Hotel Riu Puerto Marina Reviews

We booked the Hotel and Flights online as it appeared to be cheaper. Having read this website the Hotel had good reviews. As the two men were Golfing 3 days out of the 7 we wanted somewhere central. This place was absolutely excellent. My friends had always stayed 5 star all inclusive in Kos but rated this place higher. The reception and all the staff were outstanding, so welcoming. Prior to going i emailed for a view over the Pool to the sea and we had two excellent rooms 239,241 with great views. Some rooms overlook the road so email the Hotel direct beforehand and you will get a brilliant room. Everything was spotless and clean,its reasonably new so all the fittings etc were superb. The Food was excellent all week,each night they did bits of specials so plenty of variety. Like you to stick to an early or late sitting all week but they are flexible. The Pool had more than enough sunbeds,never had to rush down with towels,always loads of beds available all day. Its about 50 yards to the Marina and shops so everyhting round this area, would imagine it could get a bit noisy on the roadside rooms in summer but was ok in October, and pretty well double glazed anyway. There is nothing for Kids here, so if you've got kids you have go out to occupy them, but for adults it was wonderfully quiet! Parking was a bit difficult with the Hire Car, some spaces outside the Hotel which was pot luck but plenty of Car Parks around. Evening entertainment was pretty laid back. Very handy to walk to both nearby resorts. If you do go dont miss going to MIJAS, wonderful village (with shops) and tremendous views. In summary a great place for couples for peace and quiet but loads of nighlife and things to see nearby.

Booked direct with Riu. Excellent service.
Much more expensive through tour operators.
From the very accommodating reception staff to the restaurant management, nothing was too much trouble.
The food was outstanding and all rooms good. Even ones overlooking the road.
We were a party of 15 and the staff made my 50th birthday very special and one to remember.
Evening entertainment was average except for the fabulous weekly Flamenco show which should not be missed.
The only negative comment about this hotel is little or no activities for teenagers. However, with the hotel being so central this did not present a problem.

Would I recommend it? most definately.
15 mins from airport. 25 Euros by taxi.

My husband and I spent 2 weeks at the hotel Peurto Marina in Benalmadena. This is a RIU Hotel and the first time we have stayed in one. The staff from the Maids to Managers were excellent. Nothing was too much trouble we were sure that the staff were given a 'Happy Pill' as they came in to work. The hotel was spotless. The food your usual buffet style but again excellent. The food our first week was better than the second. Not the quality but the execution. The first week a breakfast there was exhibition fruit juices and smoothies, and in the evening exhibition flambé fruit and crepes.

The negative side is the resort. The hotel is nearer Toremolinos than Banalmedena with a view of a 24/7 bar and club square. The noise was not too bad as we had double, double glazing to our room and mainly at the weekend. Also the noise was mainly the locals. The brochure also conveniently air brushed out the Burger King sign which is visible from the pool area. The Marina is just round the corner from the hotel but beware the prices of drinks are high. We found the prices in the hotel reasonable.

This hotel which was only opened in June 2005 is wonderful. Located next to the Benalmadena Marina and a short walk from Torremolinos, supermarkets, shops and bus stops, we did not think we could have chosen better.

The manager and his staff provide a superb service, the hotel is spotless, the staff attentive and the facilities very good. The buffet breakfasts and dinners are typical Riu style with lots of ";show cooking"; and a huge choice, all presented immaculately.

There is no shortage of sunbeds or umbrellas the pool/pool bar area being busy but never over busy. Evening entertainment is in the usual International second rate cabaret act style, but with so much going on around the marina, people watching was a far better idea!

This hotel is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as a great place to stay with so much on its doorstep, great food, wonderful service and facilities, though one word of advice - if you can, book the hotel direct via the Riu website along with flights and transfers separately. We saved 50% on the tour operators charges for the same holiday and we used scheduled flights!

This hotel is a new hotel opened in June. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Ask for a pool view as the rooms overlooking the road can be noisy when the nearby bars close. The other problem is mosquitoes, so take a spray. Staff are very efficient and friendly. Food is wonderful as the majority of it is cooked fresh in front of you. Not many Brits. there, mostly Dutch and Germans. Plenty of sunbeds for everyone as nobody reserved them. The hotel is very central for the beach and marina. Very flat for walking. The local bus stop is about ten minutes walk away, up a hill. No daytime activities. Evening entertainment is limited to one act six nights a week.

We enjoyed our two week stay here.