4-star hotel in Benalmádena with Oriental-inspired suites, a spa, restaurants and a regular shuttle service to the beach club and water park.
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Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá is a 4-star hotel in Benalmádena, with Oriental-inspired suites and private terraces. The suites have one bedroom, a private bathroom, a balcony and air conditioning; they all measure 62 m² and can accommodate up to four people. Depending on the room type, they offer front or side sea views, sea views or mountain views. They also have a kitchen with a hob and microwave, satellite TV and a bathtub.
The hotel has several restaurants, including Uro Wok, serving Oriental cuisine, and the Maeva buffet restaurant; it also has a piano bar and karaoke. The spa, with Turkish baths, a dynamic indoor pool and a separate children's area, is available for an additional charge. There is also a fitness centre, tennis courts, mini golf and a cinema. A regular free shuttle service connects the hotel with the beach club and the water park on the seafront. The beach club is open from April to October; free access to the water park is included with all-inclusive stays. Tajo de la Soga and Carvajal beaches are 300 m away.
All four room types are 62 m² suites with one bedroom and a private bathroom. They all have a balcony, air conditioning and a bathtub, as well as an extra-large double bed. The room features described include a private terrace, air conditioning and a kitchen with a hob and microwave. The layout accommodates up to four people, and the suites have a dining area.
The most noticeable difference between the categories is the view: one Junior Suite has front sea views, another has side sea views, and the Junior Suite without a directional description looks out over the sea. There is also a Junior Suite with mountain views and a Suite with sea views. Free toiletries, a shower, a hairdryer and towels complete the bathroom amenities. All rooms have a TV; some room types have a flat-screen TV.
This 62 m² suite has front sea views from the balcony, the feature that sets this room type apart. It has one bedroom, a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower, air conditioning and a dining area. The kitchen includes a hob and microwave, and the bed is an extra-large double bed.
At 62 m², this Junior Suite stands out for its mountain views from the balcony, rather than the sea views offered by other categories. It has one bedroom, a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower, air conditioning and a dining area. It also has a flat-screen TV and an extra-large double bed.
The balcony of this Junior Suite offers side sea views, giving it a different outlook from the front sea views in another category. Its 62 m² include one bedroom, a dining area and a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower. The room has air conditioning, a safe and an extra-large double bed.
This 62 m² suite combines a balcony with sea views and a bedroom with a dining area. The private bathroom includes a bathtub, shower and free toiletries. It has air conditioning and a TV, as well as an extra-large double bed; its name does not specify whether the sea view is front or side-facing.
The shared areas include outdoor spaces with furniture, a balcony and a terrace, as well as a solarium. Leisure options include live music and shows, evening entertainment, an entertainment team, mini golf, bowling and a children's play area. The spa and wellness centre adds to the range of activities; the hotel also has a 24-hour reception and laundry service. Family rooms and wheelchair-accessible facilities complete the general amenities.
Dining options include a restaurant, café, bar and snack bar, with a children's buffet and special diet menus available on request. Fruit and wine or champagne are offered, and the rooms have a kettle or coffee machine. Bathroom amenities include a bathtub, shower, towels, a hairdryer and free toiletries; there is also an electric kettle, microwave and dining area. The private car park is in a garage, is chargeable and requires advance reservation.
Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá is on Avenida del Sol in Benalmádena, in the Costa del Sol. Tajo de la Soga Beach and Carvajal Beach are 300 m away; La Morera Beach is 500 m away and Torreblanca Beach is 800 m away. La Capellanía is 770 m away and La Perla-Torremuelle is 1.2 km away. There are several beaches along this stretch of coast, so you can visit different sections of the shoreline during your stay.
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 12 km away. Carvajal and Torremuelle railway stations are 1.2 km and 1.6 km away, respectively; Torreblanca is 2.5 km away. The A-7 motorway runs along the coast and provides access to the hotel. For a cultural visit, Castillo Monumento Colomares is 1.8 km away and Plaza de España is 2.2 km away. The Felipe Orlando Museum of Pre-Columbian Art is 2.3 km away, while the Carromato de Mijas Miniature Museum is 5 km away.
Nearby attractions include the Benalmádena Butterfly Park and CostaWaterPark, both 1.4 km away, as well as Parque de la Paloma, 5 km away, and Parque Fluvial Río Fuengirola, 6 km away. Tajo de la Soga, Carvajal and La Morera beaches offer different spots by the sea. The hotel's beach club is open from April to October; the water park opposite the beach is free for guests on an all-inclusive plan, while other plans incur an additional charge for access.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff, who stand out in the reviews. The facilities, cleanliness and comfort receive favourable comments, while value for money is rated more moderately. Overall, the feedback reflects a positive experience, with room for improvement in the perceived cost.
The price of a night at Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá varies depending on the season, suite and dates. For your dates, check the latest rate through the booking channels.
Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá is 12 km from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport. Carvajal and Torremuelle railway stations are 1.2 km and 1.6 km away; Torreblanca is 2.5 km away. The A-7 motorway runs along the coast and makes the hotel easy to reach by car. The hotel has private garage parking, which costs €16.50 per day and must be reserved in advance.
Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá is 300 m from Tajo de la Soga Beach and Carvajal Beach; La Morera Beach is 500 m away. CostaWaterPark and the Benalmádena Butterfly Park are 1.4 km away. Colomares Castle Monument is 1.8 km away and Plaza de España is 2.2 km away. Parque de la Paloma is 5 km away.
Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá offers a buffet breakfast. The hotel also has Maeva, a buffet restaurant, and Uro Wok, which specialises in Oriental cuisine. Drinks are not included with half-board or full-board plans.
Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá has private garage parking on site. It costs €16.50 per day and must be reserved.
Access to the spa at Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá incurs an additional charge. It has Turkish baths, a dynamic indoor pool and a separate children's area; the hotel also offers a fitness centre.
Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá has a children's play area, an entertainment team and a children's buffet. The spa has a separate children's area. The water park opposite the beach is free for guests on an all-inclusive plan; guests on other plans can access it for an additional charge.