Amy Adejokun
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This classic Torremolinos Hotel has managed to move with the times whilst maintaining the reputation it has always held, and is an ideal place to spend a few relaxing days in a 4 star level of comfort.
Blue Sea Gran Hotel Cervantes - © L. Asenjo / EASYVOYAGE
Blue Sea Gran Hotel Cervantes - © L. Asenjo / EASYVOYAGE
The Cervantès Hotel stands some 800 m from the beach, in the centre of Torremolinos and therefore close to many different shops, restaurants, cafes, pharmacies, etc. Therefore, you can certainly forget about the car once you park up at the hotel, as all of these places are within walking distance. You'll also find close-by the suburban railway line (300 m away), Malaga International Airport (some 4,5 mi away) and Malaga's TGV station (around a 25 minute drive away).
The hotel has almost 400 guest rooms, all very spacious, comfortable and equipped with everything you need for a pleasant stay, including satellite television, a telephone, background music (even though it doesn't always work), a safe, heating, air conditioning, a hair dryer in the bathroom and a huge terrace furnished with a table and two chairs. All of the rooms are very bright and most overlook Torremolinos beach. They feature modern Castilian-style furniture and floating parquet flooring, whilst the fabrics used for the curtains and bedspreads are both low-key and floral. The bathrooms are also modern and large enough for you not to feel hemmed-in. A small basket of welcome toiletries from the Hotasa Group, which the hotel belongs to, is also provided.
The Cervantès Hotel can be seen from several spots around the town of Torremolinos, not only because of its size (it has 10 storeys) but also due to its geographical location, set up above the town. Although its facade is rather 70s in style, the hotel has managed to move with the times. You'll find it offers a very modern interior, particularly in the recently renovated parts of the hotel, such as the lobby, where both the decor and the ambience are entirely contemporary. The plasma screens, the comfortable modern sofas and the stylish lighting all contribute to the ambience of the lobby, which, beyond its many corners to relax, is home to a piano bar and a network games room, toilets, payphones, etc. From the lobby you can reach the cafe restaurant (which is also very current in style), as well as the gardens and the pool. Facilities at the Cervantès include a series of swimming pools (two outdoor pools, one for adults and one for children, and an indoor pool on the terrace affording superb views), and a children's club - a genuine paradise for children, as it is very spacious and offers a comprehensive range of activities. The walls of this area, specially designed for the little ones, are covered in pictures of favourite children's characters, such as Shrek and Nemo. It has everything needed to keep children amused (comfortable tables and chairs, dolls, various games, puppets, etc.) and several monitors are always on hand to entertain the children in these enchanting surroundings.
The Cervantès boasts several restaurants where guests can enjoy fine cuisine, although normally you would expect higher quality from a 4 star hotel like this. The main restaurant operates as a buffet, serving a varied menu so you won't tire of what's on offer during your stay. The buffet itself is very well presented and includes everything you want to make a good salad, as well as pastas, rice, soups, meats and fish. There is also the option of enjoying certain dishes that have been prepared before your very eyes. There is also an à la carte restaurant serving Mediterranean and international cuisine, with a barbecue set up alongside the pool during high season, as well as the lobby bar where you can enjoy a drink or a coffee and choose from the selection of snacks available.
The closest beach to the Cervantès hotel is around 800 m away and is a huge, fine sandy beach where both the sand and the water are perfectly clean all year round. There is no area reserved specifically for hotel guests, but you will find parasols and hammocks to hire for a modest sum (managed by other companies) on the closest beach available, so that you can enjoy a day basking in the sun at the seaside. This beach is located right at the heart of the Torremolinos coast and is surrounded by shops, restaurants and cafes. Why not enjoy a pre-dinner drink or a spot of lunch on a beachfront terrace in this truly idyllic setting.
As many of the other hotels on the Costa del Sol, the Cervantès has maintained its 70s style original facade. Once inside though, you'll clearly see that this is a perfectly current hotel, offering modern facilities designed for the well-being of its guests. The hotel's location is certainly one of its greatest assets, given that it is close to everything, including the beach and various other leisure attractions. It also has a car park where you can leave your car for the entire duration of your stay if you like (at a charge of around 8,5 pounds per day), though you can also park in the neighbouring streets, some of which impose a charge.
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