Sol Torremolinos Don Pedro

“Beautiful stay, right on the beach”

What a lovely hotel to stay at, Ana at reception is a gem. She was lovely when we entered and helped us with some questions. We stayed in room 2314 and it was lovely. Had everything we needed ie fridge and hairdryer etc. We found the beds to very comfortable, nice air con in the room and lovely v... more

What a lovely hotel to stay at, Ana at reception is a gem. She was lovely when we entered and helped us with some questions. We stayed in room 2314 and it was lovely. Had everything we needed ie fridge and hairdryer etc. We found the beds to very comfortable, nice air con in the room and lovely view of one of the 4 pools in the complex. We were staying for bed and breakfast and the foods were so good. We were honestly delighted with the range of choices and everything we had was of great standards. Carlos ( egg chef) at breakfast was so nice and patient with everyone and he has was nice and mannered even when very busy. Our towels were changed everyday and beds made everyday for our 6 day stay. There was even a luggage room for our luggage while we waited for the plane. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back!! All the staff we were greeted and served by were lovely and the hotel is spotless even while there was work going on in the don Marco hotel you could not hear it from any point in the hotel. Fantastic

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“Great hotel”

For context, we are a family of four, toddler and an 8 year old. We stayed in the Don Pedro side of the hotel for seven nights, all-inclusive. We had use of the entire complex. The hotel seemed busy but I'd imagine the summer gets crazy with the size of the place. It felt quite relaxing thi... more

For context, we are a family of four, toddler and an 8 year old. We stayed in the Don Pedro side of the hotel for seven nights, all-inclusive. We had use of the entire complex. The hotel seemed busy but I'd imagine the summer gets crazy with the size of the place. It felt quite relaxing this time of the year. Rooms - We booked a Sol Xtra Family Room. We had hoped to upgrade on arrival but there was no option available. I felt the room was too small for the four of us. We managed but it was cramped. The room itself was lovely, nice balcony, comfy bed, good shower, coffee facilities. The room was nice and quiet. Food - Overall I found it very good. I'm vegetarian and there were plenty options for me. Lovely salads, pasta, potato options. There was fresh fish and meat cooked to order also. Breakfast was lovely, loads of fruit, pastries, nice coffee, cook to order eggs. Loads of cheeses available with crackers etc, I really enjoyed that. We never really got snacks at any of the bars as we were too full from our meals but I think it's not very clear what the options are outside of meal times, there wasn't much advertised around this. I really can't imagine how you'd struggle with the food options here, there was so many options. Drinks - All perfectly fine for us. You can upgrade to Gold All Inclusive (€12 per day) to avail of a few extra premium drinks but I honestly don't see the point. The gins, vodkas on the normal all-inclusive had many branded drinks. Really liked the cava they had. Pools - Outdoor pools were very cold. There was an indoor pool which was great. I think one outdoor pool being heated would have been great, considering there are so many pools on site. There were loads of sun loungers available. Location - Directly across the road from a lovely beach. Perfectly located for walks along the promenade. Close to the airport. We felt very safe and secure here. There was a security guard at the gate of the hotel and vehicles weren't allowed in very far which was great for peace of mind with kids around. Bars - Bar Jimenez in Pedro was nice enough, if a little soulless. Bar Ingles in Pablo was a bit livelier and had a warmer atmosphere. The Blue Horizon looks onto the beach which is gorgeous. Really lovely spot to sit. Staff - Everyone was very helpful and you felt like they wanted you to enjoy your holiday. I generally felt a nice vibe from all the staff which is nice as you get the feeling it's a nice place to work. Cleanliness - Couldn't fault it. The room and balcony were spotless. Coming down to breakfast one morning the cleaning staff were cleaning everywhere around reception. The general areas are so clean. Overall, I would recommend this hotel. I would imagine that it's a bit crazy in high summer but then most resorts are. There was very little queuing for food, drinks, reception during our time. Our kids didn't use the kids club so I can't comment on that but it did look like the staff were quite engaged with the groups of kids they had. All the other guests were quite pleasant which does make a difference. Last year we were in a hotel were some of the guests were incredibly rude and disruptive and it ruined it for us.

