La Zambrawith kids: our honest review
Hotel, Mijas, Costa del Sol, Spain
- Kids club
- Heated pool
- Spa for parents
Our verdict: The easiest family resort we know on the Costa del Sol: a real kids club, a heated pool all year and the airport 25 minutes away.
A resort just outside Mijas, among golf courses and green hills, with a kids club so good our children gave it a nickname. Parents get one of the biggest spas on the coast and a breakfast that sets up the whole day.
Tested by us. Stayed, and going back in November 2026. Page checked .
Why we love it
- A kids club for ages 4 to 12, plus a crèche for the little ones.
- A shallow family pool and a large heated main pool that stays open all year.
- About 25 minutes from Málaga airport, so even a short trip works with small children.
- A big breakfast buffet with its own kids’ corner, included in every rate.
Kids at this stay
- Babies
- Crèche for little ones, babysitting on request
- Ages 4 to 12
- Kids club with daily activities, hours vary by season
- Pools
- Shallow family pool and a heated main pool, open all year
- Food
- Kids’ corner at the breakfast buffet
Our kids call it “the Spanish kindergarten”. That is the highest praise they know.
Good to know
- Best for
- Babies to age 12
- Kids club
- Ages 4 to 12, seasonal hours
- Water
- Family pool, heated main pool, spa pools
- Rooms
- Junior suites and interconnecting rooms
Watch out for
- Kids club hours change with the season, so check them for your dates.
- The beach is a short drive away, not on the doorstep.
We tell you the lows too. That is what makes the stamp worth something.
Getting there
- Airport
- About 25 minutes from Málaga
- Car
- Handy for beach days and Mijas village
Where it is
Mijas, Costa del Sol, Spain.
La Zambra with kids: your questions
Is La Zambra good for kids?
Yes. It has a kids club for ages 4 to 12, a crèche for younger children, a shallow family pool and babysitting on request. Our kids call it the Spanish kindergarten.
Is the pool at La Zambra heated?
The large main pool is heated and open all year, and there is a separate shallow pool for small children.
How far is La Zambra from Málaga airport?
About 25 minutes by car.
Is La Zambra on the beach?
No. It sits in the hills just outside Mijas, and the beach is a short drive away.
Are the kids club hours the same all year?
No, they change with the season. Check the hours for your dates before you book.
Plan a stay here with Yohanna
Tell her your dates and who is coming. She will tell you which room to ask for, what to check for your season, and what to do nearby.
