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Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá
Spain, Europe
Benalmadena
This marvellous holiday complex is situated in Benalmadena Costa. It lies approximately 10 minutes away from Fuengirola by public transport, and is only 15 km away from Málaga Airport. The property is surrounded by vegetation creating the tranquillity that makes it ideal for a stress-free getaway. The most outstanding element is unquestionably the variety of leisure options, with activities designed for all ages and tastes. The outdoor pool area will be certainly everyone’s favourite. Various health and beauty treatments are provided for visitors who wish to feel refreshed. The rooms are perfectly decorated to create a comfortable atmosphere and make each stay the most pleasant and unforgettable one.
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
4.0 Very Good4,287 reviews
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34%
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32%
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18%
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Great Entertainment and Excellent Spa
Great staff everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming and attentive throughout our stay. Special thanks to Marta, who created such a fun atmosphere during the pool activities. We'd also like to give extra credit to Sandra for always going the extra mile to make our spa experience truly relaxing and enjoyable. Their dedication and positive attitude made our stay even more memorable.
Better option elsewhere
Having been to numerous AI hotels in various countries we picked this one as we were a large family group with young children. The hotel is spacious and clean and the rooms were perfect for families but that's as good as it gets !! For the size of the hotel there was only one bar / snack area during the day poolside which got extremely busy with lengthy queus. In the evening the entertainment (I use that term lightly ) was outside and again only one small bar open at the otherside of the building which was a hassle and not really worth going to as the drinks were not great ! The entertainment consisted of 30 minute mini disco which was repetitive every night which didn't start till 9pm and then a 45 minute wait for a show which lasted an hour before everything closed down . The food in the restaurant was poor and cold most of the time !! .A number of days the ice cream machine was not available- not good when the children were looking for it . Twice I attended the reception area and found the male attending very rude he would turn around and speak to others or answer the phone when supposed to be dealing with my enquiry. All in all you can get far better elsewhere for the same budget
Review by Annette M Larkhall, United Kingdom
Old hotel with poor food, broken sunbeds, smoking everywhere, poor hygiene and maintenance. Not Melia standard.
This hotel is far below the standard I would expect from Melia.
The property is old and clearly in need of significant renovation. The food was disappointing and consistently below average, despite the all-inclusive package.
The pool area was poorly maintained, with cigarette butts scattered around and guests smoking constantly, even in areas heavily frequented by children. This made it difficult to enjoy the facilities.
While our room was acceptable overall, the bathtub was dirty and had what appeared to be old chewing gum stuck to the surface. Hygiene standards throughout the hotel were questionable, as several public restrooms were repeatedly missing soap.
The buffet’s outdoor seating area was also in poor condition. Parts of the roof had visible holes, and bird droppings were everywhere—on lamps, sunbeds, and other furniture. Many of the sunbeds were broken, sagging so badly that your back nearly touched the ground when lying down.
Overall, this hotel does not meet the quality, cleanliness, or maintenance standards associated with the Melia brand. Based on my experience, I would not recommend staying
Review by FBUGE Fornebu, Norway
Perfect hotel
Everything was perfect ! Anna from animation team very friendly and lovely Food amazing, rooms comfortable, Agnes from the photo was lovely too
Great hotel and amazing staff
The location was amazing with views of the mountains and the sea. The hotel was very spacious and open and really clean. The food was amazing with a vast amount of choice. The animation team were so amazing. They had different activities for everyone to join in with. Very friendly staff all round. Second time we have been here.
