A hotel in Rincón de la Victoria earns its fourth star

Rincón de la Victoria/Rincón de la Victoria has added a new tourism asset to boost the local economy, the hotel FAY Victoria Beach in the municipality has successfully completed an extensive process of adaptation to the standard regulations applicable to facilities of this type. A few years ago, it also began the certification process with the aim of obtaining the Q for Tourism Quality distinction.

According to the Tourism Councilor of Rincón, Antonio José Martín, to achieve this fourth star, “the hotel had to meet a series of requirements related to services, infrastructure, staff, and equipment offered in the rooms, among other aspects.”

The mayor of Rincón de la Victoria, Francisco Salado, has expressed his satisfaction “for the addition of a new four-star hotel to the municipality boosting the tourist and economic development which, besides being necessary, is key to improving the competitiveness of the destination.”

Meanwhile, the general manager of Grupo Guajes, Ángel Acha, highlighted “the substantial investment made since acquiring the property at the end of 2021, when it operated as the former three-star Hotel Elimar.”

The transformation process of the hotel extended until 2024, although the main work was carried out during 2022 and 2023. Also around this time, the Hotel, FAY Victoria Beach began the certification process of its quality management system according to the criteria established by the Spanish Institute for Tourism Quality (ICTE), aiming to obtain the Q for Tourism Quality distinction.

“For almost a year, the hotel has worked on implementing new protocols, processes, and standards to meet the demanding requirements set by the standard, and currently, the process is in its final phase, having already successfully passed the official audit. The final grant of the distinction is expected in the coming months,” explained Grupo Guajes.

In this regard, the Tourism Councilor has assured that “this certification, of a voluntary nature and nationally recognized prestige, certifies the establishment's commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in customer service.”

Currently, Rincón de la Victoria has three four-star hotels: Hotel Rincón Sol, Hotel Moon Dreams Calabahía, Hotel FAY Victoria Beach, and a two-star hotel: María Cristina located in La Cala del Moral.

Hotel FAY Victoria Beach de Rincón de la Victoria

The hotel accommodation located at Avenida del Mediterráneo 230 offers a total of 61 rooms. It also has three renovated rooms for meetings and corporate events, complemented by a cafeteria with a terrace on the promenade and a restaurant serving local dishes and international cuisine.

The hotel, which belongs to the Guajes group, also owner of the Añoreta Golf Course, caters to all types of segments, including vacation, corporate, and particularly sports tourism, with which it is closely linked and committed thanks to its association with golf.