Apartamentos Buensol

“Brilliantly Located Hotel Buensol”

The Buensol is trying to bring itself up to date but a few little niggles let it down! For the size of the hotel there are not enough sunbeds and just ten sun umbrellas for a possible 400 guests! For our first three days we were unable to get a sunbed around the pool as people were reserving them w… more

The Buensol is trying to bring itself up to date but a few little niggles let it down! For the size of the hotel there are not enough sunbeds and just ten sun umbrellas for a possible 400 guests! For our first three days we were unable to get a sunbed around the pool as people were reserving them with towels before 8am (on our last day a circular was posted around the pool telling everyone not to do this and towels would be put in the reception if found not in use)! People were actually buying cheap sunloungers from the supermarket to use. There is no lifeguard or pool attendant and the pool got quickly filled with kids inflatables despite a rather large sign up saying no to this! Although the hotel is almost next to the beach you pay €14 for two plush sunbeds and an umbrella on the beach but these are taken up quickly. We stayed in a one bedroom self catering apartment but the kitchen was far too small and had no countertop to make even a sandwich so fell short of being any use as a self catering room even for just two people. One big niggle for me was we had been there four days before the towels were changed and again the day before we left (we were there from Friday to Thursday) and coming off the beach you need to shower daily with clean towels available. Having said all this the location was brilliant, the staff helpful, the rooms nice and clean and an added bonus was there was air conditioning available free to use. A massive asset was the pool bar, Shanes Shack, who provided excellent meals and snacks all cooked fresh. The 6k long promenade was steps from the hotel taking you a short distance into the Benalmadena Marina. For the cost of the holiday we would definitely go back but would be a little more selective of our choice of room! I would NOT be put off going there again. For a few small changes l personally feel the Hotel Buensol could be sooo much better …..starting with the pool issues!

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“Looks can definitely be deceiving”

We have just returned from a wonderful week in the Buensol Apartments. Whilst it is basic, it is clean and comfortable. The absolute gem in the crown however is Shane's Shack. Shane and his wonderful staff could not have been more friendly or welcoming. The food was absolutely beautiful and the atm… more

We have just returned from a wonderful week in the Buensol Apartments. Whilst it is basic, it is clean and comfortable. The absolute gem in the crown however is Shane's Shack. Shane and his wonderful staff could not have been more friendly or welcoming. The food was absolutely beautiful and the atmosphere was top notch. We will be back as soon as possible 😊

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“Relaxing location”

While the hotel is a little dated it adds to the entire holiday feeling, it's clean, large apartments, fine pool and no issues getting a sunbed, good location just off the sea front. Ana the lady on reception is very pleasant and helpful. Shane's shack is located within hotel grounds and the two co… more

While the hotel is a little dated it adds to the entire holiday feeling, it's clean, large apartments, fine pool and no issues getting a sunbed, good location just off the sea front. Ana the lady on reception is very pleasant and helpful. Shane's shack is located within hotel grounds and the two compliment each other, it's one of the most relaxing holidays we have taken in a long time, just lie back and enjoy.

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“Very basic!”

The apart-hotel is extremely basic. We booked a last minute so we were conscious it would be a risk, but I would like to warn other visitors to keep their expectations low. The apartments are made with livingroom/dining room, main bedroom with two single beds, tiny bathroom and tiny kitchen area. M… more

The apart-hotel is extremely basic. We booked a last minute so we were conscious it would be a risk, but I would like to warn other visitors to keep their expectations low. The apartments are made with livingroom/dining room, main bedroom with two single beds, tiny bathroom and tiny kitchen area. My two teens slept on two camp beds in the living room. All furniture and kitchen seem like from the seventies. The reception is old style again and the one-at-a-time receptionists are all a bit unfriendly. We didn’t use the swimming pool as it looked tiny and we much prefer the sea and the beach. The hotel is located 30 seconds away from the beach so the location is unbeatable and this would be the only reason why I give my review three stars. Close by there is also a Lidl for a nice shopping. The rooms are cleaned once a week with new towels.

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