Holiday Village Costa del Sol

This place is great for kids, so much for them to participate in. All staff are are super friendly helpful. The HV team are lovely and fab with the kids. There was entertainment all day long around the hotel pool, and OK entertainment at night. The choice of all inclusive drinks was great and easily accessible. For us the food let it down. I understand we chose all inclusive for our week away, and this was our first experience of all inclusive. But the main buffet restaurant felt like a manic school canteen. So loud and people dashing about all around you. Many times we asked to be seated outside where it was much less chaotic. The food wasn't of a great standard, but there was lots of options to chose from at evening. Lunch time food was very samey, got a bit sick of pizza, burgers and hotdogs. We spent 4 out of the 7 nights in the buffet restaurant then we were so ready for a change. We had a reservation in each of the restaurants where the food was of a better quality. Then we also ate out one night. I would suggest sorting your restaurant reservations ASAP as you get to the hotel. We booked the day after arrival and the slots were already limited. The sunbeds around the pool are so uncomfortable, they don't adjust so are permenantly down, this meant sitting up without a back rest to watch the little one playing. Although there were always plenty of beds available at any time of the day, so wasn't a rush to reserve one in the morning. Rooms cleaned everyday to a high standard. The hotel itself was clean. However there's only one main central block of toilets which weren't that clean on most visits. I believe they were regularly cleaned but I think the number of people using them meant they quickly became dirty again. These toilets were also used at night time and didn't feel clean to use when in nice evening wear. The pool areas were good. The main hotel pool was our favourite. The beach club pools seemed more hectic, 2 different sets of loud music when we visited, had to shout to hear each other. Seemed more aimed towards Spanish at the beach clubs which was fine, we preferred it at the hotel pools. Benalmadena centre was about a 20 minute bus ride away which was only €4.65 each way, and the bus stops are right outside the hotel. You can also get the bus to Fuengirola too. All in all a good visit. I don't think we'll return but was thanks HV team for making it a pleasurable stay.

Everything was brilliant! We loved the food, especially the tender meat and American ribs. The room was enormous and spotless. The view was amazing. Sun beds were comfortable and parasols plentiful. The staff were exceptional and so helpful. The holiday reps worked solidly 24/7 providing safe and fun activities from dawn till dusk. The water park was great fun. My children Matthew 8 and Hannah 6 absolutely loved it. We have been on 8 Tui 4* family holidays and this has to be one of the best! Thanks so much. Clare Davison