Holiday World Village by Melia, FuengirolaHoliday World Village by Melia in Fuengirola, Spain has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 12 of 18 hotels we score in Fuengirola. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 2.8, Google 3.8.Holiday World Village by Melia is a 4-star hotel situated on the Mediterranean coast in Benalmádena, positioned between Benalmádena and Fuengirola. The property features themed suites with air conditioning, minibars, and Wi-Fi. Guests have access to several outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and a beach club equipped with waterslides and a wave pool. On-site facilities include three restaurants, a health club, and a video game room. This resort suits families looking for active amenities and all-inclusive dining. While the daytime food options are highly rated, the quality of the evening buffet can be inconsistent.What stands out

Spacious renovated rooms

Extensive pool and waterpark facilities

On-site health club and spa

Direct access to the beach club

Watch out for

Inconsistent evening buffet

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