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La Fonda Hotel

4.0 star property

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An indoor hot tub with a stone wall backdrop, a seating area with loungers, and a window providing natural light.
A multi-level atrium with a checkered floor, potted plants, and seating areas.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a bar with stools, and a chandelier.
A spa area with a pool, seating, and a large screen.
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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C/ Santo Domingo de Guzmán, 7, Benalmádena, Malaga, 29639
  • Place, Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de Espana
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Colomares Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Málaga (AGP)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a decorative wall piece.

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Benalmádena

At La Fonda Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Colomares Castle and Butterfly Park of Benalmadena. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at Katharo Spa can include hot stone massages, sports massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the sauna. The restaurant, Escorpio, serves Mediterranean cuisine. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, Turkish bath/hammam, sauna and pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free continental breakfast is offered between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Benalmádena Pueblo hotel, attractions include Benalmadena Marina and Fuengirola Beach.

What's nearby

  • Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaza de Espana - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Buddhist Temple - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Colomares Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Butterfly Park of Benalmadena - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • El Pinillo Station - 10 min drive
  • Málaga (AGP) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Parador - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panadería Escandinava - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Perla - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Querida Nieta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Churros & You - ‬4 min walk

About this property

La Fonda Hotel

La Fonda Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A fitness centre, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly La Fonda Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

This Mediterranean Benalmádena hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
La Fonda Hotel offers 27 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Katharo Spa has 1 treatment room. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Escorpio

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Treatment room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 4 November to 4 December:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 53 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 53 (one-way)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

La Fonda Benalmadena
La Fonda Hotel Benalmadena
Fonda Hotel Benalmadena
Fonda Benalmadena
La Fonda Hotel Hotel
La Fonda Hotel Benalmádena
La Fonda Hotel Hotel Benalmádena

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at La Fonda Hotel?

La Fonda Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at La Fonda Hotel?

Yep, La Fonda Hotel has a self car park for EUR 10 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to La Fonda Hotel?

The closest beach to La Fonda Hotel is Los Boliches Beach (5.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at La Fonda Hotel?

Yep, Katharo Spa is available for guests. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does La Fonda Hotel have a pool?

La Fonda Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes La Fonda Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and al fresco dining, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at La Fonda Hotel.

Is La Fonda Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that La Fonda Hotel is a hit with families.

Does La Fonda Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental breakfast is on offer daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Fonda Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at La Fonda Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from November 4 until December 4.

What time are check-in & check-out at La Fonda Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at La Fonda Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at La Fonda Hotel?

There is a golf course next to La Fonda Hotel.

La Fonda Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 363 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 363 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 363 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 363 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 363 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was superb. The staff were very pleasant and sooooo helpful. Spa super and breakfast top class
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amerjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The spa was absolutely incredible. Well maintaimed and staff were attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely restful time.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, amenities and restaurant. Was a bit of a shame to get charged for parking when we came mid-week, paid for an upgrade, and especially considering the fact that the hotel was 1/3 occupied at the most. Beautiful hotel, beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of parking. A really cute hotel. Fabulous views recommend getting a room with a view which are limited in number. Good restaurant. Good coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Maja Voola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely nice hotel with the friendliest staff. The quality of the restaurant was not the best. Don’t stay there for the food, but for the spa, the atmosphere and the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Raja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, helpful and professional staff. Beautiful views! Perfect for a little getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent Hotel and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time at La Fonda. Room spotless and cleaned every day. Staff were wonderful. Food was outstanding. We hope to return next Christmas.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed here several times and the hotel, restaurant and spa are excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Nasreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very friendly and accommodating and the restaurant served good tapas at a reasonable price. The room was big and with a big, comfortable bed. It was nice that spa was included in the price for the room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zeenta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Superb & Cozy Hotel. Very friendly receptionist and all was clean and nice there. 5 stars from here 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Kindest Zeenta & Henrik ♥️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in the Pueblo of Benalmádena
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Amenities
Spa was relaxing & peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Afsaneh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful boutique hotel with a stung view and friendly policy staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, lovely hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, quiet clean and friendly!! Really great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot , staff very helpful, good breakfast, nice pool ticked ever box excellent value for money , I highly recommend staying here
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just an overnight but brilliant location for bars and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with character . Staff so friendly Breakfast amazing and rooms so comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Violeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
an elegant and stylish property with space for improvement
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim Kjaersgaard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice atmosphere in the hotel. Very competent and nice staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for a romantic break. Beautiful breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024