Hotel Best Benalmadena

🥂 All Inclusive option for easy budgeting
🏖️ Just 100m from the beach and Mediterranean promenade
😊 Friendly, relaxed atmosphere that suits couples and families
🌱 Certified Sustainable Hotel meeting GSTC-recognised standards
👨‍👩‍👧 Two outdoor pools including children’s areas
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 281 across 2 blocks | Floors: 12 | Lifts: 7

Board options: All Inclusive, Bed and Breakfast, Full Board, Half Board, Room Only

Child age guideline: up to 12 years (children’s facilities and pricing often apply to this age band).

Benalmadena has three distinct personalities – a charming hilltop Old Town, a modern downtown strip and a string of sandy beaches backed by a palm-lined promenade. Hotel Best Benalmadena sits in the coastal part of the resort, close to the seafront and within easy reach of bars, shops and the famous Puerto Marina.

From here you can stroll the promenade, hop on boat trips, or head uphill to explore whitewashed streets and traditional squares. Families have plenty of nearby attractions too, from a sea life centre and butterfly park to cable cars up Mount Calamorro for sweeping Costa del Sol views.

• Beach: approx. 100m
• Benalmadena resort centre: approx. 2.3km
• Benalmadena port / marina: approx. 3km

Approx. transfer time from airport: 45 Minutes

Benalmadena, Costa Del Sol, Spain

The hotel keeps things easy with a main buffet restaurant and a sociable bar with outdoor terrace.

Restaurante Buffet
• Buffet restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Mediterranean and international dishes with show cooking stations
• Highchairs and microwaves available – handy for families
• Smart casual dress may apply at dinner

Bar Bahía Serena
• Main bar located on the terrace
• Typically open between 10:00 and 23:30
• Serves a range of local, international and some premium drinks

On All Inclusive, buffet meals are included along with snacks between meals for a minimum of 3 hours per day, and local alcoholic and soft drinks for at least 12 hours daily. Supplements, reservation requirements and precise opening times can vary by season and board basis – always check the latest details in resort. What All Inclusive typically includes.

Hotel Best Benalmadena has two outdoor freshwater pools, plus plenty of space to stretch out in the sun.

• Main outdoor pool with children’s section
• Separate outdoor children’s pool with its own sunbathing area
• Sun terraces furnished with sunbeds, parasols and hammocks

From the pool you’re just a short wander from the beach – around 100m away – where you can swap sunbeds for sand and sea. Facilities and opening dates can vary by season, and occasional maintenance may affect which pools are available at any one time.

Spa & Relaxation
• Spa area with sauna, steam room and Turkish bath (charges apply, minimum age usually 12yrs)
• Typical opening hours: 10:00–19:00

Sport & Fitness
• Air-conditioned gym with cardio equipment, aerobics studio and stretching zone
• Usually open between 13 Feb and 24 Oct, 10:00–20:00

Entertainment
• Occasional daytime activities (approx. Feb–Sep) including family games and water-based fun
• Regular evening entertainment in high season (Jun–Sep) with live music, mini-disco and professional shows
• Low-season entertainment (Mar–May) with live music and occasional shows

Other facilities
• 24hr-style reception services with luggage storage
• Equipment hire such as kettles available (local charge)

All facilities, dates and entertainment programmes are based on previous seasons and can change depending on occupancy, weather and local regulations.

Double or Twin Room for Sole Use
Sleeps: Minimum 1 | Maximum 1

Perfect for solo travellers, these rooms come with two double beds and a private balcony for that extra bit of space.

Key features include:
• Two double beds
• Balcony
• Flat-screen TV
• Free Wi-Fi
• Safety deposit box
• Hairdryer
• Minibar (local charge)
• Bathroom with bath and shower attachment
• Air conditioning (typically in use between 01 Jun and 30 Sep)
• Daily cleaning and towel change

Double or Twin Room
Sleeps: Minimum 2 | Maximum 4

Great for couples, friends or small families. These rooms also feature two double beds, making it easier to sleep up to four guests without using sofa beds.

