Hotels
Hotels in Fuengirola: where to stay, from Miramar to Los Boliches
Fuengirola is the Costa del Sol at its most practical, with long beaches, a train to the airport and a promenade you can walk for hours. These are the five hotels we would choose, and the part of town each one suits best.
In short
Our first choice in Fuengirola is Hotel IPV Palace & Spa. It has the beach promenade right outside at the Miramar end of town, a spa and its own children's pool, and guests on Hotels.com rate it 9.0. For a lower price, look at Los Boliches.
Our first choice: See rooms at Hotel IPV Palace & Spa
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It is early morning on the Paseo Marítimo. The first runners have been and gone, the cafés along the promenade are setting out their tables, and on the beach the sand is being raked between empty sun loungers. In a few hours it will be busy, with families, retirees who have wintered here for twenty years and visitors fresh off the train from the airport.
Fuengirola is an easy town. The train from Málaga airport runs all the way here, the beaches follow one after another along the whole seafront, and you rarely need a car. The main decision is which end of the promenade to stay at.
Which Fuengirola hotel suits you?
Families and spa: Hotel IPV Palace & Spa
Close to the marina and the train: Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
On the beach in the centre: Occidental Fuengirola
Good value by the sea: Hotel ILUNION Fuengirola
Adults who want peace: Hotel Yaramar
The castle by the river
The footbridge over the river leads towards Sohail Castle on the hill.
Miramar and Sohail: the quiet end
At the western end of town you will find the Miramar shopping centre and Sohail Castle on a low hill by the river mouth. The promenade is wider and calmer here than in the centre, yet you can still walk into town in about a quarter of an hour.
The pool by the promenade
At IPV Palace the pool sits just inside the beach promenade.
Hotel IPV Palace & Spa
IPV Palace has the beach promenade on its doorstep, with a children's pool and a spa offering massages and other treatments. There are three restaurants, so you do not have to go out every evening. A good choice for families who want the beach outside and a little luxury inside.
Book your stay: See rooms at Hotel IPV Palace & Spa
The centre and the marina: everything close by
Around the marina and Plaza de la Constitución the restaurants are packed close together, and the train station is nearby. Stay here and you can walk everywhere, including to Bioparc, the zoo in the middle of town.
Harbour views
From the rooms at Leonardo you look out over the harbour and the sea.
Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
Leonardo stands right by the sea, three minutes from the marina and seven minutes' walk from the train station. Many rooms look out over the harbour and the beach, and the hotel has a spa and an outdoor pool. Ideal if you arrive by train and want to leave the car at home.
Book your stay: See rooms at Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
A pool facing the sea
The pool at Occidental faces the promenade and the sea.
Occidental Fuengirola
Occidental sits on the promenade in the centre, two minutes from the beach and seven minutes' walk from Bioparc. It has three restaurants, and one of the pools is heated in winter, which matters if you are coming for a long winter stay. Guests rate it 8.8.
Book your stay: See rooms at Occidental Fuengirola
Los Boliches: where the Scandinavians live
East of the centre begins Los Boliches, the old fishing district where many Scandinavians now own apartments. Prices tend to be lower than in the centre, the beach is just as good, and the train stops here too.
Dinner with a sea view
The restaurant at Ilunion looks straight out on the promenade in Los Boliches.
Hotel ILUNION Fuengirola
Ilunion is on the Paseo Marítimo in Los Boliches, one minute from the beach and three minutes from the station. The restaurant has tall windows facing the sea, and the hotel welcomes dogs. A sensible choice if you want to stay by the beach without paying central prices.
Book your stay: See rooms at Hotel ILUNION Fuengirola
The beach across the road
From Yaramar you cross the promenade and you are on the beach in Los Boliches.
Hotel Yaramar
Yaramar is recommended for adults, and you notice it by the pool. The beach is just across the promenade, and there are two restaurants and a pool bar. A good choice for couples who want calm without being far from the life of Los Boliches.
Book your stay: See rooms at Hotel Yaramar
Before you book
Take the train from the airport. The local train from Málaga airport runs to Fuengirola, so you can skip both the hire car and the taxi.
Choose your end of town. The centre is the liveliest, Los Boliches the best value and Miramar the quietest.
Book winter stays early. Many northern Europeans winter here, and the best rooms go fast from January to March.
Hotels in Fuengirola: frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to stay in Fuengirola?
The centre suits most visitors, with short walks to both the beach and the train. Los Boliches is cheaper and has its own station. The Miramar end is the quietest and works well for families who want the beach right outside the hotel.
What is the best family hotel in Fuengirola?
Hotel IPV Palace & Spa is our top pick for families. It has the beach right outside and its own children's pool. Bioparc, the zoo in the middle of town, is a favourite with children.
How do I get from Málaga airport to Fuengirola?
The local train runs from the airport to Fuengirola, where the last stop is in the centre. It also stops in Los Boliches. A taxi or hire car is an alternative if you have a lot of luggage.
Are there cheap hotels in Fuengirola?
Yes. Los Boliches is generally cheaper than the centre, and Hotel ILUNION Fuengirola is good value right by the beach. Prices are lowest outside the summer season and the holidays.
Is Fuengirola good in winter?
Fuengirola is one of the most popular towns on the Costa del Sol for a winter stay. It is mild, the promenade is open all year, and most hotels and restaurants stay open through the winter.