Hotel Nadal

Benidorm is famous for its raucous nightlife scene that attracts groups of revelers from the U.K. and other parts of Europe. Located outside the heady nightlife area, the Nadal is still within walking distance of it. The lobby has attractive reddish-brown polished marble tile and black-granite floors and white-stone columns. Clusters of handsome purple and light-gray sofas and armchairs are scattered throughout the spacious lobby, where banks of glass doors and windows bring cascades of light that allow the collection of tropical plants to thrive. Doors are often swung open to showcase the spectacular view from the expansive terrace perched above the beautiful beach, where guests can take meals or drinks from a cozy lobby bar. The hotel draws couples and families more than crowds of serious partiers, although some groups of friends check in here too. 

The Hotel Nadal sits on a small hill directly above a rocky beach at the east end of Avenida Madrid and Levante Beach. It’s a quieter location than many Benidorm hotels that are in the heart of the city, yet it’s only about a five-minute walk to many popular restaurants and nightclubs. A few restaurants and other hotels are right outside the door, and two fast-food restaurants are one-to-three minutes away on foot near a roundabout where a public bus stops. The heart of Levante Beach is a 12-minute walk away, and Aqualandia (water park) and Mundomar (marine animal park) are an eight-minute drive or about a 20-minute walk away. The Church of San Jaime and the Balcon del Mediterraneo are 19-minutes away by car, while Terra Mitica, an amusement park, is a 22-minute drive. It's approximately 45 minutes driving time to Alicante Airport, or about 75 minutes via public transportation. There's no on-site parking, but the nearest parking garage is about a three-minute walk away.

Hotel Nadal's 36 rooms are decorated in a traditional style that’s basic but not unpleasant. Walls are white, and the matching Mission-style furniture includes headboards, dressers, writing desks, and luggage racks. Bedspreads and drapes are a sandy hue, and floors are either beige tile or grayish-wood laminate. Artwork depicting beach scenes adds a welcome splash of color behind the beds. The private balconies offer great ocean views and are large enough for a couple of chairs and a small table. Rooms are spacious, and come with single king beds or two double beds. Triples include three twin beds. Bathrooms are large, with roomy white-marble vanities and beige-and-brown marble walls. Most have walk-in showers, but some come with shower/tub combos. Toiletries are provided. All rooms come with flat-screen TVs, safes, and free Wi-Fi. Some of the furniture shows a bit of wear, and although rooms are generally quiet, some past guests have complained about noise traveling between rooms.

The main feature here is the spectacular beachfront setting, and amenities are geared toward showcasing it. The hotel's hot breakfast buffet, included in room rates, is served in a lovely room that spills out onto a large terrace, where guests can eat to the sound of waves crashing below. It also has a restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine, with optional outdoor seating. The lobby bar serves coffee and other drinks all day. The heated pool is technically indoors, but the enclosure’s glass doors slide open to a sundeck with loungers and sea views. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. There's no on-site parking, and free street parking can be hard to come by. A public garage is within a few minutes' walk.