Reviews of Hostal Sol y Miel 2 stars
Avenida Blas Infante, 14 - Arroyo de la Miel, 29631 Benalmádena, Spain
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewVery close to train station, very clean and great value for money, plenty of restaurants and pubs only a couple of minutes walk.will definitely be back.
Thank you very much for highlighting our location, cleanliness, and value for money. It will be a pleasure to welcome you again on your next visit.
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewExcellent location, but no parking. If you know the are though (as we do) there's a free car park behind the train station. You just have to move your car for market days. Staff were super friendly, with 24/7 reception. The breakfast was superb and great value. No complaints, will stay again.
Nothing. Others though, might not like the small olde style lift/elevator but that's old buildings for you and pretty standard in Benalmádena.
We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your stay, Craig, and that our location and breakfast met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit to Benalmádena.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat value for money, location is perfect, and since their refurbishment the place looks great. I love staying here. The staff are lovely. And It's always very clean.
Unfortunately because of the layout of the building the noise echos through the middle of the building so you can hear everything, especially if you are in a solo room. It doesnt bother me much but it can disturb your sleep.
Thank you for your kind words about our staff, cleanliness, and the renovation of the hostel. We take note of your comment about the noise to keep improving guest comfort.
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation and Staff fantastic
Thank you very much for highlighting our location and staff. Feedback like yours motivates us to keep giving our best service.
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location, comfort and hygiene.
That it doesn’t have water kettle or something for daily use
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your feedback to help us improve.
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, right in the middle of the town. Great staff, reception open 24 hours. Really modern and recently renovated. Great rooms, spacious with lovely shower and comfy bed with air con! Wasn’t expecting much being a ‘hostel’ but far exceed my expectations
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Thank you very much for your excellent feedback. We are delighted to know we exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed the location, our team, and the renovated facilities.
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewIt’s great value for money. Lovely friendly staff. Always helpful. Very safe area. Lots of places to eat and drink on the doorstep. Perfect as a base when travelling along the coast as the train station is 3 mins walk away!
It’s simple and the single rooms are small. With no window to the outside but at this amazing low nightly rate they are very good value.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re happy to hear you found our accommodation practical, well-located, and offering a fair price.
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBasic room but very clean very close to shops and cafes we only stayed one evening and was comfortable the chap on the front desk was very professional also polite
Hello Mandy and Kev, thank you very much for your review. We’re glad you appreciated the cleanliness, location, and the professional service from our staff.
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewALL OK, WILL STAY THERE AGAIN..
Many thanks, Stephen, for your positive feedback. We’re delighted everything was fine and we look forward to welcoming you back.
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe liked everything. The Hostal was very clean. The staff were very helpful, polite and friendly. Someone always on reception. Useful having a bar. Great location. There is nothing not to like. If we need to stay in this Area again would would choose Hostal Sol y Miel. Ticks all the boxes.
There was nothing not to like. Everything suited us perfectly.
Dear Gillian, thanks for choosing us and for your lovely review. We're happy to know you felt comfortable and well taken care of. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood value for money 10/10 for location Room cleaned daily Cleaners was friendly The fella with the long hair on reception was really friendly
Shower head was busted in 105 so couldn't have a proper shower had to use the little shower
Thank you, Craig! We're glad you enjoyed your stay. The shower issue is being handled.
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, excellent value for money. Air con worked well and the beds were comfy. Loved having a balcony space.
The room was very basic and the shower (which was very nice and clean and hot) was very small.
We truly appreciate your comment. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and also value your suggestions for improvement.
Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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David, thank you for your excellent rating and for sharing such a clear and straightforward review. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI loved the location. Not close to the beach(16mins walk) but close to shops, restaurants, train station. The staff was nice! There is a ceiling fan and aircon in the room. Good WiFi too. The bathroom was clean. The room was clean.
The location of MY room was right next to the elevator shaft. Inside the room they could place the bed anywhere, but you guessed it, they placed it by the lift. The headboard was right where the lift was. You could hear every door openings, (creaks of the lift door), every door closure, every person getting in and out of the lift, the conversations in the lift. The lift moving up and down, every time! Sadly I couldn't really sleep because of that. Parking is free of charge close by but finding a place could be very challenging.
Thank you for your review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the location, cleanliness, and our staff, and we’re sorry for the inconvenience caused by the elevator noise. Your feedback helps us improve.
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery clean and had aircon. Beside Arroya.
We truly appreciate your comment. We're happy to know you enjoyed both the cleanliness and the proximity to Arroyo de la Miel.
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewPerfect for what I needed! Clean modern room. Lovely staff. Coffee shop right next to reception.
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Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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