Torremolinos (Costa del Sol)
Spain
Official rating: 4 stars
Group: Sol by Melia
The Sol House - Costa del Sol is located right on the Paseo Marítimo seafront promenade, with direct access to the fabulous Carihuela Beach and its numerous “chiringuitos” (typical beachside restaurants) specialising in “pescaíto frito” (fried fish). The Sol House - Costa del Sol is also located near the lPuerto Marina, with amusement arcades, shops, restaurants, bars and clubs, amongst other attractions. Ideally located for those who want to enjoy both beach and golf, the Sol House - Costa del Sol provides fully renovated suites, the majority with lounge and large terrace; 3 outdoor pools and a children’s pool; different dining spaces; free high speed Wi-Fi Internet; new Play Bar with pool; as well as 6 meeting rooms. There are more than 30 golf courses within 1.5 to 50 km of the hotel.
• Located right on the stunning Carihuela Beach in Malaga
• Free Wi-Fi
• Fully renovated, contemporary suites with beautiful sea views
• New pool area with sunbeds overlooking the sea
• New Play Bar with pool and direct access to the beach
• The Sol House - Costa del Sol has three pools overlooking the sea: one in the heart of the complex, one for kids and the new pool located in the Play Bar
Services:
• 24 hour reception
• Private night time security throughout the hotel
• Free high speed Wi-Fi internet
• Internet Corner (E - point) (*)
• Medical services a few minutes from the hotel (on request) (*)
• Laundry and ironing service (*)
• Gift shop
• Airport shuttle (*)
• Sunbeds and sunshades in the gardens and around the pools
• Sunbeds and sunshades in the beach (*)
• Towel service (with deposit)
• Babysitter (on request) (*)
• Currency exchange (*)
• Car hire (*)
• Concierge, bookings of excursions and sale of entrance tickets
Facilities:
• Large, bright hall
• 349 totally renovated and contemporary suites
• Different dining spaces: Buffet restaurant, pool bar, lobby bar and a new Play Bar (**) with direct access to the beach • 3 pools overlooking the sea: one in the heart of the complex, one for kids and the new pool located in the Play Bar
• 6 meeting and banqueting rooms with a maximum capacity for up to 400 people
• Stage for shows with seating for 200 people
• Hotel suitable for disabled guests
(*) With charge
Accommodation:
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349 modern and contemporary suites measuring 34 m2
• Individually controlled air conditioning
• Free Wi-Fi internet
• 32 inch LCD TV
• Furnished terrace
The Sol House - Costa del Sol has 349 totally renovated suites, the majority with lovely sea views and equipped with everything you need.
323 Suites. 34 m2 of open space with a bedroom and a lounge with a sofa-bed (1.60 by 2 m). Its modern loft style design can be divided into two private independent spaces by a sliding door. The majority have sea views. Capacity for up to 3 people or 2 adults and 2 children
26 Ground Floor Suites. 34 m2 of open space with a bedroom and sofa-bed (1.60 by 2 m) and pretty views of the gardens. Capacity for up to 3 people or 2 adults and 2 children.
All the rooms have been recently decorated and have new furniture, two flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, safe, minibar (*) and a full bathroom with rain shower or bathtub.
Available with a double bed or two single beds.
(*) With charge
House Junior Suite - Ground Floor:
Totally renovated with a fresh, modern design, the Junior Suite is 34 m2 of open space with a bedroom and a lounge with a sofa-bed.
Available with a double bed or two single beds, plus a sofa-bed (1.60 by 2 m), 32 inch LCD TV, free Wi-Fi internet, minibar (*), safe and a full bathroom with rain shower or bathtub. Services:
24 hour reception
24 hour wake-up call
Laundry service (*)
Solutions Center Equipment:
Twin beds or a queen size bed
Sofa-bed (1.60 by 2 m)
Cot (on request)
Free Wi-Fi internet
Individually controlled air conditioning and heating
2 inch LCD TV
Telephone (*)
Safe
Minibar
Desk
Full bathroom with bathtub or shower
Hairdryer
Make-up mirror
(*) With charge
House Suite:
Totally renovated with a fresh, modern design, this Junior Suite is 34 m2 of open space with a bedroom and a lounge with a sofa-bed. Its modern loft style design can be divided into two private independent spaces by a sliding door.
They have a large furnished terrace (table/ chairs).
Available with a double bed or two single beds, plus a sofa-bed (1.60 by 2 m), two 32 inch LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi internet, minibar (*), safe and a full bathroom with rain shower or bathtub.
