Hostal Sol y Miel

The staff especially Dillan were very polite and helpful

I've stayed here twice before. Small well run hotel in an excellent ;location. Close to the Arroyo railway station. Big improvements to the bar and reception area since my last visit. The hostel ,is situated in a pedestrianized street so absolutely no traffic noises. Hotel staff are very friendly and helpful. A simple Iberian breakfast is available. If you need an "English" breakfast then that is available in Arroyo. Nearby in Fountain Square there are several good bars, cafes and restaurants. It's real easy to get into Malaga using the train service if you buy a Malaga area transit card from the tobacconist next door. I loaded mine with 20 euros and after two weeks of traveling still had 8 euros left. This saves a lot of time at the stations. It's a longish walk down to Benalmadena on the coast and quite a hike back back because of the height differences. There are buses available from the railway station.

The location was perfect, right on the main street, 3 mins from the train station. The hotel has been newly renovated and the lobby/bar/restaurant area was lovely - super comfy little sofa and chairs. Great fresh coffee served at breakfast (inlcuding decaf) and flexible options. They kindly allowed me to have my almond milk for the coffee and toasted my gluten free bread for breakfast. The staff were super friendly and helpful. They lent me a brand new hair dryer and knife for lemon. The bed was super comfy, pillow memory foam and amazing, the air con silent and new, the fan a great addition. The shower was excellent and the room had all you needed! Would well recommend this newly renovated hotel - great value for money, comfy nights sleep, and a lovely sanctuary to come back to between your trips out, with the friendliest of staff!

Very good localization in the center of Benalmadena 5 minutes away from the train station, very clean hostel, nice and helpful staff, perfect for single travellers, very good value for money.

Really liked it here, overall pleasant staff. Rooms were basic but really clean and comfortable, fresh towels every day. Location wise, only a few minutes from the train station but a good 20 minutes walk to the beach. However, there is a bus stop by the station that goes to the front. Stayed here for a week and was really good. Would come back here for sure.