By the Best Mountain Hotels editorial team ·
Meliá Sol y Nieve is a large, family-friendly ski-in, ski-out hotel in Pradollano, the village at the heart of the Sierra Nevada ski resort. With indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, a kids' club and three restaurants, and the Alhambra about 35 kilometres away, it makes it easy to combine sunny Spanish skiing with one of the great cities of Europe.
Meliá Sol y Nieve is a large, family-friendly ski-in, ski-out hotel in Pradollano, the village at the heart of the Sierra Nevada ski resort. With indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, a kids' club and three restaurants, and the Alhambra about 35 kilometres away, it makes it easy to combine sunny Spanish skiing with one of the great cities of Europe.
Location: Pradollano, Sierra Nevada
The Sierra Nevada, behind Granada in Andalucía, is the highest range in mainland Spain, rising to 3,479 metres at Mulhacén, with Europe's southernmost ski resort on its northern slopes and the white villages of the Alpujarras on its southern flanks.
Meliá Sol y Nieve stands in Pradollano, steps from the slopes and the Plaza de Andalucía, about 35 kilometres from Granada and the Alhambra, and around 35 kilometres from Granada airport. Málaga, with more international flights, is about two hours away.
Rooms at Meliá Sol y Nieve
There are 258 rooms, from doubles to family rooms, with a practical, comfortable style designed for skiers and families. Ask for a room facing the slopes.
Facilities at Meliá Sol y Nieve
There are heated indoor and outdoor pools, a children's pool and kids' club, a full-service spa with a sauna, and a 24-hour gym. Three restaurants include ARADO, serving Spanish cuisine, and there is a bar and lounge. The hotel has ski-in, ski-out access to the resort's slopes.
The mountain moment
The defining moment is a sunny spring morning on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada, skiing in bright sunshine, with views on clear days towards the Mediterranean and, some say, the mountains of Morocco.
In the afternoon, drive down to Granada to see the Alhambra glowing at sunset.
Why Meliá Sol y Nieve is one of the best mountain hotels
Meliá Sol y Nieve earns its place for its convenience, its family facilities and its value, the easiest way to enjoy Spain's sunniest ski resort.
For a more stylish ski-in, ski-out stay, see El Lodge. For a rural retreat, see La Almunia del Valle and Las Chimeneas.
When to go to Meliá Sol y Nieve
The ski season usually runs from late November to April, with February and March often the best months for sunny spring skiing. Christmas, Easter and Spanish school holidays are busiest. Check opening dates, as many hotels in Pradollano open mainly for the ski season.
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Questions, answered
- Is Meliá Sol y Nieve ski-in ski-out?
- Yes. The hotel is in Pradollano, steps from the slopes of the Sierra Nevada ski resort.
- How far is Sierra Nevada from Granada?
- Pradollano is about 35 km from Granada and the Alhambra.
- Does Meliá Sol y Nieve have a pool?
- Yes. There are heated indoor and outdoor pools, a children's pool and a spa.
- Is Meliá Sol y Nieve good for families?
- Yes. It has a kids' club, a children's pool and family rooms.
- When is the ski season in the Sierra Nevada?
- Usually from late November to April.
