The 93-room Hotel Albahia is a fresh and modern three-pearl property set between the sea and Serra Grossa nature reserve, a 10-minute walk from the beach. The center of Alicante is a 10-minute drive, or a nearby tram provides transportation in about 30 minutes. Minimalist rooms are bright and airy, outfitted with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and hairdryers. Unfortunately, they lack mini-fridges and safes cost extra. Additionally, while some have lovely views of the Mediterranean, others face a stone wall. There are nine tennis courts (fee), a seasonal outdoor pool, game room, and minimally equipped gym. The all-day restaurant serves a well-reviewed buffet breakfast and a la carte dinner. Travelers wanting to stay in Alicante proper should consider the upscale, beachfront Melia Alicante, though rates are higher.
The 93-room Hotel Albahia is a fresh and modern three-pearl property set between the sea and Serra Grossa nature reserve, a 10-minute walk from the beach. The center of Alicante is a 10-minute drive, or a nearby tram provides transportation in about 30 minutes. Minimalist rooms are bright and airy, outfitted with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and hairdryers. Unfortunately, they lack mini-fridges and safes cost extra. Additionally, while some have lovely views of the Mediterranean, others face a stone wall. There are nine tennis courts (fee), a seasonal outdoor pool, game room, and minimally equipped gym. The all-day restaurant serves a well-reviewed buffet breakfast and a la carte dinner. Travelers wanting to stay in Alicante proper should consider the upscale, beachfront Melia Alicante, though rates are higher.
The 126-room Holiday Inn Alicante is a dated, three-pearl hotel located a 10-minute walk from the beach, and a 15-minute drive from the center of Alicante. Rooms are bright and spacious, although their scuffed wooden floors, faded wallpaper, and tube-style TVs indicate that they are in need of a renovation. Features here consist of a small pool with a shallow section for kids and a small area with hydrotherapy jets. A continental buffet breakfast and a la carte lunch and dinner are served at the restaurant, plus light snacks and drinks are available at the pool bar (seasonal). An old-looking fitness center, tennis courts, and playground are on-site, as are a sauna and meeting room. Overall, there are far better values in the area, including AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott, which has more modern rooms and a rooftop pool.
The 126-room Holiday Inn Alicante is a dated, three-pearl hotel located a 10-minute walk from the beach, and a 15-minute drive from the center of Alicante. Rooms are bright and spacious, although their scuffed wooden floors, faded wallpaper, and tube-style TVs indicate that they are in need of a renovation. Features here consist of a small pool with a shallow section for kids and a small area with hydrotherapy jets. A continental buffet breakfast and a la carte lunch and dinner are served at the restaurant, plus light snacks and drinks are available at the pool bar (seasonal). An old-looking fitness center, tennis courts, and playground are on-site, as are a sauna and meeting room. Overall, there are far better values in the area, including AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott, which has more modern rooms and a rooftop pool.
This mid-range hotel is conveniently situated by the town hall and court house on the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, and close to dining options, shops, and attractions like the beach and museums. Classy, polished interiors are a bit bland in terms of decor, but the 49 guest rooms come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Some have private terraces with beautiful views of the nearby Santa Bárbara Castle. Features are limited to a small and poorly equipped fitness room, a sauna, a rooftop terrace with lovely views, and a breakfast buffet that's available for a fee (but gets mediocre reviews from guests). For something with more features, check out Melia Alicante or AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott, both of which have a pool, restaurant, and two bars.
This mid-range hotel is conveniently situated by the town hall and court house on the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, and close to dining options, shops, and attractions like the beach and museums. Classy, polished interiors are a bit bland in terms of decor, but the 49 guest rooms come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Some have private terraces with beautiful views of the nearby Santa Bárbara Castle. Features are limited to a small and poorly equipped fitness room, a sauna, a rooftop terrace with lovely views, and a breakfast buffet that's available for a fee (but gets mediocre reviews from guests). For something with more features, check out Melia Alicante or AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott, both of which have a pool, restaurant, and two bars.
