerja.  The accommodation is of acceptable standard for a 3 star property - fairly simple but each room has a fridge and satellite TV.  The rooms are cleaned daily as are towels etc and the whole place appears to be clean and tidy.  There is a small pool with a fairly limited amount of sunbeds but there is a large terrace with chairs and tables outside the pool bar.  Breakfast is buffet style with plenty of choice and is served until 10.30.  All in all, for the price we paid per night (less than £45 per night inclusive of breakfast!), the Perla Marina can't be faulted.

Andrew Moir, Aberdeen, Scotland
Young Couple (18-35)

Lovely area, breathtaking views around. Nice local shopping, eating & drinking. Hotel well worthy of 4 stars except for cold food every day (may have been one bad week because regular hotel users were saying that restaurant was excellent on past visits).

Lynn, Barnsley
Mature Couple (36+)

We stayed at the Perla Marina for 1 night on october25,2005.We wished that we had pre-booked a longer stay but we were travelling home the following day.This hotel is superb value for money and deserved a better grading than 3 star..We stayed in the new annexe which had recently been completed across the road,and this is definately 4 star accommodation in our opinion.The staff were friendly and helpful,the food was good and plentyful,and the hotel is very well located,being only a level 10 minute amble away from the resort centre.The hotel has an underground car park which is handy as street parking is in short supply around the hotel.

ian shuttleworth, sheffield,england
Mature Couple (36+)

My husband and myself joined a group of friends in september 05 and stayed at the Perla Marina bed and breakfast for a three day break.

We stayed in the block opposite the main site.  The hotel was immaculate, the rooms were clean with a balcony and beautiful sea views. All staff were very accomodating and friendly, there was a vast variety of food for breakfast. The hotel is situated on the beach with use of all amenities.  

Nerja centre is just a fifteen minute walk away with plenty of traditional restaurants and excellent cuisine. The setting for friends couldn't have been more perfect.  We are looking for a venue for our next reunion and Nerja so far is at the top of the list for the convienance of the traditional settings and perfect accommodation.  The Perla Marina ticks all the boxes.

deborah, nottinghamshire
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

We are planning a weeks break at the moment, and after staying at the Perla Marina in sept 03, it is one of our first choices for a return visit.

The hotel itself is fairly small and had a nice spanish feel to it. All staff were friendly and helpfull. There was a library on the 2nd floor (hundreds of books and games) with lovely big sofas and chairs - nice to hide out from the sun for a while!.
Our room was a little disappointing. We were expecting a sea view and balcony and instead got a building site view and a bit of noise (not warned by agents of building work in area). As we were out and about most days, it was not too much of a problem. The room was very clean and air conditioned which was bliss!.

We were staying half board which included dinner and breakfast. The food was good (not great), and plenty to choose from. No upset stomachs which is always a good sign!!!!.

The hotel was in the perfect location for us - right on the beach, and a 5/10 minute walk to bars, restaurants, supermarkets, shops etc. 15 min walk and your right in the centre of Nerja, which is beautifull at any time of the day. Narrow winding streets with traditional spanish houses and lots of little shops (not selling the usual tat!). Not one 'tout' in site trying to pour booze down your throat. Instead a huge range of eateries and bars, none of which we visited could be faulted.

To sum up, a fantastic resort and hotel if your looking for a relaxing holiday but with plenty to see and do should you so wish.Our only gripe was the building work we had not been warned about which brought my overall score of the Perla Marina down from a 5 to a 4. Will hopefully be returning very soon x

Nicola, Edinburgh/scotland
Young Couple (18-35)