Stella Maris Reviews

This was our 3rd stay in the Stella and hope to return later in the year. Location, price, cleanliness, and friendly staff are all part of the Stella experience. When we returned this year, my wife realised that she had left a treasured pashmina behind in the apartment. After an exchange of emails, the pashmina arrived today by post. This was handled in a very professional manner by all the staff.

Frank Fitzpatrick, Ireland
Mature Couple (36+)

It was the first time we stayd at Stella Maris but we are comming back.

Eva Lindgren, Klippan, Sweden
Mature Couple (36+)

This is the 8th time we have stayed at Stella Maris but the first time that we have rented a 1 bedroom apartment instead of a studio. For any stay longer than, say, about 10 days we believe the extra space is well worth the extra expense. The location is excellent being approximately halfway between the centre of Fuengirola and the amenities of Los Boliches. All the staff remain as helpful, polite and friendly as ever and we would not consider staying anywhere else in the area.

Sandra and Tim Legg, Birmingham
Mature Couple (36+)

fantastic accommodation, have used Stella Maris last 3 years with my family also with teenagers, also go alone as all your requirements are on the doorstep, friendly staff & rooms so clean, supermarket close by, going back for 3rd time this year end of September, can't wait.

Mrs D STANNARD, BRIGHTON SOUTH EAST
Mature Couple (36+)

good location in a quite part of Fuengirola. The Studio Apartment was small but had a balcony over looking the beach with was good. Lots of good restuarants around with plenty of choice . Can get a pint for 1euro in some small bars and 3 course mela from 7 upto 20 or even more if you want to spash out . Can get the train from the airport for E2.10 . all easy to find . We got the bus to Marbella and train to Malaga for a day out.

mary, bristol
Mature Couple (36+)

The apartments were in an excellent location, we could watch everyone on the beach from our balcony. There were plenty of restuarants and bars nearby, the beach was a 30 second walk away just across the road. We ate a lot in Adrians, good home cooking, roast beef was superb. Plenty of bars with offers on such as 1 euro for a pint of San Miguel. For kids, there are amusements every few blocks along the seafront, and the beach is safe and clean. Although the studio was smallish it had everythign we needed, the staff were excellent, it was very clean and we will definately be back.

elizabeth, belfast, Northern ireland
Mature Couple (36+)

Just returned from Stella Maris 21.5.09 found the apartment to be very clean, very spacious with large balcony with fantasic views over the sea. Apartment very quiet cooking facilities limited, but who wants to cook on holiday! Near to beach and all restaurants, pool area very nice . Staff friendly. Zoo is a must with children Brill holiday would use this apartment again hope to return later this year.

Tracey David Conor Elise, Nottingham
Family with Children 11 and Under

Excellent location,friendly safe,clean, Very basic but has everything required for self catering

Sean McMoran, Halifax, uk
Other

Excelent location opposite beach and close to town centre loads of bars & restaurants. 10th time in location 1st time at Stella Maris and it will not be the last.Accomodation was very clean and roomy, great view overlooking the sea from a nice big balcony

Janet Jubb, United Kingdom
Mature Couple (36+)

I stayed at this hotel a couple of times the most recent 9th to 11th december 2008, the rooms are always spotless and the staff very helpful. Close to all amenities and railway to and from Malaga, excellent, nearest station being Los Bolchis. Chinese resturant 200 meters away does three course meal for 4euros 95cents, great supermarket 25 meters round corner, cartons of wine 99 cents. All the rooms I've stayed in overlooking beach with wonderful sea views. Will stay again soon. Lyn and Paul wirral.

LYN AND PAUL KEVLIN, wirral
Other

Very clean, we got a 2 bedroom large apartment instead of a single, could have slept 6. Staff excellent - no kettle & patio doors did not lock, but were repaired within hours & kettle within an hour. Maid service very good - good location for Los Boliches or Central Fuengirola – recommended.

LES & MARGARET, PRESTWICK
Mature Couple (36+)

Just back from a week at the stella maris, on the outside it looks old and dated, reception area is very small, but the apartment we stayed in was spotless, large, and had wonderful views,would not hesitate to stay there again.

christy wallace, waterford ireland
Mature Couple (36+)

I'm getting bored with writing reviews on this place. Stayed here so many times. Its great value. I'm here about 4 times a year for short breaks of 3 nights. I always stay here. No more reviews, thats a promise

joe kilroy, uk
Mature Couple (36+)

This was our first stay at Stella Maris. We had been going to Fuengirola since 1997 and had looked at the hotel from the outside but usually stayed just up the road a couple of hundred metres. Anyway as we had not been abroad since 2004 we decided to book this hotel through "Alpharooms". The staff were the best we have come across and really went out of their way to please you. The Apartment was 'basic' but we improvised and made do and really enjoyed ourselves. The room was on the 15th floor(they dont have a 13th-they regard it as unlucky). The beach is across the road, the main square is half a mile away, and everywhere is 'on the flat' so to speak. Yes we will go there again, probably next November on our wedding anniversary. Colin & Krysia Kay

