SOL by Meliá Príncipe
Torremolinos · Andalusia · 4 Stars

SOL by Meliá Príncipe

Four-star hotel in Torremolinos, opposite Playamar, with outdoor and heated indoor pools, tropical gardens and family leisure activities.

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8.0 Score
3.739 Reviews
4★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Nearby Playamar Beach · 150 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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SOL by Meliá Príncipe

SOL by Meliá Príncipe is a 4-star hotel in Torremolinos, on the beachfront, with direct access to Playamar and lagoon-style pools.

Its tropical gardens surround the outdoor pools, and there is also a heated indoor pool and a children's pool. The rooms combine bright décor with a balcony or terrace in many categories; some offer sea or pool views. All have a small fridge and seasonal air conditioning, and the safe is available for an additional charge. Breakfast is served buffet-style; the hotel also has a buffet restaurant with sea views and a poolside bar.

Families can make use of a play area and, during summer, kids' clubs and entertainment activities for different age groups. The property organises sports, games and live shows. Free WiFi is available, as is paid public parking, with limited spaces that cannot be reserved.

SOL by Meliá Príncipe
★ 8.0 · Very good · 3.739 reviews

Plan your stay at SOL by Meliá Príncipe

Four-star hotel in Torremolinos, opposite Playamar, with outdoor and heated indoor pools, tropical gardens and family leisure activities.

Room types

The rooms and suites at SOL by Meliá Príncipe offer spaces measuring between 20 and 40 m², with a private bathroom. Options are available for couples and family stays, with single beds, a double bed or a sofa bed depending on the category. The family suites add a private terrace with views of the garden and pool area, while some rooms and suites have terraces facing the sea.

The Sol Room includes an 8 m² terrace, and the options with partial sea views let you enjoy the scenery from your room. The Economy Room stands out for being on either the first or top floor and having no terrace or views. There are also 40 m² suites with a private terrace and views of the garden, pool or sea. Facilities listed for different rooms include satellite TV, a minibar, a desk and free WiFi; in some rooms, minibar drinks and use of the safe incur an additional charge.

Sol Room — SOL by Meliá Príncipe
Sol Room
20 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • 8 m² terrace
  • Satellite TV

This bright 20 m² room has an 8 m² terrace and two single beds. It includes satellite TV, a minibar and a desk, as well as a private bathroom and free WiFi. Drinks and snacks from the minibar, as well as use of the safe, incur an additional charge.

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Sol Family Suite (2 adults + 2 children) — SOL by Meliá Príncipe
Sol Family Suite (2 adults + 2 children)
40 m²

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed or 1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Private terrace
  • Garden and pool views

This family suite covers 40 m² and has a private terrace with views of the garden and pool area. The space also includes a private bathroom, satellite TV and a minibar. The main configuration combines two single beds and a sofa bed; minibar drinks and use of the safe incur an additional charge.

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Sol Room with Partial Sea View — SOL by Meliá Príncipe
Sol Room with Partial Sea View
20 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Partial sea view
  • 8 m² terrace

This 20 m² room also offers partial views of the Mediterranean Sea and an 8 m² terrace. It has two single beds, satellite TV, a minibar and a desk. The bathroom is private and free WiFi is available; drinks and snacks from the minibar, and use of the safe, incur an additional charge.

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Sol Family Suite (2 adults + 1 child) — SOL by Meliá Príncipe
Sol Family Suite (2 adults + 1 child)
40 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed or 1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Private terrace
  • Garden and pool views

This 40 m² suite is designed for a family stay and has a private terrace with views of the garden and pool. It has a private bathroom with a hairdryer, satellite TV and a minibar. The main configuration includes two single beds and a sofa bed; minibar purchases incur an additional charge.

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Economy Room — SOL by Meliá Príncipe
Economy Room
20 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Free toiletries

This 20 m² room is on either the first or top floor and has no terrace or views. It offers air conditioning, a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries, satellite TV and a minibar. Minibar drinks and use of the safe incur an additional charge.

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Superior Room with Partial Sea View — SOL by Meliá Príncipe
Superior Room with Partial Sea View
20 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Partial sea view
  • Terrace

This 20 m² double room offers partial sea views from the terrace. It has air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar and a desk, as well as a private bathroom and free WiFi. Drinks and snacks from the minibar, as well as use of the safe, incur an additional charge.

