Hotel Alba Beach (prev. Balmoral)
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To get to the Hotel Alba Beach (prev. Hotel Balmoral) in Benalmadena. Follow the N-340 road until you arrive in the centre of Benalmadena-Costa where you will easily find directions to reach the hotel in Benalmadena.

 

Public transportation 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.

 

Room Types

Double Med Room

 Wifi    Air-conditioning    Balcony/Terrace   More

All rooms have two single beds, individual air-conditioning units telephone, satellite TV, full bathroom, private exterior balcony, optional safety deposit box and the possibility of including a cot.

Includes:

  Wifi      Air-conditioning      Balcony/Terrace      Fully-equipped bathroom      Heating      Hair dryer      Welcome Amenities      Telephone      Desk      Wake-up service      Towels      Linen      City view   

All rooms have two single beds, individual air-conditioning units telephone, satellite TV, full bathroom, private exterior balcony, optional safety deposit box and the possibility of including a cot.

Double balmoral hotel benalmadena costa

Superior Room

 Wifi    Air-conditioning    Balcony/Terrace   More

Our Superior Rooms, situated in the western part of the building, enjoy magnificent views of the pool and garden as well as a side view on to the sea. These rooms with private balconies, have been up...

Includes:

  Wifi      Air-conditioning      Balcony/Terrace      Fully-equipped bathroom      Fridge      Heating      Hair dryer      Welcome Amenities      Telephone      Desk      Wake-up service      Towels      Linen      Garden view      Pool view   

Our Superior Rooms, situated in the western part of the building, enjoy magnificent views of the pool and garden as well as a side view on to the sea.

These rooms with private balconies, have been updated for 2021 with comfortable contemporary furnishings offering a new level of comfort.

Superior Rooms offer two single beds, air conditioning, heating, mini-fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, flat screen satellite TV, and optional safety deposit box. 

Bathrooms are equipped with bath with overhead shower, hairdryer and shower gel and Shampoo dispensers

About Hotel Alba Beach (prev. Balmoral)

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***)

Frequent Questions

Visit our MAP section and find out the route and the best public transport options to get to MedPlaya Hotel Alba Beach (prev. Balmoral).

Book now your transfer with our partner Holiday Taxis HERE

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. 

Please,  check the hotel cancellation policy before making any changes to your booking

Direct Reservations: confirmed on our Website www.medplaya.com, with the Hotel Reception or with our Call Centre:

Do you need to modify a direct reservation with MedPlaya? Please contact our Call Centre *

Modifications will always be subject to the cancellation policy detailed in your reservation confirmation, accommodation availability and possible rate changes at the time of request.

Cancellation of a reservation may incur cancellation fees. Need more information? Contact us.

 

Reservations confirmed with other reservations channels or travel agencies:

Do you have a reservation through another reservation channel or agency?

We cannot modify or cancel these reservations, please contact the agency directly.

•  Check-in: from - 14.00 hrs

Early check in: Please contact reception*


•  Check-out time: before noon -12.00 hrs

Late check out: Please contact reception*

*Subject to availability and may incur additional charges.

 

Our reception is open 24 hrs. If you know that you will be arriving late, please let us know in advance "Customer Service-Med Playa Call Centre"

You can also contact the hotel directly:

MedPlaya Hotel Alba Beach

Tel. +34 952 443 640

booking.albabeach@medplaya.com

Please contact Reception on arrival.

Modifications will be subject to availability and upgrades will incur additional charges which must be paid direct to the hotel.

Do you have a special request, preferences..? Let us know in advance "Contact our Call Centre"

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges.

Special requests cannot be guaranteed, the hotel will do the very best to accomodate your requests.

You can also contact the hotel:

MedPlaya Hotel Alba Beach

Tel. +34 952 443 640

booking.albabeach@medplaya.com

 

Yes. Subject to availabity:

Cots for infants under two years of age are FREE for bookings made directly with MedPlaya.com

The price for bookings not made directly with MedPlaya.com is 5€ per day

Please, contact us to request a cot.

Drinks are not included on your Half Board or Full Board reservations

In our Restaurant we offer Buffet-style meals with wide variety of national and international dishes, thematic dinners. 

If you have a special diet, food allergy or intolerance, please let us know during the reservation and specially at the restaurant where our staff will be happy to assist you.

