Hotels in Benalmádena: prices, timing and areas
Benalmádena is a resort on Spain's Costa del Sol in Andalusia, on the Mediterranean, famous for its sandy beaches, the Puerto Marina marina and the white village of Benalmádena Pueblo with its Plaza España. Another landmark is the Enlightenment Stupa, one of the largest Buddhist structures in the Western world. It is a place for a longer seaside holiday, so guests stay about five to seven nights on average, often in apartments. Buses run across the area, bikes are easy to come by, and the Pueblo and the marina are easy to cover on foot. This list has 2 512 properties, from a cheap apartment to a five-star spa hotel by the beach. Below is what really drives the price of a stay in Benalmádena: the month and day of arrival, the choice of area and the standard of the property.
When to book a stay in Benalmádena for less
The cheapest is December and winter, when rates drop to a fraction of summer prices. The priciest is August, at the height of the seaside season, when a room can run more than ten times the December rate and the beaches are full. It is dear all summer, from June to August, with temperatures of twenty-five to thirty degrees. The day of the week matters too: the cheapest night is Tuesday, while you pay the most on Friday. Benalmádena rewards booking ahead; you catch the best prices about six weeks out. The nicest time to visit, with mild weather and fewer crowds, is spring and autumn.
What a stay costs by property type
Benalmádena is above all an apartment resort, so the range of prices is wide, from a cheap studio to a five-star spa hotel by the beach. The cheapest sleep is in apartments, hostels and one- and two-star places; you pay the most for family rooms and luxury hotels by the sea. Below are indicative nightly rates for two people.
| Property type | Indicative price per night (from) |
| Apartment or hostel | from approx. EUR 32 |
| Two-star hotel | from approx. EUR 45 |
| Three-star hotel | from approx. EUR 60 |
| Four-star hotel | from approx. EUR 110 |
| Family room or apartment with a pool | from approx. EUR 185 |
| Five-star hotel | from approx. EUR 540 |
Indicative rates for a double room. In Benalmádena the gap between a cheap December and the August peak, and between Tuesday and Friday, can be huge, so check the real price for your dates in the search above.
Where a stay is cheaper and where it costs more
Most people look for a room in Arroyo de la Miel, the central part with the station, shops and restaurants, and by Puerto Marina and the Benalmádena Costa beaches. Nearer the marina and the beach prices can run higher, especially in summer. It is quieter and full of character in Benalmádena Pueblo, the white village higher on the hill, with a sea view, though without direct beach access. Apartments a little further from the seafront come cheaper, well linked by bus. If price matters, it is worth looking beyond the seafront row.
Which stay in Benalmádena suits whom
- First time in Benalmádena. Arroyo de la Miel or Puerto Marina are the easiest, near the beaches, shops and transport. The whole Costa del Sol is easy to reach from here.
- For families. Apartments with family rooms and a pool near the beach, close to the Butterfly Park and water parks. Children enjoy the sand, the pool and the attractions.
- For couples. Boutique and luxury hotels, such as Vincci Selección Aleysa, and the quiet Benalmádena Pueblo with a sea view. Romantic and away from the bustle.
- With breakfast. Many places include breakfast, which helps you set off early to the beach, for a walk around the Pueblo or to the Stupa.
- With a view. Hotels and apartments by the beach and higher up in the Pueblo give a Mediterranean view. Handy for a classic beach stay.
- Near the airport. Places with a transfer to Málaga airport suit the start and end of a trip. The airport is close, so the ride is short.
Example hotels in Benalmádena with prices
From a cheap apartment to a place with a pool by the beach, a few Benalmádena names with a from price. Just a starting point, as rates can climb sharply in August and at the height of summer.
| Property | Category | Price per night (from) |
| Arroyo de la Miel centro | Apartment in the centre | from approx. EUR 32 |
| Roberto Guest House | Two-star | from approx. EUR 45 |
| Vivemar | Three-star | from approx. EUR 59 |
| Apartamentos La Mar Chica | Apartments | from approx. EUR 70 |
| Weforyou Ole Puerto Marina Seaview | Apartment with a marina view | from approx. EUR 91 |
| Marysol Apt with pool | Apartment with a pool | from approx. EUR 149 |
| Vive Benal Beach | Apartment by the beach | from approx. EUR 201 |
From prices for a double room. In Benalmádena the same property can differ noticeably between December and August, so check your exact dates in the search.
When Benalmádena costs more
The dearest is August and all summer, from June to August, at the height of the seaside season, when crowds arrive and the beaches are full. The cheapest and quietest is winter, especially December, though the weather is mild then, rarely below ten degrees. The nicest time to visit, with warm weather and fewer crowds, is spring, from April to June, and early autumn, in September and October. September also brings the Feria de Benalmádena, the local town festival.