Compared to most of its dated neighbors, the upper-middle-range Hotel RH Corona del Mar is far more modern and offers a higher quality experience. The hotel is a short distance from the promenade lined with ice cream shops, restaurants, bars, and an alluring stretch of Poniente Beach. Its 129 rooms have flat-screen TVs and private balconies, and many face the sea. The buffet breakfast costs extra, and the bar is devoid of style, but nightly entertainment and an outdoor pool with a waterslide enhance the family-friendly atmosphere. Guests who want to be right on the beach should look into the nearby Villa Del Mar Hotel.
Compared to most of its dated neighbors, the upper-middle-range Hotel RH Corona del Mar is far more modern and offers a higher quality experience. The hotel is a short distance from the promenade lined with ice cream shops, restaurants, bars, and an alluring stretch of Poniente Beach. Its 129 rooms have flat-screen TVs and private balconies, and many face the sea. The buffet breakfast costs extra, and the bar is devoid of style, but nightly entertainment and an outdoor pool with a waterslide enhance the family-friendly atmosphere. Guests who want to be right on the beach should look into the nearby Villa Del Mar Hotel.
The mid-range Hotel Madeira Centro attracts vacationing families with its large rooms and solid list of amenities, as well as its location in the heart of Benidorm, just a four-minute walk from the beach. The 239 air-conditioned rooms here vary significantly in terms of configuration, and many are well-suited to families with children. While the marble bathrooms are a nice touch, rooms are otherwise staid, featuring lackluster furnishings that feel sub-par in comparison to the slightly higher quality amenities. Along with a couple of pools and a whirlpool, the hotel offers a fitness center, playground, massage room, and a great selection of restaurants and bars. Travelers who want a kid-friendly stay right on the beach may want to consider Hotel Brisa instead.
The mid-range Hotel Madeira Centro attracts vacationing families with its large rooms and solid list of amenities, as well as its location in the heart of Benidorm, just a four-minute walk from the beach. The 239 air-conditioned rooms here vary significantly in terms of configuration, and many are well-suited to families with children. While the marble bathrooms are a nice touch, rooms are otherwise staid, featuring lackluster furnishings that feel sub-par in comparison to the slightly higher quality amenities. Along with a couple of pools and a whirlpool, the hotel offers a fitness center, playground, massage room, and a great selection of restaurants and bars. Travelers who want a kid-friendly stay right on the beach may want to consider Hotel Brisa instead.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Benimar Apartments look and feel like residential apartments. The property lacks many of the amenities found at hotels beyond an outdoor rooftop pool and free Wi-Fi. Rather, the main focus is on the self-sufficient apartments that are clean (but dated in style) and have most of the fixings of an apartment: kitchenettes, washers (no dryers), and balconies. The only drawbacks to the units is that air-conditioning is only provided during high season and housekeeping is weekly as opposed to daily. Expect a 10-minute walk from the beach and city center. It might be worth comparing rates with the Belroy Apartamentos which has a gym, closer location to the beach, modern apartments, and on-site dining options.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Benimar Apartments look and feel like residential apartments. The property lacks many of the amenities found at hotels beyond an outdoor rooftop pool and free Wi-Fi. Rather, the main focus is on the self-sufficient apartments that are clean (but dated in style) and have most of the fixings of an apartment: kitchenettes, washers (no dryers), and balconies. The only drawbacks to the units is that air-conditioning is only provided during high season and housekeeping is weekly as opposed to daily. Expect a 10-minute walk from the beach and city center. It might be worth comparing rates with the Belroy Apartamentos which has a gym, closer location to the beach, modern apartments, and on-site dining options.
One of the more modern hotels in Benidorm, the three-and-a-half pearl Hotel Deloix Aqua Center distinguishes itself with numerous indoor and outdoor pools that cater to both couples and families. A rooftop pool is for adults only and kids have their own mini water park outside. There are also an expansive indoor pool center and an impressive spa, along with a kids' club and activities. The pleasant, albeit a bit plain, rooms have wonderful balconies brimming with flora, but between the tiny flat-screen TVs and fees to use the safes, the amenities are disappointing. The hotel is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in New Town, with little of interest for tourists and a 20-minute walk to Levante Beach. Couples may prefer the nearby, adult-only Hotel Levante Club & Spa.
