The Gran Spa Playabella Hotel faces the beach 8 miles from the centre of Estepona. Estepona combines the charm of its old town and cobbled streets with modern facilities making it a popular destination for holidays in Spain. The town also has a busy marina surrounded with restaurants, and a tree lined main street leading from one end of the town to the other.
Right Choice
The Gran Spa Playabella will appeal to families and couples looking for a beachfront position with varied facilities and entertainment available onsite.
Location and Resort
The pool area is surrounded by over 200 palms providing a relaxing environment for sunbathing. There is a `Spa Aquaplaya` health and beauty centre available at extra charge offering varied facilities and hydro treatments. There are numerous watersports available at extra cost locally.
Swimming Pools
The property has a swimming pool with waterslides.
Eating and Drinking
The hotel has a buffet style restaurant, a bar, a cafe and a pub. There is also a beach club open in peak season. The hotel operates an All Inclusive option which includes breakfast from 8am until 10.30am, lunch from 1pm to 4pm and dinner between 8pm and 10.30pm, all buffet style, served in the main restaurant. During meals water, beer and house wine are offered. Also at the disposal of the AI guests is the El Beach Club, during high season. Some snacks such as tapas of the day, dried fruit, fries, etc are available between 11am and 1pm at the pool bar. Locally produced alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as some international ones (except reservas, cava and champagne) are served from 8am to midnight at selected bars (according to each outlets opening hours).
Accommodation
All have bathroom/shower WC TV telephone hairdryer minibar air conditioning balcony/terrace * (certain amenities may be payable locally)
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