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I want to try and make this review as factual as possible, with as much detail as possible, as this is largely what leads us to make a decision on where to book. Overall, this hotel is very good and we had a lovely time. However, I can understand why some people may not have had such a good experience.

Room:
The rooms are basic but have everything you need. They are incredibly clean, as is the entire hotel. The beds are comfy with 2 pillows available (big deal for me) and blankets if you need. The aircon is absolutely fantastic. The shower was good – it did flit between hot and cold occasionally and wasn’t the most powerful, but did what we needed it to do. There was a cold fridge that was handy and a safe to put passports in (2 euro 50 per day + 20 euro deposit). The lift goes up and down all night until about 1:30am and it does make a humming noise that could irritate some people. The toilet flush also makes quite a loud scary noise. 

Pool area: 
Again, the pool and surrounding are very clean. It is lovely and cool to get into, although quite small and crowded compared to the amount of people. Sunbed wars start at around 8am. The sunbeds are stacked so you have to take them and place them around the pool area, packed in very tight. It seems people queue more for the ideal space, rather than fear of not getting one. We went up on the raised area each time which was less crowded and more peaceful. If getting up early for a sunbed and being packed in quite tight is your idea of hell – this is not the hotel for you. 

Food:
If you like meat and potato dinners, you will enjoy the food. Each night there are different meats on offer all cooked very well. There is an extensive salad choice and always pizza, pasta or paella option as well. Very occasionally there are wild card options that you haven’t seen before – this is a treat. It does feel very busy in the restaurant and I always felt like I was in someone’s way so made my choices quickly. Drinks were always accessible throughout the day and night and always cold. Overall we were really happy with the food – but then again we are very easily pleased and did not come expecting anything fancy.

Stuff to do:
This was probably the best part about the hotel. The staff are so friendly, work tirelessly and are always happy to help. In the day, there is a bus to the beach and sunbeds that cost 7 euro per person for the day (very comfy) or you can just sit on the sand. The beach bar is just across the street where you can help yourself to drinks all day and they do a nice range of food for lunch included in the all-inclusive. The only thing to watch out for is the bus back as it gets very busy and people were left behind – more bus times back would be a good fix. 
Pepe’s is the place to be, with lots of different entertainment including singers and shows. It has 2x pool tables and a dart board that cost 1 or 2 euro to play. All of the entertainment is pretty good, the team make it and are full of energy. For one night of your stay, you can book into the restaurant that is separate to the main one. This is more civilised and quieter than the main one. The food and drink is pretty much time same. 

All in all, we had a very lovely time and were happy with the food and the sunbed situation, but I can completely understand why this would put some people off which is why I have explained it in as much detail as I can. I would recommend this hotel and I think it deserves its 4 star rating.

An honest review - there are more positives than negatives!

I was not expecting to much as it was ja cheap 4 day break . I was pleasantly surprised by the front of the hotel and reception area . 

The lifts are so small and a few people got stuck on separate occasions  with them breaking down . 

Are room was dated with very hard beds , I will add photos. 

The pool area is awful  very crowded and not a pleasant place to be .

The roof terrace is a little better but is never cleaned  and was a bit smelly on occasions .
The fake grass up there is very hot so be careful. 

The food was okay, nothing to write home about . 

What saves this hotel is  the free bus to the lovely beach , there is also a free snack bar  that has lovely food and drinks .

The staff are very friendly and helpful .

I would not stay here again   It’s just not my cup of tea .

It’s a NO from me

Fairly good hotel, but wouldn't rate it as 4 star more 3. No exceptional different things to a 3 star. Rooms ok average. No kettle asked at reception and was brought one.  Had pool view which was good. Gets busy round pool but plenty of beds. Entertainment reasonable family area outside and indoor bar in reception area. Short walk to shops, longer walk to beach or use hotel shuttle bus. Food reasonable choice some repeated. A good relaxing hotel for fair price enjoyed

Reasonable

Right, so went with my Dad & Cousin (24, 40 & 61 yr old) with my cousin coming for 4 nights and me and my dad for 7 (all inclusive). 

First off, getting to and from airport is easy. About 20 euros & you can get taxi from reception in 5 mins and it is a guarentee of 20 euros if you book with them. 

Checking in was a bit of a farce as we arrived at 3pm and room still wasn't ready but I didn't really care. 

Food, it's just ok. I've had better I've had worse, it's just meh. Although Chinese across the road is cheap & amazing (highly recommend). italian you can book is just average too, just a little bit better meat dishes. 

Drinks, just your standard AI spirits/cocktails although they do have Cruzcampo & Amstell on. Also, they had this Cruzcampo lemon that is f***ing beautiful. 

Entertainment during the day was ok, we were mainly drinking & chilling so didn't really care. played a bit of waterpolo and that was it for us in the day haha.

Entertainment at night is again meh, pepes bar is the only entertainment i liked from karaoke to singers/drag show was ok (plus pool tables are there)

Now time for the actual negatives. Lifts were very very inconsistent. one lift got shut down for a couple of days and only one was working. Usually found that we'd eventually get in the lift but times could be waiting 10 mins (I know impatient). No entertainment in pepes bar on fridays? What is that about? 

Also, feel like it has to be said because people might want to know, if you do want to go out late late (past 1am) there's nowhere but gay bars to go to as it is a very rainbow location. 

Beach is ok, not a beach guy but 7 euros for a sunbed and bar across the road in which you can bring drinks over/food. takes about 15 mins in coach.

Football lads, we went during the euros and they had most of the games on - if not easy 3 min walk into the centre of town anyway.

All in all, was good. Enjoyed it as I find it hard not too (all I need is beer sun & a pool). People are friendly at this hotel so easy to mingle if you want. Again it's quite average but was an average price holiday so lived up to my expectations.  Would I go again, probably not, not my ideal location and seems very limited as to what you can do but I also am the type to not get a train to Malaga for the day so it might be your type of holiday. It's not a bad hotel by any means just from my experience you can get more bang for your buck somewhere else.

Good Trip!

The first impression of the hotel is really nice and clean. The reception is manned by 2 people and check in was not too slow. We arrived at 11 am and our room was ready which was a bonus. I had booked a room overlooking the pool and it was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The bathroom could do with space for toiletries etc, but had everything needed. The food is fine. If you find something you like it is well cooked. We chose this hotel as we used to go to Torremolinos years ago and wanted to re-visit restaurants we knew from before, so did eat out a few nights. The specialist restaurant was absolutely lovely however. The pool has plenty of sunbeds, but the parasols went really quickly. There was a queue every morning for the pool chain to come off, and if you weren't there you did not get a parasol! We could watch the evening entertainment from our veranda which was great.  The noise from the pool late at night was a problem when we were there, as there was a group of girls who thought it was acceptable to scream and sing loudly after the bars were closed. One night it was till 2.30am, so if you like to sleep at night don't get a pool view room.  The best part of this hotel was the staff and the little terrace bar. The baileys coffee is to die for!  A good central hotel within reach of the trains to Malaga and the bus stops just across the road.

Nice hotel but noisy at night

The MARCONFORT GRIEGO situated right in the centre of TORREMOLINOS, means guests can visit the city¿s main places of interest on foot. Of particular note are the panoramic views of the swimming pool. It's 414 rooms are the perfect place in which to relax after a day of activities. We have Cot and High Chair for children. The facilities Sun beds are rounded off with the pool.

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