Vive Costa Azul
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Vive Costa Azul is worth booking if you want a cheap, quiet base with a pool on the Benalmádena coast. It suits couples and families on a budget who do not mind a walk or a ride to the town centre, but breakfast is hit and miss.
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This three-star hotel is at Guadalmedina s/n, Urbanización Torremuelle, a residential area of Benalmádena. The property lists a pool, including an outdoor pool, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a terrace. That covers what most budget travellers need for a few days by the sea.
Skip it if you want to step out into the centre of town, or if a good breakfast is a priority. Guests note it is a walk from the town centre, and breakfast reviews are mixed.
Location and getting around
Guests rate the location 8.2 out of 10 and describe a quiet setting near the sea, though some way from the town centre. A beach appears in the provider facilities, but that does not confirm a beachfront position or a walking distance, so check a map before you book.
By our straight-line estimates, Castillo de Colomares is about 1.1 km away, around 14 minutes on foot, and the Benalmádena Stupa about 1.4 km, around 18 minutes. Sea Life Benalmádena is about 5.1 km, roughly 64 minutes, which is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi. These times are estimates, not measured routes, and the terrain may add effort.
What guests say
The 8.2 score is based on 2,718 reviews. Staff are the most praised point: friendly and attentive, with a warm welcome and helpful service. The calm setting near the sea is also popular.
Breakfast divides opinion. Some guests find the selection generous. Others call it basic, repetitive and of low quality. The listed breakfast types are buffet and gluten-free. If breakfast matters a lot to you, consider a room-only rate and check local cafés.
Price compared with our other Benalmádena picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was €68.04 a night, about €136 for both nights. That is roughly 44% below the sample median of €120.55. It is a reference, not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Spirit Hotel Benalmadena Beach, is four stars, scores 9.0 and cost €119 a night. Our Luxury pick, Vincci Selección Aleysa, is five stars, scores 9.5 and cost €330. Vive Costa Azul saves you about €51 a night against Spirit, in exchange for a lower score and a more out-of-the-way setting.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 12 eligible hotels in Benalmádena. Vive Costa Azul ranked joint tenth on guest score, so its strength is price, not reviews. It took the Budget slot because it had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice was set aside, while still holding 8.2 across more than 2,700 reviews and offering a pool.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them on the booking page. In November, confirm the outdoor pool is open, as opening times have not been checked. Look at a map to judge the distance to the beach and the town centre, and decide whether breakfast is worth paying for given the mixed reviews. Parking is not listed among the facilities, so ask if you plan to drive.
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Is Vive Costa Azul on the beach?
A beach appears in the provider facilities, but beachfront location and walking distance are not confirmed. Guests describe a quiet setting near the sea, so check a map before booking.
How far is Vive Costa Azul from the town centre?
Guests say it is a walk from the town centre. The exact distance is not in our data, so check a map and plan for a bus or taxi if needed.
Is the breakfast at Vive Costa Azul good?
Opinions are split. Some find it generous, others say it is basic and repetitive. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
How much does Vive Costa Azul cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €68.04 a night. Check today's price for your dates.