Meliá Costa del Sol

“Could not fault”

After reading a few negative reviews, I was somewhat apprecentive before arrival but I need not have worried as this is an excellent hotel and one of the best we have stayed in over the years. From start to finish we felt so comfortable, with friendly staff, super room, good views and lots of food… more

After reading a few negative reviews, I was somewhat apprecentive before arrival but I need not have worried as this is an excellent hotel and one of the best we have stayed in over the years. From start to finish we felt so comfortable, with friendly staff, super room, good views and lots of food choice in the restaurant where we never had a problem finding a table. But the best was the excellent entertainment each night that really made our holiday. No need to look for bars, the lounge was so comfortable with first class acts on every night, especially the soul group and the rock brothers., that together with the beach club at 5pm where there was yet more entertainment while having a teatime drink. All in all, we have had a fantastic holiday and I will be looking for an Melia Hotel now in other resorts and countries. Well done Melia we loved every minute of it.

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“Lovely long weekend away”

We stayed here for 4 nights and had a brilliant time. The rooms were modern and clean and the pools were a nice area too. There was an incident at the pool while we were there which the staff responded to quickly which we were greatful of. The breakfast was also very nice. The hotel is also on the … more

We stayed here for 4 nights and had a brilliant time. The rooms were modern and clean and the pools were a nice area too. There was an incident at the pool while we were there which the staff responded to quickly which we were greatful of. The breakfast was also very nice. The hotel is also on the beach front in Torremolinos which in my opinion is a nicer area than the main town and makes walking to benalmadena a lot quicker and enjoyable.

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“People reserving sunbeds at 9.00am then just disappear”

Like other hotels in the area they need a no reserve sunbed policy. Stayed a total of 5 days and only once did we get a sunbed for a few hours and this was late afternoon. There were the odd sunbed on the upper deck available but had no umbrellas so it was a case of frying in the sun at 32c or not… more

Like other hotels in the area they need a no reserve sunbed policy. Stayed a total of 5 days and only once did we get a sunbed for a few hours and this was late afternoon. There were the odd sunbed on the upper deck available but had no umbrellas so it was a case of frying in the sun at 32c or not bothering We'd watch the mad rush from our room overlooking the pool at 9.00am only for half of them to throw their towels onto the beds and then disappear for hours on end and eventually return at 3pm in the afternoon. I watched it and a scene from Benny Hill sprang to mind. The melia hotel desperately needs to address this problem as I'm sure this will put people off booking at this hotel again We'd try the rooftop pool but there were not enough sunbeds for the number of guests as they only had 11 on counting around the top near the bali beds but none on the sides like they used to have and maybe the same number at the sides and this opens at 10.00 and again people queued up at the door. However, there are 8 huge Bali beds for 30 euros per day overlooking the sea with amazing views. The hotel itself is clean and elegant with amazing staff to match Beds so comfortable with clean modern rooms and quiet at night

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“Sunshine holiday”

Myself my mum & sister visited the Melia for a week this May, 3 of us were sharing 1 room but on entering the room there were only 2 beds 2 sets of towels etc, a quick call to reception and this was quickly rectified, the room was small for 3 of us and couldn't use the balcony as the third bed was … more

Myself my mum & sister visited the Melia for a week this May, 3 of us were sharing 1 room but on entering the room there were only 2 beds 2 sets of towels etc, a quick call to reception and this was quickly rectified, the room was small for 3 of us and couldn't use the balcony as the third bed was blocking the door but we managed the ladies did a great job of cleaning it each day. The melia is a lovely hotel everything is clean and well presented the pool areas are great and we always got a lounger, we used the bottom pool and I've read that people are put off because it doesn't get the sun all day, but it was there until late each day, we moved along abit around 3 if we were still there but usually we went up to the rooftop bar for a drink and spent an hr or 2 up there.. it was beautiful relaxing with great drinks on offer and fantastic views! The staff in the hotel all work hard in all areas and are very attentive, it does get very busy especially in the dining area. My mum has mobility issues and we hired a wheelchair and it was easy to get about the hotel, the lifts are small so wheelchair and 1 person only I would say. A few niggles at breakfast, they need more hot water urns/machines for tea, there was always one not working or the water wasn't hot enough resulting in a big queue for a cuppa. Food at breakfast was plentiful and good selection we thought evening meal was alittle underwhelming, repetitive and at times abit like 'school dinners' and the cakes/pastries were better at breakfast that in the evening. We enjoyed our stay at the Melia the location is excellent the views outstanding, we walked the promenade each day where there are lovely places to have lunch a few drinks & relax.

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