This three-and-a-half-pearl, 100-room hotel is located just outside the center of Alicante. It's only a 10-minute drive from Alicante Airport and a five-minute drive from the beach. It's sleek and modern property, with facilities geared towards business travelers rather than tourists. Rooms are contemporary and comfortable, equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. There's an extensive business center with conference rooms and meeting facilities, as well as some attractive leisure facilities including a rooftop pool with city views, fitness center with a hot tub and sauna, modern bar, and a Mediterranean restaurant that serves a breakfast buffet for a fee. Holidaymakers might prefer to stay at the Melia Alicante, a modern beachfront hotel that adds a full-service spa and several bars.
This three-and-a-half-pearl, 100-room hotel is located just outside the center of Alicante. It's only a 10-minute drive from Alicante Airport and a five-minute drive from the beach. It's sleek and modern property, with facilities geared towards business travelers rather than tourists. Rooms are contemporary and comfortable, equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. There's an extensive business center with conference rooms and meeting facilities, as well as some attractive leisure facilities including a rooftop pool with city views, fitness center with a hot tub and sauna, modern bar, and a Mediterranean restaurant that serves a breakfast buffet for a fee. Holidaymakers might prefer to stay at the Melia Alicante, a modern beachfront hotel that adds a full-service spa and several bars.
Located in the historic center, the luxury Hospes Amerigo is housed in a 16th-century convent that has been renovated with modern style. It has a rooftop pool and bar-restaurant, and three other dining options, including a casual tapas spot with indoor and outdoor seating, and a more formal Michelin-star restaurant. There's also a rooftop spa, gym, an indoor and outdoor pool, and a hair salon. Its 81 spacious rooms, with dark-wood floors and high ceilings, include views of Santa Barbara Castle and Cathedral of San Nicolas, but some of the furniture shows wear and tear. The property is about a 10-minute walk from Playa del Postiguet. Those looking for a property directly on the beach might prefer the Hotel Montiboli.
Located in the historic center, the luxury Hospes Amerigo is housed in a 16th-century convent that has been renovated with modern style. It has a rooftop pool and bar-restaurant, and three other dining options, including a casual tapas spot with indoor and outdoor seating, and a more formal Michelin-star restaurant. There's also a rooftop spa, gym, an indoor and outdoor pool, and a hair salon. Its 81 spacious rooms, with dark-wood floors and high ceilings, include views of Santa Barbara Castle and Cathedral of San Nicolas, but some of the furniture shows wear and tear. The property is about a 10-minute walk from Playa del Postiguet. Those looking for a property directly on the beach might prefer the Hotel Montiboli.
Villa del Mar is a 131-room, upper-middle-range resort located directly next to sister property Villa del Palmar, a large, lively resort on the beachfront of Banderas Bay in Puerto Vallarta’s Hotel Zone. The two connected resorts share amenities, including several restaurants, pools, a nice beachfront, and a modern fitness center – but Villa del Mar’s atmosphere is quieter and its pool much less crowded. The main difference is in the rooms (and the price). Villa del Mar’s studios and suites, which all include a kitchenette, are slightly less updated.
Villa del Mar is a 131-room, upper-middle-range resort located directly next to sister property Villa del Palmar, a large, lively resort on the beachfront of Banderas Bay in Puerto Vallarta’s Hotel Zone. The two connected resorts share amenities, including several restaurants, pools, a nice beachfront, and a modern fitness center – but Villa del Mar’s atmosphere is quieter and its pool much less crowded. The main difference is in the rooms (and the price). Villa del Mar’s studios and suites, which all include a kitchenette, are slightly less updated.
The mid-range, 194-room Hotel Maya Alicante is a simple property situated on the outskirts of Alicante, sandwiched between the hill on which the Castell de la Santa Bàrbara is built and a busy highway. The beach can be reached in 10 minutes on foot, while the Old Town is a 20-minute walk away. Rooms vary between basic and dated, albeit clean, and contemporary. Regardless, all are equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, plus some add furnished balconies. Features consist of a medium-size outdoor pool and separate children’s pool, a tennis court, mini-golf, and bright gym. A Mediterranean restaurant serves buffet breakfasts and either a la carte or buffet dinners, but food receives mixed reviews. Travelers wanting a similarly priced property across the street from the beach should consider Hotel Castilla Alicante.
