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First and foremost this was a very nice place. I was alone and spent three nights before heading to Nerja to take Spanish lessons. Rincón is a very nice small town. It is about a 20 (ish) minute bus trip to Malaga. The bus takes cash (€1.7) ish. As a well travelled American I am very flexible accommodating to different cultures. So here are some thoughts to be prepared for American travelers: - The water is shut off at night ( approx 11 pm to 7:30 am) . This is, I believe, due to the severe drought. Coming from CA- not a problem. We know droughts. - Toilet paper DOES NOT go in the toilet- it’s a hard habit to break. Pipes are old. Paper clogs the drains- so get used to reaching around to the bin. Yep- even THAT paper. - Breakfast is minimal- this isn’t America people- bread, cheese, yoghurt, jam and some hard boiled eggs. - I didn’t have a car so I walked everywhere. Marcella will tell you a nifty shortcut to get to the bottom of the hill. All in all a nice place to stay. Very quiet- I wish the pool/jacuzzi had been heated - that’s my only negative- just too chilly for 70 degree weather.

Hotel is worth what you pay & staff very accommodating. Continental breakfast included was awful really cheap food. Reason writing the review is more about the area not only this hotel all in the area they are doing major under ground pipe work so the majority of the length of the pro are is rubble and double fencing so you can see the sea and hardly any restaurants open (assume more now as we are coming to Easter) but who would visit a sea front restaurant that the tables are covered in dust & if in the day the few work men will be attempting to fix a big problem and what is the point of sitting in a sea view restaurant when you can’t see the sea (NOTE this applies to all restaurants along this strip !!! Don’t go)

The hotel has a great location, excellent service, pleasant and courteous service, our only downside is that the pillows are a bit hard and the smell of pipes in the bathroom, but you can't stand it. In general, we will repeat it again because we returned with a satisfactory price and a satisfactory price.

Podría mejor****, no le daria la categoría de hotel, sino más bien un hostal y bajar un poco el precio para lo que es, yo lo veo caro. Esta bien situado eso si, la playa, los comercios y chiringuitos… Reservamos habitación doble y nos llamaron que nos daban una con tres camas y como compensación nos daban el desayuno, que consiste en embutidos, mermeladas, mantequilla y pastas envasadas y poco más. pero la habitación fatal, a un patio interior, abría la cortina y veía a los huéspedes de la habitación de enfrente, oscura, con muebles muy muy viejos, nos hubiera gustado una con balcón que fue lo que habíamos reservado. el aire acondicionado sujetado con un papel entre la pared y el aparato para que no haga ruido, las camas, incomodas, duras y el baño bueno, ducha sin presión ninguna, una luz que no funcionaba, hicieron bien la limpieza de la habitación pero el segundo día dejaron solo una toalla y las del toallero del baño eran las mismas que el día anterior y eso que no estuvimos en todo el dia, nos fuimos por la mañana y no volvimos casi hasta las doce de la noche. Me encontré conchas pequeñitas en el suelo. En resumen, si todo va bien el año que viene se vuelve a jugar la final allí pero no escogería este hotel aunque tenga que pagar un poquito más por una habitación mejor. Fue elección de última hora y tuvimos que buscar algo rápido y que estuviera disponible. La chica de recepción muy agradable.

Upon arrival, my heart sank a little as the hotel was next to an open car park, but after a few minutes of walking around I found the wide open beach, with it's attractive promenade, lined with several restaurants. The restaurant Punta Cala was my favorite. They served a very good meal. On entering the hotel, I received a very warm, friendly welcome, the staff were so obliging and I was even given an upgrade for my room. It was so lovely to have a balcony and sea view. My room was always spotlessly clean as were all the other areas. If anything was missing it was a restaurant. They had a snack bar next to the pool if you need something light, but as I was usually out for the day somewhere it really didn't matter. There are 2 bus stops near to the hotel, travelling in opposite directions, which take you back into Malaga or to Rincon de la Victoria. Friday is Market Day!

I am newer to hostels, but I have stayed in several and have a general idea of what to expect. Communication wise, they were excellent. They asked about the time I was to check in. When I responded that it was what they considered ”after hours”, they made arrangements for me to have keys ready and available for me to enter the building and my room with no issues, They were easy to get in touch with after hours with problems, as I arrived and my room had not been cleaned (dirty linens, half empty water bottle, dirty towel on the floor, hair on the pillows, etc. They apologized profusely, and gave me free breakfast for my stay. However that was only available after 8am everyday and consisted of small pastries and cereal. Facilities were ok. The internet functioned, as did the AC in my room. There was a washing machine that was available, and worked well. There was also a fridge and freezer that travelers could keep items in. The only thing is the kitchen (which also housed the washing machine) was only open after 8am, so if you needed to be somewhere before then, you were out of luck, as the room was locked. There was supposed to be a desk and reading lamp in my room, neither of which was present. Also, note, that there are only 2 bathrooms. One for men on the 3rd floor and one for women on the 2nd floor. So, I ended up staying on a floor with a bathroom I couldn't use and had to go to a different floor every time I needed something in the bathroom-- not too convenient. Cleanliness: ignoring the room being dirty at check- in, the hostel didn't seem to clean to me. Im not sure how often they clean, but it didn't appear to be a daily thing- especially the bathroom. All in all, I would not recommend this place for anyone unless there were no options or unless staying near the beach was mandatory (<5minute walk).