Capacity for up to 3 people or 2 adults and 2 children. Services:
24 hour reception
24 hour wake-up call
Laundry service (*)
Solutions Center Equipment:
Large furnished terrace (table/ chairs)
Separate lounge
Twin beds or a queen size bed
Sofa-bed (1.60 by 2 m)
Cot (on request)
Free Wi-Fi internet
Individually controlled air conditioning and heating
Two 32 inch LCD TVs
Telephone (*)
Safe
Minibar
Desk
Full bathroom with bathtub or shower
Hairdryer
Make-up mirror
(*) With charge
Tweet Party Suite:
Recently refurbished suites offering a social, vibrant and unique experience at the new Sol House – Costa del Sol, full of details that make a difference. Welcome to the Twitter experience!
With lovely seaviews and marina views, these rooms offer a range of extra services: a king size bed, bottle of cava and sweets, kettle with coffee and tea, welcome minibar, 42 inch plasma smart TV, mobile phone support with charger, free premium Wi-Fi, a welcome drink on arrival, VIP sunbed or Bali bed and a pretty organic beach bag.
The totally renovated bathroom also offers something extra: Xtra Sol House bathroom amenities, and a bathrobe and slippers per person.
Everything you need for a unique experience in this new hotel concept: social, musical and vibrant. Services:
Exclusive Tweet Concierge
Welcome drink
Towel service in the room
Reserved sunbed in the VIP pool area
24 hour reception
24 hour wake-up call
Laundry service (*)
Solutions Centre customer service Equipment:
King size bed with Pikolín Dream Maker mattress, 4 pillows and duo duvet (depending on the season)
Technology: 42 inch plasma smart and mobile phone support with charger. Free premium Wi-Fi
Welcome minibar: with 4 isotonic drinks. Replacements with charge
Bottle of cava and sweets in the room on arrival
Kettle and restocking: 4 different teas, 2 coffees, 2 decaf coffees, 2 milks, 4 sugars, 2 saccharine, 2 brown sugars
Renovated bathroom with shower and Xtra Sol House amenities, bathrobe and slippers (37/38 and 42/43)
Pretty organic beach bag
Telephone (*)
Individually controlled air conditioning
Safe
Hairdryer
(*) With charge
House Suite Sea View Puerto Marina:
With lovely views of the sea and the famous marina, this Junior Suite is 34 m2 of totally renovated open space with a bedroom and a lounge with a sofa-bed. Its modern loft style design can be divided into two private independent spaces by a sliding door.
They have a large furnished terrace (table/ chairs).
Available with a double bed or two single beds, plus a sofa-bed (1.60 by 2 m), two 32 inch LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi internet, minibar (*), safe and a full bathroom with rain shower or bathtub.
Capacity for up to 3 people or 2 adults and 2 children. Services:
24 hour reception
24 hour wake-up call
Laundry service (*)
Solutions Center Equipment:
Large furnished terrace (table/ chairs)
Separate lounge
Twin beds or a queen size bed
Sofa-bed (1.60 by 2 m)
Cot (on request)
Free Wi-Fi internet
Individually controlled air conditioning and heating
Two 32 inch LCD TVs
Telephone (*)
Safe
Minibar
Desk
Full bathroom with bathtub or shower
Hairdryer
Make-up mirror
(*) With charge
House Suite Mediterranean View:
With lovely views of the sea, this Junior Suite is 34 m2 of totally renovated open space with a bedroom and a lounge with a sofa-bed. Its modern loft style design can be divided into two private independent spaces by a sliding door.
They have a large furnished terrace (table/ chairs).
Available with a double bed or two single beds, plus a sofa-bed (1.60 by 2 m), two 32 inch LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi internet, minibar (*), safe and a full bathroom with rain shower or bathtub.
Capacity for up to 3 people or 2 adults and 2 children. Services:
24 hour reception
24 hour wake-up call
Laundry service (*)
Solutions Center Equipment:
Large furnished terrace (table/ chairs)
Separate lounge
Twin beds or a queen size bed
Sofa-bed (1.60 by 2 m)
Cot (on request)
Free Wi-Fi internet
Individually controlled air conditioning and heating
Two 32 inch LCD TVs
Telephone (*)
Safe
Minibar
Desk
Full bathroom with bathtub or shower
Hairdryer
Make-up mirror
(*) With charge
House Suite Front Sea View:
Totally renovated, beautiful suites with stunning sea views. Consisting of a bedroom and lounge with sofa-bed. The modern loft style layout can be divided by a sliding door to create two private spaces.
They have a large furnished terrace (table/ chairs).
Available with a double bed or two single beds plus sofa-bed (1.60 x 2m), a 32 inch LCD TV and a 42 inch LCD TV, free Wi-Fi Internet, minibar (*), safe and a full bathroom with rain shower.
