Meliá Hotels International will integrate Holiday World Resort in Benalmádena next March, expanding its presence on the Costa del Sol with a family-focused, all-inclusive resort featuring three hotels, premium apartments, and world-class leisure facilities.
Why It Matters
- Strategic Expansion: Strengthens Meliá’s presence in Málaga, now totaling 22 hotels in the province.
- Family-Focused Experience: Holiday World Resort is a benchmark for multi-generational vacations with extensive leisure, sports, and wellness facilities.
- First in Spain: Introducing dedicated pickleball courts, making it the first holiday resort in the country with a pickleball sports club.
- Tourism Quality & Sustainability: Reinforces Meliá and Grupo Peñarroya’s commitment to high-quality, modern, and sustainable tourism offerings.
A Complete Resort for Every Traveller
Holiday World Resort, owned by Grupo Peñarroya, includes:
- Three Four-Star Hotels: Holiday World Polynesia, Holiday World Riwo, and Holiday World Village
- Casamaïa Apartments: 28 premium suites, penthouses, and family apartments
- Total Rooms: 864, including suites with jacuzzis and sea views
The resort combines leisure, dining, sports, and wellness into a single destination, offering a full vacation experience for families and groups.
Holiday World Polynesia
- Inspired by Polynesian islands
- 328 rooms, including suites with sea views and jacuzzis
- Outdoor pool, bowling alley, mini-golf, games area
- Gym with massage and sauna
- Six restaurants and bars
Holiday World Riwo
- 148 rooms, family-focused design
- Soft-play area with slides, outdoor auditorium, games area
- Outdoor pool with solarium
- Gym, massage and sauna
- Three restaurants and diverse recreational activities
Holiday World Village
- 360 rooms with spacious facilities
- Recreation room with billiards, arcade games, cinema
- Mini-golf, gym, massage and sauna
- Beach Club with nine pools
- Six restaurants and pubs
Casamaïa Apartments
- 28 premium apartments: one-bedroom suites, penthouses, family units
- Full spa and wellness center (Hydros Spa)
- Indoor and outdoor pools, fully equipped gym
- Designed for high-end, exclusive stays
Leisure, Sports, and Wellness
The complex features:
- Beach Club spanning 29,000 m²: nine pools, 11 jacuzzis, wave pool, slides, and themed water areas
- 3,600 m² sports center: tennis, paddle, basketball courts, seven-a-side football pitch, functional training areas
- Four pickleball courts coming in 2026
- Extensive dining options across all hotels and apartments
- Spa, wellness programs, and fitness facilities for all ages
Strategic Partnership
Gabriel Escarrer, Meliá Chairman & CEO:
“The Costa del Sol is a strategic destination for Meliá. Adding Holiday World Resort reinforces our commitment to tourism quality and expands our footprint in Málaga’s key leisure markets.”
Pepa Peñarroya, President of Grupo Peñarroya:
“This partnership marks a milestone for Holiday World, supporting growth, strategic renovations, and access to new markets with Meliá’s expertise.”
At a Glance
- Integration Date: March 2026
- Location: Benalmádena, Costa del Sol, Spain
- Hotels: Polynesia, Riwo, Village (four-star)
- Apartments: Casamaïa premium units
- Total Rooms: 864
- Leisure Facilities: Beach Club, pools, jacuzzis, wave pool, slides, mini-golf, games, sports center
- Wellness & Spa: Hydros Spa, gym, massage, sauna
- Unique Features: First dedicated pickleball sports club in a Spanish holiday resort
- Meliá Málaga Portfolio: 22 hotels operating or under development
- Focus: Family vacations, leisure, wellness, sustainable tourism
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