Four-star hotel in Benalmádena, with suites featuring balconies and sea views, swimming pools, a spa and a seasonal beach club with slides.
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Holiday World Riwo, Affiliated by Meliá is a 4-star hotel in Benalmádena, between this town and Fuengirola, with suites that include a balcony and kitchenette. It is about 500 metres from the beach and combines spaces for relaxation with leisure options for families and groups.
The suites have air conditioning, a separate bedroom and a seating area with satellite TV and a double sofa bed. Some offer sea views and others mountain views; several also have a kitchenette. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a buffet restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, along with bars where you can enjoy snacks and drinks.
The spa has an indoor pool and treatments, including massages and reflexology. The beach club has swimming pools and water slides and is open from 1 April to 31 October. Access to the spa and club incurs an additional charge; all-inclusive rates include free access to the club and one spa entry per person per stay. Carvajal station is 1 km away and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 12 km away.
The seven suites range from 62 to 75 m² and offer a private bathroom, balcony, air conditioning and a bath. The layout separates the bedroom from the living area, where you’ll find satellite TV and a double sofa bed. Several also have a kitchenette with a microwave, useful for preparing something simple during your stay.
The views help distinguish each option: some suites look out over the sea, either directly or from the side, while others face the mountains. The Family Junior Suite and Family Junior Suite (2+4) have names intended for family stays; the first has a maximum capacity of five people. There is also a 75 m² Suite with Terrace and 62 m² Junior Suites, with different combinations of views and kitchenettes. All rooms have two single beds.
At 75 m², this suite stands out for its direct sea views from the balcony. It has a kitchenette with a microwave and a separate bedroom, as well as a bathroom with a bath and toiletries. Air conditioning completes a stay designed for enjoying the coastal scenery.
This 70 m² suite offers side sea views from the balcony and a kitchenette equipped with a microwave. The separate bedroom and living room allow you to keep sleeping and shared spaces apart. The bathroom has a bath, shower and free toiletries.
This 62 m² Junior Suite is designed for family stays and has a balcony with mountain views. The private bathroom has a bath and shower, and the room has air conditioning. Unlike the options with a kitchenette, this suite stands out for its views and space for up to five people.
At 62 m², this Junior Suite combines side sea views with a kitchenette equipped with a microwave. The balcony extends the living space outdoors, while the separate bedroom provides distinct spaces. The private bathroom includes a bath and free toiletries.
This 75 m² suite faces the mountains and has a balcony. Its distinctive features include a dining area and a games console, as well as a safe. The private bathroom has a bath and shower; air conditioning helps maintain a comfortable temperature.
The 62 m² Family Junior Suite (2+4) has a balcony and mountain views. Its private bathroom includes a bath and shower, and the room has air conditioning and a safe. Bed linen completes the facilities in this option, which has a separate bedroom.
This 62 m² Junior Suite offers mountain views from the balcony and also has a kitchenette with a microwave. The separate bedroom and living room provide distinct spaces; the private bathroom is equipped with a bath and shower. It also has air conditioning and a safe.
The hotel combines everyday facilities with options for spending time within the complex. The reception is open 24 hours a day, while the concierge service, luggage storage and express check-in help with arrival arrangements. There is a lift, family rooms and facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility. WiFi is free; the hotel also has a TV and cable channels.
For leisure, there is a spa and wellness centre, relaxation area, massage services and solarium. Activities include entertainment staff, live performances, evening entertainment, mini golf, billiards and children’s play areas. The restaurant, café, bar and snack bar offer different options for a meal or a drink; there is a children’s buffet and special diet menus on request. Public parking at the property costs €16.50 per day.
The hotel is on the N-340 road, between Benalmádena and Fuengirola, next to the Carvajal coastal strip. Carvajal Beach is 300 m away; you can also visit Playa de Tajo de la Soga, 400 m away, or Playa de la Morera, 650 m away. The area is suitable for alternating days by the sea with visits to the town centres and local attractions.
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 12 km away. Carvajal station is 1 km away and Torremuelle station is 1.7 km away; from either, you can connect to the coastal train line to Fuengirola and Málaga. Torreblanca has another station 2.3 km away. These connections make it possible to get around the coast without always relying on a car, while you can drive or take a taxi from the airport to reach the hotel.
Nearby places include the Enlightenment Stupa and CostaWaterPark, both 1.3 km away, and Mariposario de Benalmádena, 1.4 km away. Castillo Monumento Colomares, 1.9 km away, is notable for its architecture dedicated to Christopher Columbus; Plaza de España is 2.3 km away. There are several stretches of sandy beach a short distance away. The hotel’s beach club, with swimming pools and slides, is open from 1 April to 31 October, so there are more water-based activities during those months.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff’s service, which stands out compared with the other categories. They also like the WiFi and facilities; cleanliness and comfort receive positive comments, although the ratings are more moderate. Value for money is the least highly rated aspect.
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Holiday World Riwo, Affiliated by Meliá is 12 km from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport. Carvajal station is 1 km away and Torremuelle station is 1.7 km away; from either, you can connect to the coastal railway line to Fuengirola and Málaga. The property has public parking for €16.50 per day, and you do not need to reserve a space. You can also drive or take a taxi from the airport.
Holiday World Riwo, Affiliated by Meliá is 300 m from Carvajal Beach and 400 m from Playa de Tajo de la Soga. The Enlightenment Stupa and CostaWaterPark are 1.3 km away; Mariposario de Benalmádena is 1.4 km away, and Castillo Monumento Colomares is 1.9 km away. Carvajal station is 1 km away.
Holiday World Riwo, Affiliated by Meliá requires a booking of at least 3 nights; stays of one or two nights do not meet the minimum.
Holiday World Riwo, Affiliated by Meliá offers a buffet breakfast. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine; there is also a children’s buffet, special diet menus on request, a café, bar and snack bar. The bars serve snacks and drinks.
Holiday World Riwo, Affiliated by Meliá has public parking at the property. It costs €16.50 per day and does not need to be reserved.
Holiday World Riwo, Affiliated by Meliá’s beach club is open from 1 April to 31 October and has swimming pools and slides. Access to the club and spa incurs an additional charge; all-inclusive rates include access to the club and one spa entry per person per stay.
Holiday World Riwo, Affiliated by Meliá offers a 62 m² Family Junior Suite with a balcony and mountain views, for up to five people. It also has a Family Junior Suite (2+4), with the same floor area, a private bathroom and a balcony.
Holiday World Riwo, Affiliated by Meliá has kitchenettes in the Suite with Front Sea Views, the Suite with Side Sea Views, the Junior Suite with Side Sea Views and the Junior Suite. These options range from 62 to 75 m² and include a microwave.