4* Melia Costa del Sol
Ever popular with gay guests, Meliá Costa del Sol is recently refurbished, set on Bajondillo Beach in Torremolinos, close to the Eden gay beach club and offering a new rooftop terrace with sea views and free Wi-Fi. It has an outdoor pool, a gym and a spa.
Modern rooms are bright and spacious. They have a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. All are air conditioned and have a safe, flat-screen satellite TV, a well-equipped bathroom and free WiFi.
Meliá Costa del Sol offers a buffet and continental breakfast, as well as Mediterranean cuisine for dinner. À la carte options are also available, and there is live music in Bar Central.
The Thalasso Spa, available at an extra cost, includes a dynamic pool, sauna and a steam bath.
Carihuela Beach and central Torremolinos are within 500 m and the Puerto Marina is a 5 km drive of the hotel. Benalmadena Casino is 6 km away and it is 7 km to Malaga Airport.