Location. Gran Hotel Spa Playabella overlooks the beach and the Mediterranean and is located in the seaside resort of Cancelada, Spain, which is 12 kilometres from the city of Estepona. Hotel Features. This four-storey hotel set in sub-tropical gardens has modern Spanish architecture, and is painted in pastel colours. Beauty services and massage treatments are available at the hotel spa. The hotel offers a kids' club and a teens' club, babysitting is available, and evening entertainment is also provided for adults. There is a hair salon, and a giftshop and newsstand on site, and multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer currency exchange. Internet access is available in public areas (surcharge).

Restaurant El Ancla serves Mediterranean dishes in a contemporary setting with swimming pool views, and there is a baby corner with a microwave and refrigerator for baby food. La Grappa Restaurant serves an à la carte Italian menu, and The Beach Club, open in summer, is on the beach and serves fish, paella, and salads. A complimentary buffet breakfast is provided daily. The all-inclusive rate incorporates breakfast, tapas snacks at lunchtime, dinner, and soft drinks, beer, and wine. The full-board rate includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the half-board rate includes breakfast and lunch or dinner.

There is an outdoor swimming pool with rock features, surrounded by palm trees, a spa tub, and a sun terrace. There is also a children's pool and an indoor pool, a gym with fitness equipment, bowls, miniature golf, archery, and rifle shooting on site.

Guestrooms. The 265 guestrooms have contemporary decor and furnishings, bright fabrics, and balconies or terraces. All are equipped with satellite television, climate control, and ceiling fans. Other standard amenities include safes, minibars, and hair dryers. The hotel offers an all-inclusive, full-board, and half-board rates.

Expert Tip. The old town of Estepona, 11 kilometres from the hotel, features the narrow, winding

Room Types:

Single room:   One twin bed. Bright, colourful decor. Terrace or balcony. Air conditioning, satellite television, direct-dial phone, minibar, safe, and hair dryer.

Triple room:   Two double beds. Bright, colourful decor. Terrace or balcony. Air conditioning, satellite television, direct-dial phone, minibar, safe, and hair dryer.

Standard twin/double room:   One double or two twin beds. Bright, colourful decor. Terrace or balcony. Air conditioning, satellite television, direct-dial phone, minibar, safe, and hair dryer.

Driving Directions: From Malaga Airport (AGP): Distance to Gran Hotel Spa Playabella is 100 kilometres, approximately 90 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Guests can take a taxi from the airport to the hotel.

Getting around. A car is recommended for exploring the surrounding area.