Princesa Playa

Just returned from a one-week stay at Hotel Princesa Playa in Marbella. Having stayed here many years ago, it was disappointing to see how much the property has aged without being properly maintained its really gone down hill. Its definitely not operating at a true 4-star standard. There are broken tiles at lift area at ground floor level and also internal floor tiles with heavy dirty stains and mis matched tiles at the lift areas on floors.

​The rooms are very dated, though quality seems inconsistent (my Mams room was notably better than ours with decor). We paid extra for a sea view room, and while the view was nice, the balcony got no sun during the day despite requesting a sunny room in advance. The thin walls mean you hear everything from the neighboring rooms and definitely cant relax in the rooms at all and noise from the nearby gym area at beachfront carries throughout the day and evening with them playing their own music on speakers!!

​Additional inconveniences included extremely slow elevators and a haphazard breakfast spread where the options changed constantly rather than staying consistent each day. On a positive note, the breakfast staff were friendly and attentive, and while the pool area is small with uncomfortable loungers, we never had trouble finding one but you wouldn't want to spend long up there and chill out.

​Ultimately, this hotel might work okay if you just need a base for a city break style trip, but if you are looking to relax and chill out, I would avoid at all costs. It has great potential due to its location, but right now it falls short and struggles to offer the 4 star standard.

Great value for money, hotel in a brilliant location .Staff excellent especially on the reception very friendly and helpful. Rooms basic but very clean .Great for a short break .