As above, they include:
• Two double beds
• Balcony
• Flat-screen TV
• Free Wi-Fi
• Safety deposit box
• Hairdryer
• Minibar (local charge)
• Bathroom with bath and shower attachment
• Seasonal air conditioning (usually 01 Jun–30 Sep)
• Daily cleaning and towel change

Room views and exact layouts vary, and you’ll usually be able to choose from different view types (such as sea view) at the time of booking, subject to availability.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

🏊‍♀️ Two outdoor freshwater pools including children’s areas
💪 Air-conditioned gym with cardio and stretching zone (seasonal hours)
🎯 Occasional daytime activities such as family games and water-based activities (seasonal)
🎤 Regular evening entertainment in high season with live music, professional shows and mini-disco
🚡 Easy access by local transport or excursion to Benalmadena’s cable car, theme parks and boat trips (bookable locally)

🛎️ Reception with luggage storage
👨‍👩‍👧 Restaurant with highchairs for little ones
🧴 Spa with sauna, steam room and Turkish bath (charges apply; min age generally 12yrs)
🔑 Safety deposit boxes in rooms
🥤 Minibar in rooms (stocked items chargeable)
🌐 Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
☕ Kettle and some equipment available to hire (local charge)

Services, fees and age limits can change, so always reconfirm details at check-in.

Resort insights
Benalmadena is one of the Costa del Sol’s most versatile resorts, combining classic sandy beaches and a smart marina with an Andalusian Old Town and family attractions. The Arroyo de la Miel district is the hub between the coast and hilltop quarter, where you can catch the cable car up to Mount Calamorro for panoramic views.

Good to know
• Destination: Benalmadena, Costa Del Sol, Spain
• Language: Spanish
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Time difference: GMT +1 hour
• Typical flight time from UK: around 3 hours
• Hotel features: 2 blocks, 281 rooms, 7 lifts, 12 floors
• Included in typical package holidays: return flights, 22kg checked bag, 10kg hand baggage, ATOL protection and coach transfers (package specifics depend on your chosen tour operator)

Information is based on supplier details and may change between seasons. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Spain advice.

Hotel Best Benalmadena Prices & Book
Choose your dates in the search box for live availability and current offers. Book with low deposits and full ATOL protection on flight-inclusive holidays.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Hotel Best Benalmadena from the beach?
The hotel is approximately 100 metres from the beach. It’s just a short walk down from the pool and terrace areas to reach the sand and seafront promenade.

2. Does Hotel Best Benalmadena offer All Inclusive and what does it include?
Yes, Hotel Best Benalmadena offers an All Inclusive option. This generally includes buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, snacks served between meals for a minimum of three hours per day, and a selection of local wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks available for at least 12 hours daily. Specific brands, times and snack offerings can vary seasonally and are confirmed on arrival.

3. Is Hotel Best Benalmadena suitable for families with children?
Hotel Best Benalmadena is well suited to families. There are two outdoor pools including a separate children’s pool and a main pool with children’s section, a buffet restaurant with highchairs and microwaves, and family-friendly entertainment in summer such as mini-disco and shows. Standard rooms can sleep up to four people with two double beds, which works well for parents and children.

4. What leisure and wellness facilities are available at the hotel?
The hotel offers two outdoor freshwater pools, sun terraces with loungers and hammocks, an air-conditioned gym with cardio equipment and stretching area, and a spa area with sauna, steam room and Turkish bath (local charges apply and a minimum age of 12 years usually applies). Seasonal daytime and evening entertainment is also provided.

5. How long is the transfer time from Malaga Airport to Hotel Best Benalmadena?
The approximate coach transfer time from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Hotel Best Benalmadena is around 45 minutes, depending on traffic and the number of hotel stops. Private transfers may be a little quicker.

6. Is Wi-Fi available at Hotel Best Benalmadena?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout Hotel Best Benalmadena, including in rooms and public areas, making it easy to stay connected and stream or browse.

7. Are there any sustainability credentials at Hotel Best Benalmadena?
Yes. Hotel Best Benalmadena is described as a Certified Sustainable Hotel, meaning that at the time of its most recent review it met a GSTC-recognised sustainability standard. Hotels are reassessed regularly, so certification and specific practices may evolve over time.