Globales Gardenia has outdoor and indoor swimming pools, gardens and impressive views of the Costa del Sol. It is set on Caravajal Beach, between Benalmadena and Fuengirola.

Rooms at the hotel are bright and airy, with a private terrace. They all have a satellite TV and seasonal air conditioning available from June to September.

Globales Gardenia is just 3 km from central Fuengirola and the famous Sohail Castle. The resort has shops, restaurants and lively nightlife. Marbella and Puerto Banús are also nearby.

The hotel has a children’s swimming pool and a play area. There are daily activities for children. There is also live evening entertainment for all ages. The hotel restaurant offers varied buffet-style meals. The poolside bar serves drinks and snacks.

Globales Gardenia also has a hot tub and sauna. There are golf courses nearby. The beach is ideal for water sports.

This is our guests’ favourite part of Fuengirola, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.