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4* Essence Don Paquito

ESSENCE BOUTIQUE HOTEL BY DON PAQUITO, Avenida del Lido, Torremolinos, Spain

4* Essence Don Paquito

The recently refubished Essence Hotel Boutique by Don Paquito is very gay friendly and situated in Torremolinos, 100 m from Playamar and Bajondillo beaches and the seaside promenade, about 10 minutes walk up a gentle hill to the gay nightlife in La Nogalera.

Their air-conditioned and heated rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, kettle, coffee maker, safe and minibar. The private bathroom includes hair dryer, bathrobe, shower and free toiletries.

The hotel offers an outdoor heated swiming pool (to 30c in winter!), sun terrace, a hot tub and a turkish bath. Their buffet restaurant offers a range of culinary options. Free WiFi is featured.

The Essence Hotel Boutique by Don Paquito is within easy reach of all kinds of attractions, places of interest and the renowned nightlife. Malaga Airport is 12 minutes drive away.

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The recently refubished Essence Hotel Boutique by Don Paquito is very gay friendly and situated in Torremolinos, 100 m from Playamar and Bajondillo beaches and the seaside promenade, about 10 minutes walk up a gentle hill to the gay nightlife in La Nogalera. Their air-conditioned and heated rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, kettle, coffee maker, safe and minibar. The private bathroom includes hair dryer, bathrobe, shower and free toiletries. The hotel offers an outdoor heated swiming pool (to 30c in winter!), sun terrace, a hot tub and a turkish bath. Their buffet restaurant offers a range of culinary options. Free WiFi is featured. The Essence Hotel Boutique by Don Paquito is within easy reach of all kinds of attractions, places of interest and the renowned nightlife. Malaga Airport is 12 minutes drive away.

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4* Fenix Torremolinos

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4* Leonardo Torremolinos

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