Rio Real Golf & Hotel

The golf course is beautiful. We stayed in December and luckily got a day with really nice weather. Very well organised and easy. With the staff, nothing was a problem. Anything we asked about they knew exactly how to help, we didn’t even have to tell them what room we were in they had everything ready. Beautiful hotel in a great location with an amazing golf course. The views were unreal, you could see the mountains the sea and beautiful greenery. We are coming back for sure!!

The location is peaceful and beautiful. Being inside a golf course gives it a charm hard to achieve by any other hotel in the coast. The staff was a 10/10 staying within the scale, but really, they’re more than that. From the reception, to the cleaning ladies, to the caddy master, all great. They were very mindful with our cat in several ways, and the room was great overall. Specially the bathroom. About the breakfast, it was much appreciated the existence of vegetal milk as an option, diet jam, good bread, etc. And the staff was flexible with our vegan needs.

We would desire that it had a bigger swimming pool or SPA facilities but we understand that’s not the kind of hotel it’s oriented to be. Still, it’s worth pointing it out. The buffet/breakfast is rather small, but what they have is generally very good, but for instance, while there was fairly good fruit, there was no salad. Also the beach is a tad impractical to reach. Either by car or walking 20 min. But anyway, these things are just to say something. IT’s definitely a hotel I’d visit again.

Great place to find quietness and calmness to disconnect from the rest of the world. Even though we didn't play golf, it was worth the visit to enjoy the open spaces, the comfort of the facilities and the relaxing environment of the hotel, golf club and the area around. There were certain limitations due to the anti-Covid restrictions, such as the lack of dinner service, super limited room service) or the unavailability of most spa services (only massages, and they were great), but they were all perfectly understandable and not much of an issue. Moreover, the staff went out of their way to help us and give us options in anything we need. The restaurant had a limited menu but it was pretty decent food quality. Worked well to eat something simple but good without needing to leave the premises. Plenty of excellent restaurants in the area (Marbella, Puerto Banús and Puerto Romano are just minutes away by car - Uber is available - and Fuengirola is not far away). Once back to normal, it looked like the restaurant could be another bonus. We ended up taking the initiation golf course and I can only recommend it. It was fun, with a super nice instructor, and got us interested in the game. Players around the hotel spoke highly of the golf course. For beginners, the hotel is always happy to lend you a club and some balls you can use in the practice areas of the course, to practice or just for fun. The swimming pool is pretty nice. More of a quiet place to take a swim and relax under the sun (tons of space for that around the pool to read, sunbath or enjoy a drink), than a bigger, more festive pool area, which fits much better with the relaxing atmosphere there. The room was cozy and comfortable, with a great bathroom and plenty of natural light. The terrace, with golf course view, was great. Pets are allowed. Great if you like them, not a disturbance if you don't. Most guests were golf players, but there were also couples and families with kids.

Hard to find bad things about the place, but just for the sake of telling the whole story: - Beds were not comfortable, although that might be more of a personal preference. Too hard and 'tensed', as you could feel the springs in your back at times. - Bathroom amenities could have been a bit better.

Small, quiet, friendly hotel. Rooms were very good. Breakfast was good. Breakfast available from 8-11 am. Very pleasant, relaxing atmosphere. Staff were very helpful.

The bar and restaurant shut at 9pm. The pool isn’t heated. They could do with a better coffee machine. The coffee was great but there were only two dispensers and they were very slow. Fine when the restaurant was quiet but not ideal when it was busier.

If you are a golfer this is one of the best locations you can choose. Friendly staff, rooms were clean and very large. Golf course in the pristine condition with amazing views.

The variety of food available for breakfast - very small amount of choices. However a la carte menu for the other meals meet my expectations. Driving range was locate across the street - 8 min walk from the hotel area.

Beautiful location, clean comfortable and spacious accommodation and extremely pleasant and professional staff.

No British TV Channels and poor parking facilities on golf tournament days

Beautiful hotel retreat in lovely Marbella - lovel golf course too but that's all there is. Gym was well equiped too.

Swimming pool was rather small and little view to the golf course from it.

Staff were great, very nice nice rooms, food very good.

Couldn’t get WI-FI in the rooms ( or most of the hotel ) for the 3 night stay, which is poor by todays standards

Not the fist time we have stayed at Rio Real.. We adore this hotel and love the golf course and facilities. The suites are beautifuly decorated with plush furnishings as is the rest of the hotel. Love this place!

Super relaxing and quiet. Lovely rooms.

Needed a few more staff. Difficult to get ice in the middle of the day and pool bar/snacks not open until 1400.