The four star Hotel Spa Almuņecar Playa is situated by the beach and promenade, in Almuņecar on the Costa Tropical, about 80 kilometres south of Granada Airport.

The accommodation, at the Spa Almuņecar Playa comprises 227 double rooms, a number of family suites and a presidential suite, each having a bathroom and a balcony or terrace, and being equipped with air conditioning and heating, a ceiling fan, satellite television, a direct dial telephone, a mini bar and a rental safety deposit box. The family suites also have a living area with a sofa bed, and a hydro-massage bath on the terrace.

The facilities, at the hotel, include a buffet restaurant, with show cooking, a drinks bar in the reception area, a saloon bar, 24 hour reception, a swimming pool with water slide, a children's pool, an indoor pool (closed 01/06 to 15/09), a shop, function rooms, a hairdresser and a gym. Internet access and use of the 'Acquaplaya' health and beauty centre are available at an extra charge. A programme of entertainment is provided, including a mini club for the younger children which is open from 01/06.

Spa Almunecar Playa Hotel is also known as the Melia Almunecar.