Has anybody ever been here? The wife wants to go in late April for our anniversary. Just starting to do some research on it.

https://www.iberostar.com/eu/hotels/malaga/iberostar-waves-malaga-playa/

The hotel has great reviews. If you are looking for a more luxury experience, the "Waves" would not really fit the bill. Iberostar has several categories, Waves being the more family-friendly, budget friendly option. "Selection" is a step up. "JOIA" is the highest end, usually adults only.

There is one restaurant for breakfast/lunch/dinner and it is buffet. Just want to point that out in case that matters to you.

They do have a "Selection" resort near Marbella, but its about 90 minutes from the airport.

Thanks for the info. We are going to give it a try. The plan is to fly into Madrid and spend three nights three days there. Then rent a car and drive down to the coast and spend four nights at the resort. Then drive back to Madrid and stay one night and fly out the next morning.

I just returned from the Kenpinski Estepona. Would very highly recommend. They are regarding to Melia.
https://www.booking.com/hotel/es/kempinski-bahia-estepona-costa-del-sol.html