Classical style with a modern sensibility - you can tell that everything about the place is thoughtfully done. Hosts were very helpful and very welcoming. It's a wonderful oasis of calm, perfect for cycling into the mountains, I hope to return.

Stayed in June 2024

Beautiful property, amazing hosts, relaxing environment and delicious food. The perfect place to stay!

Stayed in June 2024

The check in time is quite restrictive, but even if it were for only 5 minutes a day available, I would still book it again.

The pictures don't do justice to this place. One of my favourite places in Europe, a must place to stay, couldn't recommend this enough. All the rooms are amazing, the breakfast is absolutely exquisite and the whole atmosphere here.

Stayed in May 2024

Our hosts reached out to us well before our arrival to coordinate check-in & once there our party of four was received warmly by a most lovely & gracious couple - Lars & Marcelle. The villa is a beautiful, historic building decorated with exquisite taste & designer attention to detail. The beds & pillows were very comfortable & dressed with crisp, quality linens (…sigh). There is a kitchen area open to guests where we could select from a variety of beverages including beer & wine, noting it on a board to pay upon checkout. The honour system - imagine that in this day and age. Guests also have allotted space in a fridge to store other drinks or snacks, and morning Lars prepared a custom, homemade breakfast that was off the charts - amazing! Another pleasant surprise, our two side-by-side suites opened up to a huge, private terrace overlooking the gorgeous pool & garden. We were so delighted & impressed with every aspect of our stay at El Molino. Thank you both!

Stayed in May 2024

The breakfast was amazing, the location was stunning (I don't particularly like the coast, but this gem was surrounded by beautiful vegetation and flowers located within some hills/mountains). It's a very charming and friendly place. Ideal to have some rest and quality!

Stayed in May 2024

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Everything

Stayed in May 2024

Can’t think of anything

Everything really. Beautiful, quiet setting away from traffic . Beautiful plants, lovely hosts. Highly recommend!!!!

Stayed in May 2024

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Location

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing. It was simply wonderful.

El Molina is a beautiful oasis, located 2.5 km back from the coast. It is a serene place to relax and enjoy the surroundings, inside and out. Ten / Ten. Plus they have 4 dogs!

Stayed in May 2024

Lovely setting

Stayed in May 2024

Everything especially Marcel and Lara

Everything especially Marcel and Lars

Stayed in May 2024

Not so much a don’t like as an observation of fact. The Spanish countryside is alive with chirping birds and barking farm dogs. Expect this to be a back note to your stay. We quite liked it.

A beautiful, rural traditional building within 7 minutes drive of vibrant Estapona. The home-cooked breakfast was amazing and the hospitality was wonderful.

Stayed in April 2024

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Delicious breakfast and warm and welcoming hosts. We also were lucky enough to have dinner one evening, it was exceptional!

Stayed in April 2024

Unfortunate barking of dogs and strange screeching animal sounds (not sure what) nearby.

Lovely, beautifully restored and maintained property off the beaten path. Pleasant indoor and outdoor spaces to sit and enjoy conversation over refreshments. Lars is a warm, gracious host, who attended to our every request, and in addition to a FABULOUS gourmet breakfast, provided us with a delicious dinner (by special request) so that we didn’t have to get back on our motorcycles for a bite to eat after a long day on the road. Guests are welcomed and cared for like longtime friends!

Stayed in April 2024

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A little oasis on the busy Costa del Sol. Lars and Marchella are so hospitable and kind. The hotel itself has a wonderful garden and pool. We enjoyed our stay so much. The dogs are a cute addition to the stay.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing negative. Only that I wish I were there now., drinking lemon water around the pool!

This is a gem; a place to remember, an oasis of calm after a day of exploration, a classy place where you feel like family. Because the owners let you use the kitchen, (there is a fridge just for guests!) the sitting room and the living room and are so welcoming. Our room was large, across from the deep and refreshing pool, and very comfortable. There are lounge chairs on the neatly mowed grass or around the pool, and many places to sit outside. If you opt to get breakfast, you will not be disappointed. Parking is safe inside the property you access via the gate. We fell in love with Estepona. Thank you again Marcella and Lars for this memorable stay. See you next year hopefully!

Stayed in April 2024

Everything about this little hotel in the hill above Estepona is magnificent. The hosts, the fresh baked bread & outstanding breakfasts, surroundings, the white noise of the stream, even the cutest of dogs who add love to the stay. We will be back!

Stayed in April 2024

Everything was good.

Excellent property grounds. Very well kept and rooms are comfortable and nice. The hosts and staff are very nice and provide helpful advice. Would love to come back.

Stayed in April 2024

I would suggest installing an electronic gate with keypad to make it easier to access the property. This would be especially helpful at night.

The property has a lot of character, is very quiet, and convenient to Estepona. Marcelle and Lars were excellent hosts and upon leaving we felt like we had known them longer than our 2 night stay. Breakfast was very good.

Stayed in March 2024

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Marcella and Lars have created a most welcoming relaxed atmosphere for our stay. The property is charming, comfortable and stylish.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing! Everything was just perfect!

If you do anything at all in Estepona, you HAVE to stay at El Molino! It was quite honestly one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at. Marcel and Lars are a delightful Danish/Swiss couple who excel in making you feel like it's your home from the very start. And what a home! Beautiful courtyard and garden to relax in - it was very hard to pull ourselves away and explore Estepona! For this, they can lend you electric bikes which take 5 mins to the beach and just a bit more to explore the main town (the centro historico is beautiful). Marcel and Lars gave us endless tips on where to eat etc - all of which we used, and all of which were great recommendations. Marcel even took us to the most amazing jazz night in one of her favourite bars: a really special evening. Lars was previously a top chef in Denmark, and it shows: breakfast was outstanding: I'm not normally a breakfast person but just couldn't resist the amazing platter he presented to us. All the rooms are stunning (Marcel is an architect and the imagination in the design and decor really shows). But by far the nicest thing for us was the way they made it feel much more like a home than a stuffy hotel. Can't recommend it highly enough and can't wait to return. Thank you M&L so much for a truly memorable stay in your beautiful home! Charlotte & Jason

Stayed in November 2023

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Lovely people in a stunning house with a great breakfast.

Stayed in November 2023

Everything was perfect, hosts and their wonderful dogs made our stay cosy and excellent!!!

Stayed in October 2023

The Ambiance that the owners create is felt every moment!

Stayed in November 2023