Melia Costa del Sol

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  Great place to sit back and relax!

  Love this hotel! Melia Costa del Sol has it all. We loved the rooftop bar and pool, along with the pool on the first level facing the beach. The beach across the street has the most beautiful sand and sunrises. The Hotel offered entertainment every night. The front desk staff is extremely helpful.

  Oct 08, 2025
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  Excellent location, but the walk into town !

  Arrived here having booked direct with Melia (having stayed in Sitges with Melia in August) we were not disappointed even arriving at 2am due to a late & delayed Ryanair Flight from the UK, I had already emailed the hotel to advise of a very late arrival which turned into a 2am arrival but was greeted at reception and checked in as quick as possible. As expected the room was spotless, the bathroom one of the bigger ones encounter in a hotel thankfully, and excellent amenities from Rituals. (use them at home and saves a bit of space not having to carry any shampoo etc) The view from the room in the morning overlooking the sea was impressive, just far enough to get a almost full sea view being on the right side looking out to sea (not the reception block) the sound of the waves echo between the towers and is very soothing but even with the road between the hotel and sea - I would not class it as noisy at all. In fact its probably one of the quietest rooms Ive ever been in, not doors slammed or other guests noise so very welcome. Overall the room was clean tidy, wardrobe space could be bigger as only 1 draw and the safe as mentioned on previous reviews is almost on the floor (but free to use) to get to the balcony was probably the only issue that needs changing as there is a table, sofa and a chair over by the window - for a room for 2 people I don't think you need a chair in there & a sofa as it just makes it feel smaller that it actually is. The lifts are small to say the least - 5 people max it says but add luggage and your looking at 2 people only, so makes it a bit of a wait if everyone is going to/from breakfast and your checking out at the same time. Breakfast was excellent - plenty of choice, if busy you are shown to free tables by the numerous staff who are on the ball, with coffee and clearing tables, during our stay it got busy but I wouldn't say it was full, so maybe if the hotel was full it would be a bit different, but the choice of food, hot cold, juice, pastries, hams cheese - you would have to be very fussy not to find some thing there ( I did also notice a section for gluten free items separate from the main selection so good to know if that is required) No issues with the breakfast at all, especially the glass of Cava for my birthday (even thou it was available every day) As I booked B&B only I cannot comment on lunch or dinner in the actual hotel but did eat in The Beach at Meliá Costa del Sol opposite so can review separately. We did not expect entrainment at night, but every night in the central bar/lounge there was something on, it got busy and on some nights there are not enough chairs with people standing in the corridor (maybe a few sofas could go there) started at 9:30 and usually on for 1hr - 1.5hrs, welcomed break at the end of the day and again the bar staff waiting on you were kept busy and the drinks I consider good value for a hotel bar, and again the staff excellent throughout. The pool top & bar on the reception block (not the Level I did not upgrade) looked good but only went up there for a look and photo as the entrainment was downstairs, was not there fri/sat when DJ was on up on top (note to self to book a weekend stay next time) On check out it was a very late flight home, but I could not extend the room as a Gold Member, was offered the option of a shower room but had to book a time slot and only 3:30pm was left - at which point I would be out and so I refused it, but glad to know there was a option, luggage stored for us until our return at 6pm and taxi booked back to the Airport. Overall not disappointed choosing Melia for another holiday this year (they are so close to becoming my top brand for holiday stays because they get so much right) The only small negative of this hotel is strangely the location (which is also its selling point) for 1 reason which the hotel has no control over - the lift just behind the hotel into the town centre is €1 which has to be paid by card (NO CASH!) strange. Other than that its a good climb into the town, personally I'd avoid the stairs to the right of the hotel as you walk out of reception, and go up the road on the left by the car park (it seems less steep and slightly easier, or the next road up past the El Dorado restaurant again less steep) But on the opposite side is the fact your are beachfront in a quiet location and walking along the front is flat all the way to Benalmadena and the whole of Torremolinos. The train line goes from Malaga to Fuengirola for easy access very resonable prices and roughly every 15-20 minutes . Hopefully will be back soon

  Oct 08, 2025
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  Can't wait to return

  Excellent hotel. Food very good but some issues with queueing. Staff pleasant, helpful and very professional. Our room cleaner, room 2320, deserves special praise. We even got a bottle of bubbly on the house for my wife's birthday. Hotel well positioned, great view of the beach from our room. Town centre 10 mins away using the lift. We'll be back.

  Oct 05, 2025
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  Beautiful and great locaction

  We had a double room and triple for a family visit. Unfortunately, one room was in one block and the other the other block. We asked why and were told it was our travel company’s request (unusual?). When we asked for two rooms together, we were told we would have to pay more money. The triple room extra bed (settee) made it awkward for us to get out on the balcony, our sea view was also partial but were told this was a Deluxe Sea View. The lifts in this hotel are very small and extremely slow to arrive, we had a small travel wheelchair and with that, the lift only had room for 2 people. However, all that aside, this is a gorgeous hotel, extremely clean and comfortable. The pools are lovely, especially the rooftop pool. The breakfast was excellent and there was great nightly entertainment. The staff were also really lovely and helpful. The hotel is in a great location on the sea front. Their sea front beach restaurant is gorgeous. All in all, other than the room issues, we had an amazing stay and would definitely return.

  Oct 01, 2025
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  Good location on beach front / dated rooms

  Booked through jet2. We went for a deluxe sea view room. The room we were given was in the same block as reception. The room was very dated, noisy aircon, worn furniture and scuffs / paint touch ups all over the wall. A bit depressing really and not at all deluxe. (I believe these rooms will be getting refurbished ready for next year). The view was also poor and I would class it as a side sea view. All rooms apart from the ones on the front look sideways. The rooms are not very soundproof so you hear doors opening and closing all night long plus, coaches arriving / departing at the from of the hotel. Food in hotel is average and you have to purchase water (3 euros) as there are no water dispensers available in the restaurant. I’m not sure I’d recommend the food but, it does save you searching for restaurants every evening and the staff are nice. There are also only three lifts per block and they can only take 5 people so prepare to have to wait a long time during busy times. So not to ruin the holiday we chose to upgraded to a level room which had been recently renovated. The room was nice, modern but, small for the money and there is very little storage (only a hanging rail behind a curtain). I’d recommend the upgrade even though it cost quite a bit more money. You get breakfast served in the level room on the top floor from 8am to 12am. Unlimited soft drinks, wine and carva plus an open bar from 7pm to 9pm where you can have spirits (self poured) and cans of beer. Plus there’s snacks and a few tapas. There is evening entertainment every night in the main bar but it does get busy so difficult to get a seat. Plus there’s a DJ on the rooftop terrace from 9:30 to 12pm. The hotel is nice and clean but, it was not for us as the deluxe rooms are dated, too small and not quiet enough and it is overpriced. Once all rooms have been refurbished my view may change.

  Sep 28, 2025