Hotel Best Triton

Review as Family Travelling with Two young children (3 and 5 years) This is a fabulous hotel. I don’t think it particularly advertises itself as child friendly hotel, per se, and indeed most of the clientele out of season, are older, as to be expected. But I felt it important to explain why this is a perfect choice of hotel for anyone with young children. 1) the rooms have two double beds - perhaps not a major thing for others but if, like us, you start the night in one bed and always end up separated with a child apiece, then both having a comfortable sized bed is a must. No one draws the short straw then as to who will have to sleep on a pull out bed! 2) indoor swimming pool - is huge, well heated and clean. Really important if coming with little ones as really, unless you’re travelling in the high season, most pools are too cold. Having the covered swimming pool meant it didn’t matter what the weather was doing (although it was glorious when we went) we could always take the kids swimming. Major advantage. I think it’s worth noting there are actually two indoor swimming pools, I think this was a little confusing having read the reviews. One is in the spa which you have to pay for. We didn’t use this. There is also an entirely separate indoor heated pool which is free to use for all guests and children can use it the entire time it is open, without restriction. 3) lovely outdoor play area with slides and climbing frames - clean, well maintained and well equipped. Also children’s splash pool. A little chilly for us but plenty of children still in there in November. The water isn’t unbearable and it’s nice and clean and well maintained with fun slides etc. There were also lots of lovely Bali beds dotted around which we found to be readily available, in shade or sun, perfect for an afternoon snooze with the kids. 4) there is a kids club which is mostly run by a really nice young guy (didn’t catch his name but he was lovely). He really made an effort with all the children which was lovely. This has a soft play inside (not huge) but certainly enough for a few hours of fun in the morning. There are also crafts and things laid out for the children to do which was great. I think in low season this is open from 10.30 to 12.30 every day. I think it is an option to leave the kids there but we didn’t and didn’t see any others doing it either. All parents accompanied their children here. Might be different in high season. 5) location - right out the back of the hotel is a gate and you are then on to the main promenade and after that onto the beach, this was just perfect for us. It means no issues with managing the buggy as all flat to walk (once down set of steps from the gate) or because such a short distance had the option to leave the buggies behind as easy walking distance for little legs. Beach is lovely and has nice soft sand. In easy walking distance to the marina as well. 6) lots to do in the area for children and lots

Absolutely wonderful hotel, unreal views BUT!! Far too big takes ages to get anywhere, restaurant not big enough for size of place either, always waiting around. Had an upgrade which I've never had but room was disappointing, was unfinished!

Just returned from a 5 night stay at Best Triton in benalmadena. On arrival the hotel looked fabulous, amazing views of the sea and very picturesque. The reception area was immaculate with loads of seating and gorgeous views. We were checked in by a lovely lady on reception who gave us directions to our rooms. We got lost trying to find it. The hotel is very big with not many lifts so it was a bit of a walk to our room on the 11th floor. When we got to the room we were very impressed. We had paid for a partial sea view and it did not disappoint, the only obstruction to the sea view was part of the hotel building but view was still fantastic The room was lovely and clean with a huge queen size bed, large walk in shower and decent size balcony. There is a safe that can be set with your own code. There was no telephone in the room, not sure if there was meant to be, so unable to contact reception with any of the issues we encountered without making the journey down 11 floors. There is also only 1 small bathroom bin which is annoying , we ended up filling plastic bags and using them as bins. There was air conditioning which was switched off on arrival, so we turned it on as it was nearly 30 degrees outside and very warm on the 11th floor. After an hour or so there was a horrific smell coming from the air conditioning unit that smelt like sewage. We turned it off and told reception who said they would look into it. Nothing was done. We tried the air con again later that evening and again after an hour the smell returned leaving us with an uncomfortable and unpleasant night. This went on for the duration of our stay and when we told reception they looked at us like we were stupid nd said they would send someone to look but this never materialised. This really ruined the experience of our holiday as it was like staying in a sewer. We were bed and breakfast during our stay so went down to breakfast in the morning. The dining area was extremely busy and it took us a little while to find a table to sit. There are huge queues at the coffee machines and the coffee and tea were not very nice. The food was not to my liking but there was plenty of choice. We decided to eat out after trying breakfast there on 2 occasions. Pool areas were nice and access on to the beach is great. The only issue is that nothing is really signposted so we kept finding ourselves on various paths leading to places we didn’t need to go to. With the hotel being so large it definitely needs more signposting and definitely more staff.

Been coming to stay at this hotel since early 80s & was keen to see the refurbishment. It is beautiful, premium rooms lovely, sky bar lovely. However breakfast is a nightmare with queues everywhere & coffee machines rubbish & slow. It’s a trek to get anywhere and lifts are slow. Pools nice, grass areas are a mud bath & these are the areas with umbrellas! Thick mud which gets everywhere. Bar very slow with queues. It’s too big, lost its soul & feels unwelcoming. Been twice to give it a chance but won’t stay again. Public toilets dirty & blocked & soap dispensers often empty & falling off the walls. Views sensational & location excellent but I’m so disappointed.

Lovely relaxing family stay -rooms are clean and furnished perfectly, beach is just a few steps down from the main floor which anyone walking nearby gladly helped me with my pushchair, sea is gorgeous and warm, breakfast has options for everyone, all freshly cooked. Loads to do right outside hotel! Meals, bars, trampoline and soft play centre! Beautiful marina a 10 min walk away with loads to do! Would highly reccomend. I will say if attending like me with a baby and you need boiling water ensure you request a kettle on check in. Thanks team - special thankyou to our room cleaner such a lovely lady

First time at this hotel but not the last. Actually just booked another week here in October. Room had everything we needed. Great view. Amazing bathroom. We were staying bed and breakfast and the food in the buffet was really excellent. Good selection and tasty. We did have dinner one evening and it too was very good. We know Benalmadena very well and its vast selection of eateries and the hotel was very located to reach them easily. Being very senior citizens we didn’t use the sporting facilities. Can thoroughly recommend this hotel.