The Gran Hotel is in the heart of the Costa Del Sol, in Playa la Butibamba, Mijas Costa, close to beautiful sandy beaches and many water sports and activities for the more active. It is situated on the beach, between Fuengirola and Marbella, approximately 8 miles from each.

Right Choice

This hotel will appeal to those wanting a beach holiday in Spain, with some of bars and restaurants in the area. It is well positioned between Fuengirola and Marbella, with easy access to both by car or bus.

Location and Resort

The Gran Hotel is near the beach and an ideal spot for a relaxing holiday with all the family. The location of the hotels is great, right in front of the sea, where you can find shops and local restaurants, bars, as well as being within walking distance of the main line bus station.

Swimming Pools

There is an outdoor swimming pool, with and children`s pool, solarium, gardens and a terrace.

Eating and Drinking

The hotel has a good buffet style restaurant. The hotel operates an AI option with breakfast from 7.30am to 10am, lunch from 1pm to 3pm and dinner from 6.30pm to 10pm in summer and 9pm in winter, all buffet style, served in the main restaurant. During meals drinks are offered. Snacks such as hamburgers, sausages, ham and cheese, lettuce, tomatoes or similar, cookies, ice cream as well as drinks are available from 10.30am to 12.30pm, 3.30pm to 6.30pm and 10.30pm to 11.30pm. Locally produced alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks like beer, soft drinks, fruit juices, mineral water, house wine (red, white and sparkling), coffees and infusions, cocktails, whisky, rum, gin, brandy, vodka, vermouth, whiskey cream, liqueurs, etc (all draught, not bottled) are served from 10am to 11pm (at the pool bar 10am to 5.30pm in summer and the lounge bar from 5pm to 11pm). NEW YEARS EVE GALA MEALS INCLUDED

Accommodation

Twin/double will have 2 or 3 beds

All rooms have direct dial phone satellite TV air conditioning private bathroom hairdryer safe 300 rooms with sea and mountain view air-conditioning heating terrace * (certain amenities may be payable locally)

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