in Costa del Sol, Spain
Sol Príncipe by Meliá
- Baby
- Toddler
- Kid
- Teen
The Costa del Sol's classic family machine, right across the road from Bajondillo beach. The showpiece is a 1,500 square metre lagoon pool with a shallow shelf and a separate splash park, and your stay includes free entry to Aqualand and Crocodile Park nearby.
Our verdict
If your holiday is measured in pool hours and water slides, this is hard to beat for the money, especially with the free park tickets thrown in.
The rooms
Standard family rooms take two adults and two children, with a sofa bed and a small balcony. They are practical rather than plush, so ask for a renovated room and one facing the gardens if you want quiet at nap time.
At a glance
- Pools
- Lagoon pool plus splash park
- Water parks
- Aqualand and Crocodile Park free
- Beach
- Bajondillo, across the road
- Kids club
- Free, split by age
- Board
- Half board or all inclusive
- Airport
- About 15 minutes
How the KidProof Score works
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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
- Lagoon pool with a walk-in shallow end that toddlers love.
- Dedicated splash park with small slides for the under tens.
- Free tickets to Aqualand Torremolinos and Crocodile Park.
- Kidsdom clubs split by age, running through the summer.
- Beach directly across the seafront promenade.
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:00
Buffet breakfast
Get in early to beat the peak rush.
- 9:30
Splash park
Small slides before the sun gets fierce.
- 13:00
Lunch and shade
Nap slot for the little ones back in the room.
- 16:00
Beach across the road
Gentle sand and a paddle on Bajondillo.
- 20:00
Kids show
Evening entertainment before bed.
Family things to do nearby
Lagoon pool morning
Shallow shelf, geyser and whirlpools for all ages.
Aqualand day trip
Included tickets to the Torremolinos water park.
Crocodile Park
Short outing to see the crocs, tickets included.
Seafront stroll
Flat promenade to Torremolinos old town and cafes.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Cots on request and a shaded shallow shelf, though this is a busy resort so plan quiet nap times in the room.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
The walk-in lagoon and mini splash park are ideal, with a fenced feel away from the deep pool.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
The sweet spot here: slides, the free water parks and an age-appropriate club.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Aqualand and the beach keep them happy, though evening entertainment skews younger.
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Parents also ask
Are the water park tickets really free?
Yes, stays typically include entry to Aqualand Torremolinos and Crocodile Park. Confirm the current offer when you book.
Is it right on the beach?
It sits across the seafront road from Bajondillo beach, a flat one minute walk with a buggy.
When does the kids club run?
The Kidsdom clubs and splash park operate mainly from mid June to mid September, with reduced activities off season.
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