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“Lovely hotel on a big complex”

Went with package company Jet2. Solo traveler for 12 days. My first anxious holiday alone. My first contact with the Don Pedro hotel was an email, just asking about details of early breakfast & dinner due to excursions & flight times. I couldn't have been happier with the response, friendly, p... more

Went with package company Jet2. Solo traveler for 12 days. My first anxious holiday alone. My first contact with the Don Pedro hotel was an email, just asking about details of early breakfast & dinner due to excursions & flight times. I couldn't have been happier with the response, friendly, professional & happy to do whatever they could to help. To help those who have not visited before, this is a multi complex of hotels (Don Pablo - biggest, Don Pedro, Don Pablo) and you share each others facilities. Due to the late flight I had 30mins to check-in & find the Don Pablo restaurant for dinner before it closed at 10pm. The receptionist (whom I think had a name like Debora?), was absolutely amazing, so kind & friendly. The place is a maze & in the dark more daunting. The left hand lift by reception also didnt open properly, so I thought within 15mins of arriving I was going to be stuck in the lift (I found other guests later also complaining about it). The restaurant had friendly waiters but weirdly the managers did not seem customer service based and can come across as sharp. The food was adequate, some weird combinations but enough to find something each night. I would classify this a 3* and for just a small bottle of water it was 2.50E. Flamenco night we all got given a carnation before dinner which was a lovely touch. Went in April. The complex was wonderful, although the Don Marco was being renovated & you had building noise and sewage smells. However, saying that, the place was cleaned within an inch of its life, it was spotless. The pools at night also had fencing to stop anyone falling in etc.. Your main entrance/exit for Pedro & Marco is towards the beach where you go through a security gate, which makes you feel safe in the complex. Most of the security were all very friendly. The room I had was lovely, well laid out. Tv did not have signal. There was a huge gap above my entrance door and there could have been better cleaning. I did have to call maintenance for the non-draining shower but within seconds of the report a very friendly guy came to help which was great service. My only recommendation was that I was put in a room with a high walled balcony.. therefore if I sat down, I looked at the wall. So, could you please put higher chairs and tables on the balcony so you can relax and actually see the lovely view? The entertainment was very below standard, even though each night we had 2 on offer. The bar staff were again friendly and a pot of tea was 2.50E. The location was great, you can walk along the beach to Malaga or Benalmadena. Shops & places to visit are also nearby. So a good destination. I ticked a box on entering the hotel to say that I wanted to join the Melia rewards, I was so impressed that I would go back again. HOWEVER, on check-out I expected some sort of membership card (like the H10 hotels do) but I was told by quite an unfriendly receptionist that you can only join BEFORE the holiday and you wont get any points for this one. (I have since confirmed this with Melia Customer service).. so all the receipts I saved & the tick box were all for nothing and I dont think I will bother now! Other hotels provide a much better service where this is concerned. My Jet2 transfer did not turn up and I had to ask the receptionist at Don Pablo for help to get a taxi and they were amazing, one was there within seconds. I had a lovely stay in this hotel.

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“Great holidays resort conveniently located, for wonderful relaxed holidays.”

In addition to the Great Location, 200m from the Beach, yet in a secluded area, the hotel environment is fantastic and very relaxing. The personal is extremely friendly in all areas, the buffets at the various restaurants are fantastic: offering a large variety of quality food and various themes ... more

In addition to the Great Location, 200m from the Beach, yet in a secluded area, the hotel environment is fantastic and very relaxing. The personal is extremely friendly in all areas, the buffets at the various restaurants are fantastic: offering a large variety of quality food and various themes along the week, which make it less monotoneous. Rooms are comfortbale and spacious. Melia colour theme throughout the hotel areas are very pleasant and provide a lovely relaxed atmosphere.

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