Sol Torremolinos - Don Pedro

This was our second visit to this hotel, having stayed there in November. Firstly the staff are amazing, they just never stop cleaning and maintaining the whole place. The food was excellent, always something to suit every palate. The whole towels on sunbeds from 7am was a utter joke, having said that we did witness a couple who actually had 2 beds in 2 different areas of 2 pools, very selfish behaviour when sunbeds were so hard to get, others had towels on the sunbeds all day and then eventually turned up late afternoon and waltzed straight on them, the 90min sign to stop this happening is not been acted upon and something more strikt needs to be done as this kind of thing will continue if it's allowed to. Disgusting behaviour.. My Spa treatment fell short of the one I had in November. The pool where the jacuzzi is situated is showing signs of age and would benefit from a total makeover, as its a beautiful relaxing spot. Entertainment was mixed, the Spanish guitarist and vocalist were the highlight of our stay. They were brilliant. Taxi transfer to airport was €20 and excellent value.

After doing my weeks of research, I finally booked this complex. It was clean, contemporary architecture and in a good location. We stayed in a Sol Xtra Family room bookable via melia rewards for agents, with a side sea view. King size bed and ensuite and another adjoining room with pull out sofa bed and another bathroom and wardrobes/ lobby area. For 3 nights the room was budget friendly and well appointed. With a small fridge and kettle etc. Breakfast was very good quality and choice for the pickiest of eaters. Outdoor Pools were chilly as it was November but didn’t stop our children. There was also an indoor pool on the complex, which was fairly large. Lots of sundress and places to relax, either bars or outside in the sunshine. Regular evening entertainment and kids club activities, however we didn’t join in with these. Coupled it with a trip to Malaga which was just beautiful too. Any questions or to find out more visit my instagram of @houseofninjatravel.

Pool Area: A Hygiene Hazard, Not a Holiday Haven The pool area, a focal point for any sun-soaked getaway, was alarmingly below par. The surrounding tiles were coated with black mould, which seemed ground into the grout. Even more concerning, loose tiles could be lifted by hand, presenting a safety hazard. The pool water itself was murky and consistently contained floating debris—not just leaves, but detritus that hinted at poor filtration and cleaning. At no point during my two-week stay did the water appear clean or inviting. In fact, I avoided entering the pool altogether after day three. Despite signage and enforcement around ball games and inflatables, which lifeguards acted on immediately, there was zero enforcement of the no-smoking policy. Guests smoked freely around the pool area, often near children and non-smokers. The hypocrisy of cracking down on harmless child’s play while allowing a genuine health hazard to go unchecked was staggering. Food & Beverage: The Worst All-Inclusive Experience of My Career Having experienced a high volume of all-inclusive properties worldwide, I can confidently say this was the most underwhelming food and beverage offering I have ever encountered. Snacks were not readily available. If you fancied something between meals, you had to trek to the opposite end of the complex only to find a depressing buffet of limp pizza, stale fries under heat lamps, and plastic-wrapped toasties—which you had to toast yourself in a filthy communal machine. Meal times offered little respite, with poor variety, bland flavours, and menus that felt completely unaccommodating to British or international palates. This is Spain—a nation renowned for vibrant cuisine—but little of that translated to the buffet trays of Sol Don Pedro. The drinks offering was equally bleak, with a very limited selection of local spirits and soft drinks, and cheap ice lollies passed off as part of the inclusive package. Evening Entertainment: Loud, Limited and Lacking Choice While it’s understandable that entertainment is a staple of resort life, Sol Don Pedro’s evening programme offered no consideration for guests seeking a tranquil evening. The three main entertainment zones competed with one another, with overpowering music and cabaret echoing throughout the grounds. There were no “quiet corners” for guests who might want to simply enjoy a cocktail under the stars. It was as if the entire resort had been designed solely for loud group travellers, with no room for a more laid-back experience. Staff: The Silver Lining In fairness, it would be remiss not to praise the friendly and attentive staff particularly the receptionists, who remained professional, accommodating, and genuinely helpful throughout. Sadly, their efforts were not enough to salvage an otherwise poor experience. Final Verdict: A Resort in Decline, and Not Worth the Cost I paid a considerable amount for what should have been a stress-free two-week all-inclusive escape. What