Best Almuñécar Hotels
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The BEST Almuñécar Hotels by Area...
Welcome to our guide on the Best Hotels in Almuñécar... We have selected the best hotels by AREA to help you make the best choice ....
- You will also find self-catering apartments, rural houses, and gorgeous Spanish villas on VRBO.com....
- The photo above shows the fantastic pool and spa at the Hotel Suites Albayzin del Mar
The most popular areas to stay in Almuñécar are: (playa meaning beach)
- Front-Line Playa San Cristobal
- Playa Puerta del Mar
- Playa Cotobro
- The Old Town
- Playa Pozuelo / Playa Tesorillo
- Playa Cabria / Playa Calabajio
Remember: Book Early! These hotels fill up fast and you don't want to miss out!!
Also: Check out the hotels in these near-by Costa Tropical towns...
Almuñécar Hotel Guide – Tips and Recommendations
- Booking.com – The best website for booking hotels in the Costa Tropical. It's fast, easy and most importantly all the Spanish hotels work with them!
We've chosen to partner with Booking.com because they have:
- Low rates with no booking fees
- 24/7 customer support and
- Free cancellation on most properties
- Almuñécar is packed with tourists from mid-June to September, Book hotels early for the best deals.
- Remember: Prices change drastically depending on the season...
High-Season: July 1st - August 31st, December 24th - January 6th (Christmas) and Easter week
Mid-Season: April 1st - June 30th, September 1st - October 31st
Low-Season: November 1st - March 31st
- The Most Popular Tours near the Costa Tropical: The two (2) bucket-list activities that most people want to do on a trip to Spain are the Camino del Rey and the Alhambra in Granada.
Both are easily done on a day trip from the Costa Tropical... Book early as these get booked MONTHS in advance...
- The Caminito del Rey - Most visited site in Spain - Book Online!
- The Alhambra and Generalife Tour - World Heritage site - Pre-book Tickets!
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Best Almuñécar Hotels - Playa San Cristobal
The BEST area to stay in Almuñécar is the Playa San Cristobal area. This area has the widest selection of restaurants / bars and other amenities. Plus, it's just a 5-minute walk into town.
- Area Highlights:
- Largest selection of restaurants and bars
- Large underground parking area
- Promenade running the length of the beach
- READ: Playa San Cristobal Beach Guide
- Many beach shops and grocery stores
- Spa in the Helios Hotel
- Close to the San Cristobal Peñon and Castle
- Very lively area
The two best Almuñécar hotels right on the San Cristobal beach are:
1. Hotel Helios
2. Almuñécar Playa Spa Hotel
Three more Almuñécar hotels near San Cristobal beach are...
3. Hotel Suites Albayzin del Mar
The Hotel Suites Albayzin (photo at top of page) is a GREAT hotel but NOT front-line. The hotel is about a 5-minutes walk to Playa San Cristobal.
- Hotel Highlights:
- Large Swimming Pool Complex with Waterfalls and Bridges
- Spa and Wellness Center
- Restaurant / Piano Bar / Billiards Tables
- Parking (additional cost)
- Pets Allowed
- 5-minute Walk to the Beach!
- Game Room and Children´s Club
- Gym
4. Hotel Victoria Playa
Again, NOT front-line but the closest beach to this hotel is Playa San Cristobal. Hotel Victoria Playa is a moderate, less-expensive hotel that's great for families. They have waterslides for kids!
5. Hotel Casablanca
And, located just behind the famous Almuñécar Peñon, where Playa San Cristobal and Playa Puerto del Mar meet is the charming Moroccan-style boutique hotel, The Casablanca. One of our favorites!
Best Almuñécar Hotels Near Playa Puerta del Mar
Just on the other side of the Almuñécar Peñon from Playa San Cristobal is the Playa Puerta del Mar, it runs about 750 meters up the coast until Playa Velilla.It's also a very lively area during the summer months with live music, a long promenade and tiki bars right on the beach.