Colin Kay, Rossendale, Lancs
Mature Couple (36+)

We had 4 days in the Stella Maris and we were very pleased with our choice. The hotel is in a great location, just opposite the beach. Our room had everything we needed, was very clean and had a fabulous shower over the bath. The views from the room were wonderful and there were lots of shops, bars and restaurants nearby. We would definitely go back and will recommend it to others. Kate and Myra

Kate Ramsden, Aberdeenshire
Other

Just back from 1 week’s hols. Stella Maris - Hotel staff were extremely helpful & family friendly, room was basic but spotlessly clean, fresh towels every 2nd day and amazing views. Ideal location right opposite the beach good choice of restaurants and supermarkets near by. Would go back again.

J Corr, Carlow
Family with Children 11 and Under

Great views from all studios. We had wonderful one bedroom apartment looking to Fuengirola puerto and Mediterranean sea. We`ll be back next summer. Thanks to Paco.

Kari, Finland
Mature Couple (36+)

The view was amazing just got back today stayed on the ninth floor i recomend that you get a room as high as possible so you can see for miles. The room was clean fresh towels everyday the kettel was dodgy so tak your own comfy bed too, great service hotel staff were brilliant and helpfull. perfect location right opposite the beach good choice of restaurants near by such as papa luigis do the best pasta and the mariarchi as well. There is also a supermarket on the left of the hotel on the side street i would definantly come bak here again but the down side to the hotel is that you can hear people scrap there chairs on the floor and it is abit noisey but not that bad. But good.

Asha M, Wolverhampton
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Great location, but mix up on rooms. Arrived at 9Pm for a 3 night break, apartment had been booked for 3 adults, thay only had studio for 2 adults, after an hour they offered us 2 bed apartment ,top floor it was great. Next day reception said at 1pm we had to move apartments, a 1 bed had become available, so we couldnt go on the day trip we planned, spent 2 hours sorting it out, apatrtment is central and clean, but this mix up cost us a lot of time. Also booked double beds, again Alpha rooms , it was all twin beds.

Mel Hall, Derbyshire
Young Couple (18-35)

great location super view of the harbour rooms very clean, only complaint housekeeping very noisy every morning sliding beds and chairs across tiled floors and having typical spanish conversations with each other (they think there on different floors)

harrow, notts
Mature Couple (36+)

The stella maris was very clean and responded to all our requests from booking, the staff were really nice and helpful, i am very impressed with this hotel, just steps away from a really nice beach

Emma, Meldreth, cambs
Family with Children 11 and Under

Stayed here for 8 nights, second time as we stayed ayt easter for 5 nights , cannot fault it perfect location, took our own travel kettle . we had rooms on the 10th floor at easter and on the 5th floor this time.best place to eat the sandpiper just along the front towards the station. cheap bars in los boliches down the side streets also lindas bar for evening entertainment good singers except monday .pepe's tapas bar in los boliches church square good value tapas.

chris, oxford
Mature Couple (36+)

This hotel is absolutely great. All rooms have a great view. It's to steps from the beach. People are very nice and helpful. A great experience

Sara, DK
Group of Young Friends/Couples

what can we say just arrived back from the stella maris, perfect in every way should be a 5 star rating. excellant location and views out of this world

christine and keith , sunderland
Mature Couple (36+)

Just returned from a ten day break at the Stella Maris. Everything was fantastic, rooms great all with sea views, right on the beack, pleasant staff - say no more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mr & Mrs Houghton, Stockport
Mature Couple (36+)

Perfect for the price you pay. Very clean and tidy with a lovely but smallish balcony overlooking the main street and beach. You shouldn't have much trouble in having a seaview at this time of year (January) as it's a lot quieter, but don't let this put you off as there is still much going on with 90 per cent of bars and restaurants open. Catch the train down from Malaga airport as you will save a small fortune. Get off at the Los Boliches stop, head for the front and turn right, you can't miss it, about 200yds up. Weather was lovely, shorts and t-shirt most days, though colder in the shade and at night. Definitely a winter destination for us from now on as travelling and accommodation was so cheap!

Justin and Emma, Llanelli,S. Wales
Young Couple (18-35)

Yet another stay at the Stella Maris, this time on my own. Reserved a studio. On arrival was offerred a choice of low, middle or high floor. I took room 305. As ever, it was spotless. Well furnished and equipped. Arrived early in the day but the room was ready. I suppose that this might not be the case at busy times of the year. As ever the location is difficult to beat, on the sea front. Fuengirola to the right and Los Boliches to the left. Daily English newspaper shop is 30 yards away. Superb. Good security with all night porter. It's a good as it gets for this type of accomodation. Eat in your room, eat in the restaurant or eat in the many ,many local places around. Highly recommended. Back with my wife in January for a few nights. looking forward to it already. Only got back yesterday.