One of the more modern hotels in Benidorm, the three-and-a-half pearl Hotel Deloix Aqua Center distinguishes itself with numerous indoor and outdoor pools that cater to both couples and families. A rooftop pool is for adults only and kids have their own mini water park outside. There are also an expansive indoor pool center and an impressive spa, along with a kids' club and activities. The pleasant, albeit a bit plain, rooms have wonderful balconies brimming with flora, but between the tiny flat-screen TVs and fees to use the safes, the amenities are disappointing. The hotel is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in New Town, with little of interest for tourists and a 20-minute walk to Levante Beach. Couples may prefer the nearby, adult-only Hotel Levante Club & Spa.
The 98-room Gran Hotel Delfin is an upscale hotel on the quieter side of Benidorm, removed from the thick crowds of the eastern beach. It's got a great outdoor terrace right across the street from the promenade and easy access to Poniente Beach. Lovely garden grounds are sheltered from the road, and complete with a sunbathing lawn, outdoor pool, and tennis court. Though slim on amenities, most of its contemporary rooms have balconies facing the sea, and breakfast is included at the buffet restaurant. Guests looking for more facilities, like a spa and fitness center, should check rates at the Villa Del Mar Hotel farther down the beach.
The 98-room Gran Hotel Delfin is an upscale hotel on the quieter side of Benidorm, removed from the thick crowds of the eastern beach. It's got a great outdoor terrace right across the street from the promenade and easy access to Poniente Beach. Lovely garden grounds are sheltered from the road, and complete with a sunbathing lawn, outdoor pool, and tennis court. Though slim on amenities, most of its contemporary rooms have balconies facing the sea, and breakfast is included at the buffet restaurant. Guests looking for more facilities, like a spa and fitness center, should check rates at the Villa Del Mar Hotel farther down the beach.
The RH Princesa is a mid-range hotel located in Benidorm, a 10-minute walk from two sandy beaches. The focus here is on families for longer stays, with an all-inclusive option for guests spending at least seven nights, a medium-size pool with a slide and a whirlpool, and an extensive entertainment program. There are plenty of family-friendly amenities, including a kids’ club with a trampoline and mini-golf course. For a small fee guests get access to the spa, which features two indoor pools, a sauna, a steam bath, and a well-equipped fitness center. Most of the 229 rooms have balconies, and all feature contemporary decor, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. For a quieter stay in a similar location, the hotel’s sister property RH Royal is for adults only.
The RH Princesa is a mid-range hotel located in Benidorm, a 10-minute walk from two sandy beaches. The focus here is on families for longer stays, with an all-inclusive option for guests spending at least seven nights, a medium-size pool with a slide and a whirlpool, and an extensive entertainment program. There are plenty of family-friendly amenities, including a kids’ club with a trampoline and mini-golf course. For a small fee guests get access to the spa, which features two indoor pools, a sauna, a steam bath, and a well-equipped fitness center. Most of the 229 rooms have balconies, and all feature contemporary decor, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. For a quieter stay in a similar location, the hotel’s sister property RH Royal is for adults only.
Known for being the tallest hotel in Europe, the 776-room, upper-middle-range, Gran Hotel Bali wows at first sight. The huge lobby is modern and common spaces -- including the pools and the deck around them -- are spacious enough to comfortably fit all guests. However, rooms, while clean and bright, are a little disappointing in comparison. All feature flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and balconies (with panoramic views in most cases), but decor is dated and bland. Also, the dining areas seem to be understaffed, and lines at meal times are common. Still, the location within a five-minute walk of the beach is a plus, and some may find the views to be worth putting up with the downsides.
Known for being the tallest hotel in Europe, the 776-room, upper-middle-range, Gran Hotel Bali wows at first sight. The huge lobby is modern and common spaces -- including the pools and the deck around them -- are spacious enough to comfortably fit all guests. However, rooms, while clean and bright, are a little disappointing in comparison. All feature flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and balconies (with panoramic views in most cases), but decor is dated and bland. Also, the dining areas seem to be understaffed, and lines at meal times are common. Still, the location within a five-minute walk of the beach is a plus, and some may find the views to be worth putting up with the downsides.
