Pros

  • Beachfront location overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
  • Comfortable rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and toiletries
  • All rooms have terraces, many with sea and beach views
  • Large outdoor pool with adjacent kids' pool and beach views
  • Spa with Turkish bath, indoor pool, and whirlpool hot tub
  • Restaurant with free breakfast buffet and room service
  • Fitness center with cardio and weight-training equipment
  • Sunbathing lawn with lounge chairs plus additional loungers on the beach
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
  • Extensive on-site parking
See More Pros

Cons

  • Dated decor throughout
  • Removed from main shopping areas and attractions
  • In-room safes require a fee
See More Cons

Bottom Line

The Amaragua is an upper-middle-range beachfront property in the Mediterranean resort town of Torremolinos on Spain's Costa Brava. The 275 rooms and suites are classically styled and comfortable, and all have private terraces -- many with lovely sea views. An extensive list of amenities makes the hotel a solid choice for tourists, though it's better suited to couples. There are an outdoor pool with separate kiddy pool, an extensive spa, fitness center, and restaurant with room service, plus plenty of space to sunbathe thanks to a large lawn with lounge chairs and a dedicated section of beach. However, there's dated decor throughout and use of in-room safes requires a fee. Families may prefer the much more kid-friendly Hotel Son Principe.

See More Bottom Line

Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pool
  • Spa

Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel MS Amaragua

Scene

Beachfront property with dated interiors 

The Amaragua attracts vacationing couples and (to a lesser extent) families with its coastal location and solid array of amenities. At 275 rooms, it's a bit smaller than some of the megaresorts in the area, though it's still large enough to feel a bit impersonal. Common areas include a dark lobby with lots of dark marble -- including a semi-circular dark-green reception desk -- and yellow-and-tan ceilings. A roped in display stagecoach sits off to one side, providing an interesting -- if seemingly random -- touch, while a large stone wall mural adds an elegant touch to the otherwise dated, hodgepodge of furnishings. Outdoor common areas are brighter and more pleasant, including the pool and adjacent lawn for sunbathing. 

See More Scene

Location

Beachfront location in Torremolinos on Spain's Costa Brava

The Amaragua is located in Torremolinos -- a resort town on the Costa del Sol that's particularly popular with British travelers -- about a half-hour drive southwest of Malaga. The hotel itself is located right on the beach, though it's a bit far from the main shopping thoroughfares in the city center, which take around 20 to 25 minutes to reach on foot. It's a five-minute drive to Sea Life Benalmadena and the adjacent Puerto Marina shopping area, while the Parque de la Paloma and the Selwo Marina Delfinarium are both about a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Bateria Parque is the nearest green space, about a 10-minute walk away.

See More Location

Rooms

Classically furnished, but dated, rooms with terraces and many with lovely sea views

The Amaragua offers a good selection of room and suite types, most of which sleep up to two guests (though extra beds can be arranged for those traveling with children). Decor varies a bit from room to room, though all have classic, dated European decor consisting of tile or hardwood floors, sponge-effect yellow or orange walls, and a mix of wrought-iron and carved wood furniture. They also feature dated patterned bedspreads that are mismatched with curtains. Though in need of a refresh, the rooms are still cheerful and comfortable.

Most notable is that all units have furnished terraces, many with lovely ocean views. Standard amenities include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs with satellite cable, minibars, desks, closets with plenty of storage space, and safes --which require a fee. Bathrooms vary from unit to unit, but have -- at a minimum --shower/tub combos, bidets, hose-style hairdryers, and free basic toiletries. 

See More Rooms

Features

Large pool, spa with varied services, and restaurant and bars

The Sentido offers a wide variety of amenities, aimed primarily at vacationing couples. The outdoor pool is a decent size and has a deck lined with bright-teal lounge chairs and plenty of parasols for shade. A small children's pool sits adjacent and both have views of the water. Alternatively, the beach is just beyond the pool, and while it's public, the hotel has its own dedicated section with lounge chairs and palapas for rent. A large grassy lawn right on the property has free lounge chairs and sea views. There's also a spa with a small heated indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, Turkish bath, and all sorts of beauty and massage treatments. The fitness center isn't huge, but it has a good selection of modern cardio machines and slightly more dated-looking weight-training machines.

