Medplaya Pez Espada

"For many years I have wanted to stay at the Pez Espada and this year I fulfilled my wish. The Pez Espada is located on the main promenade between Torremolinos and Benalmadena and both can be reached easily. My room was located on the 4th floor and had a small balcony that overlooked a car park. However you could see the sea and was really quite quiet. It may have been nosier at the height of summer but I was not disturbed. The room had a kettle with tea and coffee supplies which were replenished every day. There was a small fridge with 2 complimentary bottles of water. There was also a small safe. There was no additional charge for any of these. WI-FI is available throughout the hotel. My room had 2 large comfortable beds, a wardrobe with plenty of space, bedside cabinets with drawers and a desk with a chair. There was also a TV with a selection of English channels, telephone and air conditioning. The bathroom was accessed via a sliding door and contained a shower but no bathtub. There was plenty of hot water. My only issue with the room was it was located at the end of the corridor so there was no window. The only natural light came through the small balcony door so the room was a little bit dark. I had the half board option and to be honest I think I would have been better off going for bed and breakfast only. The dining room is accessed down a sweeping staircase or a small lift. You choose your own seat and are not restricted to the same table. The breakfast is brilliant! There was literally everything you could imagine for breakfast...hot food, cereals, yoghurts, pancakes, pastries, cold meats and cheeses. Hot drinks are available via machines and fruit juices are also available. Personally I am a bit of a fussy eater so I was a bit disappointed with the evening meals. There was vegetarian options, salad bar, fish, meats and, thankfully for me, pasta. Everything I had was certainly tasty and was always hot. Desserts are fantastic! If you want a drink with your meal these are available...you pay for them immediately at the table. The Pez Espada also has snack bars. One is by the pool and the other is on the terrace with lovely views. Both of these are very reasonably priced. For sun worshippers there are gardens front and back with plenty of beds. The grounds are home to the pools. The main pool is between the two main buildings of the hotel and there is a children's pool which is reached by going up a few steps. The hotel also has a gym. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. I had a small issue with my electrics and it was sorted immediately...I was very impressed. It is certainly obvious why the Pez Espada was a favourite of royalty and the rich and famous...it is absolutely fantastic. Comfortable, clean and ideally placed. I hope this will be the start of a beautiful friendship."

"Just got back from the pez hotel having been to This hotel in January we returned having enjoyed the hotel BUT ! Last year we were on floor 4 no problems but this year on floor 1 the horrible sink in the corridor and the rooms were disgusting made me feel sick certain times in a day always in a morning smelt like swerge i did complain as did a few other people on that floor but nothing was done In turn it has put me off staying at this hotel , Also food at a evening was not as good as in January snd the long wait at the egg station was off putting to wait . Other than that other aspects off the hotel were ok Ok"

"From the moment your step inside the lobby at Pez Espada you realise you are in for a wonderful holiday. All the Staff from Holly on reception , Jose Maria, and Raphael. In the dining room. Also Tamara who welcomes everyone to the dining room , all deserve a special mention. But saying that all the staff were so friendly curtious and helpful , a real asset to the company and experts in their positions, they help to bring a very special ambience to your Holiday. Would I return yes definitely without hesitating . Thankyou all for a very special Holiday. Bill Littler."