The four star Riu Ferrara Hotel in Torrox Costa is situated 200 metres from the resort centre and is separated from the beach only by the beach front promenade.

This Riu hotel, which has a four and six storey main building and two four storey apartments buildings set in 11,000 square metres of gardens, offers its guests various facilities such as a lounge bar with terrace, lobby bar, restaurant with terrace and non smoking area. The restaurant serves a breakfast buffet, for dinner, there are hot or cold starters from the buffet, as well as a dessert buffet and some dishes are prepared in the restaurant, in front of guests. The main course can be chosen from several national and international specialities and is served at the table. A vegetarian dish is also offered. Once a week special meals are on offer.

Further facilities include a card games area, conference room and internet access (at an extra cost). There is a massage service (at an extra cost), beauty and health centre 'Naturomed', table tennis, pool tables, swimming pool with sun terrace, sun loungers and parasols, indoor pool that is heated in the winter season, children's pool, sauna and hairdresser, as well as a pool snack bar, mini club and children's playground. There is a daytime entertainment programme for children from four to 12 years of age (six times a week), a daytime entertainment programme for adults (six times a week) and an evening programme with shows or live music (several times a week).

The Riu Ferrara has 319 guest rooms, each with a bathroom with bidet, hair dryer, fitted carpet, telephone, air conditioning, central heating, mini bar, satellite television, safety deposit box and balcony or terrace. Rooms with a partial sea view are available. Junior suites have an adjoining living room and suites have a separate living room. There are 94 apartments and studios, each with a bathroom with bidet, hair dryer, telephone, air conditioning, central heating, kitchenette, satellite television, balcony or terrace and safety deposit box (at an extra charge). Studios have a combined living room/bedroom. Apartments have one or two bedrooms, as well as a separate living room with sofa bed.

Board basis available at this aparthotel is self catering, bed and breakfast or half board.