Miraflores Playa, Torrenueva, Mijas, Spain | (888) 616-5829
Upscale, family-run property has owners that often chat with guests
Direct access to beach and boardwalk that runs along it
Attractive, contemporary rooms have AC, flat-screen TVs, and minibars
Most rooms have furnished balconies with sea views
Outdoor pool with swim-up bar, fountain feature, and adjacent seating
Fine-dining restaurant and cocktail lounge with outdoor terrace
Popular Sunday lunch with live piano music
Indoor pool, spa facilities, and beauty salon on-site
Free Wi-Fi throughout
30-minute drive from Malaga Airport
Kids under 14 not allowed (pro for some)
Complaints of noise from road and evening entertainment
No gym
The 55-room, upscale El Oceano Beach Hotel has a prime beachfront location and is within easy walking distance of bars and restaurants. On-site, there are a fine-dining restaurant, cocktail lounge, and outdoor pool with swim-up bar. Previous guests have recommend reserving a spot at their legendary Sunday lunch that features live music. Well-sized guest rooms are contemporary and equipped with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Most rooms have lovely sea views, but some lack a balcony. Guests under 14 are not allowed, so the hotel is best suited to couples. Families should consider the seaside Gran Melia Don Pepe, which offers an array of features for both kids and adults.
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Scene
Beachfront boutique with upscale details
El Oceano Beach Hotel is a family-run boutique -- owners are often seen chatting with guests -- that caters to couples with its 14-and-over policy and widespread sea views. The upscale, contemporary vibe is apparent as seen as guests enter the foyer with gray-marble flooring and a glass chandelier. The reception area has a chic, beach-inspired design consisting of light-wood floors, neutral-tone wall with paint effects, and beige couches topped with turquoise and pale-green cushions. Metal lamps and candle holders, plus hanging glass light fixtures add style. The other common spaces, as well as rooms, continue this elegant, Mediterranean vibe with neutral-tone furnishings, attractive stonework, and a few fountains and sculptures. The property is largely relaxed and peaceful, except for the popular Sunday lunches with include multi-course meals followed by live music and dancing by the pool.
Location
Beachfront location, walking distance from bars and restaurants
This hotel has an excellent beachfront location about equidistant to Marbella (17-minute drive) and Fuengirola (14-minute drive). For those wanting to stay put, there are plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance. A beachfront boardwalk is just outside the hotel and runs in both directions. Of course the beach is just outside of the hotel's doors, but there are restaurants and bars nearby, too. Malaga Airport is about 30 minutes away by car.
Rooms
Elegant and contemporary rooms, most with sea views
The upscale style of the hotel continues into the guest rooms. Lovely rooms are outfitted with beige-marble or carpet flooring, cream-colored walls, classic two-tone or dark-wooden furniture, neutral-tone linens, and framed artwork that gives it a homey vibe. Furnishings include small dressers, vanities, and sitting areas. Most -- but not all -- rooms have furnished balconies or terraces with stunning sea views. The four breathtaking Penthouse Suites made their debut in the summer of 2016, and there are also Jacuzzi Suites with huge tubs. Standard amenities include air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flatscreen TVs, well-stocked minibars, safes, and coffee- and tea-making facilities. Sleek bathrooms are well-sized and come with either shower/tub combos, bidets, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryers, and ample free bath products. Note that some past guests have complainted of noise from the road and evening entertainment
Features
Swim-up pool bar, beach access, spa facilities, and a notable Sunday lunch
This boutique property offers a good list of facilities, though it lacks a gym. Aside from direct beach access, the highlight is the outdoor pool with lovely sea views. It has a swim-up bar, and an adjacent sundeck with free loungers and umbrellas. There are also VIP sunbeds for a cost, and they come with the added perk of personal waiter service. An indoor pool is also on-site, as well as spa facilities and a beauty salon. Guests can choose to pamper themselves with treatments ranging from deep-tissue massage to mani-pedis. The fine-dining restaurant is stellar and has an outdoor terrace, though it's most popular for its famous Sunday lunch that includes two- or three-course meals, as well as live music and dancing by the pool. Previous guests have suggested booking well in advance. A cocktail lounge is also available.
