El Oceano Beach Hotel & Beach Club

El Oceano Beach Hotel & Beach Club is a beachfront hotel and beach club on the Mijas Costa stretch of the Costa del Sol, between La Cala de Mijas and Marbella. It's a 55-room boutique property, but the beach club and restaurant are open to non-guests too.

The pool terrace sits right on the seafront with premium sunbeds and table service. You can spend a full day here without touching sand. There's also a spa on site if you want to go beyond the pool.

Food is a big part of the draw. The restaurant does fine dining with sea views, and live entertainment runs most evenings. It's more of a proper dinner destination than a typical chiringuito.

This is an adults-only venue, no one under 14. That keeps things quiet and draws a repeat crowd, many guests come back year after year. Prices are €€€, and reservations are recommended in peak season. Parking is available on site just off the A-7.

Rated 4.4/5 from 681 Google reviews. The combination of hotel, pool, spa and beachfront restaurant in one place is what keeps people returning.