Via Emilio Ortuno 27, Benidorm, Spain | (541) 362-3741
10-minute walk to the beach and the city center of Benidorm
Simple apartments with kitchens, balconies, and washers
Small rooftop swimming pool with sun loungers
Selection of books in library to borrow
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Room decor is dated
Reports of weak Wi-Fi signal and hard beds
Housekeeping and towel change once per week
Air-conditioning only available in rooms during high season
Lacks a gym or dining options (not uncommon for apartment hotels)
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.
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Scene
Hotel with a residential apartment vibe, quiet atmosphere, and few public spaces
Beyond a maroon sign that reads Benimar Apartments, there’s little to distinguish the average golden brick building from any other in the area. The overall aesthetic is one of a typical apartment building inside and out with nine floors divided into three one-bedroom apartments on each floor. Though there’s a small reception area with blue chairs and tiled floor, it’s not regularly staffed and many guests have to collect their keys at the nearby Hotel Poseidon Palace or wait for a housekeeper or porter to arrive. The only public spaces are the reception area (where Wi-Fi is strongest) and the small rooftop terrace. The owners focus on maintaining a homey and residential vibe (bachelor and bachelorette parties are denied) making it perfect for couples, families, and low-key groups of friends.
Location
Surrounded by restaurants and grocery stores, but a 10-minute walk uphill from beach and Benidorm's city center
Benimar Apartments sits in a residential area above Benidorm, about a 10-minute walk from the beach and the old city center. There are restaurants and grocery stores just one street over and a park is a six-minute walk away. Though the hotel's not in the mix of things, it’s not too difficult to reach restaurants or shops on foot. However, travelers should remember that it’s an uphill walk back to the property. For those with a car, there are quite a few adventure parks in the area. Terra Natura is a nine-minute drive away; Terra Mitica takes 15 minutes to reach by car; and Mundomar is a 13-minute drive away. It’s a 45-minute drive to Alicante Airport.
Rooms
Clean, but dated, apartments with balconies and kitchenettes; air-conditioning in high season
The 27 apartments at Benimar Apartments are clean, but small. Expect a simple decor of dated laminate blond wooden furniture and tiled floors. Blue couches, curtains, and padding on the chairs add some color to the rooms, while floral art pieces break up the plain white walls. Overall, it looks quite old-fashioned, especially in the bedrooms, where guests note that the beds are firm. Guests can relax in the living rooms and prepare meals in the kitchenettes, equipped with four-burner stovetops, sinks, kettles, microwaves, mini-fridges, and toasters. Flat-screen TVs, free (spotty) Wi-Fi, and washers are available in all rooms, too. Dryers aren't provided, but they're rarely available in Spain. Only the bedrooms have air-conditioning and only in high season. Bathrooms have a homey vibe with cream tiles. They’re outfitted with shower/tub combos but lack toiletries and hairdryers. Spacious balconies are furnished with plastic chairs and tables. Housekeeping only comes once per week to clean and change towels and bed linens, though guests can request additional service for an extra fee.
Features
Few amenities beyond a small rooftop pool and free Wi-Fi
Since these are self-sufficient apartments, there’s not much offered beyond accommodations. There is a small rooftop pool with a children’s section and loungers for laying out in the sun. All apartments have free Wi-Fi but there’s varying reports on the quality of the signal. A small selection of books to borrow are available in the lobby. There’s limited parking on-site, but most guests will have to use street parking.
