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Hotel Helios Costa Tropical

Name: Hotel Helios Costa Tropical
Address: Paseo San Cristobal, 12, El Varadero, ES
Price range: $$
Rating: 9.3

Paseo San Cristobal, 12

9.3/103,144 reviews

|Updated: Jun 4, 2026

About Hotel Helios Costa Tropical

Two steps from the dark-sand shore of El Varadero, Hotel Helios Costa Tropical sits directly on Paseo San Cristobal with unobstructed access to one of Granada province's quietest beachfronts — a stretch of the Costa Tropical that avoids the high-rise density of Málaga to the west.

The three-star property combines a beachfront outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and Turkish steam bath with a full spa and solarium, making it more wellness-capable than its category suggests. Evening entertainment and live music run in-house; bicycle rental and a tour desk cover the surrounding Alpujarras foothills, reachable within thirty minutes inland.

Diving and windsurfing are available directly through the hotel, reflecting the Costa Tropical's unusually calm Mediterranean microclimate. The airport shuttle connects to Granada's Federico García Lorca Airport, roughly an hour east.

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Airport shuttle24-hour front deskBarFacilities for disabled guestsTerraceElevatorHeatingDaily housekeepingLaundryOutdoor swimming poolBeachfrontHot tub/JacuzziShuttle serviceSmoke-free propertyWake-up serviceSoundproof roomsWake-up service/Alarm clockSocket near the bedToilet paperTowelsBathtub or showerPrivate bathroomToiletFree toiletriesHairdryerShowerFlat-screen TVSatellite channelsTelephoneTVCoffee house on siteFruitWine/ChampagneSpecial diet meals (on request)Snack barMinibarInternetOutdoor furnitureDeskWardrobe or closetAlarm clockUpper floors accessible by elevatorInvoice providedConciergeIroning serviceFire extinguishersCCTV in common areasSmoke alarmsSafeFace masks for guests availableFirst aid kits availableHand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areasShared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removedStaff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authoritiesScreens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areasPhysical distancing rules followedCashless payment availableGuest accommodation disinfected between staysLinens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelinesUse of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirusAll plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitizedPhysical distancing in dining areasShared lounge/TV areaBicycle rentalPing-pongSun deckLinens24-hour securityContactless check-in/outSingle-room AC for guest accommodationLive music/PerformanceHappy hourBeach umbrellasBeach chairs/LoungersTour deskWalking toursCable channelsRadioHardwood or parquet floorsSpa lounge/Relaxation areaSpa facilitiesTurkish/Steam BathSaunaLive sports events (broadcast)Pay-per-view channelsKid-friendly buffetMassageCar rentalSpa/Wellness packagesCleaning productsCurrency exchangeTour or class about local cultureUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyHikingSolariumDivingBeachEvening entertainmentEntertainment staffWindsurfingAir conditioning