MAC Puerto Marina Benalmadena

😌 Perfect for relaxation, with a peaceful, grown-up atmosphere
🏛️ Mediterranean-style architecture and bright, airy interiors
🚤 Just 90m from Benalmadena Marina and the seafront promenade
🌱 Certified Sustainable Hotel meeting GSTC-recognised standards
🤝 Warm, attentive service and thoughtful little touches (like first minibar drinks included)
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Board options: Bed and Breakfast, Half Board

Hotel size & layout:
• 272 rooms
• 3 floors
• 4 lifts

Child policy: Children are welcome; child age usually up to 12 years for pricing and occupancy.

MAC Puerto Marina Benalmadena sits in one of the Costa del Sol’s prime spots, tucked just behind the award-winning Benalmadena Marina and a few steps from the palm-lined beachfront promenade. You’re about 90m from the beach and marina, and only 200m from the resort centre with its restaurants, bars and shops.

Benalmadena itself is a “three-in-one” destination: the hilltop whitewashed Old Town for Andalusian charm, the lively downtown Arroyo de la Miel with its cable car and theme parks, and the coast with its run of sandy beaches. From here you can easily day-trip to Malaga for culture and tapas, or hop along the shoreline to Torremolinos and Fuengirola.

• Beach and marina: approx. 90m
• Benalmadena resort centre: approx. 200m
• Arroyo de la Miel / cable car area: short taxi ride
• Malaga city: around 20km (easy by train or taxi)

Approx. transfer time from airport: 45 minutes (AGP – Malaga Airport).

Benalmadena, Costa Del Sol, Spain

The hotel keeps dining pleasantly simple and relaxed with a focus on good-quality buffets and drinks:

• Main buffet restaurant – Serves breakfast and dinner with a choice of hot and cold dishes, Mediterranean and international favourites, and show-cooking stations at both breakfast and dinner. A smart dress code applies in the evening (no beachwear; gentlemen are asked to wear long trousers).
• Bar Salón – An inviting lounge bar open roughly 18:00–00:00, perfect for a pre-dinner aperitif or nightcap. Expect local and international drinks, including some premium options.
• Pool Bar – For drinks by the water during the day, with a relaxed holiday soundtrack.

On Half Board you’ll typically enjoy buffet breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant, with set sittings for dinner. Menus, opening times, and any supplements can change by season – the hotel will confirm current details on arrival.

What All Inclusive typically includes.

You’ll have both sun and shade to choose from thanks to the hotel’s trio of pools and easy beach access:

• Main outdoor pool – Freshwater, with a children’s section, surrounded by a sunbathing terrace dotted with sunbeds and parasols.
• Children’s pool – A separate outdoor freshwater pool just for little ones, again with loungers and parasols around.
• Indoor pool – A heated freshwater pool located in the spa centre, typically open from 01 February to 31 December, offering a calm spot for a quieter swim.
• Towels – Pool towels are available with a refundable deposit.

The sandy beach is around 90m away and fronts the handsome marina, so you can mix pool time with promenade strolls, boat trips and watersports run by independent local operators (seasonal, extra charges apply).

Wellness and staying active are straightforward here:

• Spa & thermal area – Sauna and steam room, plus a massage room with a range of treatments available (local charges). Spa area usually open 10:00–20:00; minimum age for spa use and treatments generally 4+ for the pool/thermal area and 16+ for beauty services.
• Indoor heated pool – Part of the spa, open most of the year (from early February to late December).
• Air-conditioned gym – With cardio equipment, free weights and an aerobics space, typically open 01 February–31 December.

Other key facilities:
• Daily and regular evening entertainment programmes with live music and professional shows (year-round, programme varies by season).
• Reception with concierge-style assistance and luggage storage.
• Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

Some facilities are seasonal or may operate at certain times only; timetables and services can change depending on occupancy and local regulations.

Standard Double Room
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 3
Comfortable, Mediterranean-style rooms with either a balcony or terrace. Expect:
• Flat-screen TV
• Free Wi-Fi
• Safety deposit box (local charge)
• Balcony or terrace
• Hairdryer
• Kettle
• Minibar (first set of drinks often complimentary, refills charged locally)
• Bathroom with bath or shower
• Air conditioning (usually 01 May–31 Oct)
• Daily cleaning; towels changed on request

Double Marina Room with Pool View
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 3
As Standard Doubles but with views towards the pool and marina area from the balcony or terrace. Same facilities, with that extra holiday-outlook upgrade.

Double Andalusian Courtyard Room
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 3
These rooms overlook a traditional-style inner courtyard, giving a quieter, tucked-away feel while offering the same in-room amenities as Standard Doubles.

Standard Double Room for Sole Use
Sleeps: minimum 1, maximum 1
Ideal for solo travellers who appreciate their own space but want the same comforts and balcony/terrace access as the standard rooms.

