in La Palma, Spain
Melia La Palma
Updated 1 July 2026
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The biggest hotel on the west coast reopened as Melia La Palma after a full refurbishment, leading Puerto Naos back to life following the 2021 eruption. It sits right by the long black-sand beach, with pools, a choice of hotel rooms or apartments, and an easy, sunny setting. It is the most hotel-like option on this side of the island, and a solid family base if you want the west-coast beach with facilities.
Our verdict
The most hotel-like family base on the sunny west coast, freshly refurbished and steps from the best swimming beach on this side. Book an apartment for the kitchenette and extra space.
The rooms
The refreshed former Sol La Palma, now Melia La Palma, mixes hotel rooms with roomier apartments that have a kitchenette, most with a balcony and many facing the sea. The apartments are the family pick, giving four people space and the option to self-cater.
At a glance
- Pools
- Outdoor pools by the beach
- Apartments
- Kitchenette option for families
- Beach
- By the long black-sand beach
- Condition
- Newly refurbished
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Recently refurbished, reopened after the eruption
- Right by the long Puerto Naos black-sand beach
- Choice of hotel rooms or apartments with a kitchenette
- Pools and the sunniest coast on the island
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:30
Breakfast
Buffet or a quick apartment start, then to the sand.
- 10:00
Beach morning
Long black-sand beach a few steps away.
- 14:30
Pool afternoon
Shade and a swim out of the strongest sun.
- 19:30
Sunset walk
West-facing promenade and an ice cream.
Family things to do nearby
Beach and pool combo
Beach morning on the black sand, pool afternoon back at the hotel, the classic easy family rhythm.
Whale and dolphin trip
Boat trips from the west coast often spot dolphins and, in season, whales, a big thrill for kids.
Sunset from the promenade
Puerto Naos faces due west, so the evening sky show is a nightly family ritual.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Apartments with a kitchenette and cots on request make baby routines easy, and the beach is right there.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
Pools and the gently shelving black-sand beach suit toddlers, with reef shoes for the warm sand.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
Beach, pools and boat trips to spot dolphins keep this age happy all week.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Teens get the best west-coast swimming, bodyboarding and whale-watching trips within reach.
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Parents also ask
Is this the old Sol La Palma?
Yes. The former Sol La Palma reopened as Melia La Palma after a major refurbishment, and its reopening helped lead the tourist recovery of Puerto Naos following the 2021 eruption.
Is there a kids club?
There is no full dedicated kids club, entertainment is light. The draw is the beach, the pools and the apartment flexibility rather than an animation programme.
Is the beach good for swimming?
Yes, the long Puerto Naos black-sand beach is one of the island's best for swimming and has kept its Blue Flag, with generally calm, gently shelving water.
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