Joe Kilroy, England
Mature Couple (36+)

excellent location,5 mins from centre,fabulous view from 10th floor.staff very friendly and spoke good english.cleaning staff brilliant.will definately recommend this hotel and will go again.

sandra thomas, manchester
Mature Couple (36+)

fab location stayed here many times with the family in the summer hols and boys annual golf wk/end every year great hotel its allways clean its on the beach lots going on all around lots local bars and cafes and local transport is close trains 5mins away use los boliches stop less than 2euros one way from malaga airport well worth a look!

andy thomas, south wales
Young Couple (18-35)

Fine apartment, roomy with huge balcony. Spent Christmas here and were very glad of the heating as it was cold at night. No kettle in the apt. when we arrived but mentioned it to Reception and a new cordless was promptly delivered.beds made for us every day and towels changed daily too. Would use this place again.

Mick Aherne, Newport Gwent
Mature Couple (36+)

We arrived in Fuengirola with nowhere to stay and found availability at the Stella Maris, the apartments was cheap and we found the apartments we rented to be clean and very comfortable. The view was great and the location even better. Well worth a visit . We even intend booking up for next year.

Sally Steele, Bristol England
Family with Children 11 and Under

Well located on promenade, essy access to central Fuengirola and the Los Boliches area. Booked two " one bedroom appartments" On arrival allocated two " two bedroomed appartments. Very clean, comfortable with huge balconies. Tv etc.Towels changed often. good maid service. All staff very friendly. Bar/restuarant staff frendly. Good value breakfast buffet. happy hour in bar at 6 pm. 2 for 1 offer on drinks. Prices reasonable. Stayed for 4 nights in January on a golfing holiday. The price that we paid was low.  Great bargain and we will return next year. We feel that we got a great deal from alpharooms as we always do.

Joe Kilroy, Stockport
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Having gone away to the Costa Del Sol on an economy break, my wife and I were not expecting anywhere quite so clean and tidy as the Stella Maris. For the money we paid for a 3 night stay in November (£70), we received more than we could have bargained for. Satellite TV, including the main stream English TV channels were available, something which we have never had before in 4 and 5 star hotels. Microwave and a great bathroom were all part of the bargain. There was a small restaurant adjoined onto the hotel and we stumbled across this, a 9euro 'eat as much as you want' buffet, with some really nice food available, the choice of which was extensive. An internet connection was available. We stayed on the 9th floor. There are 4 lifts available to ferry you up and down. A great view at the front of the building looking across the Mediterranean and to the right, Fuengirola, to the left, Los Bolichos. We caught the train from and to the airport for around 4 euros for both of us. Great value. Takes about 30 minutes. The staff at Stella Maris were friendly and, if you are considering stopping here, you won't find better value anywhere else.

Jason Samuel, Telford / England
Young Couple (18-35)

just spent 2 weeks here & had a great holiday, clean rooms, fresh towels every 2 days, bed linen every 5 days - super views of beach & marina from balcony, reception staff very helpful & spoke good english, restaurant & bar good value.just 1 gripe - the pool was not much bigger than one you would find in a private villa - totally inadequate for the size of the building.

jack hood, leeds/england
Mature Couple (36+)

Great Location and fab view from the balcony. Short walk to the many bars and restaurants.  Rooms were cleaned every couple of days with clean bedding and towels.  A thumbs up to the Stella Maris!

A Lambert, Tyne & Wear,England
Mature Couple (36+)

Very very good hotel/app. Staff was very friendly, cleaner came in ever 2 days with new towels etc. Restaurant/bar was a bit disappointing. Location was excellent - out the way of all the husstle, but close enough to go for a strole to fine bars and restautants in the area. Big supermarket just round the corner, beach with sunbeds (8 euro for two a day + somebody looking out for your stuff) across the street. Also a little shop with bags, slippers etc.
Overall a very good experience, looking forward to going back!

Cindy de Jong , Netherlands
Young Couple (18-35)

We loved our stay at the Stella Maris. After a 20 minute taxi ride from Malaga Airport we were allocated our Studio by the very friendlt recepionist. All the staff were friendly, and helpful throughout our stay. Our room was on the 7th floor, with a superb view of the Mediterranean , and the beaitiful playa of Fuengirola.
Our room was basic, but clean. It had all we needed. The bathroom was ensuite; two twin beds, table, and chairs, and balcony to admire the views. The air-conditioning came as standard, and you could turn it on or off at your leisure.
The hotel bar and restaurant was very reasonably priced. The food was ok, with Thursday night being "Chicken NIght".........eat as much as you like from the 20 different dishes.
Fuengirola Centre is literally just minutes away, and what a busy place it can be. It has everything. We liked walking the promenade, and exploring the back streets to sample the delights of the restaurants, and bars.
We highly recommend the "Stella Maris Hotel". Give it a try.... you won't be disappointed. We'll be back as soon as we can.

Enjoy!

Les Hutchinson, Fife, Scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

Friendly easy going hotel, excellent location overlooking the med ... very competitive in pricing , good value !

david coppock, uk
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