Capacity for up to 3 people or 2 adults and 2 children. Services:
24 hour reception
24 hour wake-up call
Laundry service (*)
Solutions Centre customer service
Large furnished terrace (table/ chairs)
Separate lounge
Twin beds or a queen size bed
Sofa-bed (1.60 x 2m)
Cot (on request)
Free Wi-Fi Internet
Controlled air conditioning / heating
A 32 inch LCD TV and a 42 inch LCD TV
Telephone (*)
Safe
Minibar (*)
Desk
Full bathroom with bathroom or shower
Hairdryer
Make-up mirror Equipment:
Large furnished terrace (table/ chairs)
Separate lounge
Twin beds or a queen size bed
Sofa-bed (1.60 x 2m)
Cot (on request)
Free Wi-Fi Internet
Controlled air conditioning / heating
A 32 inch LCD TV and a 42 inch LCD TV
Telephone (*)
Safe
Minibar (*)
Desk
Full bathroom with bathroom or shower
Hairdryer
Make-up mirror
(*) With charge
Restaurants and bars
Enjoy a wide selection of fresh, contemporary food and drinks at the Sol House . The hotel has a buffet restaurant, pool bar, lobby bar and a new, stunning Play Bar with pool and direct access to the beach. Enjoy a cocktail overlooking the sea, a light snack or a special event or live music as you enjoy our delicious cuisine with a Mediterranean touch.
Buffet Restaurant:
Buffet with show cooking and wonderful areas serving salads, fish, meat, fruit, seasonal vegetables and delicious desserts Type of Cuisine: International and regional. Gluten free dishes and food. Please inform when you make the booking Atmosphere: Welcoming and air conditioned with views of the pools and the sea
Play Bar:
New Play Bar with pool and direct access to the beach. Great choice of hot and cold snacks, as well as a wide choice of drinks Type of Cuisine: Snacks Atmosphere: Modern, laid-back with a beach style feel.
Lobby Bar:
Great choice of drinks, soft drinks and ice-creams Atmosphere: Ideal for enjoying a pleasant drink next to the pool with lovely sea views. Located next to the hotel pool surrounded by gardens and overlooking the Paseo Marítimo Opening Times: From 10am to 5.30pm (winter). From 10am to 1am (summer). (Subject to possible changes.)
Pool Bar:
Wide choice of hot and cold snacks, salads, hamburgers, sandwiches, rolls, pizzas, pastas, paellas…as well as a wide choice of drinks. Located next to the hotel pool and surrounded by gardens and facing the promenade Type of Cuisine: Snacks Atmosphere:: Ideal for informal lunches as you enjoy a lovely day by the pool overlooking the sea
Opening Times: From 10am to 5:30pm (winter). From 10am to 1am (summer) (subject to changes)
Activities and entertainment:
Adults:
• Fitness classes
• DJ sessions
• Tennis facilities at the Sol Timor (*)
• Live music
(*) With charge
Meetings and events: The hotel has 6 meeting rooms with a maximum capacity for up to 400 people
Food and beverage services for work lunches and dinners, private cocktail receptions, gala dinners, etc.
Excellent acoustics
Nearby the hotel:
• Day trips to the nearby villages: Mijas, Marbella, Fuengirola, Nerja…
• Organised excursions to Ronda, Seville, Granada, Cordoba, Gibraltar and Morocco
• Cycling: get to know the area via different cycling routes (from Paseo Marítimo to Fuengirola)
• Water sports (water skiing, kitesurfing, scuba diving, snorkelling, surfing, windsurfing, sailing…)
• Fishing: enjoy a day out at sea learning new fishing techniques
• Boat hire (motor boats and yachts)
• Theme parks in Torremolinos: Cocodrilo Park and Aqualand
Places of interest in Torremolinos: Carihuela district and La Batería park
Theme parks in Benalmadena: Sealife, Selwo Marina, Tivoli and Teleferico
• Places of interest in Benalmadena: La Paloma park
• Sport courts rental (basketball, indoor football, handball, volleyball, etc.)
• Hiking: discover the beautiful scenery and beaches of Malaga
• Horse riding with a guide along the beach or in the mountains
Beaches:
Torremolinos has nearly 7 kilometres of coastline. Its beaches are characterized by their dark sand and gentle waves
Highlights: Los Álamos, Playamar, El Bajondillo, La Carihuela, Montemar and El Saltillo. All of them are urban beaches and can be reached from the promenade
The most popular beaches are El Bajondillo (one kilometre long and 40 metres wide) and La Carihuela (two kilometres long and 40 metres wide)
Traditional Cuisine:
The typical dishes from Torremolinos are roasted pepper salad; grilled sardines; gazpacho; seafood and shellfish such as clams, cockles, prawns, razor clams, crayfish, king prawn; fish baked in salt, fried fish and traditional Torremolinos cakes.
Places of Interest:
• Calle San Miguel, located in the old quarter, a great street for shopping
• The Castle of the English or Santa Clara Castle
• The Manantiales de Torremolinos - Jardín Botánico Molino de Inca (Botanical Gardens)
• La Batería park
Location:
• 300 m from the marina
• 2.5 km from the centre of Torremolinos
• 4 km from the nearest golf course
• 8 km from Malaga international airport
• 15 km from Malaga
• 35 km from Marbella