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21/06/2024 Review 
Just getting ready to leave our Holidays with 5 of us from Sol Principe, we had 2 rooms a double and triple, would of preferred 1 room but my children are over the age of 12 so not classed as kids for the family rooms, which is fine we got over that, 
so here is my true honest review, 
We had the best time ever, 
Hotel is spotless clean every inch of it, 
Pool areas are beautiful friendly and clean, 
There is a 2 kids pools and splash pool which are all covered with a sun shade amazing for families with young children, 
2 big lakepools that are not very deep so also very save throughout.
Then out the back of the hotel on the beach side is another pool which we call the quiet pool nice peaceful and calm out there, They also have a chair lift for people in wheelchairs to get in and out of the pool,
Sunbed situation is completely fine there is plenty of beds for everybody,
Yes people que at 9 o clock for beds but also people come down at 10 11 oclock still plenty of beds stacked,
Also alot of thr morning people are gone by lunchtime so people wanted to sleep in and come down later there is always plenty.
The rooms are fine basic but have everything you need.
House cleaning staff come in Everyday to clean.
Kids club is brilliant the staff are amazing and they take the kids in a shaded cool area for hour to hour and half every morning and another in the evening.
Entertainment at night is very good they have a big stage with plenty of tables and chairs for everyone to sit at and no matter where you sit you can see the show,
There is also a fine size arcade which is very affordable all games €1 not like other arcades being at €2, they also have laser tag in the arcade,
Every staff member from house cleaning to reception are so lovely kind and friendly.
We went all inclusive which works out brilliant especially when you have kids nearly everything was coveres which the expection of high  premium drinks, 
Food from 7am to 10pm at night couldnt ask for more... The selection of food there is something for everyone including fussy eaters, There is also a kids corner with sweets slushies, chocolate fountain and make your own cones.
Yes people have complained about uncooked food but these chefs are cooking for 1000s of people everyday and i can say we had no uncooked food.
Location is great its not in the middle of all the hustle and bustle but out the beachside door and 10mins to your right you are in the thick of thing.
Or you can get a taxi to San Miguel street €6.50 your in the heart of 100s of traditional shops,bars and restaurants.
Also we got a taxi to Plaza Mayor what can i say is WOW it is absolutely huge outdoor but shaded shopping centre ive never seen anything so big.
My only complaint is the windows and doors of rooms are paper thin,so me being a super light sleeper it took a few days to get used to the sounds and noise but few days in once i was tried enough i sleep perfectly especially with the beds being the comfiest i have ever slept on.
And My negative is Life guards are not the best they dont pay too much attention to the pool, I had to jump in on 2 occasions to pull 2 different children out, I seen a man jump in fully clothed to pull another child, And one of the child entertainers had to jump in on another occasion to pull out a child and that was right in front of the life guard who failed to notice the kid in trouble. 
We got late check out no problem as our flight is late tonight we could of got 3pm 6pm or 8pm cost €55.
So be mindful if you have small children dont tale your eyes off them in the pool because you be surprised by how many dont...

Tip: download the melia hotel app, it has all the information you want about your stay here, also you can request towels, bed linen, maintenance request, room service and so much more you can do everything from it,
All entertainment, restaurants and menus all available on it.

For anyone travelling there have the best time i know we did and will definitely return again.

21/06/2024 Honest Review

We had the best 7nights holiday with our 3 year old. The hotel was fantastic, the staff were friendly, the kids club team were great. The food was amazing and the location of the hotel was just amazing! The whole feel is quite chilled and drinks included were nice.

The room was a little snug but very clean and had everything you need. 
Would definitely recommend this hotel

Great holiday

Great spot for family vacation, many pools, many things to do for kids, buffet style restaurant, a few steps away from beach and dozens of restaurants and bars. Very lively atmosphere. Staff is just great from the front desk to the housekeeping. Interior and external bars, animation at night. All you need to be happy, you have everything you need if you want to do a family resort hotel experience and a lot to chose from if you wish to visit around.

A perfect stay !

Honestly the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in , no one speaks English and all staff are not very happy or helpful, check in takes ages and you have to leave your bank card but we was not told why. terrible rooms , they are really cramped specially if you have children with you, only one plug socket so kettle has to be boiled in bathroom , my grandson got food poisoning from eating in the hotel restaurant we suspected on our third day , we found mouldy food which was awful and when we complained we was told I will speak to the chef !! We had to cancel our half board booking to room only, He was ill for Five days with vomiting and diarrhoea,we stopped eating in the restaurant as a result of the mouldy food. We spoke to a few people who said they had been sick to, You have to race for sun beds  as there is not enough beds for the amount of people in hotel nor is there enough space so your squashed altogether like sardines. The entertainment is repetitive and not good there is nothing for kids unless you’re six and under. The pool bar charged you a different price every time even though you order the same drinks. My grandkids are 9,8,3 and they said they would never go back there again and didn’t enjoy it at all. The only one good thing I would say is that the cleaners do a good job of your rooms but If you want a nice holiday for your family with things to do then definitely don’t stay here

Worst Hotel Ever !!

Stayed for 13 nights in June.
Check-in was easy (waited 2-3 mins) but it does get busy when large parties arrive. Reception staff couldn't be more friendly and helpful.
Rooms (Sol room with side seaview) are basic and tired but cleaned well every day. We had a double bed so not as big as we had expected. Often get a 6 foot bed (or 2 single 3 foot beds) in Spanish hotels. Our room overlooked the children's play area which was ok during the day but not so at good night with kids playing football and screaming until 11:30pm, every night.
The food was fresh every day and had something for everyone. Eat on the terrace if you prefer a more peaceful dining experience. 
I would give the restaurant and facilities 4* but the rooms 3*.
Location is great, with pedestrian gate at the front with great access to the promenade, beach and sea.
In summary, choose this hotel if you travel with children but if you're looking for a more peaceful holiday, then go elsewhere.

Great Holiday, but ......

Located right on the beachfront with direct access to the beautiful Playamar Beach, just 2 kilometres from Torremolinos city centre (Malaga), this award winning hotel boasts 15,000 m2 of facilities, making this establishment a spectacular theme hotel with a huge choice of entertainment activities for children and adults. Malaga airport and Malaga coach station are just 8 kilometres from this family-friendly hotel and María Zambrano-AVE high speed train station is 20 minutes away. This stunning establishment offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit all clients' needs, ranging from economy rooms to family room pool with kitchenette.

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