Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
8.0 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on pools & spa and service
Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol at a glance
- Location
- Benalmádena
- Guests
- All ages welcome
- The plan
- All-inclusive available as an add-on
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 on Google3,732 reviews
- Best months
- Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
- Pools
- 2 pools
- Airport transfer
- AGP
- Dining
- 3 restaurants
- Drinks
- 3 bars
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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights
Checked Sep 21, 2026 · Sample details
Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 2 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.
Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.
This resort prices room-only by default; the all-inclusive plan is a paid add-on.
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Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
Things to know
before you go
This is not a default all-inclusive-only resort; all-inclusive appears as a paid rate plan rather than the only product.
The beachfront setting is the main reason to consider it, especially for travelers prioritizing Costa del Sol access.
The all-inclusive plan has limits, including one à la carte dinner per person every seven nights.
Hidden tips
Compare board bases carefully before booking because the all-inclusive plan is optional.
Families should prioritize rooms and dates where the pool and children's slide facilities are fully operating.
Travelers wanting a fully immersive all-inclusive product may prefer resorts where the all-inclusive model is the default.
Things guests wish they had known
The all-inclusive option should be treated as an upgraded board plan, not a resort-wide default.
The property’s strongest use case is beachfront Costa del Sol convenience.
Strengths from our research
Beachfront Costa del Sol location.
Flexible board basis with an all-inclusive option.
Family pool, children's slide area, and adults-only pool support different traveler types.
Other considerations from our research
All-inclusive inclusions are more limited than classic Caribbean-style all-inclusive resorts.
Official room detail access was limited during research.
Thin property-specific Reddit coverage keeps the record under review.
What guests say
Most loved
- Beachfront location
- Pool areas
- Family-friendly facilities
Most complained about
- Food and all-inclusive limitations
- Room variability
- Not a classic full all-inclusive model
From Reddit
Reddit search was performed, but accessible property-specific discussion was too thin to support a meaningful consensus.
What’s included
The all-inclusive plan is an optional add-on at Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol. These inclusions apply when you book that plan.
Included
- Wi-FiIncluded
Not included
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Spa/wellness access is advertised as a hotel facility, not verified as part of the all-inclusive plan.
Per the resort, not yet verified - Airport transfersCosts extra
No airport transfer is included in the rate; the hotel's airport shuttle is available only at an additional charge, so guests book their own taxi, shuttle or the Renfe Cercanías train from Málaga.
Included with limits
- Premium & à la carte diningPartly included
Official restaurant page states all-inclusive guests receive one complimentary à la carte dinner per person every seven nights.
- Top-shelf liquorPartly included
Official all-inclusive plan references national drinks.
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
More resort facts
- Rooms and suites
- 336
- Pools
- 2
- Value
- 7.8 out of 10
- Service
- 8.0 out of 10
- Beach
- 8.0 out of 10
- Dining
- 7.6 out of 10
- Rooms
- 7.7 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 8.2 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except value, service, beach, dining, rooms, pools & spa, family, quiet and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
9 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 16, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 3 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, service, beach, dining, rooms, pools & spa, family, quiet and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value7.8Medium confidence
- Beachfront Location
- 8.2
- Guest Value Sentiment
- 7.7
- Inclusion Limitations
- 7.2
- Optional All Inclusive Flexibility
- 8.0
Service8.0Medium confidence
- Responsiveness
- 7.8
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.0
- Staff Friendliness
- 8.1
Beach8.0Medium confidence
- Access
- 8.5
- Beachfront
- 8.8
- Swimmability
- 7.8
- Guest Sentiment
- 7.8
- Sand Or Shore Quality
- 7.5
Dining7.6Medium confidence
- Guest Sentiment
- 7.5
- Beverage Program
- 7.4
- A La Carte Access
- 7.4
- All Inclusive Plan
- 7.8
Rooms7.7Medium confidence
- View Potential
- 8.0
- Guest Sentiment
- 7.7
- Maintenance Risk
- 7.2
- Official Inventory Depth
- 7.5
Pools & Spa8.2Medium confidence
- Kids Slide
- 8.3
- Pool Variety
- 8.2
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.0
- Adults Only Pool
- 8.0
Family8.1Medium confidence
- Room Fit
- 7.5
- Kids Slide
- 8.3
- Family Pool
- 8.3
- Beach Access
- 8.0
- Kids Program Evidence
- 7.5
Quiet7.3Low confidence
- Adults Only Pool
- 7.8
- Beachfront Setting
- 7.6
- Family Activity Level
- 7.0
- Road Or Area Noise Risk
- 7.0
Remote work7.0Low confidence
- Wifi
- 7.5
- Workspace Evidence
- 5.8
- Room Detail Evidence
- 6.5
- Beachfront Quiet Potential
- 7.0
What it does best
- Beachfront Costa del Sol location.
