Hotel Zen  

I liked the price and the fact that we could walk into the center of Torremolinos. Granted it wasn't just around the corner, but it wasn't, in our opinion, an unreasonable walk. The last block was a bit of a challenge as it was up a steep hill, but we were more than up to the task. The staff were pleasant, helpful and friendly. The fact that I speak Spanish may have made a difference, but I'd like to believe it wasn't the reason. The room was small, but quite comfortable. The a/c worked flawlessly. The bathroom was a surprise. It was quite large and nicely finished. There were plenty of towels for two and it was sparkling clean. I would recommend the hotel to friends and would definitely return on another visit to Torremolinos.

For the short time we were there it was perfect place to stay.

easy to get too, and freindly staff.

Very friendly / helpful staff with 24hr manned reception. We booked a family room for 4 which consisted of main bedroom with double bed, annex bedroom with double bed and bathroom. (Also tv & air-con). As a family of 4 stopping over on our way to the airport for early flights it was just what we were looking for. There is also a swimming pool.

Water in swimming pool looked a bit cloudy so we didn't use it. There was an annoying buzzing sound coming through to the annex bedroom. I think this was from an adjoining rooms ac. It was switched off eventually.

Good ambience and nice quiet location.

Very thin walls, allows you to hear everything. Poor beds, too short.

Very clean

Rude receptionest

Friendly staff, clean room, heating in the room at night.

They had free internet and english tv channels also very close to the airport

Family Room, a good size. Location to railway services, quiet residential area. Close to restaurant.

Location to the Airport The staff were friendly and helpful

Lots of noise overhead the bedroom which virtually made it impossible to sleep. The night was very windy which contributed to the noise.

This hotel has a unique layout, which has created an enviable, classic Spanish ambience throughout the hotel. A clean, efficient & well kept hotel would recommend to anyone.

There is no doubt that this hotel is very well planned and the rooms in the extension are modern and well equipped ( apart from no tea and coffee making facilities ). The staff are excellent and chatty and were able to provide me with hot water in order that I could make a cup of tea in my room ( I always carry my own tea bags and mug with me ). There are TV's, but on a very high position on the wall, with English channels on. I was impressed that there was central heating in the room, which was very much needed in the chilly evenings. It is located near to La Colino railway station, which makes it very easy to get to from Malaga Airport, but that was not mentioned in the directions to the hotel.I Found out by pure chance when I was on the train to Torremolinos train station.Future travellers should board the train at the underground station at Malaga Airport, after first buying a ticket from the automatic ticket machines to La Colino station. Take the train heading to Fuengirola and get off at La Colino. Follow the small road heading west along the railway line and at the main road junction, turn right and cross with care to the other side of the main dual carriageway. Proceed west for 100 metres and turn right up a steep hill on a street called Calle Sierra. After another 100 metres, turn right and the hotel zen is 50 metres on the left.

1. No tea/coffee making facilities in the rooms. 2. No fridge in the rooms ( for cold drinks, milk etc.). 3. No chairs or table to sit on outside the rooms in the extension. There are chairs and tables outside the rooms in the original part of the hotel, but the staff told me that those rooms aren't as well-equipped as those in the extension. 4. The tv's are positioned too high up the walls. 5. The trees along the outside corridor on the second floor of the extension are overgrown and the branches catch you in the face as you walk to your room 5. It's a good walk to the town of Torremolinos ( I'm a good walker and it took me 40 minutes ).

Friendly, good value for money and in close proximity to the airport, this hotel lies in secluded grounds on a quiet side street. It was a genuine "oasis" of calm after a business trip. A great stay!