Cortijo del Mar by FM Vacation

“Beautiful resort and excellent service”

We were a party of 6 ladies who travelled to the Estepona area for the Solheim Cup (Ladies Professional Golfers from Europe and USA), which was being played at Finca Cortesin Golf Course. We were delighted with our very spacious, comfortable and clean apartments which were situated close together. … more

We were a party of 6 ladies who travelled to the Estepona area for the Solheim Cup (Ladies Professional Golfers from Europe and USA), which was being played at Finca Cortesin Golf Course. We were delighted with our very spacious, comfortable and clean apartments which were situated close together. We had 2 x 2 bedroom apartments for the 6 of us. Each apartment had a main shower room and and en-suite jacuzzi bathroom. The apartments were very well equipped and benefitted with free WiFi and electric shutters to keep the place cool when needed. There were TVs in the master bedroom as well as the lounge. Although we were in the area primarily to watch the golf, we spent time in and around the pool which was beautiful. The resort is handy to shops and restaurants, within walking distance. Any help we needed was swiftly dealt with by friendly and polite staff. We would certainly recommend this resort.

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“A very pleasant stay”

We made a last-minute booking at this resort through Easy Jet Holidays. I am familiar with the Costa del Sol area, having visited it several times over the years, but this was my first stay near Estepona. The resort/hotel's location was a critical factor in our decision. Although I came across som… more

We made a last-minute booking at this resort through Easy Jet Holidays. I am familiar with the Costa del Sol area, having visited it several times over the years, but this was my first stay near Estepona. The resort/hotel's location was a critical factor in our decision. Although I came across some mixed reviews on TripAdvisor, I've learned from my extensive travels that high reviews don't always guarantee a great experience, so I approached the trip with an open mind. We caught the early morning flight and landed in Malaga around 10 am. After picking up the car hire, we drove to the resort, which took approximately 50 minutes. Although we knew that check-in wasn't until later, the reception pleasantly surprised us by informing that our apartment was ready early. Checking in at 12 pm made a great start after an early morning flight. Since our apartment was in the private section, we were given an assigned underground parking space with a fob for access. The parking led to stairs and a lift, providing easy access to the apartment. Our two-bedroom apartment had a main and a twin room, both of which were very comfortable. The air conditioning worked effectively, and there was plenty of space and all the facilities we needed, including a washing machine. Unfortunately, the oven didn't work, but we reported this immediately, and reception promptly informed maintenance. They attempted to fix it, but it wasn't possible. Although we were offered a new apartment, we decided not to move. The WhatsApp service provided by the reception was excellent in terms of communication and advice. They were very helpful throughout our stay. The private pool was a winner with my kids, who quite often had it all to themselves. The main pool is big and we had no issues with getting sunbeds. The grass area is an issue, and hopefully the owners will consider replacing some of the turfed areas with patio, which will make it more practical and clean. The pool bar was nice, and the staff friendly. Restaurants - In the local area, we visited La Grappa twice and Lola's, the tapas bar. Both restaurants were excellent and good value. Overall, it was a very pleasant stay, but a car made it possible to explore beaches and other areas, including a day trip to Gibraltar (one-hour drive). Thank you for a great stay! We would return in the future.

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“Relaxing stay - good base”

We visited as a family staying in a 2 bed apartment. We knew it was a residential area as we had friends staying at their family villa 5 mins up the road so they were able to direct us to the local restaurants. The apartment we stayed in was well equipped with great air conditioning, we rented it… more

We visited as a family staying in a 2 bed apartment. We knew it was a residential area as we had friends staying at their family villa 5 mins up the road so they were able to direct us to the local restaurants. The apartment we stayed in was well equipped with great air conditioning, we rented it privately so didn’t have cleaners for the week. The pool itself is a good size, but could do with more sun-beds & umbrellas for the amount of properties on the sight. Also, as there is grass around the pool it could get quite muddy. Something we observed was the lifeguards taking peoples sun-beds & giving them to those without a bed if you left it too long. You might think this a good thing, but you should be able to go for lunch or a swim in the pool & come back to your sun-bed! Twice I saw a family of 4 came back to 1 bed. We ate several times at the pool cafe/bar Kambalaya & the food was always delicious. The staff are very friendly there too. We did hire a car. There are plenty of supermarkets close by. We drove into Estepona port one night & Puerto Banus, both not too far. We did try to walk to the closest beach, but it’s over the main road walkway & it’s a bit of a building sight at the moment so you need to drive to find a better one. About 10mins walk down the road there are lots of lovely local restaurants. We ate in Cabana, Lola’s, Sushi House & la Grappa & would recommend them all. We also had drinks in The Victoria & Albert pub, which had a pool table & kept our teens happy. Overall a relaxing stay.

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