The MedPlaya Hotel Rio Park is a budget hotel catering primarily to British vacationers -- it's located in a largely British enclave to the east of Benidorm's center. The 456 rooms are basic and dated, but clean and the majority have balconies. Some rooms are tiny and bathrooms might do with a bit of upkeep. The hotel's buffet restaurant gets high marks from guests, and there are three bars on-site. There's a large pool with three sections -- for kids, free-form swimmers, and lap swimmers. Kid-friendly amenities, include an outdoor Kids' Park, with swings and seesaws and other colorful equipment. There's also a game room with a billiards table. For a budget option closer to the beach with a party vibe, travelers might want to check out Hotel Perla Residencia.
The MedPlaya Hotel Rio Park is a budget hotel catering primarily to British vacationers -- it's located in a largely British enclave to the east of Benidorm's center. The 456 rooms are basic and dated, but clean and the majority have balconies. Some rooms are tiny and bathrooms might do with a bit of upkeep. The hotel's buffet restaurant gets high marks from guests, and there are three bars on-site. There's a large pool with three sections -- for kids, free-form swimmers, and lap swimmers. Kid-friendly amenities, include an outdoor Kids' Park, with swings and seesaws and other colorful equipment. There's also a game room with a billiards table. For a budget option closer to the beach with a party vibe, travelers might want to check out Hotel Perla Residencia.
This value outpost of the Magic hotel chain has a tourist-friendly location near Benidorm’s old town and Poniente Beach, but the older property disappoints where furnishings are concerned. Though common areas are clean, upholstery and hallways are tired and dreary. The 270 rooms are spacious and come with mini-fridges, but have generic furnishings, bathrooms with poor drainage, and inadequate electrical sockets. The rooftop kids’ pool and an indoor pool for adults are the highlight, since the buffet restaurant serves hit-or-miss food and the gym looks neglected. As the property caters primarily to elderly guests, younger adults may feel out of place here. Free shuttles bring guests to the amenities at sister Magic hotels. Travelers looking for sleeker facilities may prefer Hotel Brisa, overlooking the livelier Levante Beach.
This value outpost of the Magic hotel chain has a tourist-friendly location near Benidorm’s old town and Poniente Beach, but the older property disappoints where furnishings are concerned. Though common areas are clean, upholstery and hallways are tired and dreary. The 270 rooms are spacious and come with mini-fridges, but have generic furnishings, bathrooms with poor drainage, and inadequate electrical sockets. The rooftop kids’ pool and an indoor pool for adults are the highlight, since the buffet restaurant serves hit-or-miss food and the gym looks neglected. As the property caters primarily to elderly guests, younger adults may feel out of place here. Free shuttles bring guests to the amenities at sister Magic hotels. Travelers looking for sleeker facilities may prefer Hotel Brisa, overlooking the livelier Levante Beach.
This mid-range hotel is situated in an area rife with restaurants and shops, a block away from Levante Beach in Benidorm's Rincón de Loix District. It's a fairly simple property with lackluster decor that could use some updates, but it offers several common areas including a game room, an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, and a buffet restaurant. Half-board rates are available though food gets mediocre reviews. Some of the 147 guest rooms have been more recently renovated and feel fresher, plus they have flat-screen TVs -- while other rooms have old tube-style sets. There's a charge for safes, but rooms have free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning. For something with more features and about the same rates, check out the Hotel Deloix Aqua Center, which has extensive spa facilities and pools with water features and slides.
This mid-range hotel is situated in an area rife with restaurants and shops, a block away from Levante Beach in Benidorm's Rincón de Loix District. It's a fairly simple property with lackluster decor that could use some updates, but it offers several common areas including a game room, an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, and a buffet restaurant. Half-board rates are available though food gets mediocre reviews. Some of the 147 guest rooms have been more recently renovated and feel fresher, plus they have flat-screen TVs -- while other rooms have old tube-style sets. There's a charge for safes, but rooms have free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning. For something with more features and about the same rates, check out the Hotel Deloix Aqua Center, which has extensive spa facilities and pools with water features and slides.