SOL by Meliá Málaga Guadalmar

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Sol by Meliá
8.3 (7885 reviews)
Moby Dick, 2, Urbanización Guadalmar , Málaga , ES
+34 952 23 17 03

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Low food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.65
Feedback indicates poor cleanliness, with reports of dirty walls and unmaintained areas.
Service
10
Numerous positive comments about friendly staff and helpful receptionists.
Location
10
Strong mentions of good location near the beach, enhancing overall experience.
Room Quality
8.15
Some positive feedback, but mention of old furniture and issues with bathrooms.
Amenities
8.65
Amenities are average with complaints regarding the pool being closed.
Value for Money
7.15
General sentiment reflects that prices are high for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
7.15
Food quality and variety received mostly negative reviews, especially for dinner.
Overall Experience
8.65
Guests had mixed experiences with strong positives about location and service, but overall, experiences were dampened by cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 16:05

Property Description

Attractive Gardens and Bay Views
Surrounded by beautiful gardens, Sol Guadalmar boasts stunning views of the Bay of Málaga from the balcony of every air-conditioned room.

Beach Access and Leisure Facilities
With direct access to Guadalmar and Bajondillo Beaches, guests can also enjoy free use of the tennis court, indoor heated pool, sauna, and hot tub.

Dining and Entertainment Options
Indulge in a delicious breakfast buffet and buffet dinner at the Cenachero Restaurant, or sip cocktails on the terrace at Bar Picasso.

Experience the best of Málaga with Sol Guadalmar's convenient location near the airport and city center, along with exciting activities like horse riding and water sports. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

All cots are subject to availability.

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

A kids' club is available from June to September.

Please note that guests must present the credit card used to make the reservation on arrival.

When booking half-board and full board, please note that drinks are not included.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
Swimming pool: Closed from Fri, Oct 2, 2026 until Thu, Dec 31, 2026
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

8.3
Based on 7885 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.65
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 7.15
Food and Beverage: 7.15
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Birgitta • family_with_children • se
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Ulrich • extended_group • de
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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CARLA AMARO • solo_traveller • pt
8
Pros:

Hotel de praia, cumpre o efeito.
Boa comida e variada e sem grandes confusões.
Funcionários simpáticos e prestáveis.

Cons:

Relva da piscina pouco cuidada, havia zonas muito enlameadas.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Egoitz • family_with_children • es
9
Buena opción junto a Málaga capital.
Pros:

Habitación para 3 amplia, con 2 camas de 1.05.
Estuvimos en media pensión y la comida era variada y rica .
El personal muy amable, atento y dando solución a cualquier cosa que preguntamos.

Cons:

La piscina quizá algo pequeña, y cerraba pronto 19.00h.
Las almohadas demasiado blandas.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • solo_traveller • us
4
Great view but better off in the center of Malaga
Pros:

The view from the balcony and the live entertainment.

Cons:

I called booking, spoke to the manager of the hotel and I tole them I wanted to have an ocean front room for my 50th birthday celebration. I also mentioned that I would have paid extra.
They never accommodated me.
The room had a partial view which was OK. Instead of a double bed we had to 2 small beds. The air-conditioned would hit the beds way to much, and we had to figure out how to adjust them so we can get some sleep. The beds were so hard, and there were only 2 pillows that were not comfortable. The location was far from everything! Luckily, we had a car. The tub was very slippery. I will not be coming back here any time soon. The food was ok but I hated that I couldn't get a nice fresh espresso from a real espresso machine, not the push bottom kind.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Dos Santos Matias • couple • fr
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Calin-Flavius • solo_traveller • gb
1
Poor Value for Money – Would Not Recommend
Pros:

The view

Cons:

Extremely poor value for money. The hotel is simply not worth the price charged.
The worst issue was the constant noise from the doors, especially on the 7th floor. Every time someone closed a door, it slammed with a terrible bang that could be heard clearly inside the rooms. This happened repeatedly and made it extremely difficult to relax or sleep properly.
At this price level, guests should expect basic comfort and a peaceful night's sleep. Unfortunately, this hotel failed to provide either.
Very disappointing experience and definitely not worth the money.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Kevin Gargan • solo_traveller • ie
5
Pros:

Hotel was very clean with friendly staff.
Pool area was very nice with plenty of loungers.

Cons:

The food at dinner time was very poor, buffet style and 24euro per person with limited selection and not much better at breakfast.
Selection of draft beer was laughable, 2 disgusting unheard of local beers with no proper internationally known option,and also were overpriced for what they were. I do expect to pay slightly more for alcohol in a hotel, but I also expect a proper bar.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Helene • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Frank • solo_traveller • de
8
Sehr gutes Urlaubshotel!!
Pros:

Personal ist überragend!! Zimmer schön groß und wer Ruhe mag, ist hier sehr gut aufgehoben. Für Kinder ist auch sehr gut gesorgt. Rund um ein schönes Hotel.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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luciana • couple • be
8
Un peu trop désaxé aucune ambiance aux alentours
Pros:

Le calme , le déjeuner, le confinement et de la chambre et son positionnement

Cons:

Les lits de plage étaient payants et pourtant sur la photo. La publicité mensongère de la part de booking. Le soit disant taxi gratuit !!!

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Mycha Jhean • couple • no
7
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jaberi • solo_traveller • be
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Gegin • couple • lv
9
очень хорошо
Pros:

Все было хорошо. Занятия аквааэробикой и вечерние развлечения

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Malin • family_with_children • se
7
Pros:

- Close to the airport
- Nice interior
- Gym with nice equipment, clean and well-maintained
- Possibility for early breakfast with a good selection of items
- Friendly staff
- Entertainment in the evening
- I also saw a schedule with activities for both kids and adults. We didn’t get the chance to try any of them, but it seemed nice!

Cons:

- The dinner buffet was not good, overall low quality and taste
- We were not allowed to sit outside for dinner, which would have been much nicer compared to the noisy restaurant
- Check in was slow, getting access to the gym was slow, paying for dinner was slow (and then having to pay again for drinks) - too much administration
- Pool closes already at 19:00
- Not much to do/see in the surrounding area

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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SULAIMAN • couple • kw
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Elise • extended_group • fr
1
Nul on a écourté notre séjour et la manager Elena très désagréable nous a facturé les petits déjeuners non pris
Pros:

Rien

Cons:

Les avions qui décollent à raz de l hôtel toutes les 5 minutes + le bruit des moteurs de climatisation devant les fenêtres des chambres + le bruit des couloirs et les chambres où on entend les voisins parler+ la plage de sable noir vendu pour une plage idyllique + le restaurant devant l hôtel d une qualité médiocre

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Eric Van Bouwel • solo_traveller • be
7
Pros:

De prijs is prima voor hetgeen je krijgt. Ook goede verbinding met centrum maar lang onderweg, hoewel dat weet je.

Cons:

Een jaar geleden zelfde commentaar maar niks veranderd. Personeel ok maar eigenlijk weinig betrokken. Veel personeel dat heel gemoedelijk staat te keuvelen maar niet meteen ziet dat er ook klanten zijn. Breek bv de muur achter het onthaal af zodat medewerkers hun klanten zien staan.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Iveta • family_with_children • sk
1
jeden z hroznych hotelov, pri vstupe dnu vas privita krsna sien a recepcna s info o animacnom programe … vidite aj nejak
Pros:

blizkost letiska

Cons:

strava, nic pre deti, plaz spinava

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee