About Medplaya Hotel Riviera
Medplaya Hotel Riviera is an adult-oriented hotel in Benalmadena on the Costa Del Sol, situated near to the marina.
All rooms at Medplaya Hotel Riviera are en-suite with complimentary toiletries, and include air-conditioning and a sun terrace. Rooms also feature satellite TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, and for an additional charge a safe is available.
Guests at Medplaya Hotel Riviera have use of a swimming pool and a free gym, while during the winter months there is an indoor pool that can be used. The jacuzzi and wellness centre are available for use too, with prices available on request.
Breakfast and evening dinner are served daily in the buffet-style restaurant. Snacks are available from the bar throughout the day.
Benalmadena, which is noted for its nightlife, is located only a 15-minute drive from Malaga Airport. The popular resort of Fuengirola is a further 10-minute drive down the coast.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Only moments from the beach.
To the pleasant surprise of many guests, Med Playa Riviera is only moments from the beach. Guests can access the beach either by steps or by a direct lift, giving them a good alternative to the pool and terrace facilities offered by this hotel should they fancy it.
positive:
Well-regarded food.
On the whole, the food at Med Playa Riviera is well regarded. Guests report that the selection available to them both at breakfast and evening dinner is extensive, giving plenty of options and helping to make sure guests do not get bored of having the same thing every day.
positive:
Very efficient and friendly staff.
Staff at Med Playa Riviera are consistently described as being friendly and helpful. They are also efficient, with guests reporting that any queries are dealt with promptly and effectively, usually with a positive outcome.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Not enough sunbeds round the pool.
A number of guests report that while the pool area is pleasant and well maintained, there does appear to be a lack of sunbeds which means some people are disappointed to find there is nowhere to relax by the poolside. In particular, there appears to be a problem with towels being left on sunloungers to reserve them when not in use. This has irritated many guests.
negative:
Need to pay to access in-room fridge.
The fact that guests have to pay a fee to access the fridge in their room has not gone down well. Similar comments have been made about towels, with guests complaining that they have to pay a hefty deposit to borrow one.
negative:
Can be noisy on an evening.
Evening noise has been an issue for some guests, whether it has come from the hotel’s own bar or from passing traffic from the nearby main road.