Near Carvajal Beach, Holiday World Polynesia is an upscale eco-certified hotel that offers a vibrant escape. Enjoy free water park access, unwind at the poolside bar or Monoi spa with treatments like manicures and massages. At one of three on-site restaurants, savor breakfast with ocean views and connect to in-room WiFi.
Fuengirola (FGR-Fuengirola Train Station) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
La higuerita - 7 min drive
Kalifato Beach Bar - 16 min walk
Mesón Juan Palomo - 3 min drive
Caribbean - 6 min drive
Restaurante Oasis - 7 min drive
About this property
Holiday World Polynesia Affiliated by Melia
Holiday World Polynesia Affiliated by Melia features a nightclub and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Carvajal Beach. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa, and Maeva, one of 3 restaurants, serves local and international cuisine. There are 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and in-room conveniences like kitchenettes and sofa beds.
All inclusive
All-inclusive room rates at Holiday World Polynesia Affiliated by Melia are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.
Food and beverages
All buffet meals, snacks, and beverages included
Land activities
Fitness facilities
Miniature golf
Kids club
Entertainment
Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances
Theme parties
At a glance
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Hotel size
328 rooms
Arranged over 8 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Covered onsite self parking (EUR 16.5 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
3 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Poolside bar
Swim-up bar
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
Waterslide
Mini golf
What to do
Mini golf
Concerts/live shows
Evening entertainment
Pool table
Table tennis
Marina nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2009
ATM/banking
Terrace
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
An indoor pool
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
4 outdoor pickleball courts
Nightclub
Waterslide
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local culture & ecosystem education
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Water dispenser
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairways
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Double sofa bed
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Kitchenette
Stovetop
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Dining table
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Dining
Maeva - This buffet restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine.
Ahima'a - This theme restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Uru Wok - Onsite theme restaurant. Open select days.
Tiki snack bar - This bar is located by the pool. Open daily.
Mai Tai - This bar overlooks the pool. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 per person
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to March 31:
Water park
Parking
Covered self parking costs EUR 16.5 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property's children's club is available for children aged 3-12. The fee is EUR 6 per hour (waived for guests booked in All Inclusive rate plans).
Property Registration Number H/MA/01826
Also known as
Holiday World Premium Resort Benalmadena
Holiday Polynesia Benalmadena
Holiday Polynesia Hotel
Holiday Polynesia Hotel Benalmadena
Polynesia Holiday
Holiday Polynesia Benalmadena, Costa Del Sol, Spain
Holiday World Premium Benalmadena
Holiday World Premium
Holiday World PREMIUM Hotel Benalmadena
Holiday World Premium Resort
Holiday World PREMIUM Hotel
Holiday World Polynesia Hotel
Holiday World Polynesia Benalmádena
Holiday World Polynesia Hotel Benalmádena
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Holiday World Polynesia Affiliated by Melia?
Yes, there's an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Holiday World Polynesia Affiliated by Melia?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday World Polynesia Affiliated by Melia?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 16.5 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday World Polynesia Affiliated by Melia?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Holiday World Polynesia Affiliated by Melia?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Torrequebrada (9-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Holiday World Polynesia Affiliated by Melia and nearby?
Holiday World Polynesia Affiliated by Melia has 2 bars, a nightclub, and a spa, as well as an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Holiday World Polynesia Affiliated by Melia?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring local and international cuisine, pool views, and poolside dining.
Does Holiday World Polynesia Affiliated by Melia have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
Does Holiday World Polynesia Affiliated by Melia have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Holiday World Polynesia Affiliated by Melia like?
Holiday World Polynesia Affiliated by Melia is a short 14-minute walk from Carvajal Beach and 12 minutes' walk from Malaga Province Beaches.
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Reviews
Holiday World Polynesia Affiliated by Melia Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.2
Cleanliness
7.2
Location
8.2
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast options were plentiful and the buffet was highly praised by guests. (3 reviews)
The pool area was spotless and well-kept, with a good variety of pools and a kids' entertainment team that kept everyone entertained. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 1, 2025
Nice hotel with clean rooms.
Majid
Majid, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2025
Excellent Customer service, great atmosphere. This is one of the best hotels that i have ever stayed in.
Bashar
Bashar, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
Perfect service, big rooms, really delicious food, great Aqua park
Juliane
Juliane, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2025
Staff were amazing.need vegan on menu. Limited for me
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2025
Super family resort
Super family friendly resort with lots to do for adults and kids!
Great poolarea and beach club with adventure pools.
Really good service and good and drinks top!
Would definitly visit again in the future.
Fredrik
Fredrik, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2025
Real nice staff
Samuel
Samuel, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2025
The room was amazing. The food buffé was really good, many options were available. Overall very clean hotel and rooms. My toddler loved the kids club and had wonderful time there.
The spa was a bit expensive for a 1 hour stay, no shampoo or conditioner inside the spa. The gym had a limited number of equipment
Sara
Sara, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 21, 2025
The food was good and decent for a buffet. Everything was clean all the time, service desk was kind and talked in 3 languages.
The room was spacious and we really loved that it has a closed bedroom and a kitchen. We traveled with a 4 years old and this was perfect for us. We rented a car and never had any issue with parking.
Valérie
Valérie, 7-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 19, 2025
We must have been palmed off with the worst room in the hotel, room 338. We would have had it changed but as we were staying 1 night and arrived at 6pm it wasn’t worth the hassle.
Food was pretty good at breakfast and dinner.
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2025
Beautiful sea view, stunning beach. Children friendly hotel.
Elena
Elena, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 15, 2026
Hotel communal areas were great. Lovely and clean throughout. Extra cost wasn't aware of included ndoor pool charge to use, needed a swim hat to use indoor pool or buy one if didn't bring and kids club usage charges if not on all inclusive basis
Hotel room was clean and tidy but had some DIY issues like loose door handles and light fittings. Was also a leak coming through bathroom Ceiling. Logged it and they came quickly to try to resolve sadly the leak despite being resolved still occurred.
Rachel
Rachel, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2024
I can’t say enough good things about this hotel 100% best family trip ever
All the staff were so nice and Great
Peter
Peter, 10-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 27, 2025
Great place for kids. So many food options at the breakfast buffet.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2024
Really nice stay
Nice stay, kids playarea and jacuzzi was the best. Clean big room, breakfast was amazing.
Sanni
Sanni, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 23, 2025
The beachfront view was nice and rooms were clean but we had to ask everyday to get new towels. It would be nice if they had more food variety or the two restaurants opened that they had onsite. Only other thing was one of the older souvenir shops employees was slightly rude to my daughter. Other then that great experience!
Chris
Chris, 9-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 15, 2024
Overall experience was really good. Nice hotel with lots of facilities.
Mohammed
Mohammed, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 7, 2025
Short break close to home
Good selection of food in restaurant. On the downside, lots of the attractions were closed and there was little to do on site
Verified traveler
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2024
Nice interior, new bathroom, good service, friendly staff, good massage.
Malgorzata
Malgorzata, 9-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 1, 2026
Lots of space with separate bedroom and lounge area .Also a large terrace balcony.Staff were pleasant.
But …..the whole building is cold ….there is no heating at all ,only in the shop.Staying in December was a mistake as this hotel has used a lot of glass in the construction and has marble floors .Heating in the room was just adequate but I had to buy a thick jumper and slippers. The dining room was cold and cold plates for the hot food !!!
It’s a long way from anywhere….lots of walking ,taxis and buses.Also it is next to a train track so quite noisy. This hotel really shouldn’t be open in the winter, indeed the Holiday World hotel next door was closed.
Valerie
Valerie, 14-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2024
The food breakfast, lunch and diner also the snack bar all inclusive is the best. Kids loves waterpark and also the pool near the snack bar. Best place to spend vacation with family.
Jan
Jan, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2023
Wide range of buffet food options. Loved the club house.
Zheng Yan
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10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2024
Overall great hotel.. however not clear what alcohol is available as all inclusive. Very clean, beds so comfy. Food - variety of choices and overall very good
Louise
Louise, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2024
We had amazing time, staff was great.
But pool was to cold. Kidsclub was amazing.
Heiðrún
Heiðrún, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2023
We are impressed with the dining options and cleanliness of the property. It would have attract more guests if you provide indoor pool in winter.
MOUNIKA
MOUNIKA, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 26, 2025
Beautiful hotel with a nice pool. Very child-friendly and all activities minded on kids. Rooms are big and the all-inclusive buffet is reasonably good (such buffets will never be michelin class but they did a fairly good job). Biggest minus for the buffet is poor marking of allergens. With all inclusive there is also access to a very nice waterpark with very nice facilities but water being a bit chilly (they have a toddler friendly section with slightly warmer water though). The hotel is located close to the sea and the beach but otherwise there is not too much to do and see around. There are bus connections to nearest cities though. It is not clear that they have any environmental initiatives or considerations for recycling.