Marbella Playa Hotel - Marbella

Complex right in front of a fantastic beach and constructed in the style of an Andalusian village, with its narrow streets, squares and even a chapel. Relax in comfortably equipped rooms, with a restaurant on-hand offering buffet meals cooked and prepared before your eyes. Both indoor and outdoor swimming pools enable you to unwind during the day, while entertainment programmes operate through to the evening to ensure there's little chance of boredom. A club for children will keep younger guests entertained, while a hair salon and shops are situated within the complex. When you want to explore, you can rent a bicycle or hop on the complimentary shuttle bus to the centre of Marbella. All guests booking half-board rates for a minimum of 5 nights between the 01 and 18 June, 17 and 27 August, and 12 and 29 October 2009 receive a complimentary upgrade to full board. Book a Double Room before the 19 of June, for stays between 19 June and 31 October 2009, and receive a full-board meal plan for the price of half board.

Surrounded by communal gardens, the hotel’s fantastic outdoor themed swimming pool has water slides and a whirlpool. The outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by a terrace and sunbathing area with over 400 lush green palm trees. The hotel also has an indoor heated swimming pool, which is open between 16 September and 15 June. The hotel boasts an extensive programme of daytime and evening entertainment for children and adults, with something for all ages. Activities and games on offer include bowls, shuffleboard, giant chess and mini golf. Club Delfin is a daily activity and entertainment programme for children aged between 4 and 12 years, and there is a separate Teen Club for children aged 12-18 years. These clubs operate throughout the summer, from 1 June to 30 September. Club Delfin is not a day-care centre.

Málaga (90 km) - A place of natural, botanical and ornithological richness and a climate where the sun is an almost constant presence throughout the year. You could begin this journey with a trip to the Parador de Turismo Málaga-Gibralfaro, which offers spectacular views over the city. After this, you can sample the region’s spectacular seafood or its traditional cuisine on the beaches of Pedregalejo and El Palo. Marbella beach (10 km) – The hotel has a free shuttle bus for guests, running regularly from the hotel to Marbella’s sandy beach. Puerto Banús (23 km) – Glamorous Puerto Banús has a marina and great shops featuring the world’s top brands.

By Air: The hotel is approximately 35 km from Málaga Airport. Taxis are readily available from just outside the airport. By Car (from Málaga Airport): - Head towards the N-340A, following the signs for N-340 Torremolinos, Cádiz. - Branch right and join the A-7 motorway (signposted E-15 Benalmádena, Algeciras). - Continue forward onto the AP-7 (signposted E-15 Marbella, A-7 Algeciras). - Take exit 200 (signposted Calahonda). - Then follow signs for Rosario (EI). - You will pass the hotel on your left. - Before you reach Rosario, turn off, in order to change direction, and head towards Malaga taking the 1st exit, then carry straight on down. Parking: Parking is available at an additional cost. Please contact the hotel directly for further details, using the contact information supplied on your confirmation email.

The hotel´s El Mirador restaurant offers a buffet breakfast every day, with dishes produced in show kitchens using a wide selection of fresh ingredients. Lunch and dinner buffets consist of a variety of hot and cold dishes, including salads, appetisers, vegetables, meat and fish dishes. The restaurant has a baby corner with complimentary facilities available for parents’ use. The baby corner has a microwave and a refrigerator for baby food. Gentlemen must wear long trousers in the restaurant. Food and beverage facilities also include the Al-Andaluz pub, the El Ancla snack bar (open during peak season) and the Beach Club, which is located on the same maritime boardwalk that leads to the beach (only open during peak season). The hotel also has an à la carte restaurant offering a selection of delicious Mediterranean dishes. Special dietary requirements, such as wheat-free meals, can be provided with prior arrangement with the hotel.

Children's discounts depend on proof of age, which is required on arrival. Some form of photographic identification is necessary, such as a passport.