Sol Torremolinos - Don Pedro in Torremolinos

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

I cannot say anything positive about this hotel. The room was small, old and the walls paper thin, the first room I was put in being unclean and overlooking a construction site. Even though breakfast was included, I only ate once as the quality of the food and coffee was so bad, it tasted of nothing, while the pool was closed early in the day and not available in the evening. I tried to cancel my booking but could not, but was so happy to be able to leave after my 3 day stay. Perhaps the worst hotel I have ever stayed in, while not being cheap.