Hotel La Barracuda

“Exceeded expectations – fantastic stay, amazing location, and unforgettable entertainment”

Exceeded expectations – fantastic stay, amazing location, and unforgettable entertainment We stayed at La Barracuda Hotel and, after reading some mixed reviews beforehand, I arrived with fairly low expectations. I’m very happy to say we were all genuinely surprised—in the best possible way. Locat… more

Exceeded expectations – fantastic stay, amazing location, and unforgettable entertainment We stayed at La Barracuda Hotel and, after reading some mixed reviews beforehand, I arrived with fairly low expectations. I’m very happy to say we were all genuinely surprised—in the best possible way. Location, location, location This really is the hotel’s biggest selling point. It sits directly on the beach and promenade, with no road or traffic between you and the sea, which makes such a difference. The views are absolutely stunning—you can sit on a sunbed and look straight out over the ocean. Pool & outdoor areas The pool is large and clearly very well maintained, with what appears to be a good water treatment system keeping everything clean and pleasant. The surrounding area is also well looked after, with a huge sunbed space and plenty of comfortable, good-quality loungers. Even though the hotel was full in early April, we had no problem finding sunbeds as long as we didn’t leave it too late (we tended to head out just after breakfast). The sea views from the pool area are stunning and really elevate the whole experience. A couple of small aesthetic points: the fencing around the pool is a bit of a shame visually, and some of the tiles just above the water line could do with maintenance—but these didn’t take away from our enjoyment. Rooms Our rooms were clean, spacious, and very comfortable. Highlights included: Comfortable, firm mattresses with nice bedding Plugs next to the bed Lovely room lighting Big sliding windows and a door to the balcony, making the room feel bright and airy A nice balcony A sofa bed which was really useful for keeping belongings organised Plenty of wardrobe space—great for two people We had rooms 216, 221, and 222. These were not pool-facing and stayed in the shade all day. This didn’t bother us as we didn’t spend much time in the room, but it’s worth noting. Room 216 was closest to the sea and had the better view. Room location tips (sun vs noise): Request a pool-facing room if you want sun on your balcony most of the day Be aware these rooms may come with more poolside noise Morning noise note: Our rooms were on the road side of the hotel (a cul-de-sac with no through traffic), but there was noticeable morning noise from bin lorries and hotel deliveries (food and laundry). If you enjoy a lie-in, this is definitely something to consider when choosing your room. Also worth requesting a room away from lifts or stairs. Room facilities & bathroom Quiet air conditioning—great for sleeping Full-size fridge with a small freezer compartment Excellent hairdryer Toiletries provided (combined shampoo/body wash plus a small bar of soap), and they smell lovely Large mirror in the bedroom—perfect for getting ready The shower was excellent—hot, powerful, with both an overhead rain shower and a handheld option over the bath. A couple of small points: Towels are on the smaller side and could be bigger No bin in the main bedroom (only a small one in the bathroom) Food & breakfast Breakfast was good, with a decent selection. The sausages were particularly good quality. One thing to note: breakfast finishes promptly at 10:30, and they begin turning off lights and setting up for dinner immediately. It didn’t bother us, but may not suit everyone. Entertainment & atmosphere Evening entertainment downstairs had a relaxed, enjoyable vibe with good, chilled music. Miguel – a standout part of the stay Miguel truly made our holiday. All three of us (in our early 40s) agreed he brought so much energy and fun to the hotel. We loved the daily complimentary aqua aerobics (aqua gym)—his enthusiasm, encouragement, and positivity were infectious. He made everyone feel included, regardless of age or ability. He also hosted a quiz, which was brilliant—we had so much fun taking part. It really brought guests together and added an extra layer of enjoyment to the holiday. What stood out most was his dedication—he seemed to be running activities constantly throughout the day for all age groups. He is an excellent motivator and clearly cares about guests having a great time. He is a real asset to the hotel. Rooftop bar The rooftop bar was a highlight, especially in the late afternoon. It’s bathed in sunshine and offers incredible views of the beach, marina, sea, and mountains, including beautiful sunsets. The outdoor furniture is बेहद comfortable, and the drinks were great—especially the non-alcoholic cocktail, which I really enjoyed. Staff & overall experience Staff were friendly and welcoming throughout our stay. A few minor downsides WiFi doesn’t extend to the pool area No shower facilities if you can’t secure a late checkout (and the hotel was full, so we couldn’t) Final thoughts I have quite high standards when it comes to hotels, and this was originally a compromise to suit our group’s budget, so I was a little anxious beforehand. But I can honestly say it was a great stay. The location is unbeatable, the hotel is well run, and the atmosphere is fun and relaxed. Most importantly—we had the best time. I would absolutely recommend this hotel and wouldn’t hesitate to return.

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“Very impressive Hotel”

Just returned from first ever visit to Torremolinos and the La Barracuda. (Both in our early 70's) but think we are 45! What a great Hotel and location. Stayed B & B. Doesn't matter to me what star rating it says, I'll say it as I see it. There was plenty of Choice at breakfast, you couldn't wish… more

Just returned from first ever visit to Torremolinos and the La Barracuda. (Both in our early 70's) but think we are 45! What a great Hotel and location. Stayed B & B. Doesn't matter to me what star rating it says, I'll say it as I see it. There was plenty of Choice at breakfast, you couldn't wish for better staff, from reception to Housekeeping and Bar and Restaurants, all cheerful and helpful. Very clean hotel. We asked for a room with a walk in shower, I know some are baths and some walk-in. I emailed them a few week before arrival and they accommodated us. One day after Breakfast they completely refitted the whole of the servery unit with a large island servery, which was ready for the evening meal sitting, very impressive. With little disruption to guests. All in all a Highly recommended Hotel. Will stay again.

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“Clean hotel”

1st time in this hotel.we had a room overlooking sea and pool.lovely clean room but would of liked a kettle in the room. Hotel very clean,staff are very friendly and work hard. Hotel entertainment in evening starts at 9.30pm and finishes at 11pm.would be nice to see it start earlier . We only had b… more

1st time in this hotel.we had a room overlooking sea and pool.lovely clean room but would of liked a kettle in the room. Hotel very clean,staff are very friendly and work hard. Hotel entertainment in evening starts at 9.30pm and finishes at 11pm.would be nice to see it start earlier . We only had bed and breakfast but their is a great variety of breakfast items from cereals,fruit,continental breakfast,fresh bread,pastries and a cooked breakfast section. Sunbeds around pool area are great and views towards sea are relaxing. Roof top bar great just a bit chilly when the sun goes down.but great views.

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“Cold breakfast”

Great location, fabulous views from roof top bar, rooms clean and have plenty of room, here come the bad points, this was our 2nd time staying here as we enjoyed our 1st stay, however 2nd time around we found the breakfast have gone down hill, bacon was so hard you could not chew it, sausage were … more

Great location, fabulous views from roof top bar, rooms clean and have plenty of room, here come the bad points, this was our 2nd time staying here as we enjoyed our 1st stay, however 2nd time around we found the breakfast have gone down hill, bacon was so hard you could not chew it, sausage were frankfurters that I hate, and we found breakfast was very cold to eat, very dissapointed in the breakfast. Would we return? 🤔 maybe but definitely would not book the breakfast again as we ended up going out and paying again for breakfast so that was a big disappointment.

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