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"We were there 7 nights. Our room was cleaned each day. Overall the place is nice and upscale. Stayed in building 2 overseeing ocean and pool. Pool areas are not big and don't have lots of loungers. Beds were a bit hard as I woke up sore. Lobby is nice. Staff was overall ok but our stats in other RIU properties on other countries seemed a little more friendly at the bars. Mayce this is just cultural. We were there in late February. Perfect temperatures to explore. Lots of older folks with walkers or canes. Nice to see the older generation still traveling and better than loud spring breakers. I wouldn't have liked staying in the building behind the lobby. Too far from the ocean, small pool area, with no views. "

"The hotel was great for an overnight stay, very near Malaga airport. Staff were very friendly, breakfast had a very good selection and cook to order dishes. Free parking in the street beside the hotel or reasonably priced garage parking. The only downside was the smoking on the roof terrace. As soon as you come out of the lift onto the terrace the smell of cigarette smoke fills the air. It is was so unpleasant and I certainly wouldn’t want to sit round the pool or on the outside terrace and have to smell the smoke all the time. For a hotel that emphasises that it is non smoking inside it should also make it non smoking on the roof terrace, so guests can use the facilities and not have to sit beside smokers when sunbathing or eating and drinking."

"I booked a Super Room with a balcony and was upgraded to a Deluxe Sea View on a higher floor. Floors 8 and up have an excellent sea view I was told. My room was immaculate with all the amenities you need. Bed was super comfortable. Decor was light, modern and cosy. All furniture was comfortable also. Great breakfast variety. Hot and cold, savoury and sweet options. Fruit offering was FRESH and choices of beverages was brilliant. The staff across the entire hotel were very hospitable, professional and friendly 24/7. The hotel is well located and the train station and bus terminals are within 20 - 25 mins walk from hotel. From there you can travel to popular stops like Benalmadena, Torremolinos, And Malaga Central. On my return to Fuengirola, this will be my hotel choice."

"The staff were very friendly. In a good location near to the train station. Managed to sleep very well in the pods. "

"Property location is excellent but the rooms itself could be better with cleanliness. Also for a 4 star hotel and superior room stay, providing a robe and slippers would be a great edition. "

"Well-located, the Illunion is a ten minute walk from the train station and just ten minutes from the old town area with all its cafes and restaurants. The hotel itself was very clean, and the staff were friendly and helpful. We would stay here again. "

"Did not use pool weather cold bu looked fantastic and clean"

"On the positive, the staff are friendly enough and the communal areas and rooms are lovely. The location is brilliant, with many buses, a bus information hub, train station and city centre on your doorstep. A beach is nearby. On the negative, the corridors need better lighting and repair (door frames coming away from plaster, holes in walls) the brunch buffet could offer more dietary options and when checking in people, staff must STOP saying their room number out Infront of others (especially when serving women travellers) as it compromises our safety. Just discreetly pass us our room key with the number on it. On my last night, a very loud couple or more, were getting it on and obviously wanted an audience. I don't necessarily blame the hotel for this, but it was so off-putting."

"Clean room, very friendly staff "