Melia Costa Del Sol, Torremolinos, Costa Del Sol Spain

Official Rating - 4 *- B & B / Half Board / Full Board

hotel location and address

Paseo Marítimo 11, Playa del Bajondillo, 29620 Torremolinos

hotel details

Torremolinos is in the Costa del Sol region of Andalucia, on the south eastern coastline of Spain. We can guarantee as a holiday resort, you will have everything that you need to make your holiday complete. The town centre is kept very clean and is well maintained, the colourful flowers that trail from shops and buildings give it a pleasant fragrance. The street of Calle San Miguel is pretty and has retained its original charm. Street markets and traditional produce are found in the old town and the hustle and bustle on a Thursday provides a great chance to people-watch over a coffee in the main square.

The Melia Costa Del Sol Hotel offers guests extreme comfort and fantastic leisure facilities including a Talassotherapy Centre with health treatments, and a gym with is free for guests use. The hotel also has tennis, table tennis and darts and WiFi internet is free so guests can browse away. The hotel benefits from a superb location right on the beach front, so you can guarantee fresh sea air and sea views from around the hotel.

The Melia Costa Del Sol offers professional conference / banqueting facilities for those business meetings or special functions.

accommodation

The hotel has 540 modern and spacious rooms which have air conditioning/heating, satellite TV and private bathroom. Soak up some evening sun from your balcony. Check in is from 14.00 and check out is before 12.00.

disabled facilities

The hotel and some rooms have been adapted for wheelchair users. Please speak to one of our experienced customer service advisors if you require these facilities

food and beverage

There is a dining room where guests can enjoy a continental breakfast, a buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. A la carte is also available and there is a bar.

sports and leisure

There is an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, a games room, massage, table tennis, darts, Jacuzzi and hammam.

facilities and services

24 hour reception, restaurant, bar, garden, terrace, lift, rooms/facilities for disabled guests, safety deposit box, soundproofed rooms, heating/air conditioning, meeting/banquet facilities, laundry, currency exchange, packed lunches, souvenirs/gift shop, bicycle rental, car rental, tour desk, fax/photocopying, ticket service. Wireless internet is available throughout the hotel and is free. Private parking is possible on site and is free.

useful information on distances

The distance from the airport to the hotel is approximately 7 kms and Marbella is 50 kms

family entertainment / recommended places to visit

Explore a city centre

The streets in the centre of Torremolinos are a maze of quaint, cobbled and narrow streets but to reach the centre you need to walk upwards, as it is situated on a hillside. You can also take a lift which puts you off right in the centre where all the shops, restaurants and cafes are.Calle San Miguel has a good variety of some very chic shops, depending on what you are looking for. You can also see the church, and the statue of the artist Picasso, who was born in Malaga.

Spend a day at the Aquapark

If you plan on getting wet, why not go to the Aquapark where you can find some thrills, slipping down the slides and flumes. The children will adore this, as will you if you feel like some adventure. There is plenty to do for all ages and all the facilities are good. This attraction is right on your doorstep so you don't have far to go.

Take a nature walk through the Mountains

Nature lovers will adorn the beauty of the Sierra de Almijara and Sierra Tejeda mountain ranges, where you can take a nature trail and see the beauty of the flora and fauna. There are many established routes you can take, or join in with an organised excursion.

The Balcon de Europa

Take some time to visit the natural phenomenon of the Balcon de Europa, which is a cliff that juts out over the sea and from which, if you have your camera, you can take a fantastic picture of the scenery looking over the Mediterranean Sea and the azure water below you along with the mountains.

Go sightseeing at Malaga

As this capital of the Costa del Sol is only a distance of 6 kms, you can grab the opportunity for some sightseeing and retail therapy and manage to return to your resort in time for dinner! Malaga has a magnificent Baroque cathedral and the infamous Parador Hotel which is high up on a hill above the city. This played an important part in the history of Malaga as it was once a Moorish castle. Views out over the city of Malaga and the sea are stunning. Malaga has its fair share of churches which you might like to visit, and the main shopping area starts at the Marina, in Calle Marques de Larios. Here you can have plenty of retail therapy as there is an abundance of designer shops, boutiques and trendy top class cafes and wine bars.

See the wild Crocodile's

At Crocodile Park - home of Big Daddy the largest crocodile in Europe who weighs 600 kilograms. There is also a small zoo, a playground, museum and fortress at the park so plenty to keep the children entertained.

Go to a theme park

Tivoli World is a park that is well suited to the younger members of the family. There are plenty of rides to suit all ages, flamenco shows, concerts and small animals to touch and feel. The park is in Arroyo de Miel, 3 km north-west of Torremolinos.

Visit a sea life centre

For a fantastic insight into the world of aquatic animals, the Sea Life centre is very educational and informative. There is a small touch poolso young children can pick up the starfishes and crabs. There are some magnificent species to see, so it is well worth a visit. The centre is at Benalmadena, just a few kms from Torremolinos.