The property is impressive, very professional and friendly staff. They take very good care of cleanliness and the bedding was nice and comfy and clean. I was impressed by the activities and spa in the location and great indoor pool for my kid in winter time. I would love and totally recommend the property to my friends and will definitely use Riu in my next holidays. It was my first experience with Riu hotels and resorts and was a great one. Totally recommendable, the dance and activities for kids are really good. I was provided space to keep my luggage after checkout as well, Spanish people are too sweet , and my travel adapter was not working so they have all facilities which a person needs in urgency. I was provided adaptor to charge phone and return it back by keeping a little deposit which was quite fair. Drinks were amazing and food was great. Every little thing there was quite impressive. They have a great app where you can see the activities going on at particular time in hotel area and can join so it was easy to know when you have to get down the room and go. The sunrise and sunset was amazing from the room, it was no need for me to go on any sunset tour in Malaga and no need to step out for flamingo show as both I was able to get within the premises. Overall a most wonderful and amazing experience @riuhotels #riulovers There is a designer outlet closely which was beautiful and very nice, Christmas lights in city were amazing, I went for 6:30 show where the 16 angels light and music show is there , Christmas lights at Calle Larios. They have that switch on show at 8:30 and 9:00 as well, Its worth the beauty of Malaga city.

I don't think there can be anything better than this.

Everything

Oh dear so noisy at night, people shouting, screaming and banging doors in the corridors and walkways, rooms have no soundproofing, seems there is no curfew we where kept awake by revellers every night up to 3am this is the 2nd time we’ve stayed same both times,

This hotel is amazing, exceptionally clean considering how busy the complex is. Yes, the bars are busy but you're never more than 1/2 minutes waiting to be served. The self service area for mineral/wine/beer/ taps and coffee machine where always clean and stocked up with glasses. The heated outdoor pool and indoor pool also really exceptional, especially the outdoor pool considering it was January, it was really easy to get into. The food was always freshly cooked, well presented and consistently being topped up during the buffet times

The pillows where slightly uncomfortable due to the shape, they where a very skinny rectangular shape, whereas I'm more used to a larger rectangular one. But that's just my preference, everyone is different

Perfect facilities and food. Location and service very good. Beach very close. Lot of activities during the day, nice shows in the evening. Bars are open the whole day. Everything you need for your holiday.

breakfast menu a bit dull... the lunch and dinner very good. Rooms with windows to the pool, especially close to the bars are too loud... we asked to change the room to the street, much better. The only thing what really disappointed us was during the evening show Anastasia Russian song with Moscow views... as Russia is now in the terrible war with Ukraine, so many people are suffering - this Russian part of the program should be taken away....

Second year to stay at this hotel ! Food and drinks excellent for all inclusive.. entertainment excellent All the staff from reception , entertainers , hospitality to cleaning staff were super professional and friendly always greeted with a smile 😊 Service from the bar and restaurants exceptional and always spotless clean at all times We love it here !

Absolutely nothing we didn’t like

The hotel definitely exceeded our expectations. The reception was friendly, we were able to leave our luggage before check-in and spend some time in the territory. The food was excellent and varied, when travelling with children there was no need to worry about where and when to eat. The room was incredibly large, even the shower area was 2x1m, so it felt like a dance floor. The pools were nice, towels were available, there was enough space, we didn't have to go to the pool early in the morning to park a sunbed (although many did). We were also lucky with the weather - it was a pleasant +26 degrees at the end of April, so it was really nice.

One of the minuses is the noise through the walls and ceilings. I don't know who was staying above us, but the huge noise every night, as if furniture was being moved around the room non-stop, was horrible. Unfortunately, our windows faced the street, with trash cans underneath, so the noise and clatter of emptying them added to the noise.

They hotel was absolutely lovely, the staff on the reception desk were so friendly and the bar staff work really hard. The pools were really clean and the beach view was so relaxing. The beds were very comfy and we slept so well. The food was really tasty and everyone enjoyed what they had to offer.

There was a terrible smell in out shower room. It was coming from the drains, we asked them to fix it and they sent someone to do this but it only resolved it for a few hours. None of the other rooms from our party had this smell so I don't think this room should have been stayed in until this issue was resolved. It woke me up one of the nights. Also the entertainment was very basic and finished at 10pm which is very early.

Breakfast and dinner was really very tasty, a large selection of dishes. Friendly and helpful staff, delicious cocktails, spacious reception area where you can play board games in the evenings. The location of the hotel is very good, right next to the sea, cafes, bars, shops.

Very disappointed with the Italian restaurant. The selection was poor, the food was really not tasty, the wine was from the same barrels as in the main restaurant, only served in glasses, we expected Italian wine at least. Much tastier in the main restaurant. But this is just my opinion :) The sound insulation in the rooms is very bad, you can hear what is happening in the next room and what is happening in the corridor, a lot of noise.

Hotel Riu Costa del Sol offers a mixed experience. The facilities are adequate and entertainment options are good. Overall, the hotel provides basic amenities and entertainment. It may suit those seeking a general resort experience, but guests with specific dietary needs or expecting high-end amenities should inquire further before booking. The dining experience is great in Dolce Vita.

Food variety is good, with menu lacking in daily diversity. It would be great to have more healthy and vegetarian-friendly options, and less fatty selections. We had an issue in the bathroom, with water leaking after showering.

Loved everything about it. Solo traveller with a lovely big room which had many pools(used the 2 heated ones). Usually all inclusive isn’t the best food but this was very nice and a huge variety 3X a day . Staff were lovely and entertainment was really good; shame I only found the sports bar on the final night!! Great place great location at a great price. Will 100% be back sometime in the future

The room outside the sauna was near enough the same temperature as inside the sauna which was a bit weird, no wonder it was empty I also would’ve liked a sea view or at least something better than the back alley but I didn’t pay any extra so can’t complain.. Just waste of a balcony really lol