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SOL Junior Suite — SOL by Meliá Príncipe
SOL Junior Suite
40 m²

  • 2 Single beds and 2 Sofa beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Private terrace
  • Garden and pool views

This 40 m² junior suite has a private terrace with views of the garden and pool area. It has a private bathroom with a hairdryer, satellite TV, a minibar and free WiFi. Its distinctive features are the terrace and views of the garden and pool; minibar purchases and use of the safe incur an additional charge.

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Sol Junior Suite with Front Sea View — SOL by Meliá Príncipe
Sol Junior Suite with Front Sea View
40 m²

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Front sea view
  • Private terrace

This 40 m² junior suite stands out for its private terrace with direct sea views. It has air conditioning, satellite TV, a minibar, a safe and an iPod dock, as well as a private bathroom. Its main configuration combines two single beds and a sofa bed.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay next to Playamar: the hotel offers direct access to the beach.
  • you're travelling with family and want a children's pool, a play area and a kids' club with summer activities.
  • you'd like to alternate beach visits with lagoon-style outdoor pools and a heated indoor pool.
  • you value having a buffet restaurant with sea views, a poolside bar and an on-site café.
  • you're looking for free WiFi and rooms with options for a terrace and sea or garden views.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need free parking or a reserved space: parking is public, paid and cannot be reserved.
  • you want a terrace or a view in the Economy Room: this category has neither.
  • you're travelling outside summer and expect to find the kids' club and entertainment activities, which are organised during the summer season.
  • you want to use the gym during your stay: it is temporarily closed for renovation work in the building.

Hotel facilities & services

Dining options include an on-site restaurant, snack bar and café. There is also a bar and a children's buffet, as well as special diet menus on request. Fruit and wine or champagne are among the options available to accompany your meals. The property's parking is public, paid and has limited spaces that cannot be reserved; WiFi is free.

For leisure, the hotel has a terrace, sun terrace and garden, as well as activities such as bicycle hire, cooking classes and happy hour. The programme may include movie nights, music and live shows, as well as evening entertainment. Families have access to a kids' club, an entertainment team and a children's play area. Daily housekeeping is also available, and there are facilities adapted for wheelchair users.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 3 restaurants
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Windsurfing

General facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bicycle hire
  • Live music / performances
  • Cooking classes
  • Happy hour
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Entertainment staff
  • Children's play area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Facilities for wheelchair users

Parking

  • Parking

Food & drink

  • On-site café
  • Fruit
  • Wine / champagne
  • Children's buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Private bathroom

Location & what to see

SOL by Meliá Príncipe is at Paseo Colorado, 26, on the coast of Torremolinos, next to Playamar and with direct access to the beach. Playamar Beach is 150 m away; Bajondillo Beach is 600 m away and Los Álamos Beach is 1 km away. You can also visit La Carihuela Beach, 1.8 km away. Nearby, you'll find restaurants and bars, including Restaurante Hermanos Cobo and The Royal Oak, both 100 m away.

Casa de los Navajas is 850 m away, Plaza Costa del Sol is 1.1 km away and Parque de la Batería is 2.3 km away. For train travel, La Colina station is 1.2 km away and Torremolinos Station is 1.3 km away. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 3.5 km away, while Málaga Bus Station is 10 km away. The coast and rail links make it easy to combine beach days with visits around the area.

In the warmer months, Playamar and the nearby beaches are good options for swimming and strolling along the Mediterranean. Aqualand Torremolinos is 1.7 km away and Molino de Inca Botanical Garden is 1.8 km away; both offer alternatives for a day away from the sea. If you fancy visiting Málaga, the Carmen Thyssen Museum, Museo Picasso Málaga and Centre Pompidou are 11 km away, and the Alcazaba is 12 km away. Málaga Park, also 11 km away, can round off a tour of the city centre.

Playamar Beach — A nearby beach for swimming and strolling along the Mediterranean. 150 m
Bajondillo Beach — A stretch of Torremolinos coastline where you can enjoy the promenade. 600 m
Los Álamos Beach — A coastal alternative for spending the day by the sea. 1 km
Casa de los Navajas — A historic Neo-Mudéjar-style building open to visitors interested in culture. 850 m
Costa del Sol Square — A central area of Torremolinos surrounded by shops and terraces. 1,1 km
Batería Park — An urban park with green spaces for walking and relaxing. 2,3 km

What guests say about SOL by Meliá Príncipe

8.0
Very good · 3.739 reviews
Staff
8.7
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Facilities
8.1
Value for money
7.7
Free Wi-Fi
8.2

Travellers particularly appreciate the staff and the proximity to the sea. Reviews also reflect positive impressions of the facilities, cleanliness and comfort, although value for money receives a more moderate rating. WiFi receives favourable comments.

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