Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
Last verified July 2026. Dining is the weakest mark at 7.6. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in
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.
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.
Before you book
Eight things the research turned up about Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol that the brochure does not say.
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.
Most loved
3 themes- Beachfront location
- Pool areas
- Family-friendly facilities
Most complained about
3 themes- Food and all-inclusive limitations
- Room variability
- Not a classic full all-inclusive model
Reddit search was performed, but accessible property-specific discussion was too thin to support a meaningful consensus.
The rate, and where to check it
Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.
Per-person figures assume two sharing. This resort prices room-only by default; the all-inclusive plan is a paid add-on, so add it when you book.
Where else to look
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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 degrees Fahrenheit | 63 degrees Fahrenheit | 66 degrees Fahrenheit | 70 degrees Fahrenheit | 77 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 93 degrees Fahrenheit | 93 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 77 degrees Fahrenheit | 68 degrees Fahrenheit | 63 degrees Fahrenheit |
| 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 |
Getting there
Finding Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- Nearest airport
- AGP · Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport
- Address
- N-340, km 217, 29630 Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain
- Phone
- +34 952 56 95 12
The ride from AGP is not in your rate.
Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.
- The fare
- Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
- If you're late
- The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
- On arrival
- Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
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.
What we'd book around it
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Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)How we scored Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
9 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 16 July 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
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningOfficial restaurant page states all-inclusive guests receive one complimentary à la carte dinner per person every seven nights. | Partly included |
| Top-shelf liquorOfficial all-inclusive plan references national drinks. | Partly included |
| Wi-Fi | Included |
| Spa treatmentsSpa/wellness access is advertised as a hotel facility, not verified as part of the all-inclusive plan. | Costs extra |
| Airport transfersNo 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. | Costs extra |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
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
- Supervised program
- 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 runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm 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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