Occidental Torremolinos Playa

Set across a 34,000-square-metre beachfront site, Occidental Torremolinos Playa has 508 rooms and the sort of facilities that work well for golf groups who want everything in one place. Rooms are bright and spacious, with air conditioning, decent storage and a balcony in most categories. Many rooms include a sofa bed, which is useful if you're travelling as a family or you're happy to share and keep the trip good value.

Room choice is the key win here, especially for mixed groups on different budgets. You can keep it simple with standard doubles, then step up to family rooms or suites for anyone who wants extra space, without splitting the party across different hotels. The layout is straightforward: comfortable beds, proper storage, air conditioning and a balcony in the majority of rooms. Nothing overly designed, but everything works.

On-site facilities suit a classic Costa del Sol schedule: pool time between rounds, beach on the down day, then drinks in the evening. There's a large outdoor pool, direct beach access, a spa and wellness area and a gym for anyone trying to keep the shoulders loose before the next day's tee time. If you're planning activities beyond golf, the hotel also runs organised entertainment and has options like bike hire, though most golfers will spend their downtime either on the course or exploring Torremolinos and the surrounding towns.

Food and drink is straightforward and convenient. The main Mediterranean buffet covers breakfast and dinner with a rotating selection of local Andalusian flavours alongside international staples. There's also an à la carte restaurant for a change of pace, plus a lobby bar for pre-dinner drinks and a pool bar for easy lunches and post-round beers. It won't compete with Málaga's best restaurants, but for a golf trip it does the job, and the time you save on logistics is time you can spend actually enjoying the coast.

For golfers, the setup works because you can fuel up properly at breakfast, grab a light lunch by the pool between rounds, and settle in for a proper meal without leaving the property. If you're playing multiple courses over several days, that convenience adds up. Want to use Torremolinos as your base? We can build a Costa del Sol package here with tee times and transfers sorted.