Along with 24-hour room service, the Amaragua has a restaurant serving all meals of the day, including a free breakfast buffet with a decent selection of hot and cold items. There's also a pool bar serving Mediterranean fare and a lobby bar with a grand piano and regular performances. For business travelers, there's a small internet center with three computers as well as eight function rooms for up to 1200 guests. A parking lot with room for 217 vehicles is available, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.

See More Features

Things You Should Know About Hotel MS Amaragua

Also Known As

  • Hotel Amaragua

Address

Calle los Nidos 23, Torremolinos 29620, Spain

Website

Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel MS Amaragua

Scene

Beachfront property with dated interiors 

The Amaragua attracts vacationing couples and (to a lesser extent) families with its coastal location and solid array of amenities. At 275 rooms, it's a bit smaller than some of the megaresorts in the area, though it's still large enough to feel a bit impersonal. Common areas include a dark lobby with lots of dark marble -- including a semi-circular dark-green reception desk -- and yellow-and-tan ceilings. A roped in display stagecoach sits off to one side, providing an interesting -- if seemingly random -- touch, while a large stone wall mural adds an elegant touch to the otherwise dated, hodgepodge of furnishings. Outdoor common areas are brighter and more pleasant, including the pool and adjacent lawn for sunbathing. 

See More Scene

Location

Beachfront location in Torremolinos on Spain's Costa Brava

The Amaragua is located in Torremolinos -- a resort town on the Costa del Sol that's particularly popular with British travelers -- about a half-hour drive southwest of Malaga. The hotel itself is located right on the beach, though it's a bit far from the main shopping thoroughfares in the city center, which take around 20 to 25 minutes to reach on foot. It's a five-minute drive to Sea Life Benalmadena and the adjacent Puerto Marina shopping area, while the Parque de la Paloma and the Selwo Marina Delfinarium are both about a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Bateria Parque is the nearest green space, about a 10-minute walk away.

See More Location

Rooms

Classically furnished, but dated, rooms with terraces and many with lovely sea views

The Amaragua offers a good selection of room and suite types, most of which sleep up to two guests (though extra beds can be arranged for those traveling with children). Decor varies a bit from room to room, though all have classic, dated European decor consisting of tile or hardwood floors, sponge-effect yellow or orange walls, and a mix of wrought-iron and carved wood furniture. They also feature dated patterned bedspreads that are mismatched with curtains. Though in need of a refresh, the rooms are still cheerful and comfortable.

Most notable is that all units have furnished terraces, many with lovely ocean views. Standard amenities include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs with satellite cable, minibars, desks, closets with plenty of storage space, and safes --which require a fee. Bathrooms vary from unit to unit, but have -- at a minimum --shower/tub combos, bidets, hose-style hairdryers, and free basic toiletries. 

See More Rooms

Features

Large pool, spa with varied services, and restaurant and bars

The Sentido offers a wide variety of amenities, aimed primarily at vacationing couples. The outdoor pool is a decent size and has a deck lined with bright-teal lounge chairs and plenty of parasols for shade. A small children's pool sits adjacent and both have views of the water. Alternatively, the beach is just beyond the pool, and while it's public, the hotel has its own dedicated section with lounge chairs and palapas for rent. A large grassy lawn right on the property has free lounge chairs and sea views. There's also a spa with a small heated indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, Turkish bath, and all sorts of beauty and massage treatments. The fitness center isn't huge, but it has a good selection of modern cardio machines and slightly more dated-looking weight-training machines.

Along with 24-hour room service, the Amaragua has a restaurant serving all meals of the day, including a free breakfast buffet with a decent selection of hot and cold items. There's also a pool bar serving Mediterranean fare and a lobby bar with a grand piano and regular performances. For business travelers, there's a small internet center with three computers as well as eight function rooms for up to 1200 guests. A parking lot with room for 217 vehicles is available, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.

See More Features

Best Rates

Amenities

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Beach

  • Beauty / Hair Salon

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Children's Pool

  • Cribs

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Spa

  • Swim-Up Bar

  • Tennis Court

Disclaimer: This content was accurate at the time the hotel was reviewed. Please check our partner sites when booking to verify that details are still correct.