After reading reviews on here I was worried about what to expect. We found the reception staff friendly, more the men than the women. The breakfast food we had was nice and included bacon, sausage, eggs, beans, cereal, pastries and fruit which were topped up if running low. There was plenty of choice for even the fussiest of eaters like... more

we booked this hotel before looking on trip advisor, so when we did we was a bit shocked to read some of the reviews. we have just come back in oct 2007 and what a great time we had , the hotel was not on the main street had a little difficulty in finding it, but when we arrived there... more

We booked the hotel last minute and read the reviews beforehand. It was OK. The room wasn't bad, the location is marvellous, 5 minutes walk to the beach and 4.50 euros for a sunbed. Around the corner are loads of shops and buses. 5 minutes walk to Orange Square where there are loads of shops and restaurants . The pool... more

After struggling to find a reasonably cheap hotel within the centre of Marbella, my friend and I booked El Rodeo as a bit of a last resort two weeks before we flew out. After booking we read many reviews online and with the comments made were extremely worried at what awaited us. Have to say we were pleasantly suprised! The... more

I stayed in this hotel for one week in July 2007 and was pleasantly surprised for a three star hotel. The hotel itself is the old style, small lifts etc. no plush lobby, however the room was spacious and the bathroom shower was very powerfull. Its is located only a short walk from the beach and there are lots of... more

Although this is a very reasonably priced hotel in an excellent situation, it is very 'tired' and musty, in need of an urgent makeover. The rooms are basic and shabby, the breakfast included in the rate awful - lowest quality cheapest food available. However, with many cafes close by having excellent coffee and crousants for 2/3 euros the hotel breakfast... more

Room was clean but dropping to bits.staff rude and unhelpfull.nothing to do at night but walk about.marbella is living on its past will not be going again. food in hotel not bad but no choice.best staff member franco inthe bar.well done.c & c & b &m. more

The Hotel was Basic and clean but would not recommend it for a family with young children Would not go back to Marbella to stay as there is nowhere descent to go in the evenings but just walk around more

I have just returned from a week at the Hotel El Rodeo and it was the worst holiday of my life.Marbella was ok, but the hotel ruined the holiday.The waiting staff were rude and the food was terrible,all the other brits we spoke to also hated the food,in fact there were two elderly ladies who only ate a tomato with... more