The mid-range, 194-room Hotel Maya Alicante is a simple property situated on the outskirts of Alicante, sandwiched between the hill on which the Castell de la Santa Bàrbara is built and a busy highway. The beach can be reached in 10 minutes on foot, while the Old Town is a 20-minute walk away. Rooms vary between basic and dated, albeit clean, and contemporary. Regardless, all are equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, plus some add furnished balconies. Features consist of a medium-size outdoor pool and separate children’s pool, a tennis court, mini-golf, and bright gym. A Mediterranean restaurant serves buffet breakfasts and either a la carte or buffet dinners, but food receives mixed reviews. Travelers wanting a similarly priced property across the street from the beach should consider Hotel Castilla Alicante.
The AC Hotel Alicante is a modern, four-pearl property near the port and public transportation. Its 187 rooms are spacious and modern and many have port views. Other features include a restaurant with all-day dining, a lounge bar, and a rooftop bar, and breakfast is available for a fee. There's also a small lap pool with a bleached wood deck and lounge chairs on the roof that's very popular for a nightcap. The fitness center includes a whirlpool and sauna. Some guests find the hotel too clinical but others appreciate its efficiency and cleanliness. For a livelier hotel on the bay, travelers might want to try the Melia Alicante.
The AC Hotel Alicante is a modern, four-pearl property near the port and public transportation. Its 187 rooms are spacious and modern and many have port views. Other features include a restaurant with all-day dining, a lounge bar, and a rooftop bar, and breakfast is available for a fee. There's also a small lap pool with a bleached wood deck and lounge chairs on the roof that's very popular for a nightcap. The fitness center includes a whirlpool and sauna. Some guests find the hotel too clinical but others appreciate its efficiency and cleanliness. For a livelier hotel on the bay, travelers might want to try the Melia Alicante.
Renovated in 2011, El Plantio Golf Resort is a four-pearl property surrounded by mountains and valleys, a 10-minute drive to the beach and to the Alicante Airport. The resort has 98 spacious and modern two- and three-bedroom apartments with kitchens and washer/dryers, all with views of the property's nine- and 18-hole golf courses. Features include a pool, a kids' pool, and two restaurants with all-day dining and meal plans. There are also grills and picnic tables plus a market a seven-minute drive away for those who want to do their own cooking. Travelers on a budget may want to compare rates at the more affordable Bonalba Golf Resort.
Renovated in 2011, El Plantio Golf Resort is a four-pearl property surrounded by mountains and valleys, a 10-minute drive to the beach and to the Alicante Airport. The resort has 98 spacious and modern two- and three-bedroom apartments with kitchens and washer/dryers, all with views of the property's nine- and 18-hole golf courses. Features include a pool, a kids' pool, and two restaurants with all-day dining and meal plans. There are also grills and picnic tables plus a market a seven-minute drive away for those who want to do their own cooking. Travelers on a budget may want to compare rates at the more affordable Bonalba Golf Resort.
The Hotel Castilla Alicante is a mid-range property across the street from San Juan Beach, about a 20-minute drive from Alicante. Its 155 basic rooms, which include flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, are spread over eight floors, and some have balconies and views of the sea. The hotel has a rooftop pool with a small deck, and a Mediterranean restaurant with meal plans available, as well as a cafe with a terrace. Breakfast is included in the room rate, but it's self-serve and rather unremarkable. Travelers might want to comparison shop with the Hotel Villa San Juan, which has lower rates, but it's not on the beach.
The Hotel Castilla Alicante is a mid-range property across the street from San Juan Beach, about a 20-minute drive from Alicante. Its 155 basic rooms, which include flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, are spread over eight floors, and some have balconies and views of the sea. The hotel has a rooftop pool with a small deck, and a Mediterranean restaurant with meal plans available, as well as a cafe with a terrace. Breakfast is included in the room rate, but it's self-serve and rather unremarkable. Travelers might want to comparison shop with the Hotel Villa San Juan, which has lower rates, but it's not on the beach.