SOL by Meliá Málaga Guadalmar

Hotels
Sol by Meliá
8.3 (7885 reviews)
Moby Dick, 2, Urbanización Guadalmar , Málaga , es

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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yehia couple fr
10
Excellent hôtel dans la région de Malaga
Pros:

D,abord un accueil très sympathique, dès notre arrivée SONIA nous a réservé un accueil chaleureux, elle nous a fourni toutes les explications et les informations pour passer un excellent séjour. La chambre spacieuse et très belle vue sur la mer, la baie de Malaga. Le ménage excellent. Le buffet satisfait tous les goûts.La piscine est vraiment grande et propre

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Jozef family_with_children sk
8
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Z1321JEkatief Friends getaway East Boldon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England
6
Honest opinion
Pros:

Stayed with friends for a weekend in August. We all know the area quite well so we knew this hotel was in a great location to access everything we wanted to plus only a 15 minute walk to Palma Nova. The hotel has been taken over by a Meliá so expected a higher standard and we got this in their renovated reception area, however it stopped there.
Check in was quick and the staff were friendly however there was no water station anywhere which is a first for me in any hotel. We were given our rooms which were pretty clean with comfy beds but very very run down and dates and the bathroom was atrocious.
We didn't use our room much so we didn't complain to reception, I'm not sure it would have done any good anyway.
I've stayed in a lot of Melias hotels and no matter what issues I had I always rated their breakfasts highly, they always seem to be excellent. Except this one.
Now this wasn't just a personal taste issue, it was a walk in, look at the food, smell whatever the rancid smell was (mushy sprouts I believe ) then turn around and walk straight out.
We had booked B&B because it was affiliated by Meliá but oh my word this was THE WORST breakfast buffet I have ever seen or smelt in my entire life
Tinned slimy mushrooms, old discoloured broccoli and worst of all mushy grey SPROUTS!!!!!! I don't know what nationality they were catering for but they need to seriously rethink their breakfast!!!!! The canteen like restaurant was loud, hot, dirty and pretty disgusting. The staff tried their hardest but were met with obnoxious, rude and horrible people so couldn't keep up with the demand.
I would stay here again in a room only basis if I absolutely had to but please, if you want to eat even half decent food......go elsewhere.
Positive note, the drinks at the pool bar were pretty reasonably priced.

2026-08-28 via Tripadvisor
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Cristina couple pt
10
Maravilhosa
Pros:

Tudo desde atendimento na recepção até funcionamento

Cons:

Nada

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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camille couple fr
10
Pros:

Chambre, restaurant et le personnel très souriant

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Omar solo_traveller be
9
Pros:

Personelles accueillantes serviables
Surtout Mme. Sonia et un barman barbue qui parle français comme Mme. SONIA qui nous a proposé un chambre de courtoisie pour prendre une douche après le chik out.

Cons:

Un village calme rien comme magasin et une corniche courte .

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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palomo solo_traveller es
8
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Esther solo_traveller es
10
TODO GENIAL
Pros:

TODO GENIAL

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Mehdi family_with_children ma
9
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Nina solo_traveller es
10
Buena ubicación y ambiente tranquilo
Pros:

La ubicación y la amabilidad del personal. Ambiente tranquilo, desayuno correcto.

Cons:

El hotel necesita una reforma y una renovación de sabanas y toallas.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Ulaa family_with_children nl
4
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Yoana solo_traveller bg
10
Pros:

Съвършена локация, много спокойно място.
Любезен персонал, висока хигиена и всички удобства за 4* хотел. Кърпи за басейн, фитнес, детска зона , на брега на морето, ресторант, бар ...забавления.
Може да се паркира безплатно на улицата... На 10мин от летището.
Бих посетила отново с удоволствие!

Cons:

.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Simona extended_group us
6
Good location if you are transiting and want to stay close to the airport
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Too noisy but it was a high season and there were soooo many kids screaming everywhere. The coffee machine wasn’t working .

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Andreea Daniela couple de
10
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tia91 Family London, England
8
Enjoyable stay
Pros:

We had a great stay at Sol Guadalmar. Location to the beach was perfect and the hotel was modern and clean. Our room was perfect size, clean bathroom and good size beds.
Reception was always helpful.
We opted in for half board. Breakfast and dinner were amazing, we were spoiled with good choices however no drinks were included in half board during lunch/dinner where other places would usually include 1 drink per person.

Our biggest disappointment was unfortunately the kids club. I took our little one to the kids club but most of the activities were in Spanish, the lady tried to brief us in English but it wasn't very organised so we left. I noticed most of the English speaking children around the pool but not many joined in for the kids disco and kids club.

Overall we had a good stay and we enjoyed the pool and access to the beach.

2026-08-27 via Tripadvisor
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Beta couple ma
10
Agréable
Pros:

On a beaucoup apprécié l'amabilité du personnel , sa situation géographique , les équipements, le petit déjeuner , la propreté était top , la chambre était spacieuse

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Marine couple fr
10
Pros:

Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour au Sol by Meliá Guadalmar !

L’hôtel est vraiment très agréable. Il bénéficie d’un emplacement magnifique face à la mer, avec un accès direct à la plage. La piscine est également très belle et très agréable, et nous avons particulièrement apprécié le fait que les transats soient gratuits, aussi bien à la piscine qu’au bord de la mer. Un vrai petit bonheur pour profiter pleinement des vacances !
Les chambres sont très bien, propres, confortables et surtout spacieuses, ce qui est vraiment appréciable pour un séjour de plusieurs jours. L’ensemble de l’hôtel est très agréable et permet de passer de vraies vacances dans un cadre reposant.
Mais ce que nous retenons surtout, c’est l’accueil exceptionnel de toute l’équipe. Tout le personnel a été adorable, souriant, disponible et aux petits soins avec nous. On ressent une véritable bienveillance au sein de l’hôtel, aussi bien envers les clients qu’entre les membres du personnel.
Nous souhaitons tout particulièrement remercier le directeur de l’hôtel, qui a été absolument formidable. Il s’est montré très présent, accessible et attentif, aussi bien avec les clients qu’avec son équipe. Il a pris le temps de venir à notre rencontre, d’échanger avec nous et surtout de nous donner énormément de conseils sur Málaga : les endroits à visiter, les choses à faire, les bons plans… Ses recommandations nous ont été très précieuses et nous ont permis de profiter encore davantage de notre séjour.

Nous repartons avec de très beaux souvenirs de Málaga, mais également de l’hôtel et de toutes les personnes que nous avons rencontrées. Un immense merci à toute l’équipe pour votre gentillesse, votre disponibilité et votre accueil si chaleureux. Nous sommes vraiment reconnaissantes d’avoir été aussi bien reçues.

Nous recommandons sincèrement cet hôtel et nous y retournerions avec grand plaisir !

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller ca
8
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ASIF solo_traveller gb
1
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Stuart solo_traveller gb
9
Good stop over location
Pros:

All ok

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-27 via Nuitee