Apartamentos Las Rosas de Capistrano

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Hi everyone we just got back recently from nerja and stayed at the las rosas del capistrano and loved every minute of our stay, me, my wife, and my two boys aged 9 and ten absolutely enjoyed every minute and are currently looking for deals for going back, ok lets not forget its winter time and yes it does get cold on a nightime hey its winter but through the day was lovely and warm better than the snow back home, yes they do supply heaters if needed and extra blankets if needed, the staff are brilliant and very helpfull, if you arrive late at night there is a phone number posted on the outside of the reception and someone will be with you in ten minutes no worrys there, the rooms are fantastic everthing you need that you have at home except the washing machine is located in the utility room below the appartment, the cleaner came in about four to five times during our stay and that was adequate enough ie supplying fresh sheets etc, its only just a mile into town and its a lovely walk there and back, the local buses are brilliant too we went to malaga for 12 euros return, the next day torre de marr 7euros return these qoutes are for four people and thats brill, also the most famous caves our right on your doorstep by local bus which is only a euro we spent all day in the caves and if you visit them you will understand why they are huge and fascinating never seen anything like it in my life its a must if you are there, the whole town of nerja is amazing tranquill and peacefull and well manered people everywhere you go and the hotel del capistrano just made the whole holiday spectacular this is an honest review of our holiday and we are going back in december to do it all over again and this time we are going on a bus into belamadena for 14 euros so there is plenty to do if your not lazy, yes there is a supersol supermarket right outside the hotel and yes it can be expensive but we did all our shopping at the mercadona supermarket which is very good at prices down town, its worth it because on your way back there is alovely fresh spanish bakery only a small place but by heck they did the best and cakes me and my kids have ever tasted and cheap too other than that the places to eat our on the sea front where you will the jamaica bar ,curry house and a host of all varietys and averaging all around 40 euros for four people and a drink, can't wait to get back don't miss out because someone has given a bad review go l promise you will not be disapointed

We arrived at 10.30pm Wed eve, to find our keys had been left with a nearby hotel, so there was no welcome that eve or the following day. To be honest the reception was hardly ever open and when they were they had very little information for us - and couldn't even tell the times of the local buses!
There are 2 Las Rosas apartment blocks both next to each other, one has a pool, sun beds and a bar (which was hardly ever open) and one with a pool with no sun beds. Check before you go.
Although the apartment was a good size, it wasnt clean, the bathroom was damp with black mould, and over the two week period the apartment was cleaned once after 4 days which included clean towels, bedding and emptying the bins. The rest of the time we did it oursleves!
The apartments are a 20 minute walk from the beach and centre and is all uphill on the way back.
Most of the restaurants, bars in the surrounding area have closed down, so unless you wanted to do the 20 min journey every day there's nothing much to do.
We were really disappointed

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Arrived at our apartment late on a Saturday evening to find everything was closed. Sunday's are not good as there is hardly anything open including the supermarlet next door especially being slightly out of the town. However managed to get a drink in the Nerja Club hotel (where we collected our keys) just across the road from the apartments. The apartment was exceptionally clean although a little tired around the edges. There was a large lounge/dining area with a well equipped kitchen complete with microwave and full oven/hob/fridge and freezer. The pool and garden areas were well maintained and clean. The location is quiet with pleasant views. The supermarket is handy although a little expensive and is open Monday - Saturday 9am - 9pm. There also a newsagents in the supermarket as well. We had a problem with a television and a roller blind which were fixed very quickly by the maintenance staff after reporting it to the friendly staff in the office. Being a little out of town our hire car is an asset although we were told that a bus runs in front of the supermarket into town and is very reasonable.
Eating out
Around the hotel there are a few bars which also serve food. The Sportmans Bar will appeal to football fans and they also do fish and chips and Sunday Roasts if required. This bar was recomended by some local pats that we met in town. There is also another bar which serves eat in or take away roast chicken which was delicious. The Nerja Club hotel across from the apartments service snack meals and also a delicious buffet for 12 euros a head. Lots of choice and friendly service. In town there are many restaurants and bars to choose from particularly in the old part of town which is busy in the evenings.
All in all we had a fantastic holiday and would thoroughly recomend the apartments and Nerja.

