Hotel Helios Costa Tropical - Almunecar
36.732562, -3.698887Overview
3-star beachfront hotel on San Cristóbal Beach in Almuñécar
Amenities & Pool
Hotel Helios Costa Tropical sits directly on San Cristóbal Beach, offering direct beach access and a heated outdoor swimming pool open from November to May. The pool area includes a sun terrace with loungers, a shallow end, and a pool bar serving drinks and snacks during summer months. Guests also have access to a hot tub/jacuzzi and a solarium for year-round relaxation.
Dining
The hotel provides a buffet restaurant with Mediterranean and international cuisine, featuring live cooking stations for breakfast and dinner. A coffee house on site serves snacks and beverages, while the Bahiah café-bar and the rooftop Blue Bar (open in summer) offer drinks with panoramic sea views. Special diet menus are available upon request, and the buffet includes a kid-friendly section.
Entertainment & Activities
Evening entertainment includes live music and performances, with a varied entertainment program on select nights. Hotel Helios Costa Tropical offers bicycle rental, walking tours, and table tennis for active guests. Hiking trails and live sport events are also accessible from the hotel, and a shared lounge/TV area provides indoor relaxation.
Wellness & Spa
The spa and wellness center includes a hammam, sauna, and massage services performed by certified therapists like Angela, noted in guest reviews for deep tissue and sports massages. Spa packages are available, and the lounge/relaxation area provides a quiet retreat after treatments. The heated pool and jacuzzi complement the spa experience for full-body relaxation.
Location & Rooms
The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Almuñécar's old town and the medieval Moorish San Miguel Castle, with Roman Aqueduct and Cueva de los Siete Palacios Archaeological Museum nearby. All rooms are bright with Mediterranean décor, air conditioning, private bathrooms, and most include a private balcony with side or front sea views. Car rental and airport shuttle services are available for exploring Granada (80 km) and Málaga (76 km).
- Location: Direct access to San Cristóbal Beach, 10-minute walk to old town
- Pool: Heated outdoor pool (Nov-May) with sun terrace and pool bar
- Dining: Buffet restaurant with live cooking stations & rooftop Blue Bar
- Wellness: Spa with hammam, sauna, massage services & hot tub
- Entertainment: Live music, evening shows, bicycle rental, walking tours
- Rooms: Mediterranean décor, air conditioning, most with sea-view balcony
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 King Size Bed
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Partial View
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Shower
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Heating
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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With view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Essential information about Hotel Helios Costa Tropical
| 💵 Lowest room price | 122 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 54.6 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Malaga, AGP |
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