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Medplaya Hotel Bali

Medplaya Hotel Bali – Coastal views and family fun on the Benalmadena hillside


🏊 Two outdoor pools | 🍹 All-inclusive available | 🏖️ Near Puerto Marina | 🎢 Kids' splash zone | 🌅 Terraced hillside layout

Overview


This friendly 3-star hotel is famous for its unique tiered layout, consisting of three connected buildings that climb the hillside to offer you fantastic views of the Mediterranean. You’ll be perfectly placed to enjoy the best of Benalmadena, with the award-winning Puerto Marina and the relaxing Paloma Park both within easy walking distance. Whether you are hunting for a lively family holiday or a sunny break with friends, this hotel provides a vibrant atmosphere just a short stroll from the shore.


Rooms


  • Air conditioning and heating for your comfort
  • Private balcony or terrace
  • Satellite TV
  • Safety deposit box (at an extra charge)
  • Electric kettle for your morning coffee
  • Free Wi-Fi access
  • Full bathroom with a hairdryer

Dining


Dine on a variety of Mediterranean and international flavours at the main buffet restaurant, which features regular themed nights and live show cooking. You can grab a light bite or a refreshing cocktail at the pool bar while you soak up the Spanish sun. The hotel offers flexible meal plans, including Bed and Breakfast, Half Board, and Full Board.


All-Inclusive:


Choose the All-Inclusive option to have your meals, snacks, and drinks covered. This includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the buffet restaurant, plus a selection of local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from the bar between 10:30 and 23:30. Afternoon snacks such as sandwiches and ice cream are also available for the kids. Meal times are indicative and may be subject to change depending on the season.


Pools and Spa


You’ll find two large outdoor swimming pools surrounded by spacious sun terraces and grassy gardens for lounging. If you need some downtime, the hotel features a small wellness area where you can relax; please note that the use of the spa centre, including massages and specific treatments, is subject to additional charges. Please note that the seasonal water features in the kids' zone are typically available during the summer months.


Beach


The sandy shores of Malapesquera Beach are approx. 250 metres away from the hotel entrance. As this is a popular public beach, sun loungers and umbrellas are available at an extra charge from local providers. It is the perfect spot for an afternoon stroll or a dip in the sea breeze.


Sport and Entertainment


There is never a dull moment with the hotel’s dedicated entertainment team providing daytime games and activities for all ages. In the evenings, you can settle in for professional shows, live music, and discos. If you fancy a game, there are pool tables and a nearby green for lawn bowling.


Family Amenities


Kids will love the dedicated splash zone and the children's section in the main pool. The hotel also runs a seasonal mini-club (typically for ages 4-12) to keep the little ones busy with crafts and games, while the outdoor playground is great for burning off extra energy before dinner.


Attractive Location


  • Approx. 250m from Malapesquera Beach
  • Within walking distance (approx. 1km) to the Puerto Marina
  • An 8-minute walk from the shops and bars of the town centre
  • Approx. a 20-minute drive from Malaga Airport
  • A short 10-minute walk to Paloma Park and the Selwo Marina dolphinarium

Hotel Facilities

General

  • Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Private parking
  • WiFi available in all areas

Internet

  • Internet services
  • WiFi
  • Free WiFi

Transport & Parking

  • Car hire
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Activities

  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Billiards
  • Table tennis
  • Hiking
  • Mini golf
  • Beach
  • Live music/performance
  • Live sport events (broadcast)

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Pools and wellness

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (all year)
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Kids' pool
  • Swimming pool

Front-desk/reception area services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Currency exchange
  • Tour desk
  • ATM/cash machine on site

Shared spaces

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Games room
  • Sun terrace
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Entertainment and family services

  • Children's playground
  • Entertainment staff
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment

Cleaning services

  • Laundry
  • Ironing service
  • Trouser press
  • Daily housekeeping

Other facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Location

Benalmadena, Andalusia, Spain

Address: Avenida Telefónica , 7, Benalmadena, Spain

Reviews

3.8/ 5GoodAverage review rating
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NeilandtNov 2026
5.0/ 5

“Fabulous hotel, exceptional value for money 🤩👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

I think this is about the fourth time at this hotel as it represents excellent value for money and still does, so much so we are coming back for a week at the beginning of December. The location is great and suits us just fine, everywhere is clean, public areas and the rooms. All the staff we encountered were, smart, friendly and knowledgeable about their particular area. Food was very good, although never hot but a microwave is available. Drinks and service from the bar were great, we only came for a short four day break but really enjoyed every minute and all ready looking forward to our visit for a week on the 4th December. Many thanks to all the staff, see you soon.