- Flexible board basis with an all-inclusive option.
- Family pool, children's slide area, and adults-only pool support different traveler types.
Where it costs you
- All-inclusive inclusions are more limited than classic Caribbean-style all-inclusive resorts.
- Official room detail access was limited during research.
- Thin property-specific Reddit coverage keeps the record under review.
Room intelligence
- Best Room Category
- Sea-view or higher-category roomBeachfront setting makes view/category meaningful, but official room detail access was limited.
Everything we read on Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 7.6 / 10
- Places to eat
- 3
- Bars and lounges
- 3
Mediterranean · Spanish · International
Official dining information and booking listings support buffet, à la carte, and bar service; all-inclusive guests receive one complimentary à la carte dinner per person every seven nights.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Do you need dinner reservations at Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol?
Official dining information and booking listings support buffet, à la carte, and bar service; all-inclusive guests receive one complimentary à la carte dinner per person every seven nights.
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| DeluxeBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified |
| SuperiorBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified |
More room options (3)
| Suite | Occupancy |
|---|---|
Double RoomRoom details for Double RoomOfficial accommodation page confirms standard room inventory, but detailed size and occupancy fields were not accessible in parsed official content. | Capacity unverified |
Superior RoomRoom details for Superior RoomOfficial accommodation page confirms superior room inventory, but detailed size and occupancy fields were not accessible in parsed official content. | Capacity unverified |
Junior SuiteRoom details for Junior SuiteOfficial accommodation page confirms suite-style inventory, but detailed size and occupancy fields were not accessible in parsed official content. | Capacity unverified |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
With waterslides
Official pool content describes family pool space, a children's slide area, and an adults-only pool area.
The beach itself
Mediterranean beachfront hotel on Costa del Sol; beach entry and conditions vary by nearby coves and season.
- Moderate water, swimmable most days
- Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Families & group stays
Bringing the kids to Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Program listed
- Supervision & drop-off
- Confirm rules and current hours before booking
- Beach for young swimmers
- Entry varies along the beach
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Does Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol lists a kids' club. Official and booking sources support family facilities and kids activities, but a precise kids-club age range was not verified. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.
- Is the beach at Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol good for young children?
- The water is swimmable with some waves, and the entry varies along the shore.
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Kids' club hours, teen programs and group availability all move with the season. Confirm the specifics with the resort for your dates.
When to go
Best months: Apr to Oct
Real seasons here: highs run from 61°F in January to 93°F in July, and the wet months run Oct to Apr.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 61°F16°C | 63°F17°C | 66°F19°C | 70°F21°C | 77°F25°C | 86°F30°C | 93°F34°C | 93°F34°C | 86°F30°C | 77°F25°C | 68°F20°C | 63°F17°C |
| Rain days | 6 days | 5 days | 4 days | 4 days | 2 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 1 day | 5 days | 6 days | 7 days |
| Verdict | Cool | Cool | Cool | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Cool | Cool |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Getting to Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- Nearest airport
- AGP · Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
Your own driver. Possibly a lower price.
A personalized airport pickup could cost less than a taxi or shared shuttle. Compare private transfer prices before you decide.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
N-340, km 217, 29630 Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain · +34 952 56 95 12
Spain
- Language
- Spanish (English at resorts)
- Currency
- Euro
- Power
- 230V, European Type C/F plugs
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airports
- Tenerife (TFS), Málaga (AGP)
- Flight time
- ~7–9h from the US East Coast
Who it suits
Three of the 9 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol; the full set is above.
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