MedPlaya Hotel Alba Beach

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Transport from the airport:

Taxi

The taxi rank is located just outside the airport. The cost is between € 25 and € 35 per way. There may be a supplement for luggage, holidays and night services.

Train

It is located a few meters from the airport. Take the train to Fuengirola, which runs every 30 minutes. The station where you will have to get off to get to the hotel is Arroyo de la Miel. The journey is 20 minutes and the price of the ticket is 2.50 € per person approximately. From the center of Arroyo de la Miel, take the bus nr 103 that will leave you at Avenida de las Palmeras, which is located on the street parallel to the hotel.

By car

By the motorway A7, taking exit 222 Benalmádena - Arroyo de la Miel. Turn left next to the Galp gas station, and continue straight ahead down towards the beach. When you reach a roundabout with windmills, turn right and continue straight ahead. A few meters to the right you can see the hotel. Turn right again at the next roundabout to reach the entrance.

About MedPlaya Hotel Alba Beach

MedPlaya Hotel Alba Beach (prev. Hotel Balmoral), in Benalmádena, is perfect for families, couples, and young people to enjoy a sunny holiday on the Costa del Sol.

The Alba Beach features exterior rooms spread across 7 floors, with most of them offering exceptional views of the Mediterranean Sea. Renowned for its warm and friendly service, the Alba Beach boasts two swimming pools, one for the little ones and another for adults. The pool area provides several sun loungers for guests' use, as well as tables with umbrellas for relaxation and a bar service.

The Alba Beach hotel offers a buffet-style restaurant with dishes from regional, Spanish, and international cuisines, as well as a wide variety of activities for adults and children provided by the entertainment team. Additionally, both the rooms and the common areas of the hotel offer free WiFi.

Benalmádena is located in the heart of the Costa del Sol, one of the world's most important tourist destinations. The hotel is just 50 metres away from the beach and a stone's throw from Puerto Marina, a fantastic complex of bars, shops, and restaurants surrounding the marina. It’s also close to Paloma Park, a wonderful large green park area, ideal for strolling or relaxing in the pleasant climate of the Costa del Sol with children. Don't miss out on everything that MedPlaya Hotel Alba Beach and its surroundings have to offer. You'll be captivated!

Tourism Registration number: H / MA / 00918 (Hotel Alba Beach***)

  • Tennis court
  • Car park
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting room
  • 24 hour reception
  • Entertainment programme
  • Bar
  • Luggage storage
  • Ping Pong
  • Car rental
  • No pets
  • Pool towel rental
  • Free wifi
  • Medkids ents high season

  Guide dogs are allowed.
Disabled rooms on request, subject to availability.
• Easy access for the disabled to the main floors.

· Tennis court (€5/hour + €10 deposit/Tennis Equipment), subject to availability, information and reservations at the hotel reception.

· Table-tennis table, billiards and darts.

· Daily entertainment activities for adults and children in the pool/garden area (summer), or in the indoor lounges (winter). Evening entertainment with performances by artists (magic shows, flamenco) and dancing.

·MedKids Entertainment Programme High Season; outdoor and indoor children activities for children from 4 to 12 years old.

Guide dogs are allowed.

• Hotel with views of the sea.
• 24 hour Reception service.
• Book now your transfer with our partner Holiday Taxis here
• Taxi service, free to call.
• Bus stop close to the hotel.
• Free Wi Fi throughout the hotel
• Communal lounges.
• Luggage storage.

 

The dining service is buffet-style. Here you will find a great variety of dishes of Mediterranean and continental cuisine to choose from.

Restaurant opening hours:
Breakfast: 7:30 to 10:30
Lunch: 12:45 to 15:15

Dinner: 19:00 to 21:30 (winter"From september 16th"), 19:30 to 22:00 (summer)
No picnic service provided.
Half board and Full board do not include beverages.

• 210 rooms arranged over seven floors.

• Rooms cleaned daily.
• Welcome toiletries in the bathroom.
• Telephone in room.
• Safe box (fees apply).
• TV

•Cots*: Subject to availabity - FREE for bookings made direct with  MedPlaya.com

*5€ per day for bookings not made with MedPlaya.com

The Hotel Alba Beach (prev. Balmoral) has a small private parking area at the side of the hotel. There are a limited number of spaces available and therefore we are unable to take forward reservations for the parking spaces. Parking can be paid for on arrival at the hotel when checking in, if there are places available.

The price for a parking space is from 5-15€ per day dependent on the month of the year. 

· Located 12 km from Malaga airport
· Located near the beachfront, just 50 metres away
· New outdoor pool. Use of the swimming pool will be restricted from November to February.  Please contact reception for details.
· Tennis court
· Check-in from: 14:00h
· Check-out up to:12:00h

· Buffet restaurant

· Dining room overlooking the pool.

Half board and Full board do not include beverages

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Guest Reviews

Emilio

Emilio

28/05/2025 18:20:42

Estancia perfecta

9.69/10

El año que viene repetiremos

Colin Newton

Colin Newton

26/05/2025 11:09:27

Great Hotel

7.81/10

Excellent location and the rooms were cleaned every day and staff very helpful. Tables and chairs being moved around by staff whilst your having breakfast I found a bit annoying. Overall very good and would recommend.

Mrs Glynis

Mrs Glynis

22/05/2025 14:01:22

Excellent hotel

9.06/10

I would recommend the Medplaya Alba Beach to everyone, whether they are young or old, the hotel caters all.

Vicente Cano alguacil

Vicente Cano alguacil

20/05/2025 22:07:02

Divertido

9.69/10

Chulo bonito y divertido lo recomiendo la comida está riquísima my bro

Manuel

Manuel

17/05/2025 18:13:42

Buen hotel bien ubicado

8.13/10

Buena ubicación, buena relación calidad precio, comidas aceptables, pero mejorables, comodidad y limpieza, habitaciones muy bien equipadas