The Playa Esmeralda apartments was a great experience and we would love to go back any time. The location is perfect, just a short walk from Puerto Banús and a few steps from the beach. The only negative we can think of is that there is no shops around and you need a car. We booked a one bedroom apartment... More

Cons 1) No carpets on corridors, what makes a very "good" acoustics. You will hear EVERY door shut, even from 1 floor up or down. If you plan to go with small children, or you are sensitive to noise - beware of this, especially when you have British partying (sorry, guys ;-)). Calling reception does not work. 2) The restaurant... More

We have been staying in the Playa Esmeralda apartment, which are hosted by the Coral Beach Aparthotel. All of this is part of the Iberostar Coral Beach hotel, but to be honest the apartment are completely apart from the hotel. The apartment itself was okay. We were pleasantly upgraded to a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment, while we had booked... More

This is a terrific hotel very friendly staff and lovely rooms, i cant really fault it at all and would certainly book this again, i had a beautiful room and it was spotlessly clean, ideal location 15 minute walk to Puerto Banus or about 5 euros in a taxi which is just outside or bus at door 1euro 15 very... More

This place is divine!! The breakfasts are something out of this world!! Whatever you want - it is there. If you want champagne and fresh smoked salmon, for breakfast, it is available. There are two chefs to cook eggs anyway you want and a chef to juice any fruit or vegetables you select. Huge, white, well serviced modern bedrooms overlooking... More

We have been staying at this hotel for the last 5 years. The staff are wonderful and helpful, especially the reception ones. There is always plenty of choice for breakfast whether it be continental or full English. We have sometimes eaten our evening meal at the hotel and again it has been wonderfully cooked and served. Sadly there is no... More

About 10/15 min walk from puerto banus - main strip - if its hot and and your strolling then its does take that long! lovely room - not state of the art but standard clean and nice defo 4 1/2 star. NO flat screen tv - more like ones you get at school on a rain day! LOL! pool was... More

Just good but a beach and water temperature in the sea is not