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Overall Community Rating: |   9.3 (based on 2 user reviews) |
 Sol Don Pablo: Peaceful by Roy Clough |
| Posted 16 December 2007 about a visit in December 2007 | Overall rating: 9.1 |
Visited this Hotel in December and certainly no regrets booking it.
Hotel is situated in Banjidillo area of Torremolinos to the west of the centre.
Situated next to the Beach, it is one of three Hotels in a complex other two are Don Pedro and Don Marco but this one is far bigger than other two .
They all share a courtyard which is a pleasant environment.
The Don Pedro and Don Pablo, week I was there were usinf the Don Pablo restaurant which meant it was always busy but never a problem.
Rooms
Found rooms to be of a more than acceptable standard, only slight criticism I would make is no light on balcony, but only because as a couple like to have a drink on balcony on an evening.
I would also advise booking the sunny side rooms.
Food
Food was good usual fare though the sausage served up for those who like a cooked breakfast would not be to British taste.
I also thought that as a 4 star there may have been some show cooking, e.g someone cooking omelettes, fresh pasta.
Entertainment
Again usual fare one act on at about 9.30 each night preced by prize bingo or quiz at 9.
Pool Area
Ample sunbeds two pools plus a indoor pool.
There are two large bowling greens, up to 1 p.m allocated to a club but after that open to public.
You can hire a beach towel for duration of stay for 10 euro, which is returned at end.
It was not clear however and I only found out by word of mouth.
You can exchange money in Hotel but exchange rate is poor.
Getting There
If travelling independently, it is easy
1. Taxi direct from Airport was 17 euro
2. You can catch train from Airport to Torremolinos 1.25 euro and then a taxi 7 euro, probably worth paying the extra 6.50 euro.
Location
It is about a ten minute walk to Torremolinos but if not into walking up steep inclines you can catch a lift cost 50 cent, lift is a 5/10 minute walk away along beach front.
Hotel was predominately very much the more mature clientele, week but ideally suited me to be frank.
Out and About
It is a very pleasant stroll along the front but quite long, be warned, plenty of bars and shops though along the way, promenade goes up to Benalmadena.
Torremolinos centre is a vibrant place too and no sign of any lager louts, a reutation it used to have. I believe the council have acted on that problem.
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| Sol Don Pablo: Hotel Sol Don Pablo by Julie Jones 3 |
| Posted 26 March 2003 | Overall rating: 9.5 |
I've just returned from a 7 day break at the Hotel Sol Don Pablo. The hotel is very well positioned on the sea front at Bajondillo beach and is approximately 15 minutes from Malaga Airport. It is surrounded by lovely gardens, has several swimming pools, including an indoor pool, numerous bowling greens, on-site shops and a hairdressing salon. The standard of accommodation is excellent and all areas are kept very, very clean. The rooms are very spacious and are well decorated. A full maid service is provided on a daily basis and the hotel provides 24 hour security cover. The entertainment was very good and the bar staff were very pleasant and helpful too. The food was excellent with a wide choice to suit all tastes. Some examples of the food on offer:
Breakfast:
tea, coffee, milk, fruit juice, cold meats, salad, toast, freshly baked bread, selection of sweet breads and cakes, variety of cereals, fried eggs, scrambled eggs, beans, fried bread, bacon, potatoes, chips, sausages, fresh fruit, tinned fruit
Evening Meal:
selection of soups, variety of breads, lettuce, cucumber, betroot, tomatoes, onions, pasta, boiled eggs, rice, green peppers, selection of salad dressings, beef, veal, turkey, pork, lamb, salmon, hake, swordfish, chips, jacket potatoes, fried potatoes, vegetables, pasta, ravioli, spaghetti bolognaise, curry, fresh fruit, selection of ice cream, selection of cakes, jelly
Unfortunately, the weather was not very good during my stay (16/03/03 - 23/03/03) but the accommodation and food made up for the disappointment. My waist line has certainly expanded!
As far as neighbouring resorts are concerned, the marina at Benalmadena is well worth a visit, together with Fuengirola. Both can be accessed by local bus or train. I visited Fuengirola by train and would recommend this mode of transport. The train station is situated in the main town of Torremolinos (to the left of Burger King) which is about a 15 minute walk up a fairly steep hill from the Hotel Sol Don Pablo. Don't worry if you have walking difficulties as there is a bus service to the main town which operates a few hundred yards from the hotel. The town is also very good for shopping and eating.
Despite the poor weather, I had an enjoyable holiday and would certainly recommend the Hotel Sol Don Pablo to anyone.
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