Costa del Sol Hotels and Hostels

GUIDE TO COSTA DEL SOL HOTELS

This Costa del Sol hotel guide is for people looking to book a hotel in one of the towns and cities on the Costa del Sol, Spain. We have tips and hints before you make a hotel reservation in the Costa del Sol.

Costa del Sol is situated on the southern coast of Spain and is a very popular tourist destination; therefore if you are looking to stay in Costa del Sol you won't have a problem finding a Costa del Sol hotel.

There are some huge tourist resorts such as Fuengirola, Benalmadena and Torremolinos. There are also many smaller towns along the coast which used to be fishing villages such as Estepona and Nerja.

There are not many international brand-name hotels in Costa del Sol so take care to read our guide on the hotel star rating system for hotels in Costa del Sol.

If you are looking for hotel accommodation in Costa del Sol in the peak summer months you may have a problem finding a hotel room so do make your reservation as early as possible. In the off-season you will have a huge choice of hotels and rooms in Costa del Sol so you should get be able to get a cheap hotel deal or last minute hotel bargain.

Consider whether you need a hotel in Costa del Sol that is within walking distance of the beach. Otherwise if your Costa del Sol hotel is outside of the beach and towns of Costa del Sol you will need car hire which escalates the costs of your holiday in Costa del Sol. Many towns on the Costa del Sol are so large such as Torremolinos and Malaga that you can just get airport transportation direct to your hotel and car hire will be unnecessary because you will have everything you need on your doorstep.

Consider whether your Costa del Sol hotel has a swimming pool. Don't assume there will be one, the lower the hotel star rating the less chance of it having a pool. This is vital in the summer months when temperatures in Costa del Sol can rise above 40 degrees Celsius.

Some Costa del Sol hotels will offer a half board or full board option. These can often be very economical options although the Costa del Sol does have a great variety of good restaurants so you may not want to limit yourself into having to eat at the hotel every night - especially if the food turns out not to be so good.

Before you book your Costa del Sol hotel room and complete your hotel reservation do check the cost carefully. Some Costa del Sol hotels include breakfast and other Costa del Sol hotels don't - so do check what is included in your hotel cost and what isn't. Make sure all local Costa del Sol tourist taxes are included so you don't get a shock when you check out of the hotel at the end of your holiday or visit to Costa del Sol.

At the entrance to every Costa del Sol hotel will be a plaque showing the hotel rating according to the Spanish tourist board. This is in the form of stars with a one star Costa del Sol hotel being the most basic hotel standard in Costa del Sol to a five star Costa del Sol hotel being of the highest possible standard.

One star hotels in Costa del Sol are of a very basic standard. This will be the cheapest hotel accommodation in Costa del Sol. Expect a dated decor and possible uncomfortable bed although the hotel room should be clean. Expect your Costa del Sol hotel room to not have on-suite bathroom but a bathroom in the hallway which will be shared by other Costa del Sol hotel guests. A one star Costa del Sol hotel will have no facilities such as telephone or internet access. Our advice is to check the room first before you commit to staying.

Two star hotels in Costa del Sol are still of a basic standard and again will offer few facilities (if any). Again, if possible we recommend checking out the room before you make your hotel booking. However two star hotels in Costa del Sol will be of a clean standard and safe so depending on your budget they are good value for money.

Three star hotels in Costa del Sol are the most popular choice of Costa del Sol hotels as they offer clean, safe accommodation while being affordable to most people. Facilities in your hotel room will include basics such as telephone, hairdryer etc. The three star Costa del Sol hotel may have a swimming pool for your use, a gym and internet access but do check if these hotel facilities are essential to you.

Four star hotels in Costa del Sol are of a very high standard with many facilities available to you such as swimming pools, sauna, Jacuzzi, restaurants, breakfast should be included in the cost, parking, internet access etc.

Five star hotels in Costa del Sol are the most luxurious standard of hotel possible and of course the most expensive. Expect the highest standards of service and quality. Most five star hotels in Costa del Sol will have additional health facilities such as health and spa centres.

GUIDE TO COSTA DEL SOL HOSTELS

A really cheap alternative to staying in a Costa del Sol hotel is to book into a Costa del Sol hostel. Be advised that these hostels are very basic accommodation traditionally sought out by student travellers and backpackers on a budget.

Some hostels in Costa del Sol will require you to sleep in a room with other guests and share bathrooms. In some cases there will be a strict time that you have to be in by which is no good if you want to sample the Costa del Sol nightlife. Needless to say - staying in a Costa del Sol hostel is the cheapest form of accommodation you can find in Costa del Sol.