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- Benalmadena
- Holiday World Riwo, Affiliated by Meliá
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Holiday World Riwo, Affiliated by Meliá
Spain, Europe
Benalmadena
The club resort Costa del Sol is situated between Benalmadena Costa and Fuengirola. Fuengirola is 5 minutes drive away with available links to the public transport network just across the road from the hotel. Málaga is 30 minutes drive away and it is 15km to its airport. This hotel is built in 2004 and has a fabulous sea view. Guests have access to gardens and a sun terrace. There are 148 apartments. Facilities include a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, 8 lifts and a currency exchange desk, shops, 2 bars, a games room, an à la carte restaurant, Internet access and a kids' club. Medical assistance is available. The apartments are air conditioned, with a bedroom, living room, kitchen, TV and a balcony. The rooms can accommodate up to 4 people. During summer time, visitors can enjoy the park facilities and sport facilities as paddle , tennis, football, basketball and a pool.
Facilities
- Car park
- Garage*
- 24-hour reception
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wired Internet*
- Wi-Fi*
- Room service*
- Laundry service*
- Launderette*
- Medical service*
- *Some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
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Tripadvisor Reviews
3.5 Very Good1,670 reviews
Excellent
29%
Very Good
27%
Average
20%
Poor
12%
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12%
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Amazing Family Holiday – Holiday World Riwo
From the moment we arrived at Holiday World Riwo, we were made to feel so welcome. Every member of staff we encountered was warm, friendly and polite, and everything was explained clearly to us on arrival. Help was always available whenever we needed it, which made the whole holiday feel relaxed and stress-free.
The animation team deserve a special mention. They are absolutely amazing and work incredibly hard to keep guests entertained and happy. You can really see the effort they put in every day. Our two children, aged 11 and 5, had the absolute time of their lives and came away with so many happy memories.
The reception staff were always helpful, approachable and welcoming, and nothing ever seemed too much trouble. The Beach Club was a fantastic asset to the hotel, and the shuttle bus service was brilliant too. We never had to wait very long, making it so easy for us to enjoy everything the resort had to offer.
We were also really impressed with the food. There was plenty of choice, and we loved having different foods available each evening, so there was always something new to try.
A special thank you has to go to the dining staff, particularly Johona and Mira. They were incredibly kind and friendly towards our children and always made an effort to ask how we were. Johona especially touched us when she noticed our daughter had a hospital band on and took the time to ask if she was okay. That small gesture meant so much to us. Their smiles, kindness and genuine care really went a long way and made us feel more than just guests.
Our Junior Suite was lovely too. It was a great size for the four of us, comfortable and cleaned every day, which was exactly what we needed for a family holiday.
Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better stay. Every department played their part in making our holiday so enjoyable, but it was the wonderful staff, their kindness and the effort they put into making guests happy that really stood out to us.
Thank you to everyone at Holiday World Riwo for an amazing and memorable family holiday. We truly appreciate all your hard work and kindness, and we hope to return one day! ❤️
Great stay
Honest review:
We had a lovely stay at the hotel. The hotel itself is nice and clean, although it is a little dated in places.
The food was nice — nothing particularly special, but it was enjoyable, perfectly edible, and there was a good variety of options to suit everyone.
The staff were definitely the highlight of our stay. They were absolutely amazing and genuinely couldn’t do enough for you. They went above and beyond throughout our stay and were always friendly, helpful and welcoming. Joanna in the restaurant was brilliant, an asset to the hotel!
The only main downside for us was the location. It is quite a distance from the town centre and marina, which isn’t ideal if you want to be close to everything. However, taxis are reasonably priced and cost around €12, so it wasn’t a huge issue.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider visiting again!
The best holiday! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Riwo hotel ticked every single box for us! Welcoming and helpful staff, nice spacious room with separate kitchen and living area, huge balcony with lovely view! And of course the beach club is just fabulous! This is our third stay in this area, having stayed at the Polynesia sister hotel twice before, but I much preferred the Riwo. It is a smaller hotel, less busy, no waiting ages for lifts, no huge queues for food, always a sun bed available, and the staff much more friendly and relaxed. Especially Sara and Johanna at the restaurant, both super friendly and helpful :)
I really don’t know why there are some negative reviews here, the food was delicious, rooms simple but clean, accommodating staff. We had quite a few ants in our room one time, and the manager rectified the problem straight away, left us a lovely note along with some cakes! I think it was Laura who resolved this for us.
All inclusive is so handy at the beach club as well! The token and cup system isn’t a big deal - they are trying to be environmentally friendly and it’s not difficult to remember your cup!
We won’t hesitate to return! Be back soon!
Thank you so much Staff @ Riwo for the most wonderful holiday!
Review by 752leannem Stotfold, United Kingdom
Terrible experience
Very disappointing experience. No parking available despite being charged €20 for the first night. The restaurant is small and overcrowded, with over a 30-minute wait in line. To make matters worse, there was loud construction noise early in the morning above my junior suite on the top floor. I had to call reception twice to ask them to stop . Definitely not the experience you would expect for the price.
Not bad
hotel wasn’t too bad, just abit of a drive away if you want to go anywhere.
