Riu Belplaya

This is an excellent hotel. The rooms were very clean and spacious. Toilet was spotless. We had half board and breakfast was always very very good with an excellent spread. Dinner on the other hand tended to vary between acceptable and good (also with a decent spread). Staff were friendly and pleased to help. No complaints about the swimming pool either and it is situated right next to the beach for easy access.

Varian, London
Young Couple (18-35)

This was our first visit to the Riu Belplaya. An excellent hotel, good sized rooms, excellent food and staff very friendly and helpful. English in the minority. Evening entertainment average and only a small portable television in the bar area for any main events i.e. Euro 2008. The hotel was situated a good walk from the town but local bus service very good into town. This is the 2nd Riu hotel we have stayed in and the high standard was maintained throughout. Overall an enjoyable holiday.

Wynn & Michael, South Manchester
Mature Couple (36+)

This is our first visit to the Riu Belplaya, an excellent hotel with very good staff. We paid extra for a room with seaview(well worth it). The food was varied and very good. Situated in a very quiet area of Torremelinos. A good walk into the town The clientele were mostly german. Plenty of room around the pool and plenty of sunbeds. Not many children which is a good thing and the average age would be 60+.

jan and fred carter, Brierley Hill, West Midlands
Mature Couple (36+)

Would certainly recommend this hotel to any disabled solo traveller. My father stayed for one week in May. I live close by and was so impressed to see the attention my father was given by all the staff. He will be using this hotel everytime he visits me from now on. The hotel attracts a good mix of people, so there is always some body to talk to and the atmosphere is very friendly.

Shirley Agate on behalf of my father Thomas Duffy, Coin Spain Father North Wales
Solo Traveller

Every one in the RIU BELPLAYA were Excellent had a problem with the window blowing in but it was sorted instantly by the staff thank you.Hotel is spotlessly clean, meals are excellent recommend to anyone.

Mr Brian Godber, Doncaster/England
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Have just returned from a brilliant weekend at Riu Belplaya, the hotel is fantastic, the staff were wonderful especially Rafael. The rooms were spacious and clean we couldn't have asked for better. The location of the hotel is just right, close to the beach, lots of good shops and bars close by and not to far to walk into Torremolinos. Food at the hotel was ok but better instruction would have helped. Airport is not far cost 1.15 euro by train to La Colina and only 13 euro by taxi. I would love to go back but would warn people that this hotel is mostly full of 'old' people who do not like laughter.

Lisa Doyle, Maidenhead, Berkshire
Group of Young Friends/Couples

Absolutely superb hotel. Location was great. Accomodation was excellent, plenty of space.  Staff were very friendly and helpful.  Dining was a treat, lots of choice and lots of helpful staff.  Pool area, although quite small for the size of the hotel, was not overcrowded and the pool was great.  We would definately re-visit.

Francis Lamedica, Wolverhampton / England
Family with teenagers 12+

The Hotel was lovley and clean especially the important areas like public bathrooms around the pool area. Probably the cleaniest we Have stayed in. The room was a good size and the decor pleasent the bathroom was fine but may have benefitted from a little updating.
We Have just returned from a 10 day stay at the RUI BELPLAYA and considering it was school hoidays, ther were very few children.The majority of guest were  germans and spanish,then scandanavian & French and lastly english.
The food was excellent and we couldn't complain about anything there are 2 sittings in the restaurant 6.30pm and 8.10pm you decide which you prefer and keep that time and have your own table each evening for the duration of your stay. Breakfast is more relaxed and you can sit where ever you would like.
The clientel was mostly mature couples which led to a relaxed laid back atmosphere.
The staff were extremely pleasent and helpful and really attentive to our 4year old. During the day they had different activitis such as Skittles contest, table tennis , rifle shooting and the animation team was a great guy called Jose who didnt force anyone to do anything they didn't want to.
The hotel is situated approx 20 to 30 min walk into torromolinos centre. There is a train station just 10 mins round back of hotel where you can get a train in to fuengarolla or bus stops on the main raod with regular routes. The beach is great with lots of sun beds available.

Bulwich, Stockport,Cheshire
Family with Children 11 and Under

It was a very comfortable and clean hotel, and steps are very friendly.
It was suitable for 4stars hotel, especially the service of restaurant was.
Food is good quality and waiter and waitress are very kind and friendly.
We enjoyed RIU BELPLAYA better for 3nights than our home.
We'd like to go again there now!!

ki tai kim, birmingham/England
Family with Children 11 and Under

A wonderful 5 day break, the hotel was certainly 4 star. The food was excellent and the rooms were well appointed and clean, minibar ect. Seperate toilet and bathroom was a first for my hotel visits to Spain. The hotel is ideally placed on the beach with a bars and restaurants nearby. You are about a mile from the resort centre but it is easy walk.  My only negative comment I have been visiting Spain for 25 years, it was the first time I saw that residents didn't take wine with their evening meal. The reason was due to the price, they selling wine which you buy in the supermarket next door for 3 euros for between 12 to 16 euros. The hotel staff were helpful and friendly. I have no reservations in recommending this hotel.