• Great entertainment programme for both adults and children

Visit MedPlaya Family

It is completely free to be a member and means you will enjoy extra benefits and services when you book with us, or stay with us.

Create an MEDPLAYA AMIGO! ACCOUNT with us and enjoy the benefits!

  • Tennis court
  • Car park
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting room
  • 24 hour reception
  • Cafe
  • Entertainment programme
  • Internet
  • Bar
  • Luggage storage
  • Ping Pong
  • Organised trips (not included)
  • Garden
  • Car rental
  • No pets
  • 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

Your overall Rating of this property

  • Family with older children
  • Family with young children
  • Mature couples
  • Group of friends
  • Single traveller
  • Young couples
8.74/10

Guest Reviews

WILLIAM JACKSON

WILLIAM JACKSON

28/10/2023 14:10:48

Relaxing stay

9.06/10

This is our third time to stay @ this wonderful hotel. The staff are excellent from the reception the restaurant, the bar staff, cleaning, management all do an amazing job. Food in the restaurant has something for everyone. I would recommend paying the bit extra for a superior room. The location is also excellent. Looking forward to my next trip back to the Alba beach.

peter coyle

peter coyle

28/10/2023 13:38:30

Holiday

9.38/10

Stay here twice a year great hotel food always something to eat and close to everything staff very friendly and the rooms are cleaned everyday so we don’t have any complaints if people want a 5 star hotel you need to pay for it and go somewhere else this hotel for the price is very good

peter coyle

peter coyle

28/10/2023 13:37:41

Holiday

9.38/10

Stay here twice a year great hotel food always something to eat and close to everything staff very friendly and the rooms are cleaned everyday so we don’t have any complaints if people want a 5 star hotel you need to pay for it and go somewhere else this hotel for the price is very good

José Ribeiro

José Ribeiro

28/10/2023 11:35:54

Primeira vez

9.06/10

Hotel bem situado. Boa relação preçoqualidadeserviços prestados. Da próxima vez que voltar para esta região, volto a ficar no mesmo Hotel.

SIMON VAUGHAN GILLINGHAM

SIMON VAUGHAN GILLINGHAM

18/10/2023 13:53:55

Amazing Staff

9.06/10

Our 5th visit in 15 months the staff greet us like Family. They are so friendly and are the main reason we keep coming back. A special mention for Maria in Reception area, always so helpful. Weve already booked for next May. Just one thing...the change of Hotel name during our stay was confusing it would have been nice to have been told, not a major problem though. Thank you Alba Beach.

WILLIAM JACKSON

WILLIAM JACKSON

17/10/2023 10:58:57

Great value hotel.

9.06/10

Ive stayed at this hotel a few times in the the past two years. Its location is excellent. The food is good. Staff are so friendly its nice to see the same staff each time I come back. Its spotless clean. However the whole hotel looks tired and dated and could do with a freshening up.

Sheila Southgate

Sheila Southgate

13/10/2023 23:10:52

Great hotel

9.69/10

Just back from a weeks holiday with my sister at the hotel. The staff are wonderful and work so hard. They go above and beyond in such a busy environment and are always smiling and helpful. We will definitely be back and were sorry to leave. A great hotel in benalmadena.

Gregorio

Gregorio

13/10/2023 18:17:17

Buena estancia

7.50/10

Una buena estancia , habitación muy cómoda , hotel muy limpio y personal muy agradable justo al lado de la playa.

ENRIQUE COSTA MEDINA

ENRIQUE COSTA MEDINA

13/10/2023 16:43:19

Viaje por temas familiares.

9.06/10

Como ya he indicado en anteriores ocasiones, estoy yendo a menudo por motivos familiares. Esta vez, no hice la reserva con mucha antelación y cuando llegué, nos dieron la habitación 720, bastante mal, hay un ruido desde las 6,30 de la mañana hasta las 22 horas. es por el tubo que va desde las cocinas hasta el tejado y justo está en la pared de la habitación. Por lo demás todo bien.

FERGAL MARTIN KEADY

FERGAL MARTIN KEADY

09/10/2023 11:26:11

Another excellent stay

10/10

Had another enjoyable stay at Medplaya Alba Beach Balmoral.From the moment we arrived reception staff very helpful.Clean room great food in dining area.Lovely bar area .We are getting to know some staff.Paco in bar area very helpful..Wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Benalmadena.Already planning to return again soon..