Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol

Benalma Hotel Costa del Sol gives a golf break in Benalmádena a proper Mediterranean setting, right on the beachfront with the sea in view from the hotel. There is no course on site, so the rhythm here is built around heading out to play, then returning to the coast for a swim, an unhurried lunch or an evening drink above the shoreline. The seafront Family Pool has a separate pool for children, a jacuzzi and a large slide, while the adults only pool at the far end of the hotel offers Balinese beds, loungers and drinks served at your sunbed. Serenity Wellness adds a sauna, Turkish bath, massage treatments and a fitness area for easing tired legs after a round.

The stay is relaxed and flexible, with breakfast, half board and all inclusive arrangements available. Seaview Kitchen handles breakfast, lunch and dinner with Mediterranean and international choices, live cooking and themed evening menus. For something more local, Bonita Beach serves Andalusian and Mediterranean dishes beside the sand, including fish skewers, fried fish and salads, and can prepare food to take away. Bthai opens on Friday and Saturday evenings for pad thai, coconut curries, gyozas and spring rolls. The Lobby Bar stays open from 10 am until midnight, with terrace seating, snacks and sharing plates, while Nix Sky Bar on the 12th floor is the place for cocktails, music and Mediterranean views after dark. Rooms can be requested in a preferred location, with a particular view, bed type or room number, subject to the hotel’s room selection service and availability. Check in begins at 3 pm and check out is by midday.