Holiday World Resort, Affiliated by Melia

Hotels
Affiliated by Melia
8.1 (2247 reviews)
Avenida Del Sol, Km 215.6 , Benalmádena , es

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendliness of staff
Quality of food
Cons:
Cleaning issues
Minor amenities not functioning well

Categories

Cleanliness
7.61
Some concerns were noted regarding cleaning standards.
Service
8.48
Diverse praise for friendly and helpful staff throughout numerous reviews.
Location
8.32
Great location with panoramic views noted positively.
Room Quality
7.97
Rooms described as comfortable and well-equipped, minor issues mentioned.
Amenities
7.8
Amenities like pools and saunas appreciated, yet some functionality concerns were raised.
Value for Money
7.86
Quality of food and services generally meets expectations for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.81
High praise for the variety and quality of food, especially seafood.
Overall Experience
7.98
Overall, a very satisfying experience with some minor setbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 15:40

Property Description

Communal Pools and Waterpark:
Enjoy fun in the sun at Holiday World Resort with communal outdoor pools and a children's waterpark, perfect for families and guests of all ages.

Gym and Spa Facilities:
Relax and rejuvenate at our on-site gym and spa offering a variety of treatments, ensuring a truly pampering experience during your stay.

Entertainment and Amenities:
Indulge in a range of dining options at the buffet restaurant, unwind at the bar, or dance the night away at the nightclub with evening entertainment. Plus, take advantage of additional conveniences like a games room, hairdresser's, gift shop, and 24-hour front desk services.

Experience the ultimate holiday getaway at Holiday World Resort. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

When booking for more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

The resort includes several hotels, and guests may be assigned a room in any of them. The assigned hotel will be confirmed upon check-in at Holiday World Resort.

The beach club located in front of the beach is free of charge for guests who have booked the all-inclusive plan. Guests who have booked other meal plans must pay an additional fee. The beach club is open from April to October.

The hotel has a new access system. Guests will receive a digital RFID wristband to ensure safety, comfort, and accessibility during their stay.

A deposit must be paid for the wristband. A deposit of EUR 25 is required per wristband, which will be refunded at check-out. For reservations of 2 adults and 2 children, the deposit is EUR 100. In case of loss of the wristband, the deposit must be paid again. For a replacement wristband, the deposit will be EUR 50 per unit.

In accordance with Law 11/2021 of July 9 on measures for the prevention and fight against tax fraud, cash payments of EUR 1000 or more (or equivalent in foreign currency) will not be accepted. For individuals who can prove they do not have tax residency in Spain and are not acting as a business or professional, cash payments of EUR 10000 or more (or equivalent) are also not accepted.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: AGP

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 2247 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.61
Service: 8.48
Location: 8.32
Room Quality: 7.97
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 7.86
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 7.98
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Andoni García Barbadillo family_with_children es
9
Un complejo hotelero realmente genial muy recomendable
Pros:

Ambientación del resort, espectáculos, restaurante buffet, calidad de la comida, zona piscinas, aparcamiento, etc. y por supuesto el personal, todo genial.
Especial mención al parque de agua, perfectamente ambientado, con 5 piscinas, 2 toboganes, bar, restaurante, etc. Muy chulo y que hace las delicias de todos, aunque especialmente el de los niños claro.
Hay un autobús interno que pasar cada aprox. 10 minutos que te mueve internamente y es de muy agradecer.
La playa tampoco anda muy lejos, a unos 10 minutos andando desde donde te deja el autobús.
En definitiva, aunque sea mucho lo que pagas por noche, el resort te lo devuelve.
Muy muy recomendable en todos los sentidos.

Cons:

Sinceramente nada reseñable para comentar como mejorable. Es verdad que un par de días las habitaciones nos las hicieron pasadas las 15.00, lo cual es un poco molesto si justo acabas de llegar de comer, pero siempre estaban impecables.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Cátia family_with_children pt
5
Facilmente poderia ser melhor
Pros:

Autocarros com transporte para o Beach Club; embora ainda houvesse um bom caminho a percorrer

Cons:

Reservei no booking para o Polynesia e fiquei com reserva para o Riwo; o Polynesia parece actual enquanto o Riwo aparenta ter 30 anos
Comida sem tempero nenhum; pouca variedade
Água opaca na piscina do Riwo

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Juliana family_with_children ch
9
C’était une semaine très agréable et on a beaucoup profité
Pros:

L’ambiance, la piscine, le personnel!

