Hotel MedPlaya Pez Espada, Torremolinos
45 Carefully Researched Gluten-Free-Friendly Restaurants Within Walking Distance
🔷 Iconic 4-Star Seafront Hotel in La Carihuela
🎯 Best for: Historic character, modern comforts and extensive leisure facilities
🟢 Two outdoor pools surrounded by spacious landscaped gardens
✔ Stylishly renovated hotel with a fascinating celebrity history
📍 6 min to La Carihuela restaurants • 15 min to Benalmádena Marina
👇 Its excellent seafront position between two researched gluten-free dining areas
Why Hotel Pez Espada ?
Hotel Pez Espada is one of Torremolinos' most iconic beachfront hotels, combining a fascinating history with the comforts of a modern four-star property. Opened in 1959, it became a fashionable destination for international celebrities, including Frank Sinatra and Sean Connery, and its recent refurbishment celebrates that glamorous heritage through stylish interiors and distinctive architectural features. Today, guests can enjoy spacious accommodation, attractive landscaped gardens, outdoor swimming pools and a choice of bars and terraces overlooking the Mediterranean. The hotel's combination of historic character, contemporary facilities and generous outdoor space makes it a particularly appealing choice for travellers seeking something more distinctive than a conventional Costa del Sol resort.
What Guests Consistently Appreciate at
Hotel Pez Espada
Excellent beachfront position: Guests particularly appreciate being able to step directly onto the seafront promenade, with the sandy beach immediately in front of the hotel and plenty of opportunities for coastal walks.
Friendly and attentive staff: Reception and housekeeping teams regularly receive positive comments for their helpfulness and welcoming manner, with returning guests especially appreciative of the service.
Spacious rooms and comfortable accommodation: Visitors frequently highlight the generous room sizes, comfortable beds and attractive outlooks, particularly from accommodation overlooking the Mediterranean or swimming pool.
Beautiful grounds and pool areas: Guests enjoy the landscaped gardens, outdoor swimming pools and spacious sunbathing areas, with the generous grounds providing room to unwind away from the busier promenade.
Stylish interiors and historic character: The hotel's renovated interiors and distinctive mid-century heritage are frequently appreciated, with guests particularly enjoying the historic photographs and design details that reflect Pez Espada's past.
Prime Seafront Location Between La Carihuela & Benalmádena Marina
Perfect Location for Gluten-Free Dining
Hotel Pez Espada enjoys an excellent position on La Carihuela's beachfront promenade, giving guests convenient access to two carefully researched gluten-free-friendly dining areas. La Carihuela offers 30 restaurants and cafés along its promenade and surrounding streets, while Benalmádena Marina provides a further 15 within its compact waterfront setting. From the hotel, guests can walk towards La Carihuela's traditional dining streets in one direction or follow the seafront towards the marina in the other, with flat routes making both areas straightforward to explore. With 45 researched gluten-free-friendly restaurants across these neighbouring locations, Pez Espada is particularly well placed for travellers who want a wide choice of dining options within walking distance.
Explore La Carihuela & Benalmádena Marina's Gluten-Free Dining Areas
Map showing dedicated gluten-free restaurants, restaurants with gluten-free options, supermarkets, local pharmacy and transport links.
Benalmádena Marina
🔵 Hotel Pez Espada
🟣 Train Stations
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El Pinillo
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Montemar Alto
🔴 Supermarkets
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Mercadona
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Carrefour
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Lidl
🟢 Researched Gluten-Free Restaurants
🟢➕ Pharmacy
🦷 Dental Clinic
Facilities at Hotel Pez Espada
ACCOMMODATION: This historic four-star hotel offers a selection of renovated rooms and junior suites, ranging from Classic Rooms to Superior Club accommodation and spacious beachfront suites. Selected categories feature direct Mediterranean views, while some junior suites provide additional space, private terraces and enhanced services.
SWIMMING POOLS & GARDENS: Two outdoor pools sit within landscaped gardens and spacious sunbathing areas. The main pool is surrounded by greenery and overlooks the seafront, while the upper Splash & Play pool features colourful water jets and sprays, making it particularly appealing to families with younger children.
FITNESS CENTRE: The hotel's refurbished gym overlooks the gardens and swimming pool, with exercise equipment available for guests wishing to maintain their fitness routine. Access is complimentary for hotel guests.
BARS & TERRACES: Frankie’s Bar offers a distinctive setting inspired by the hotel's glamorous past, while the seafront terrace provides an attractive place to enjoy drinks overlooking the Mediterranean. Poolside seating offers further opportunities to unwind outdoors.
ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES: The hotel organises daytime activities and evening entertainment, including performances by live artists. During the main holiday season, children's activities are also available, with programmes varying according to the time of year.
ROOM FEATURES: Guest rooms include air conditioning, televisions, mini-fridges, safes, complimentary Wi-Fi and private bathrooms. Many categories feature furnished balconies overlooking the sea or swimming pool, while selected junior suites include additional comforts and access to the exclusive Gold Lounge.
PRACTICAL AMENITIES: The hotel provides a 24-hour reception, lifts, complimentary luggage storage, bicycle rental and assistance with excursions and transfers. Private on-site parking is available for a charge, with spaces allocated subject to availability. Adapted accommodation is offered for guests with reduced mobility, although specific accessibility requirements should be confirmed before booking.