Elba Estepona Gran Hotel & Thalasso Spa

Our first visit since the Pandemic and pleased to find the hotel still holding up very well. We had room 423 on the eastmost corner of the hotel which gave us unbeatable views to Estepona and Gibraltar. The room was large and well equipped, just a couple of minor points, the English language news etc was not available on TV during our stay, also we had a bit of a fiasco with the Mini Bar, (being charged for things we did not use) but this was quickly resolved at reception. Food in the hotel was generally very good with service to match. We liked the Paris Roma menu slightly better than the Al Andalus, both good value. On some the nights both restaurants were closed due to “Events” (wedding parties etc). On one of these occasions we tried the buffet and found that very good also and great value at 35 Euros. The breakfast spread was excellent and the eggs and beans are now on hot plates by the bacon etc, so you can enjoy a truly hot breakfast. Outside facilities were well kept, gardens, pools etc and really show off the scale of the place. Access to Estepona is now improved due to further development of the coastal path, no more scrambling over rocks. Care is necessary however due to cyclists and E-bikes speeding along the new pathways. If you like walking, the path in the other direction to Port Duquesa has also been improved In May we found that the public toilets all along the beach were closed until after 11am so an almost two-hour walk to the end of Rada beach needed a bit of planning, good excuse for a Coffee stop. We have been many times Hotel Elba from its original opening as a 5-star Gran Luxe. Although we have found a few rough edges over the years, the scale and concept of the place are still impressive and we are happy to keep Elba on our list of favourites. You get a lot for your money here and we continue to rate it a (very good) 4 star. We intend to return.

Staff are excellent and very helpful however sadly the hotel needs investment to bring it up to 5 star standard. Breakfast was excellent and the room was lovely we used the spa most rooms not working which was frustrating pool good thought you need a car to get anywhere.

good but building a little tired

Stayed on the 11th - 13th May 2024. The hotel was clean. The staff were very friendly. The bedroom was excellent with a balcony. The bathroom was superb. Parking was free. Nice bar area. Only 1 choice of white wine. The only quibble with the hotel was the location. It was not possible to walk anywhere and use of the car was essential to get to the town.