Reviews of Pez Espada Hotel, Torremolinos, Spain

Pez Espada

Overall Rating:

6/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Sep 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

judithm

Comments:

Me and my sister spent 2 weeks at the Pez Espada and to be honest it was a little disappointing. After reading the reviews before we went we were really looking forward to it.
The flight was fine and arrived at the hotel. The check in was fine but was not impressed that if we wanted the fridge we had to pay 26 euros for the key, so after paying for that and safe key we went to the room. It was down a corridor that was dark mustard walls that needed touching up. The room itself was OK but really needed updating, there wasnt a chest of drawers so had to store everything in the wardrobe.

The food at the hotel was really good, but the dining room could have been bigger as no matter what time we went for our evening meal we had to queue.

Then on our third night there we got the family from hell next door to us. It was 2 boys who were there with their parents and grandparents and we were unlucky enough to be next door to them. The first night I banged on their door at 2.30, the music and shouting was so loud I dont know how they didnt wake the whole corridor, they didnt answer so phoned reception who sent security and the music did go quieter. The next night was the same again, only this time the mother and father was in the room too, security came again and we got to sleep about 3.30
At 7am I was in reception asking for a new room, had to go back at 8 and met the most miserable man ever. Anyway we eventually got the key to a different room at lunch time. Thankfully we had a peaceful time in there.

The hotel is set just back from the beach which was great and it was 9 euros a day for 2 beds and umbrella and the nice man there saved you the same beds every day.
We didnt use the pool but people were getting their beds there from 6.45 onwards.

The entertainment at night was OK some nights and the bar staff worked really hard and were very pleasant.

If you want a relaxing holiday...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Ms J Aitken

Comments:

If you want a relaxing holiday in a great hotel, great location, great food and great staff this is the place!!!!

Yes the majority of clients are probably 55 plus but there were a few of us younger people!! Our room was a superior double with balcony and sea view - it was exactly what it said on the tin!!!

The hotel was spotless, maids were in every day, they were very helpful and polite. The food was very good with plenty of choice.

Bar staff were very pleasant and quick, nothing was too much trouble for all the employee's in the hotel.

The pools were clean with a life guard in place all the time. The sun beds were "booked" very early in the morning in the prime positions but there were plenty of them so for the likes of myself and partner who went out during the day it wasn't much of a problem and by the time we returned we could find a spot easily.

The location was really good. Right opposite the beach and plenty to do - great for people watching. The bars on the front were varied, prices for drinks and food were generally very similar.

All in all a great place, we would definately return to the Pez and I'm hoping it won't be that long before we do!!!!!

The hotel Pez Espada has a...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mrs P Thomson

Comments:

The hotel Pez Espada has a fantastic location, right on the beach front and despite us having a room overlooking the promenade we never experienced any noise.



Our room was large and spotlessly clean and our maid was very friendly. The rooms were air conditioned which was greatly appreciated in the 32 degree heat.



There was a good choice of food to suit everyone (even our fussy teenager managed to eat well). The waiting staff were very attentive and couldn't do enough to help.



The evening entertainment in the hotel could be a hit or a miss. If we didn't fancy what was on we took a stroll along the promenade to the marina in Benalmadena (highly recommend doing this) or wandered through the shops and bars in Torremolinos.

We have been to the Pez Espada...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mrs W Cuthbert

Comments:

We have been to the Pez Espada two years on the trot and planning to go back again this August.



The hotel is very clean and tidy with lovely clean comfortable rooms. The room maids are very pleasant and helpful. Reception staff are always helpful and always give you a warm welcome.



The food is excellent and dining room very clean, the waiters will go out of their way to help.



There is a big pool outside with sunbeds, we tend to use the beach which is at the end of hotel gardens, the beach is clean and tidy with sunbeds at a cost of a couple of Euros.



My two teenage children have enjoyed this holiday on both occasions and looking forward to this year! There is plenty to do in the evenings either at the hotel or take a short walk along the sea front where there are shops and attractions.



There is plenty of places to visit during the day, I would recommend a day in Gibraltar with doing the tour of the mountain and monkeys. All in all we would recommend this hotel to anyone , I would say once you have been you will go back again!

The Pez Espada Hotel is the...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Sep 2005

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

video john

Comments:

The Pez Espada Hotel is the perfect location, right on the beach, it is flat walking to Torremolinos or Benalmadena.



The swimming pool is beautiful and adventurous. The food is first class and the dinning room overlooks the sea.



The bedrooms are very clean with ample space.



There are gardens at the back of the hotel with free sun beds.



There is entertainment every night at the hotel, the bus stops just outside the hotel.

The Pez Espada is the best hotel...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2005

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Ms SL Jackson

Comments:

The Pez Espada is the best hotel I have stayed in to date. The atmosphere is one of calm and sophistication, and the staff are friendly and polite at all times.



The food is fantastic, both in choice and quality with the salads and desserts deserving a special mention. Children would probably not like the lack of "junk" type food, but as there are very few of them at this hotel then that isn’t a problem! My room was clean and tidy with a spacious, bright bathroom which had a well stocked basket of goodies including a sewing kit and several shoe shine pads!


The location of the hotel is ideal, being at the Benalmadena end of Torremolinos and hence near to the picturesque marina. Shopping opportunities for jewellery, pottery and alcohol are plentiful, and it is easy enough to avoid the "tat”. There is a market on Fridays in Paloma Park in Benalmadena, which is worth the walk just to see the animals and birds wandering around it!


All in all I had a great holiday in Torremolinos, and would recommend the Pez Espada to anyone wanting a quality hotel and a relaxing break.