- Area Highlights:
- Large selection of restaurants and bars
- Large underground parking area
- Promenade running the length of the beach
- READ: Playa Puerta del Mar Beach Guide
- Many beach shops, boutiques and grocery stores
- Close to the San Cristobal Peñon, Loro Sexi Bird Park and Castle
- Very lively area
- Close to the Aquatropic Water Park
The best hotel in this area is: (mid-level, not luxury)
1. The Hotel Bahia Almuñécar
Best Almuñécar Hotels Near Playa Cotobro
The Playa Cotobro area is very quiet and has just one hotel on its beach. Most of the visitors staying in this area have rented villas in the hills behind the beach.
- Area Highlights:
- A few restaurants and bars
- Street parking
- Promenade running the length of the beach
- READ: Playa Cotobro & Playa Muerto Beach Guides
- Very quiet area - mostly villas
1. Hotel ON Aleta Room
Best Almuñécar Hotel in the Old Town
The Almuñécar Old Town is a winding labyrinth of old roman streets and alleys. It's chocked full of interesting shops, cafes, tapas bars and local Spanish family-style restaurants. Be in the middle of it all... and stay in Almuñécar's charming old city...
- Area Highlights:
- Large selection of restaurants and bars
- Large underground parking area
- Near all the main sites
- Walking distance to Playa Puerta del Mar and San Cristobal Beaches
- Many beach shops, boutique and food markets
- Close to the San Cristobal Peñon and Castle
- Very lively area
A small boutique hotel right in the medina...
1. Hotel el Palacete del Corregidor
Best Almuñécar Hotels Near Playa Pozuelo & Playa Tesorillo
The Playa Pozuelo area tends to be VERY lively during the summer months. It's just at the end of Playa Velilla and the last beach with access to old town Almuñécar. The two main beaches in this area are Playa Pozuelo and Playa Tesorillo.There are many holiday homes and apartments for rent in this area but just one hotel...
- Area Highlights:
- Large selection of restaurants and bars, especially as you head into the Playa Velilla area (2-minute walk)
- Large underground parking area
- Promenade running the length of the beach
- READ: Playa Pozuelo, Playa Tesorillo and Playa Velilla Beach Guides
- Many beach shops and small food markets
- Spa in the Bahia Tropical Hotel
- Music played on Playa Tesorillo during the summer months
- Very lively area
- Close to the Aquatropic Water Park
1. Hotel Bahia Tropical
Best Almuñécar Hotels Near Playa Cabria & Playa Calabajio
Heading further out of town you will come across Almuñécar's last two beaches; Playa Cabria and Playa Calabajio. This area tends to be much quieter during the summer months because it's so remote.The beaches here tend to accommodate many of the visitors that rent holiday apartments in the area and guests at the Playacalida Hotel that sits on top of the cliff between the two beaches. The town of Salobreña is just minutes away...
- Area Highlights:
- A few restaurants and bars
- Street parking
- Promenade running the length of the beach
- READ: Playa Cabria, Playa Calabajio and Playa Curumbico Beach Guides
- Very quiet area - mostly villas and resort hotel
1. Hotel Playacalida Spa
The Playacalida Resort is a super choice for the kids...
- Hotel Highlights:
- Large Infinity Swimming Pool with Incredible Views
- 4 Additional Swimming Pools and Lazy River
- Spa and Wellness Center, Fitness Center, Sauna, Massage, Hammam
- Restaurant / Bar
- Parking (additional cost)
- Pets Allowed
- 5-minute Walk to the Beach!
- Children´s Club, Playground, Table Tennis, Bicycle Rental
Best Almuñécar Campground
If you are looking for a low-cost stay, Almuñécar also has it's own campground. It's located just behind town in the countryside with views of the coast and Rio Verde Valley. And, they allow pets!
Camping Tropical Almuñécar
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