Hotel Riu Costa del Sol - All Inclusive

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This is an excellent hotel in a great position, across the road from a clean, sandy beach. It is a short 10-15 minute transfer from the airport. The check in process was very quick and our room, on the 8th floor had a lovely view across to the sea. The room was spotlessly clean with a comfortable bed, lovely hot shower and plenty of storage plus tea and coffee making facilities. Having read several bad reviews concerning the food, we were unsure what to expect. We found the food to be perfectly acceptable, especially in the Spanish restaurant for breakfast and lunch as it was less busy. We ate four times in the Italian restaurant for dinner and really enjoyed the food there. As an all inclusive hotel catering for guests of all ages and tastes, we found the food to be of a very high standard. The hotel has different activities going on during the day and the evening entertainment seemed to be well received, although we preferred a quiet drink inside the reception area where there is plenty of seating. We have stayed at many Riu hotels and this would definitely be one that we will return to.

Our third and probably last visit for a while Lovely hotel for our first trip away as a three instead of a 2. The hotel put a baby bath and crib in the room prior to our arrival. Hotel pools were clean and well looked after. A few beds were a bit iffy round the small pool but apart from that no complaints. Some really tasty food on offer for breakfast/ lunch and dinner. Drinks just as good although the cocktails were now from a blender machine that dropped pre mix in along with ice and provided a slush drink.

Only 15 minutes transfer. Speedy check in especially if you have the riu class app and then you can check yourselves in a week earlier Rooms are clean and we had a side sea view over the pool. Maids are excellent and even do towel art! You are given towel cards on check in that you can collect from 10am and change 4pm-6pm There are three pools we used the main pool at the front of the hotel looking over the promenade. The road separating the hotel and beach is not very busy. Aquafit at 12 noon then we had a saxophonist one afternoon round the pool Main restaurant had plenty of choice we had a vegetarian with us and they always had full plates. Italian is lovely with buffet starters and dessert but choice of four options for mains. Spanish restaurant similar to main restaurant. Both can be booked on app or at reception. Bottled water available at reception bar Breakfast great choice we weakened the coffee down with additional hot water and milk. Wine is lovely and an added gem lemon Cruz campo. 20 minutes walk to torremolinos centre. Lots of predominantly fish restaurants on the beach front . Beach is extremely clean 7euros a sunbed on the beach. Water sports on beach 10 minutes to the left of the hotel. We also did crazy golf on torremolinos front 7euros each for 18 holes Entertainment is typical of all inclusive Elvis , abba , karaoke! We were a family of Oaps, parents and older children 18-27 and we all enjoyed it.

Hotel is huge, but no queues for lifts. No queues for drinks. No queues for food. Plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas

Whilst there is plenty of food to choose from, it was bland. It was as if the chefs had not added any flavourings/spices to the meals.

Very welcoming all-inclusive family resort. Friendly, accommodating staff, large clean rooms and elegant facilities to suit everyone's needs. The food quality is first rate and plentiful; the evening entertainment enjoyable and the location convenient to Malaga airport and the centre of Torremolinos. I'd happily recommend this resort for a safe, quality family holiday.

I'd suggest keeping at least one of the swimming pools open past 6 pm - perhaps until 9 pm.