Hostal Guadalupe

We were only there for one day because it was a last-minute change and we were staying one more day and didn't have availability in the apartment where we had booked, and it was for the best because everything was wonderful. You eat very well and at very good prices, the receptionist's service was incredible and the woman who helped us was very nice, I suppose she was the owner, I recommend it. You are right on the beach and at night you sleep like a baby despite being so close to the area with the most tourism.

We stayed for two nights in mid-August to celebrate our 40th birthdays. Overall, we had a lovely stay, but there are a few things worth knowing before you book. The room was compact and the balcony even smaller – just enough space for one chair. The bathroom showed some wear and tear, with signs of a leak under the laminate flooring starting to cause a bit of damage. On the plus side, the bed was comfortable and the air conditioning worked really well, which made for a good night’s sleep in the summer heat. The shower had great pressure, though it did tend to flood the floor if you weren’t careful! Getting to the rooms can be a bit of an adventure — it’s a maze of steep, uneven stairs and dimly lit corridors, so something to be aware of if you have mobility issues or heavy luggage. The location, however, is absolutely unbeatable — just seconds from the beach and surrounded by fantastic bars and restaurants. Benalmádena is about a 30-minute walk, and the old town is just up the steps from the hotel, making it easy to explore.

I was disappointed in Hostal Guadalupe. Extremely difficult to find, its location does not match with what Waze has as its location. Further, we arrived nearby and it was nearly impossible to find a suitable parking space. They stated the only parking available was on the street, with severe limitations in parking availability and parking restrictions during certain hours. Ok, this is not the Hostal´s fault, but this makes it much less attractive than other places in the same area. What we did not find nearly as nice as we thought were the room, the stairs to get to the room, the nearly absent views from our room (granted, the only good view is from a general area hotel terrace facing the ocean). Everything is very small, the pictures do not reflect how narrow, small, un-spacious the place seemed to us. The restaurant really is a restaurant that appears to be unrelated to the hotel, so an employee in the restaurant gave us confusing information about how to check in, when checking counter was right within the restaurant. The method to open the general door for access of registered guests after hours is also unwielded. I guess the owners, or employees there, were respectful and served us in terms of checking us in and out in due time and with due respect. But I honestly expected much more charm and ease to get there, check in, and to reach our room, than what happened in reality. And the flushing of the bathroom toilet was not functioning well, either. I hope the owners improve the facilities and clarify the information about its location and clarify that parking is essentially impossible. Honestly, I was dissapointed and would not go back to it. Thank you, Ricardo Zamora Mesinas and wife.