K so the first night was hell... i gave it 1 star, the next 2 days were ok (weather helped A…read moreLOT)... but now im back to square 1... 1) its a hotel for old folks and kids 2) beer and food selection is not good (except for breakfast, thats on point) 3) the pool has ducks living in it (no one seems to care... gross af) 4) Torremolinos is nice but gets boring very quick 5) the rooms don't have working AC unless its summer, which is bs since they list it as an available amenity. As a result we've had to sleep with the sliding doors open. Every morning at 5:30 am construction and sanitation workers, plus the hotel staff can be heard yelling (Spaniards are loud af) Yea i wouldn't recommend it, like, go somewhere nice instead (?)

From the owner: Located on the promenade and equipped with beach views, the new Hotel Riu Costa del Sol offers you…read moreeverything you need to relax on your getaway. At this all-Inclusive 24 hour a day service hotel in Torremolinos, Malaga, you can savour the best food, enjoy our fun entertainment programmes and cool off in our pools, making your vacation with RIU Hotels & Resorts unforgettable. The Hotel Riu Costa del Sol has more than 550 rooms equipped with every comfort to ensure you have everything you need. The rooms have satellite TV, air conditioning, a mini refrigerator and a balcony or terrace so you can enjoy the surroundings of this all-inclusive hotel in Torremolinos. In addition, the Hotel Riu Costa del Sol's facilities include 3 outdoor pools, 1 indoor pool, 1 children's pool and a Splash park for children so that the whole family can cool off and enjoy the Andalusian coast's warm climate. The gastronomy at this hotel in Malaga offers you variety and quality at each of its restaurants. You can savour the best Italian and Andalusian cuisine and enjoy buffet breakfasts with show cooking to start your day off right. In addition, the Hotel Riu Costa del Sol has 5 bars located throughout the hotel so that you have everything you need during your stay with us.

I would rather do 3.5 stars here despite having good memories here. The sunny warmth was a nice…read morebreak from the cool, cloudy and mountainous areas we had been touring through Gate 1 Travel. As Kay K pointed out, the beach is right there! It was November and coolish, 60 degrees, so not ideal swim weather. The flavored water in the lobby and hanging art work really make the place look great. We arrived near the evening, with dinner at the hotel included. We went to our room to change clothes and stretch out and found..a bottle of sparkling wine, on ice, with 2 glasses! It was my birthday, and they sent a really nice note to thank us for sharing my birthday with them! I don't know if Gate1 requested this or not, but it was such a nice gesture! We headed to dinner on the first floor (there are actually 2 buildings here, but some renovation was going on) where the breakfast buffet takes place. Dinner was buffet style, with beverage service. There were carving stations, fruit, dessert, so much good food! I never came back for dinner, just for breakfast, which was so expansive and well done. It was nice to sit near a window with a view of the water/pool. The bathroom was fine, a bidet and shower that was not too hard to operate. Again, minimal towels. But also a balcony with chairs and a small table. I did not ask if all rooms have a balcony, but I doubt they all have ocean (?) views. We found the staff approachable and friendly. The bar on the first floor had live nightly entertainment. We missed the first Elvis night, but caught some of the Saturday act. It was ok, just rehashing tunes for the middle age set of tourists, like on a cruise. I took a day off from touring to walk around, shop, and relax on the sundeck in a chair to read with a sangria! It was prob the highlight of my stay. The reason for the 3.5 starts is we saw a dead bug on the stairwell, and a live one in our bathroom! It was probably a waterbug. By the time I ran to grab a shoe, it was gone. To their credit, we called downstairs and a staff member with spray came in. Not sure if they needed to exterminate more, or if this was a fluke. It was our last night anyway. They were good enough to open the buffet breakfast extra early with Continental foods because we had to check out by 6:30am!

Comfortable. Clean. Classy. Beds were comfortable. I was…read moreso glad to have a bidet and a shower door that closes more of the way to stop the floor getting wet. The buffet breakfast and dinners were amazing gormet cuisine. We really enjoyed staying at this hotel. Ironically, the AC was not running during our stay (March 21-24,2024). The review before mine explained why! So we are here during what's considered "winter" here. Well, we ended up opening the balcony sliding door part of the way to get air in the stuffy room. Even during the night, so we could sleep. Still, I'd say this was a very decent hotel stay. We didn't have time to swim, or lounge much. The pool looks fantastic. The beach is across the street.

Very nice workers, when you leave they come and clean your room and they do an amazing job . The…read morefirst time I walked into my room I fell in love . The views are amazing and the food is great , you can take amazing pictures of the view .

Functional affordable option for those arriving late or flying out early. The room was perfectly…read morefine - clean, had tv and and a large bed. Aircon that cooled the room down to 15 degrees was invaluable! Bathroom was spotless, shower had decent water pressure. To be honest toiletries could be more varied (only one bottle with shampoo/shower gel)- oh well, problems of the first world!! Staff are very helpful and happy to provide you with directions wherever you need to go. Now, how to get there? Uber gave me an estimate between 8-9 EUR. However, there is 24-hour airport bus service which costs 3 EUR. I would imagine during the day you can get local buses as well that are even cheaper (1.30 EUR single trip)

Maria did our efficient and caring Hotel Check In. At…read moreRooftop David took great care of us; he a true Hospitality Pro! Housekeeping is super thorough and clean. Modern rooms and rooftop swimming pool. They also acknowledge and celebrated our wedding anniversary. Only bothersome issue is that the "smiling" doormen act essentially as Bouncers questioning you all the time if you are a Guest.... NOT A GOOD IMPRESSION!! WHY...?? Excellent Management and Awesome Team. This is the place to stay in Malaga!!

Great location and easy to get to! Views are amazing and the room was spectacular…read more Staff were very helpful and nice.

Wonderful hotel with great position, beautiful garden and palm trees,…read more!We loved the promenade in the morning, the "Abba Show", the evening entertainment and the breakfast buffet. We are recommending it for relaxation, tranquility and view!

Lovely hotel right across the street from the beach. Room is well appointed. Facilities are well…read moredesigned. Excellent breakfast.

We stayed for 3 nights with our almost 11 y.o. And had a great time. The weather was a little…read morechilly but we still had fun at the pool. My wife and I got married at the resort 13 years ago so it was fun to return. We only ate at the Tikki Bar for the most part, and the burgers were really good as were the mango smoothies. The staff, Azahara, Ana, and Reuben at the Tikki Bar were amazing. So friendly and very attentive. They do a great job. We walked to nearby restaurants for dinner so didn't try the restaurant and only had the breakfast buffet one day. The pastries in the on-site supermarket were made fresh each morning and were excellent, especially the chocolate croissants. We had a time on our return trip to the resort.

This place has a lot of activities for those families traveling here in Southern Spain. It has its…read moreown supermarket, gym, and the restaurant's food is superb. The pool side too is nice to just lounge for the afternoon.