in Costa del Sol, Spain
Holiday World Resort Affiliated by Meliá
- Toddler
- Kid
- Teen
A multi-hotel resort built around a beachfront water park with nine pools and slides. It is a five minute walk to the beach, and the whole place is geared to keeping children busy, from the mini club to evening shows.
Our verdict
Book the all inclusive plan and the water park becomes your holiday. Great fun for slide-mad kids, if you can look past some tired corners.
The rooms
Apartment-style rooms for up to four, with a separate bedroom, a small kitchen and a sofa bed in the living area. Handy for spreading out, though decor is functional and varies across the three hotels in the complex.
At a glance
- Water park
- Nine pools and slides on site
- Kitchen
- Apartment rooms with a kitchen
- Mini club
- Free, daily programme
- Beach
- Five minute walk
- Board
- All inclusive recommended
- Airport
- About 20 minutes
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Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Beach Club water park with nine pools and slides across themed zones.
- Free mini club with a daily activities programme.
- Apartment rooms with a kitchen and separate bedroom for four.
- Playground, games room and nightly entertainment.
- Five minute walk to the beach and the seafront.
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:30
Breakfast buffet
Fuel up before the water park opens.
- 10:30
Water park
Slides and pools while it is quieter.
- 13:30
Lunch and rest
Included lunch at the park restaurant.
- 16:00
Mini club
Crafts and games out of the sun.
- 20:30
Evening show
Family entertainment before bed.
Family things to do nearby
Beach Club water park
Nine pools and slides across themed areas.
Mini club
Free crafts, games and group activities.
Evening shows
Family entertainment after dinner.
Beach afternoon
Short walk down to the Benalmádena sand.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
There are shallow zones and a playground, but the resort is busy and the focus is the bigger water park, so keep little ones close.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
The natural fit here: slides all day and a free mini club to break it up.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Bigger slides and the games room keep them going, though nightlife is family oriented.
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Parents also ask
Is the water park included?
It is free for guests on an all inclusive plan. On other board types there is an extra charge, so factor that in.
Do the rooms have a kitchen?
Yes, rooms are apartment style with a kitchen, separate bedroom and sofa bed, sleeping up to four.
How far is the beach?
The beach is about a five minute walk downhill from the resort.
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