Double Marina Room with Pool View and Terrace
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 3
Similar to the Double Marina Room, but with a terrace instead of a balcony, providing a more spacious outdoor area. Facilities include flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, safe (charge), hairdryer, kettle, minibar (charge), bath or shower, seasonal air conditioning, daily cleaning and towels on request.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

🏊 Outdoor and indoor swimming
💆 Spa time with sauna, steam room and massages (extra charge)
💪 Work out in the air-conditioned gym (Feb–Dec)
🎵 Daily and evening entertainment including live music and professional shows (programme varies by season)
🚤 Boat trips, watersports and marina experiences nearby, run by local operators (extra cost)
🚡 Easy access by taxi or local transport to Benalmadena cable car, theme parks and Malaga city for day trips

🛎️ 24-hour reception with concierge-style assistance
🧳 Luggage storage for early arrivals or late departures
🧼 Daily housekeeping and towel changes on request
🍹 First minibar drinks complimentary; refills charged locally (subject to change)
🌍 Certified Sustainable Hotel working to a GSTC-recognised standard
🌐 Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
🚐 Some packages include express transfers between 1 May and 31 October, with priority drop-off and pick-up (check your holiday details)

Benalmadena is a versatile Costa del Sol resort with three distinct areas: a charming whitewashed Old Town up on the hill, the lively Arroyo de la Miel with its cable car and theme parks, and the coastal strip with its beaches and marina. Expect a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters, plus a great selection of international and Spanish restaurants around the marina and promenade.

• Country: Spain
• Region: Costa Del Sol, Andalusia
• Resort: Benalmadena
• Flight time from UK: around 2.5–3 hours
• Airport: Malaga (AGP)
• Transfer time: approx. 45 minutes
• Language: Spanish (English widely understood in tourist areas)
• Currency: Euro (€)

Some facilities, entertainment and services are seasonal or subject to change based on local regulations and hotel occupancy. Local charges may apply for certain amenities such as spa treatments, safes and premium drinks. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Spain advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is MAC Puerto Marina Benalmadena from the beach and marina?
The hotel is in a superb location just 90 metres from both the sandy beach and Benalmadena Marina. You can walk to the seafront promenade and the yacht-filled harbour with its bars and restaurants in just a couple of minutes.

2. What board options can I book at MAC Puerto Marina Benalmadena?
You can book Bed and Breakfast or Half Board. Bed and Breakfast includes a buffet breakfast in the main restaurant. Half Board adds buffet-style dinner, typically with set sittings in the evening. Drinks at dinner are usually not included in the Half Board package and are payable locally.

3. Does MAC Puerto Marina Benalmadena have a spa and indoor pool?
Yes. There is a spa area with a heated indoor pool (generally open from 01 February to 31 December), along with a sauna, steam room and a massage room. A range of spa and beauty treatments is available for an extra charge, and minimum age limits apply for certain facilities.

4. Is MAC Puerto Marina Benalmadena suitable for families with children?
Families are welcome at MAC Puerto Marina Benalmadena. The hotel offers a children’s pool and a main pool with a children’s section, plus spacious rooms that can sleep up to three guests. Children are normally classed as up to 12 years old for pricing and occupancy purposes.

5. How long does the transfer take from Malaga Airport to MAC Puerto Marina Benalmadena?
The transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) takes around 45 minutes by coach, depending on traffic and drop-off order. Some holiday packages include free express transfers between 1 May and 31 October, which typically mean you are dropped off first, second or third on arrival and collected among the last three on departure.

6. What is included in the rooms at MAC Puerto Marina Benalmadena?
All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a balcony or terrace, hairdryer, kettle, minibar (usually with the first drinks included and refills payable locally), bathroom with bath or shower, seasonal air conditioning (normally from May to October), and a daily cleaning service with towel changes on request. Safes are available for an additional charge.

7. Is MAC Puerto Marina Benalmadena a sustainable hotel?
Yes. MAC Puerto Marina Benalmadena is classed as a Certified Sustainable Hotel, meaning that at the time of review it met a GSTC-recognised standard for sustainability. This typically covers areas such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, water management and support for the local community.

8. Is there entertainment at MAC Puerto Marina Benalmadena?
The hotel usually offers daily and evening entertainment throughout the year, including live music and professional shows. The programme can vary by season, with more frequent events between May and October and a regular schedule in the cooler months.

9. What is the local area around MAC Puerto Marina Benalmadena like?
You are right by Benalmadena Marina, one of the Costa del Sol’s most attractive harbours, surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants. The wider resort offers multiple sandy beaches, a sea life centre, butterfly park, cable car to Mount Calamorro and easy day trips to Malaga city and other nearby resorts along the coast.