Alan Hutchinson, Durham
Mature Couple (36+)

My partner and i have just returned from a four night stay at Riu Belplaya, a really enjoyable stay!Everything was just as we would want, the staff are really pleasant and accomodating, the food was better than average and the entertainment was good.There were a lot of older people staying in the hotel but that just meant it was lovely and quiet, and quite often added to the entertainment! We will definitley be staying there again in the future.

beverley barlow, wakefield, England
Mature Couple (36+)

A beautiful hotel in a good location very close to the beach. The staff are excellent and nothing is too much trouble. Food very good and lots of choice. Very clean and spacious rooms. Varied entertainment at night.

yvonne, england doncaster
Solo Traveller

stayed here in late december 2005. found everything to do with the hotel fantastic, staff great,food great,rooms great.have booked to go again in march. also would like to thank alpharooms great service 5 stars also.

brian george, leicester
Mature Couple (36+)

We've just returned from our first and it certainly wont be the last stay at Riu Belplaya. Throughout our break I knew I would come back and let everyone know how super we thought the hotel, the staff and the food was.  We booked the Hotel after reading other reviews and decided to follow their recommendation.  How glad we were.  From start to finish the Rui provided an outstanding service.  Greeted with fresh orange juice on arrival, immaculate clean rooms, friendly service from all of the staff, entertainment and decent weather, what more could we ask for, in a 4 day break.  The Riu is close to the railway which provided cheap efficent transport, A train each way erevy half an hour.  Enabling us to visit all the towns within the area. Remember to keep those coins to feed the ticket machines.   Torremolinos was walkable, but we cheated taking the train and walked back.  If you intend to take the train from the airport you need to get off at La Colina - its a 10 minute walk from there - dont get off at Torremolinos too far! The surrounding area was quite but there were bars etc - we liked that as it was away from the hustle and bustle of the towns but not too far away to visit.  The pools both indoor and outdoor were extremely clean and well kept - the whole hotel was looked after and furnishings etc were of a high standard.  There were very few children in the hotel and I did feel it was more suited at this time of year to more mature guests. Ther wasn't a great deal for children to do.  Staff were friendly and helpful, to the couples I saw who did have children.  Food was superb, the dining room was spacious airy and light - it was  a pleasure to dine there.  A wide variety of choice to suit all tastes and the puddings were delightful!!!  I hope that you can tell we had a fabulous few days, a brilliant break just before Christmas - we will be back the same time next year. I am also going to look at the rest of the Rui group to see where they have hotels - I will certainly visit another of the group to see if they match up.  Rui Bel Playa has set the standard.  Go on if you want a break - pamper your self at Rui Belplaya.

Angela Foley, York, England
Mature Couple (36+)

We arrived at approx. 3.00pm and were checked in within minutes, a nice touch was a chilled orange juice served to you as the formalities were done. The hotel, as some do, shows no sign of wear and tear, the room was immaculate with a good size balcony with a sea view. Breakfast is served from 0800 to 1030 and the choice and quality of food on offer was excellent. A good choice of snacks was available from the pool bar at lunch time, not that we needed one after such a good breakfast. Dinner was in two sittings 1800 or 2000 hrs. so take your pick, again the choice on offer was amazing and the quality first class. After dinner there was live entertainment in the lounge bar. The hotel is right on the promenade, with a number of bars, shops etc.within a few minutes walk. Torremollinos is within walking distance but if you dont fancy a walk then there is a taxi rank right outside the hotel.We had an early flight home but were able to have breakfast at 5.30am once again a surprise. We really could not fault this hotel..go on treat yourselves to a quick break

craig hill, blackpool england
Mature Couple (36+)

This is the second time we have been to this hotel and we found it just as friendly and efficient as the first time. I feel there is a relaxed atmosphere here you are never on your guard as in some hotels.  The meals were very good, anyone complaining about the choice and standard of the food must be very very fussy. The head waiter couldn't do enough for us to ensure we had the table we wanted. The rooms are very clean and comfortable in fact we shall be back again for some more rest and relaxation next year.

elsa costigan, luton
Mature Couple (36+)

i have been going to this hotel for 18 years now, and its got better and better and more enjoyable as the years have gone on. The staff are very friendly and the hotel is very clean and tidy. The food is lovely and there is so much to do in and around the area. We have booked to go in june and i cant wait. Iam already counting the days to go again, 9weeks and counting. I would really reccommend this hotel to anyone. Both young and old, couples or families would love this hotel.

sophie, Derbyshire - England
Other

A great hotel that is clean,tidy, has good service with friendly staff. Excellent cuisine that offers a full of choice of menu and different each day. We visited the hotel in February 2005 and found a cosmopolitan atmosphere of mainly retired people enjoying 1-3 months stay (apparently cheaper than living at home and of course much better weather). Although, lots to do in the area for the younger visitor and somewhere we would definitely stay again on a return visit to Torremolinos. Whilst we are not yet of retirement age, we are certainly giving thought to enjoying the winter sun in such surroundings when we are.

Jude Bennett, Cheshire, England
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