El Capistrano - Nerja

El capistrano is a wonderful place to stay in nerja , altough it is a fair distance from the town and the beach ! The facilities are excellent around the pool, pool bar and toilets ect ... as in previous comments the life gaurds on duty were a bit over the top for kids to enjoy! Basically the only thing permitted in the pool was gentle swimming ,one of our kids were told they were not allowed a snorkel for some reasons ????? I thought the sun beds were a little overpriced at 2.90e per day since we have 2 teenagers that worked out at nearly 12euro per day a hidden expense that adds up over 2 weeks.overall I would have no problem recommending el capistrano but please bear in mind it is a very very large development ,so depending on where your house is it can be very very steep incline not at all suitable for older people or those with buggys .

The view from the apt.

We did not have a very pleasant experience. When we arrived in Nerja we called the reception and the staff member (male) on the other end obviously got frustrated with my lack of spansih and simply hung up. When we eventually found the villas, he was abrupt, rude and treated us terribly upon check in. I asked to speak with the lady I had dealt with when booking and upon departure she was there and when I started to outline our disappointment, he was also present and he began to raise his voice to us in disagreemnt with our comments. Awful experience, we were very startled. The beds were very uncomfortable and there was no air conditioning and given the high temperatures it was very hard to sleep.

all the problems in the house we had, they fixed during our stay!

pool staff whas rude!!! they didn´t help us in anyway.

When I arrived at the checking in desk, I asked what was the latest I could leave the apartment on Monday, he checked his booking and replied that seeing that the apartment was not booked on the Monday, that I could leave later, whatever time I left, if the office was closed just to drop the keys into the letterbox (office would be closed between 2 and 4pm) the only problem he said would be with the cleaning of the apartment, but they never did it early anyway., so he could not any problems in that department. When Monday came I had just got out of bed when I saw the domestic opening the garden gate ready to clean the place this was at 10:30am, I approached her and informed her that I had been informed that I could leave later, she replied that she was there to clean the place and did not know anything reference us staying longer, that she would go to the office to find out. 10:40hrs she returned, and said that the office had said that on the terms of my booking I had to leave immediately, that they would grant me till 11:00 am to vacate the apartment, that only gave me and my friend 20 minutes to shower and pack, we had to rush everything and it left us with a sour taste after a lovely weekend, sorry but I shall never return there again.

Our apartment was very clean and had a very well equipped kitchen. Our "balcony" was actually a full sized terrace with a view over the beautiful gardens to the ocean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend this complex to other travellers!

We are completely satisfied and have no complaints!

EL Capistrano Village is a really quite place in Nerja. The price is good for this locality but otherwise you find cheaper in this category on Costa del Sol.

It is on the hill about 1.5 kilometres from the beach so the walk is difficult with younger children. The kitchen equipment is a bit worn-down. The hotel doesn´t have air-condition.

The location was great. It was about a 2 min drive from a fabulous beach (that had lots of parking). The Apartments were very clean and spacious with beautiful gardens. I would highly recommend it to anyone with small children. The staff was very friendly and helpful and provided maps and info to anywhere we wanted to go. There was also a grocery store on site and next door as well as atm machines, pools and tons of info on places to go and things to see.

We were very disappointed that although the advertisment stated that this complex had a swimming pool for apartment users and passes were issued on arrival, were we asked to pay for the use of sun beds around the pool area. Of all the hotels and apartments we have stayed at in Nerja this is the first time we have come across this type of charge.

A fabulous setting with pretty gardens & pool . The townhouse was lovely very spacious ,clean & comfortable , with everything you need . It had numerous balconies and a large garden which was great for the kids. Loved the fact it was very spanish & well maintained. Cant wait to go back.

A very beautiful setting, and a very beautiful layout. Peaceful and extremely good value for money!

The supermarket closes very early!!!!

Nice complex but the apartment we stayed in requires an all round update to bring it into the 21st century.Could not fault the view from the balcony over the pool,plus sea views but the inside let it down. We met friends there who had booked through another agent and their apartment was far superior.The complex is rented out through at least 3 different agents who obviously have different standards for the properties they lease.All I can say as regards the next question is I would recommend it providing you manage to get a good property. First time that I have not been happy with a booking I have made through your company for the several years I have been using you,but not you fault.

As a big family it was good to rent different sizes of the flats. It was also good service when it showed up, that high voltage lines were too near the appartements, we were helped to change appartements. The flats were well equipped, so it was comfortable to stay.

I believed from the advertisement that the flats were quite near to the swimming pool! That was not so! We were not even told that the pools were not open, the week we stayed there. What must be said to be quite disturbing, was the many high voltage lines in between the flats in the whole area. In Europe today, focus has been put on the health damage such high voltage lines is causing, though many strong, healthy persons do not feel the immediate reactions from them.

fabulous location with sea views. very close to malaga yet far enough to miss hustle and bustle associated with southern spanish resorts.

uncomfortable beds and pillows

The location is excellent though hilly ,very tranquil, good sea views .Apartment comfortable with good facilities two terraces and garden ,ample parking.This area is perfect for a stress free holiday.

Too many retrictions at the pool ,no diving,no smoking ,no drinking etc .Transport is required to go to the beach either by bus ,hired car or your own vehicle to enjoy the area.

We had just spent a week in a villa in the mountains and werent sure what we would think of our experiance at El Capistrano The location resembled a Spainish village rather than loads of apartments which gave it a friendly atmosphere.it was well managed and everything presented well. We stayed in a two bed apartment which had a small garden and balconey and would certainly recommend a second visit.

The bathroom and on suite had been renovated recently to a good standard however the rest of the apartment would now benefit from a renovation itself.