The room was small but comfortable. The décor is dated but still functional. The mattress was excellent, and the foam pillows were comfortable. However, parts of the room layout need attention. In Room 407, the table lamps are placed awkwardly in the corners and are easy to knock over. This setup is not practical and should be reviewed. The bathroom also needs a refresh. The dining area is not well designed. The tables and chairs are awkward to use, and many are too heavy to move easily. The plastic seating near the pool does not work well either. While it appears to follow a modern style, it does not function well in practice. The poolside setup needs improvement. There are too many round beds and not enough standard sunbeds. The area would work better if it were set up primarily with sunbeds rather than a mix. The carpet around the pool is also unhygienic. It should be replaced with suitable plastic matting to prevent hygiene issues. Daily room cleaning was consistent and done well. However, for a 7-night stay, the bed sheets were not changed, which is not acceptable, especially in hot weather. Food and service were excellent with no issues. The gym is air-conditioned and well-maintained, but the layout is poorly designed and feels awkward to use.

Perfect stay, would recommended

Fantastic breakfast, great staff. Everything I want from a break

We had a delightful stay in Essence Boutique Hotel. The hotel has clearly been recently refurbished to a high standard and the rooms are very comfortable and well appointed. The balcony especially was lovely. The pool area is beautiful with a mixture of loungers and beds. The hotel is well located for the beach, restaurants and nightlife and the staff were lovely. Would love to stay here again.

Clean room, welcoming staff, beautiful outdoor pool

Hotel so helpful with everything.staff friendly and welcoming. Food superb, the restaurant on the roof is a wonderful experience, and the food melts in your mouth. I am definitely returning next year .

Very good

Welcoming and helpful reception staff. No questions were unanswered. Bar, lounge, restaurant spotless. You can chill by the pool or one of the jacuzzies all day as the water in them is tempreture controlled. Even in a chilly evening you can pop in to the jacuzzi. 😍 Can't wait to be back, thank you all

Great friendly staff, nothing too much trouble . Rooms lovely and great breakfast . Pool area relaxing and comfortable . Great location with bars right outside and places to eat . Supermarket nearby . Easy to get to old town and train station .

Nice hotel. Very clean and friendly staff. Pool area is nice and modern with big day beds. Only thing I didn’t like is the rooms are on the smaller side and was bit of struggle for two adults to get ready at once.

Room was excellent and the hotel accommodated our requests for a higher floor overlooking the pool. Amenities are excellent - pool, hot tubs, beds are all clean and well maintained. Staff were lovely, friendly and helpful. Location in walking distance to beach, city centre, and local bars, shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again.

The outdoor pool is heated and we were allowed to use it at night and very early morning which was brilliant. Staff were very helpful and friendly and go out of their way to resolve any issues. Breakfast was very fulfilling and the fruit so fresh and sweet. Hot options and bakery food were substantial. Rooms are spacious and everything is thought of; from extra toothbrushes and paste, vanity kits and chocs by the bedside. So many restaurants within a stone throwaway and just off the Promenade and beach. Perfect location. We went to another city and came back just to spend some time at this hotel. The train station is 15 minutes walk away and from there 20 minutes into Malaga itself.

Fantastic hotel!! Perfect location in the heart of Ronda. Across the street from the Bull ring, restaurants, shopping and of course the famous bridge. Staff was excellent and the spa and breakfast was a highlight.

The large bed and pillows were very comfortable and the shower was powerful and warm. The room was cleaned frequently. The breakfast was fine but all hot food got lukewarm warm quickly. The pool was nice but not enough beds. Usual towel wars in the morning. This is a spa hotel but you only get one hour between 4-5pm for free use of the steam room. Outwith that it’s €50 per hour!! The rooms have zero soundproofing and you can hear all traffic and people moving around, and snoring, above, below and to the side. There were road works going on directly outside the hotel hindering access but more importantly waking us up before 0800 each day (except Sunday). The hotel was asked about it but their response was to contact the government. It was as if the workers just turned up and they weren’t notified! They wanted nothing to do with it and certainly didn’t put anything out on their website as this would obviously cause a dip in bookings. Would I stay again? No!

We had a lovely stay in this hotel. We could not fault anything. Breakfast was great too. Great location. I would go back for sure. I would recommend this hotel to my family and friends . Thank you

The hotel was nice and clean. Staff were friendly, helpful and polite. Breakfast tasty and a lot of choice. Had a balcony. The swimming pool and the jacuzzi were open till late. Welcome drink on the arrival..lovely room with a comfy bed and the pillows. I always struggle with hotel pillows, but these were amazing!. I do recomwnd thos place. Close to restauramts amd the beach. Good price for whatbyou get!. Recomend this hotel for everyone

Excellent stay. Good location, Outdoor warm pool, STAFF,

Great boutique hotel in a central location just a couple of minutes walk from the beach and about 10 minutes walk from the old town centre. Comfortable rooms, lovely staff, great breakfast and a lovely outside area with 3 jacuzzis and a heated pool.

The Essence is amazing. The staff, food, and property are excellent. The gym could use updating. This is our fourth stay and we'll be back.

Lovely hotel, enjoyed