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We were very pleased with the location of the Rosa apartments, a short easy 25min walk into the lovely nearby Nerja and a 20 min walk to the sandy long beach of Burricana beach. The apartments were well equiped and comfortable, we had a one bed (mattress was new and really comfty) with a large comfortable sofa bed for the children to sleep on which was adequate. The rooms are not air conditioned and get very hot in the evening to sleep in. There seems to be fans in the rooms that get passed on from each customer when they leave, these were a godsend and we managed to get our hands on 3, although because each person passes them on I dont believe that they ever get handed back to reception for hire. The view from the balcony over the pool and overlooking the football stadium wasnt bad either. I have never had such a well equiped kitchen, although we bought a bbq as soon as we got there and cooked on the balcony some nights, no complaints from anyone. The bar next to the pool was open only in the evenings from approx 5pm to 5am somenights. It wasnt noisey and was run by a Morrocan man named Hussarnie (known I've spelt that wrong)! He cooked the best Paella we had EVER had and also a Lamb Tagine dish on the fire for 3 hrs, which was delicious. He was really great with the kids and friendly with the customers, although slow delivering drinks and food, but whos in a hurry on holiday?? The room only got clean towels and bed sheets once every 6-7 days and the maids never came in and cleaned the room in the 21days we were there, only to leave the towels and make the beds so dont expect the floors etc to be washed because they wont be, hence why you get a mop and broom supplied to DIY! Theres even a free to use washing machine and tumble dryer in the communal toilet for customers to use. Theres a huge supermarket downstairs which is open from 9am-9pm every day apart from sunday. Also theres a tuesday market nearby and a great boot sale on sundays worth a visit. If you go to Burricana beach you must book a Kayake trip from the adventure centre, you get to paddle your Kayake along the coastline and snorkel and swim for 3hrs its great! As are the caves. The nearby waterpark at Torrox del Mar isnt great but ok for the kids, dont expect super slides though its pretty basic. We have a great time there and would recommend these apartments to anyone, small friendly and you always manage to get a sunbed by the pool, no towels on beds etc.

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Have just returned from a four day break in a two bedroomed apartment. The apartment was clean and well equipped with nice pine furniture. The beds are very comfortable. The balcony was massive! (in fact there were two because the second bedroom was upstairs with its own balcony and ensuite bathroom)One downside was no door at the top of the stairs so the person sleeping upstairs was disturbed if the TV was on or people were talking downstairs.
The kitchenette was much better equipped than most with a halogen hob and efficient oven, also a microwave, plug in kettle, a blender and coffee maker (but only two power points for all these gadgets, with one over the hob)
The TV had BBC 1 and BBC 2 which was unusual and welcome.
The apartment block itself was an attractive building with tiered balconies. No car park but plenty of parking nearby. The gardens were colourful and well cared for, while the pool area (which we had to ourselves at this time of year) was lovely. Could get crowded in high season I would imagine. Of course the pool was cold, but I did take the plunge once and I've experienced colder!
It was difficult to find because the Spanish aren't into street name plates. Fortunately there is a sign pointing towards it off a roundabout just across the road from the hotel, but it calls it Las Rosas de Nerja (Capistrano doesn't appear on the sign over the hotel either so you wonder if it's the wrong place). Reception was closed when we arrived, but a card in the notice board told us to collect keys from the hotel.
That worked out okay, but the lobby outside our apartment was unlit so it was hard to see to unlock it and the key was tricky to use.
In the evening and morning a bit of heating would have been welcome - it got quite chilly.
I would imagine with only one plug in fan and no A/C the opposite would be true in the summer.
Overall we were very pleased with it for a Spring break, and the price was very reasonable.
Nerja itself is a lovely, unspoilt town, very much more Spanish than other Costa del Sol resorts. There are no high rise hotels, and the whole town is built on hills and cliffs and the different levels make for spectacular views. Well worth visiting again for longer.
The beach is not the best, being shingle and sand, and quite a dark colour, but clean enough. But the whole area is lovely and makes up for this.

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I booked this as we wanted a late deal to Nerja, i looked on the internet and not many reviews for these apartments which i didn't think was a good sign. The one review i read stated they didn't like it and best thing about their stay was a fish and chip restaurant near the apartments! that put me off straigt away - who goes on holiday to eat fish & chips?!?!?!?
We picked up our car from malaga and found the accomodation easily - it is in between Nerja & Capistrano and right opposite a big hotel called Club Nerja (which you can use all their facilities). The accomodation is basic but clean and new, we had a beautiful view of the pool and mountains - the private terrace was gated which was great as we have two small children! One thing this accomodation has going for it is the sofa bed was really comfy!
The only downfall was we did not have a change of towels while we were there and they were a little bit thread bare but did that spoil my holiday? NO!
Nerja is a stunning place, with beautiful restaurants - one word of warning though you definately need a car!
Hope this helps!