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Gran Hotel Elba Estepona Thalasso and Spa
Spain, Europe
Estepona
This luxurious beach hotel is idyllically located in the holiday resort of Estepona. The hotel enjoys close proximity to the beautiful sand and shingle beach where guests can relax and unwind amidst the natural surroundings. The resort centre is situated within easy access of the hotel, where guests can explore the delightful restaurants, shops and entertainment venues it has to offer. The hotel enjoys a sophisticated architectural style and the stunningly appointed interiors are sure to surpass the expectations of even the most discerning traveller. Luxuriously appointed guest rooms offer a welcoming escape from the bustle of daily life, while exemplary facilities ensure that visitors never experience a dull moment. Guests can indulge in the ultimate rejuvenation and relaxation in the Spa, while the gym offers an energetic workout for more active travellers.
Facilities
- Spa treatments
- Sauna
- TV lounge
- Entertainment programme for adults
- Sun loungers
- Children’s swimming area
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Poolside snack bar
- Luggage room
- Concierge
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent3,262 reviews
Excellent
60%
Very Good
21%
Average
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Lovely Holiday
Just come back from a weeks holiday. Rooms are lovely. Very spacious and well equipped. Rooms cleaned daily and very friendly cleaners. Staff in the hotel are super friendly and go out of their way for you. Location is quite remote there are no bars or restaurants in walking distance but a taxi into Estepona old town doesnt cost too much. We were all inclusive and the Breakfast and Buffet were always topped up and nice. The best thing is that all the meat is cooked to order :) The Spanish Al a Carte restaurant is amazing and again the service was spot on. I would recommend going there if you want a lovely, peaceful relaxing holiday with great service.
Great weekend - but keep valuables locked away
Hotel was nice, a bit dated but clean and rooms were big. Food was pretty good, nice selection of meats cooked fresh to order.
We had a great stay until the last afternoon when, mine and two other friends had iPhones stolen. We had left them next to our sun lounger at the pool, under a t shirt. When we went to leave the pool all 3 phones had gone along with the t shirt. Also my friend’s wallet had been swiped as well.
The staff at reception seemed quite concerned and asked the manager to come to see us. She seemed very uninterested but said she would check the cctv and she would let us know. Later that night my friend received a letter through the door saying that they seen no ‘suspicious activity’. I asked if I could see the cctv for myself as our benches were near a locked gate to the beech, so I would have thought CCTV would have been on the gate. My request was refused. It wasn’t the fact I thought I’d get my phone back, that was long gone. I had suspicions it was the staff as the pool was so quiet, I wouldn’t want it to happen to anyone else. The managers response was underwhelming to say the least.
Anyway a disappointing end to what was a fantastic weekend.
Not really a 5 star hotel
Quite a long way from Estepona town and harbour. No shops, bars or restaurants close to hotel apart from Aldi and Burger king! Taxi around 10 euros to the old town which is lovely, charming, full of character. Plenty of good restaurants, bars and shops, unspoilt by tourism. The hotel itself is quite tired and in need of a complete refurb, no air con in common parts, one of the lifts was out of action for over a week despite informing reception twice! Buffet food average and overpriced, luke warm, basic salads, desserts best part of the meal in our opinion. Noone to advise on wines. Overall, not a 5 star experience unfortunately. Staff friendly and helpful, particularly reception team. Beach area needs attention, sunbeds quite old. Mixture of sand, shingle and stones and no beach bar. Pool area nice, be careful of slippery bridge across pool! Rooms although dated, were large, comfortable with huge bed and bathroom. Had to ask for tea and sugar almost daily and only one bottle of water supplied throughout our two week stay! 5 star hotel should definitely be supplying daily, regardless of basis ie. BB, half board etc. Not much storage space for clothes (referring to drawers/cupboards as opposed to wardrobe space). No line to hang wet clothes/towels on balcony. Undeniable great view from our room. Overall, a bit too far from amenities, food average, pleasant staff, tired looking, needs updating. Beach below par. Sorry but in comparison to other 5 star hotels we've stayed at, unfortunately this doesn't come up to standards.
memorable stay
We recently got married in Estepona and stayed at the Elba Hotel for nine nights. We were incredibly lucky to be upgraded to the Presidential Suite, and it was an absolute delight. Having so much space to get ready on the morning of our wedding with all of my wedding guests was perfect and made the day even more special.
From the moment we arrived, every member of staff went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and we truly felt so well looked after throughout our stay.
The hotel will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we can’t wait to return every year to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Thank you to everyone at the Elba Hotel for helping make one of the happiest times of our lives even more memorable.
Review by sarahwelshbailey wales
Exceptional !
We have stayed here twice and this hotel is exceptional. We had a double deluxe sea view room. The views are stunning over the water. The room was spacious, well appointed and very clean. The facilities and breakfasts were brilliant. What really makes this place so very special is the quality of the staff - always friendly, helpful and happy ! Our 3rd stay is guaranteed and I want to congratulate every member of the staff for their superb attitude, commitment and service because it makes the difference between this being a great hotel and an exceptional one - Thank you !
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