SOL by Meliá Málaga Guadalmar
Málaga · Andalusia · 4 Stars

SOL by Meliá Málaga Guadalmar

Four-star hotel opposite Guadalmar Beach, with gardens, two outdoor pools and rooms with terraces and views of Málaga Bay.

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8.2 Score
5.380 Reviews
4★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Area Málaga
Nearby Guadalmar Beach · 100 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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SOL by Meliá Málaga Guadalmar

SOL by Meliá Málaga Guadalmar is a 4-star hotel in Málaga with direct access to Guadalmar Beach and gardens surrounding its two outdoor pools.

Its rooms have air conditioning and free WiFi, and many offer a balcony with views of Málaga Bay. Options include family rooms, connecting rooms and suites of different sizes. Families can find child-friendly touches in some rooms, such as a baby kit and a bottle warmer. The hotel has a pool for adults and children, a gym, a kids’ club from June to September, and activities such as horse riding and water sports.

Breakfast is served buffet-style; Cenachero restaurant prepares buffet dinners with live cooking, and Bar Picasso serves cocktails on the terrace. Málaga’s historic centre is 5 km away, and a bus to the centre stops in front of the hotel. Paid private parking is also available on site.

SOL by Meliá Málaga Guadalmar
★ 8.2 · Very good · 5.380 reviews

Plan your stay at SOL by Meliá Málaga Guadalmar

Four-star hotel opposite Guadalmar Beach, with gardens, two outdoor pools and rooms with terraces and views of Málaga Bay.

Room types

The 37 m² rooms offer different ways to enjoy the coast: some have side or frontal sea views, while others focus on the terrace and indoor amenities. Room facilities include air conditioning, a private bathroom, a minibar and a bathtub; details vary by category. There are family rooms and a two-bedroom connecting option, suitable for travelling with children or sharing your stay.

The suites offer more space and sea views: the Junior Suite is 82 m² and the Suite is 119 m². Family rooms include child-friendly touches such as a baby kit, a bottle warmer and a children’s toothbrush. Bed configurations also vary between categories, from double beds to an extra-large double bed. You can choose a room focused on the views, a family layout or a suite with a more spacious seating area.

Superior Room with Sea View — SOL by Meliá Málaga Guadalmar
Superior Room with Sea View
37 m²

  • 2 Double beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Sea view
  • Bathtub

At 37 m², this room offers side sea views from the balcony and a terrace for enjoying the outdoors. It has a bathtub, air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom; its layout and two double beds make it a practical option for a couple or a small family.

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Family Room — SOL by Meliá Málaga Guadalmar
Family Room
37 m²

  • 2 Double beds and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 5 guests
  • Sea view
  • Terrace

This 37 m² Family Room combines a terrace and sea views with space for travelling with children. It has a bathtub and air conditioning, as well as child-friendly touches such as a baby kit, a bottle warmer, a children’s toothbrush and a welcome gift.

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Sol Room — SOL by Meliá Málaga Guadalmar
Sol Room
37 m²

  • 2 Double beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Terrace
  • Minibar

At 37 m², the Sol Room offers a terrace and a comfortable layout with two double beds. It includes air conditioning, a minibar and a bathtub, as well as a safe, desk and television. Unlike the categories with sea views, this room focuses on its amenities and outdoor space.

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Superior Double Room with Front Sea View - 2 Beds — SOL by Meliá Málaga Guadalmar
Superior Double Room with Front Sea View - 2 Beds
37 m²

  • 2 Double beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Front sea view
  • Balcony

This 37 m² Superior Room stands out for its frontal sea views from the balcony. The terrace, bathtub and air conditioning complete a stay with two double beds, a minibar and a safe. It’s an option for those who want the seascape to take centre stage from their room.

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Sol Room with Front Sea View — SOL by Meliá Málaga Guadalmar
Sol Room with Front Sea View
37 m²

  • 2 Double beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Front sea view
  • Terrace

At 37 m², this Sol Room has frontal sea views, a terrace and air conditioning, with a layout featuring two double beds. It also has a bathtub, minibar and safe. Its frontal views set it apart from the Sol Room without sea views, which offers a terrace and similar amenities.

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Two-Bedroom Family Room with Sea View — SOL by Meliá Málaga Guadalmar
Two-Bedroom Family Room with Sea View
37 m²

  • 4 Double beds
  • Max 6 guests
  • Two connecting bedrooms
  • Sea view

This Family Room consists of two connecting bedrooms, with side sea views and space for up to six people. It has four double beds and a terrace, as well as air conditioning, a bathtub and a minibar. The connecting layout lets families share their stay while keeping two separate sleeping areas.

