My observations are very similar to those of jojo2012. All over the place there are signs that the facilities are not being maintained and severe cost cutting is the order of the day. First the good points. Friendly helpful staff, but who seem to be under pressure and embaressed by some of the shortcomings. Great views, and excellent public areas... more

having been going to the area for years we know the hotel from when it first opened and have very fond memories of the area and the hotel. I know it has been through several owners but the current ones do not seem to be putting much care into the hotel What is good - the staff very friendly and... more

Would confirm all of the other recent reviews-slightly dated hotel but with large grounds and wonderful views. Staff very friendly and efficient. Breakfast beverages are by machine-foul coffee and powder orange juice. Michael Winner would not be amused. At breakfast every flat surface has a sign "Guests are not allowed to take food out or they will be charged" and... more

A very pleasant Hotel, in a very pleasant location, with very pleasant staff. I have just returned from 6 days there, and overall I was pleased with the experience. The Hotel is in a fantastic location atop a hill, about 1 mile inland from the N340, and slightly more from the sea. Be aware, this is a gruelling walk, and... more

I really can't see how there are so many positive reviews for this hotel. This was our fifth year staying here but we only booked it again because we got a really good price including 3 games of golf. Maybe we should have been worried! This was definitely the last time we will stay here. The standards of the hotel... more

Arrived at the El Paraiso after flying from the UK on Hurricane Monday,no problems but im glad we were not landing in the UK ! Hotel is isolated so a car is essential and beware on the main coastal road as its a death trap,only one speed and thats FAST. Awkward roads where you have to go out of your... more

I stayed at the Hotel el Paraiso for 4 nights at the end of April 2007. We arrived on a monday and left on a friday. Although the hotel is a good bit of a drive away from the airport in Malaga, the drive isnt too bad at all. The hotel seems to be set in a quiet area and... more

I thought this hotel was excellent, although you definitely need a car if you intend to venture out. The resort of Estepona is a 20 minute bus ride away, and the bus stop is a 15 minute walk away... more

I have recently returned from a 5 night stay here, having booked a half-board deal on the internet as we knew it was fairly isolated, but completely fail to see why this hotel has had rave reviews. Whilst rooms were reasonable, our fridge did not work upon arrival, and after a short wait, a "technician" arrived, who inspected the fridge,... more