La Luna Blanca in Torremolinos, Costa del Sol

La Luna Blanca's heated salt-water outdoor pool is open all year and has a shallow end. The pool measures around 8 by 4 metres, is heated in winter, and stays open until 10pm. Pool towels, sun loungers and sun umbrellas are available beside the pool in the garden terrace.

Guest rooms at La Luna Blanca are large, with full bathrooms and a private patio or balcony. The Junior Suite has a big bed and extra space for families, and some bathrooms add a whirlpool bath. Room 7, a Japanese themed room, includes a huge deep tiled bath and a wet-room shower.

Breakfast at La Luna Blanca includes homemade pancakes, homemade jams, dried fruits, and fruit grown in-house. The dining room serves scrambled eggs, bacon with fresh asparagus, and continental choices. The hotel bar serves drinks in the evening, and staff can prepare a takeaway breakfast bag for early departures.

The hotel sits in a residential area of Torremolinos, 7 minutes' walk from the nearest beach. The luxury port area with beach bars and seafood restaurants is 15 minutes' walk away. Carihuela Beach is about a 10-minute walk away, and Malaga Airport is a 15-minute drive.

La Luna Blanca is a family-run hotel with 13 rooms, a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk, and luggage storage. The heated pool has a shallow end for children, and the Junior Suite gives families extra room. Private parking and a parking garage are available on site, and the garden has a terrace.

Pool: Heated salt-water outdoor pool open all year

Rooms: Junior Suite, Japanese themed room, whirlpool baths

Breakfast: Homemade pancakes, jams, fruit grown in-house

Location: 7-minute walk to the beach, 15 minutes to the port area

Services: 24-hour front desk, tour desk, private parking

Family: Shallow pool end for children