Cons:

RAS

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Simon family_with_children ie
9
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
O
Oltita family_with_children es
10
Pros:

Está muy bien para familias con niños pequeños

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Esmeralda family_with_children es
10
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
K
kheyi jamal solo_traveller ma
8
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Cindy family_with_children fr
6
Pas top !
Pros:

Personnel très accueillant que ce soit les serveurs et les agents d entretiens autour des piscines toujours le sourire

Cons:

Les équipements des chambres , la propreté , des cafards dans les couloirs du bas ! chambre pour 4 , deux chaises en terrasse pas de quoi étendre le linge , pas de pommeau de douche, pas de cafetière en sachant que rien ouvre avant 9h à l hôtel distributeur de machine à café en panne à l’accueil … aucune ambiance le soir pour qui ne veux pas assister au spectacle de magie ou autre peu représentatif de l Espagne les animation de journée autour de la piscine pas super toujours la même chose chaque jour. pour trouver un transat il faudrait ce lever a 6h pour déposer une serviette vu que tout le monde bloque en avance les transats à partir de 8h sachant que la piscine n ouvre qu’à 10h donc impossible d’en avoir un !

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Ondina solo_traveller pt
8
Pros:

As refeições são bastante variadas e boas

Cons:

Limpeza feita muito tarde, alguns dias nem sequer foi feita

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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alexismD3278BU Family
2
Do not waste your money here.
Pros:

Location: 3 hotels out of the way which was quieter. Only 10 minutes walk to the beach and the marina is 10 minutes by taxi which is around €12
Atmosphere: There was no atmosphere. Everything was closed inside the resort at RIWO including indoor bar, outdoor park, crazy golf until 6pm in the evening.
Rooms: A nice spacious room and balcony for us all but could do with updating. Floors weren't very clean either.
Value: We paid £5,500 for a family of 4 and we were so disappointed. It was extortionate for what we had and made me feel sick we saved all that money for very basic hotel..definitely not worth 4* 3* maximum
Sunbeds and pool area: the pool was more of a splash pool for younger children not teenagers. The sunbeds did not recline. If you wanted reclining sunbeds you had to pay extra for a secluded experience.
Tokens: As there was only the outdoor bar to get drinks this often got crowded with queues and could only use one toke n per person and if you lost it you had to pay a €1.
Food: the food was very repetitive and boring.
Waterpark: This was nice although you had to pay extra for inflatables €30 and you get €10 back at the end.
I wish we had read the reviews before coming as we could have gone back to the 5* hotel elsewhere for the same price. We were so disappointed with the hotel. It didnt feel like an all inclusive holiday as snacks, pool table, crazy golf were all at an extra cost. We will not be going back.

2026-08-11 via Tripadvisor
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alves solo_traveller pt
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Mercedes family_with_children es
1
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Barbero Amores solo_traveller es
5
Cons:

No me gustó para lo q cuesta la comida regular solo un poco mejor los sábados y domingos pero de lunes a viernes regular ..el tema de limpieza d la habitación era mucha veces la 4 de la tarde y todavía estaba la habitación sin arreglar..y sobre el tema parque con lo q cuesta y es todo incluido pero flotadores y varias cosas más hay q pagar me parece muy fuerte

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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juan extended_group es
1
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

Nada

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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JoaoCarrada solo_traveller pt
7
Podia ser pior ...
Pros:

Buffet com variedade todos os dias um "tema" diferente , staff simpático e beach club ótimo e é o que compensa...

Cons:

Reserva indica ao engano visto que só no dia do check in é que se sabe qual o hotel que se fica , quartos um pouco degradados e camas horríveis , dormir no chão ou na cama não via diferença
O tudo incluído um bocado ao engano também visto que tem de se pagar certas coisas que deveriam estar incluídas

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Trinidad solo_traveller es
7
Pros:

Instalaciones

Cons:

La reutilización de vados de plástico, poco higiénico.
La ducha es incómoda

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Marisa solo_traveller es
8
El personal de Riwo es excelente y compensa cualquier carencia delhotel
Pros:

La buena disposicion del personal, amables e imaginativos para dar soluciones. Yo habia reservado en Polinesia pero me destinaron s Riwo que es un hotel muy inferior en instalaciones. Me compensaron con otra pulsera para poder ir a ambos. El personal de Polinesia en el comedor, sin embargo, se mostro desconfiado y pusieron algunas pegas. Mis hijos no quisieron volver a cenar alli. Los empleadoz del Riwo son mucho mas profesionales

Cons:

El Riwo esta desactualizado, hay detalles de baja calidad como el champú (muy malo), el papel higiénico, aire acondicionado anticuado y ruidoso. La zona de juegos es muy pobre y los monitores de la piscina desorganizados y poco implicados

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Jose solo_traveller es
9
Pros:

Comedor, animación y piscinas.

Cons:

La animación era la mayoría enfocada a gente inglesa.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Juan Antonio family_with_children es
8
ideal
Pros:

las piscinas,

Cons:

que todas las animaciones son en inglés y nuestro inglés es ver y bah

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Isabel couple es
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee