Upon arrival, my first thought was just how big the resort was! We stayed in the San Diego Apartments area, which we found to be in a fantastic location, close to two swimming pools, guest services, the Safari restaurant and within easy walking distance of the beach.it can be hilly but there is a train which takes you around .
Our room was a little dated, but it was still lovely, with a beautiful sea view overlooking the pool. The only real downside was the shower, which had very little pressure and was more of a trickle than a proper shower. We also had quite noisy neighbours as the rooms had connecting doors . A couple of days later, our neighbours moved out, so we decided to stay where we were and put up with the shower.
We went half board, and the food was amazing! Every evening’s meal was really good, and the restaurant staff were absolutely fantastic – always smiling, friendly, helpful and welcoming. On our last night, we decided to try something different from the half-board menu. As half-board guests, we were able to use our €25 voucher towards a meal from the alternative menu and simply pay the difference. We thought this was a great option.
We hired a car ,this worked out at €140 for 5 days ,cheaper than getting taxis.The hotel is set back of a main road ,but this did not worry us ,We went to mijas Pablo which was stunning and also the miramar shopping centre which was only 7 mins away from the hotel
The beach was beautiful, and walking down through the tunnel led us to a lovely beach bar that we visited several times. We really enjoyed the atmosphere, especially the lovely cocktails! We also walked along the promenade towards Fuengirola, where we came across a live band, which made for a lovely evening. There was entertainment at the hotel every night too, and we made use of the hotel gym, which was quite good.
One thing worth mentioning is that, although the resort has ten pools, guests in our area could only use two of them. This wasn’t a problem for us as a couple, but it’s something families should consider. We wouldn’t necessarily choose this resort for a holiday with our teenage children, as pool games weren’t permitted and there wasn’t really anywhere to play football. We felt there were limited activities for teenagers.
I have to say that some of the negative reviews I read beforehand seemed a little harsh, as our overall experience was very positive. The staff were wonderful, the food was excellent, the beach was beautiful and the atmosphere was lovely. The weather was also very kind to us, which made our stay even better!
Overall, we would happily return to the Wyndham Grand Resort Hotel for another relaxing couples’ holiday. Despite a few minor issues with the room, we had a very enjoyable stay and would rate our experience around 4 to 4.5 out of 5 stars. For us, it was a lovely place to unwind, enjoy good food and cocktails, and spend quality time together. We would definitely return as a couple!
