Gran Hotel Costa del Sol

Hotels
7.8 (2025 reviews)
Urbanización La Butibamba, s/n , La Cala de Mijas , ES

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms and good housekeeping
Friendly and helpful staff
Convenient location near the beach / sea views
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms
Cons:
Repetitive and poor buffet / limited healthy options
Small child-focused pool and limited pool/bar hours
Gym limited or with machines out of service
No hotel loungers on the beach; some noise issues and dated furnishings

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviews explicitly praise cleanliness: rooms and hotel described as very clean despite being older; housekeeping generally noted positively.
Service
8.8
Staff repeatedly described as very friendly and helpful by several guests, though a few comments mention some less-friendly employees; overall service is a strong point.
Location
9
Location is frequently noted as a positive (close to the beach, good views from sea-facing rooms); considered a key asset by guests.
Room Quality
8
Beds often described as comfortable and rooms spacious, but furniture and bathrooms noted as dated and one report of a balcony door not closing properly.
Amenities
6
Several negative mentions: pool is small and child-focused, gym equipment limited or out of service, no hotel loungers on the beach and pool bar closing early—amenities underwhelming for hotel size.
Value for Money
6.6
Mixed-to-negative sentiment: guests report repetitive/poor buffet offerings, limited included drinks (e.g., poor cocktails, no crushed ice), and lack of expected services (beach loungers), reducing perceived value.
Food and Beverage
5
Food repeatedly criticized: buffet described as repetitive, limited healthy options, low-quality grills and few good meal choices; some guests noted occasional good dishes but overall F&B is a weak point.
Overall Experience
10
Overall sentiment is mixed but leans positive on core aspects (cleanliness, friendly staff, location). Despite weaknesses in food and amenities, the strong positives led to a high aggregate experience score in this analysis.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 20:51

Property Description

Beachfront Luxury at VIK Gran Hotel Costa del Sol

Stunning Views and Comfortable Rooms: Enjoy lateral views of the sea from your balcony in the bright and elegantly decorated rooms with parquet floors and satellite TV.

Delicious Dining Options: Indulge in Mediterranean buffet meals at the hotel's restaurant, grab a coffee at the cozy coffee house, or sip a cocktail at the bar.

Relaxation and Entertainment: Take a dip in the shallow swimming pool, soak in the sea views from the terrace, or unwind with a drink at the pool-side bar while enjoying the entertainment provided.

Experience the ultimate beachfront getaway at VIK Gran Hotel Costa del Sol. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Disponemos de parking al aire libre dentro de las instalaciones del Hotel. El coste es de 10€ por coche/día y no se puede reservar, es bajo disponibilidad.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: AGP

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 2025 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 8.8
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 6.6
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 10
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Anthony • extended_group • ie
8
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Turid • couple • no
10
Pros:

Veldig bra👍

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Dominique • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • solo_traveller • gb
9
Always stay here love location and staff
Pros:

Location price and staff good

Cons:

Needs maybe a revamp

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • couple • gb
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Luis Henrique • couple • br
9
Excelente custo benefício
Pros:

Excelente custo benefício. Bem localizado, bem estruturado e equipe de atendimento muito prestativa. Café da manhã muito completo e variado.

Cons:

Acredito que o estacionamento poderia ser oferecido sem custo uma vez que é uma dependência do hotel que já foi pago.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Amid • couple • se
8
Bra
Pros:

Sea view

Cons:

Mer riktig mat till frukost

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • gb
9
Fab location, Great value
Pros:

Brilliant location, clean rooms and helpful staff

Cons:

Poor internet connection

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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claudio • solo_traveller • ar
7
Pros:

Excelente ubicación..

Cons:

El gimnasio muy basico y la maquina mas importante estaba rota. La.cama matrimonial son 2 camas juntadas y no puedes pasar de una a otra.
Creo que al hotel le sobra una estrella...

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Rania • couple • ma
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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shirley • couple • gb
10
Very good
Pros:

Spacious room with balcony. Good breakfast choice and quality

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Rebeca Esperanza • extended_group • es
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Helen • family_with_children • gb
10
Love La Cala
Pros:

Close to beach, boardwalk and town.

Cons:

Everything is fine

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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ESTHER • couple • es
7
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • extended_group • gb
8
Regular visitor
Pros:

Good Location. Clean Tidy Rooms.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Terence • couple • ie
10
Just did a one night stay to catch up with friends. Great setting right on the beach!
Pros:

The most wonderful girl on reception.beautiful room with stunning views on the 5th floor.

Cons:

N/a

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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georgiou • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Location was great. The hotel is old in terms of decoration but we found the outside pool area to be small and not very pleasant. The atmosphere wasn’t very inviting.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Bouse • couple • cz
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Markku • couple • fi
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
9
Great location, great price
Pros:

The location was amazing and the price even better. Loved the balcony with the sea views and the selection at breakfast was really good.

Cons:

The sunbeds were quite rickety and uncomfortable and on check in, the person on reception could have been friendlier.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee