Holiday World Resort combines oceanfront dining with live entertainment, while poolside bars and waterslides create the perfect balance of relaxation and fun
At Holiday World Resort, travelers enjoy the perfect blend of ocean views and comfort. The property features four restaurants right by the sea, a spa offering massage and hydrotherapy treatments, and evening concerts performed under starlit skies.
Located in Benalmádena, Holiday World Resort is by the sea. While the natural beauty of Carvajal Beach and Los Boliches Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Benalmadena Marina.
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Avenida del Sol, km 215.6, Benalmádena, Málaga, 29630
What's nearby
Carvajal Beach
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Malaga Province Beaches
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Colomares Castle
3 min drive - 1.9 km
Torre del Muelle
2 min drive - 1.5 km
Butterfly Park of Benalmadena
2 min drive - 1.5 km
Getting around
Fuengirola Boliches Station
16 min drive
Málaga (AGP)
34 min drive
Restaurants
Med, Mediterranean Restaurant
5 min drive
Malibu Beach Bar
3 min drive
Mesón Juan Palomo
3 min drive
Los Marinos José
17 min walk
La Cubana
15 min walk
About this property
Holiday World Resort
Upscale family-friendly resort near Carvajal Beach
A free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a corner/local shop are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday World Resort. Indulge in a body scrub, a manicure/pedicure and hydrotherapy at the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 4 on-site restaurants. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities such as basketball. In addition to concerts and live shows and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with a waterslide, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and a water park (surcharge)
A vending machine, a banquet hall and meeting rooms
Multilingual staff, a billiards/pool table and wedding services
Room features
All 400 rooms boast comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Sofa beds and free cots/infant beds
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
TVs with satellite channels
Separate dining areas, daily housekeeping and desks
All-inclusive details
All-inclusive room rates at Holiday World Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site 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
Buffet meals and snacks included
Activities and facilities/equipment
All on-site activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
3 bars/lounges
4 restaurants
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Basketball
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Concerts/live shows
Evening entertainment
Free children's club
Full-service spa
Health club
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Playground
Shopping
Water park
Waterslide
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Children's pool
Free children's club
Grocery/convenience store
In-room cot
In-room sofa bed
Laundry facilities
Lifeguards on site
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Playground
Separate in-room dining area
Snack bar/deli
Water park (surcharge)
Waterslide
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Dock
Outdoor entertainment area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Full-service spa
Body scrubs
Facials
Hot tub
Hydrotherapy
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room
Turkish bath
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Smooth flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
More
3 buildings
Banquet hall
Built in 2004
Designated smoking areas
Lifeguards
Reception hall
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Twin sofa bed
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
Separate dining area
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in for this property is based at the main entrance, where guests will be assigned to one of the 3 hotels on the resort.
This property’s Half Board rates do not include beverages.
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 November to 1 April:
Water park
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Covered self-parking fee: EUR 16.50 per day
In-room safe fee: EUR 2.85 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
Property is also known as
Holiday World Resort Benalmádena
Holiday World Resort
Holiday World Benalmádena
Holiday World Resort Benalmadena
Holiday World Benalmadena
Holiday World Resort Resort
Holiday World Resort Benalmádena
Holiday World Resort Resort Benalmádena
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday World Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Holiday World Resort?
As of 19 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday World Resort on 25 Mar 2026 start from NZ$192, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Holiday World Resort pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Holiday World Resort?
Self-parking is available for EUR 16.50 per day. There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Holiday World Resort?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Holiday World Resort?
Checkout is at noon.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Holiday World Resort?
Some rate plans available at this resort are all-inclusive.
Where is Holiday World Resort located?
This family-friendly Benalmádena resort is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Malaga Province Beaches and Carvajal Beach. Viborilla Beach and Torreblanca Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Reviews
Holiday World Resort Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.2
Cleanliness
7.2
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 274 reviews
10 - Excellent
110
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 274 reviews
8 - Good
84
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 274 reviews
6 - Okay
46
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 274 reviews
4 - Poor
24
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 274 reviews
2 - Terrible
10
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Graham
9 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great holiday and location. It would have been nice for the other restaurants and facilities to be open but it was the beginning of the season.
Graham
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Fereshteh
19 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was really good — clean rooms, a beautiful hotel environment, and delicious food.
Fereshteh
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lorraine
3 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reception staff welcoming and also fantastic at check out.
Bar and restaurant staff friendly and helpful.
Room clean, would benefit from having a washing up sponge and washing up liquid to wash coffee cups, just an idea :-)
Every area clean.
Loved the waterfall feature in the central lobbies.
Food was lovely, everyone is so hard working, well done to all. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Really enjoyed
We enjoyed the look and feel of the polynesia hotel, it was clean, comfortable and well staffed. The shuttle bus allowed us to get to other hotels in the resort (Village and Riwo) as well as the water park). We made use of the hotel pool most and also visited the local beaches which were only 5-10 min taxi drive away which was also a good change in scenery.
The activities and entertainment on offer at the hotela were great for children and adults alike as was the variety of the inclusive buffet food on offer.
We only stayed 5 days but wished we had stayed longer.
The restaurant staff, especially Alberto, were very good.
They used to make veggie food twice a day for us. The only problem was that there was a very limited choice. T
The restaurant opening times are late.
You are not allowed free drinks in the sister hotels even though you have gone all inclusive.
The reception staff were also very helpful.
Evening entertainment also starts very late at 10pm. Due to this, the audiences were limited.
I stayed here for a few nights in November and absolutely loved it. The room was large and clean. The hotel is very nice. The food was REALLY good! Staff were kind and helpful. There was an issue with adjusting my stay that Expedia tried to help with but the hotel did not respond to which is a shame. But regardless of that, I will definitely return.
The resort is perfect for families. The staff are so helpful. I’m vegetarian and asked for an alternative on ‘seafood’ night and within minutes the chef had made me an individual dinner. Highly recommended.
Did not like the continuous loud music.
Lack of information reception and in room
Onsite shop next to no food products available, we managed to get one carton of fresh milk in a week.
Food very plentiful and great availability. Some not to our palette but understand catering for huge numbers
All staff excellent
Would be great for kids
Trevor miles
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Ian
26 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were superb from reception to, the cleaning staff, to the activity team at pool side. Cannot fault them, fantastic all round.
Hotel itself seemed I little run down. Quite a lot of things in disrepair or damaged. For example, the mini golf course is in desperate need of repair. There were cracked windows and boarded up windows. The kids play area outside the kids club was in bad repair.
The biggest surprise for us was the amount of extra charges despite us being all inclusive. Most ice creams, drinks, snacks, towel hire, bowling and even two of the restaurants were not included in the "all" inclusive (staying at the Polynesian hotel). Not sure you can call it all inclusive if it's not all included.
Overall we did however have a fantastic stay and a really relaxing holiday. Again the staff were superb and really engaged with us and our son. You should be proud of the staff you have there.
Spacious room, but with ants everywhere. Including kitchen bench. We stayed at the hotel at the top Riwo (even though we here on hotels.com never choose that one out of the 4 hotels in holiday world resort complex. So be avare of this when you book. The pool was great for our small children. We had only breakfast included so be avare that its only buffet offered for lunch and dinner for 30euro per person. No a la carte option and no other restaurants nearby. Ordered with uber eats, but they got stopped at security point so had to walk for 20min to get it.
Also, indoor pool has to be paid for. So be avare of extra cost.
Harjindar
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Cathrine
30 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms are spacious abd this good as we hsve young children.
However,
Food was repetitive and cold most of the time!
Food tasteless all the time, even the freshly babequed meat or fish had no flavouring, just bland
As all-inc we were allowed to have obe dinner at eaither the italianor American restaurant at the hitel, when we attended for our booking, we were treated as if we were cheap skates! Staff has no sense of humour! Sold us an awful bottle of wine, upon tasting the wone tasted cheap and venegary! When we tild him the wine wasnt good, ge rhen admittedhe knew nothing about wines and said he probably shouldn't have recommended. But of course, we had to pay for it.
I then went on to order an additional garlic bread as my 2 year old rrally liked it, I was sloken to in a stern voice that i should be aware anything more than one starter, main amd dessert, i had to pay for any extras! I replied that Iwas aware of this and did ge think after paying £9800 fir a 10 day stay, i couldnt afford a piece of garlic bread? It was after this they returbed with a dessert menu but at that point, I just wanted to leave! He probably noticed their service hadnt been great, and offered for us not to pay for the said garlic bread!🙄.
The phone is the room wasnt working from day one and after numerous reports it was then that it was finally fixed, 2 days before we departed.!
The room walls are paper thin!. We were disturbed until about 330am daily by next door people who were drunk daily.
Walking in was breathtaking. Very clean rooms and staff were really nice. They also did care of their holiday maker by providing shuttle buses from the hotel to the gate which is quite a distance. More entertainment should be provided and not just live music every night. But reat place to be. Will definitely recommend.
Very clean hotel, staff went the extra mile, we had a couple of rainy days and the entertainment team made sure the guests were still entertained. Good selection for eating, very fresh and varied each day. Only negative if it even is one, there’s only one table tennis table and you have to go to reception to get bats and ball with an hour slot, tried on a few occasions but was always just missing out! Would make sense with how popular it is with family’s just to install another couple maybe inside? Over very pleased and will be returning.
We had a lovely stay at the hotel, the food was lovely, cleanliness excellent and staff very helpful. The only few thing that lets it down was the pool area, although there was plenty of sun beds they could not be adjusted and a lot of them are saggy in the middle, the pool area is concreted cracked and in places. The out side of the building needs painting. It just needs a little TLC.