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Junior Suite — SOL by Meliá Málaga Guadalmar
Junior Suite
82 m²

  • 1 Extra-large double bed or 1 Extra-large double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Sea view
  • Bathtub or shower

At 82 m², the Junior Suite offers more space than the 37 m² rooms and has sea views. It includes a private bathroom and an extra-large double bed. The bathroom may have a bathtub or shower, offering flexibility when choosing this suite for a two-person stay.

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Sol Room with Sea View — SOL by Meliá Málaga Guadalmar
Sol Room with Sea View
37 m²

  • 2 Double beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Sea view
  • Terrace

This 37 m² room combines sea views, a terrace and a minibar in a layout with two double beds. The private bathroom may have a bathtub or shower, and the room has air conditioning and a safe. Compared with options with frontal views, this category offers sea views without specifying a frontal orientation.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you’re looking to stay by the sea, with direct access to Guadalmar Beach
  • you’re travelling with family and are interested in family rooms, a children’s pool and a kids’ club from June to September
  • you want to alternate swimming in the sea with two outdoor pools for adults and children
  • you’d like to combine a buffet breakfast, dinners with live cooking and cocktails on a terrace
  • you want to get to central Málaga by bus, with a stop in front of the hotel

Maybe not, if...

  • you need breakfast to be included in the rate
  • you’re looking for free parking: private parking costs €20 per day
  • you’d rather stay in Málaga’s historic centre, which is 5 km away
  • you’re travelling outside June to September and need a kids’ club during your stay

Hotel facilities & services

The hotel brings together outdoor spaces and activities for different kinds of stays. It has a garden, a sun terrace and direct beach access, as well as two pools and a children’s pool. To stay active, you can use the gym, take fitness classes or aerobics, and hire bicycles; cycling routes are also organised, and activities such as horse riding and fishing are available. Families have access to family rooms, a kids’ club and entertainment staff.

Dining options include a restaurant, café, bar and snack bar, with special-diet menus available on request and fruit. Practical services include a 24-hour reception, concierge and luggage storage. The hotel also has a lift and spaces adapted for people with reduced mobility and wheelchair users. Paid private parking is available on site, and free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
  • 3 restaurants
  • Gym
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 swimming pools

General facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
  • Bicycle rental
  • Kids’ club
  • Entertainment staff
  • Horse riding
  • Concierge service
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Wheelchair accessible

Parking

  • Parking

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Fruit
  • Special-diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Private bathroom

Location & what to see

SOL by Meliá Málaga Guadalmar is in Urbanización Guadalmar, in the Churriana district, on the Málaga coast. Guadalmar Beach is 100 m away and Playa del Guadalhorce is 450 m away; Playa Campo de Golf is 800 m away. The surrounding area combines residential neighbourhoods, gardens and natural spaces, with Guadalmar-San Julián 820 m away and Parroquia Santa María Estrella de los Mares 890 m away.

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 1.9 km away. Plaza Mayor station is 2 km away and Málaga Bus Station is 6 km away. A bus to central Málaga stops in front of the hotel. The historic centre is 5 km away; attractions there include the Alcazaba, Museo Picasso Málaga and Museo Carmen Thyssen, 7 km from the accommodation. Museo Aeronáutico de Málaga is 2 km away and Club de Golf Málaga Parador is 1.7 km away.

The coast lets you alternate beach days with walks through Paraje Natural Desembocadura del Guadalhorce, 1.1 km away, a place to explore on foot and observe the wetland landscape. Jardín Botánico y Finca Experimental Grice Hutchinson is also 1.8 km away. For a city visit, you can spend the day at the museums in the centre and walking around the Alcazaba; Guadalmar Beach is a nearby alternative for relaxing by the sea.

Guadalmar Beach — Nearby stretch of coastline for swimming and walking by the sea. 100 m
Playa del Guadalhorce — Beach beside the natural surroundings of the river mouth. 450 m
Natural Park of the Guadalhorce River Mouth — Coastal wetland with trails and habitats for birdwatching. 1,1 km
Málaga Aviation Museum — Museum dedicated to the history of aviation and its aircraft. 2,0 km
Málaga Parador Golf Club — Golf course where you can play close to the coast. 1,7 km
Grice Hutchinson Botanical Garden and Experimental Estate — Botanical space with gardens and an experimental estate. 1,8 km

What guests say about SOL by Meliá Málaga Guadalmar

8.2
Very good · 5.380 reviews
Staff
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Location
8.4
Cleanliness
8.5
Facilities
8.3
Value for money
7.8
Free Wi-Fi
8.6

Travellers particularly praise the staff and rate the comfort, cleanliness and WiFi connection highly. The facilities and value for money receive somewhat more moderate reviews, while the proximity to the beach is one of the appealing features of a stay here.

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