  • Stayed in Nov 2026
Chris SNov 2026
4.0/ 5

“An interesting stay at Med plays Bali.”

Excellent staff and dining experience.Food was great, was surprised and delighted with Yorkshire puddings. Would have liked to see a better range of deserts. All in all was very pleased with food choices. Loved the robot. Disappointed with entertainment, singers didn't check out the audience, when hotel has a larger English audience than Spanish, Did feel too much flamenco. Halloween could have been fantastic but was unable to see, due to stage not high enough, would have been much etter using outside stage. From what l could see stage show appeared good.

  • Stayed in Nov 2026
Martin PNov 2026
4.0/ 5

“You get what you pay for”

This was a last minute cheap getaway. We got what we paid for we didn’t pay top dollar so didn’t expect much. Hotel very clean, rooms a decent size, pools freezing but it is November lots of sunbeds. Food is ok at best, they are catering for a lot of nationalities and do their best. Breakfast is the one meal where we all found something. We ate out on a night after the first 2 evenings there wasn’t anything my wife and kids fancied. Entertainment good, all inclusive drinks are branded. Staff are lovely

  • Stayed in Nov 2026
Katie GNov 2026
5.0/ 5

“Loved it!”

We stayed at the Bali during the October half term and absolutely loved it! The room was clean and perfectly adequate for what we wanted, the corridors to the rooms could do with an update but who spends time in the corridor! Couldn’t fault the restaurant, plenty of choice and variety for adults and the kids. We were half board and were told at check in we could choose lunch or dinner in the restaurant, although we never tried thw lunch. Pools and kids play area were great, and the snack bar handy too. The hotel is on a hill, it didn’t cause us any issues, cross over the main road and you are on the promenade to either the marina or Benalmadena centre. Hotel is in a great location. We were slightly apprehensive about the hotel based on the reviews, and it only being a 3 star but we needn’t have worried at all. We would 100% return.

  • Stayed in Oct 2026
hazelc911Nov 2026
3.0/ 5

“Could do better. If your looking for quiet, go elsewhere.”

The hotel is in an ok position which is about 15 or 20 mins walk to where the marina starts. Hill is hard work but it's short luckily, no good for people with a disability. The hotel does need updating in some areas,but it was overall clean. Toilets of the lobby could have been better, let's just say someone whiped something on the wall and it was still there 3 days later. Food is OK but it was a bit disappointing, quality is not very good in some of the meat dishes, choice is ok but could be better, often dishes like pasta and sauces were virtually stone cold. Sausages not cooked enough and only just warm, like the beans. Now onto my biggest bug of this trip. KIDS, running all over the restaurant with food slopping off plates onto the floor creating slip hazards and no one seemed notice. Kids, being allowed to help themselves to items they were too short to reach, our lunch was like a football match, I watched multiple kids hacking away at the ice cream using their finger to scrape the ice scream from the scoop. No self cleaning scoop cleaner to use. We were constantly trying to avoid small kids with plates they really were unable to carry properly. I feel sorry for the staff as they seemed run ragged clearing plates away. My advice would be to choose an adult only hotel if your looking to relax as this is not the place for that. The kids entertainment went on too long and too late for our liking, I find it odd to have the adults entertainment start at 10pm. Kids should have fun too but having them screaming at the top of there voices drove us out of the hotel bar. The staff all seemed pleasant but I would not return to this hotel due to the restaurant practices, lukewarm food and very small rooms.

  • Stayed in Oct 2026
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