Sitting a two-minute walk from the beach in the town of Calpe, and with views of the Ifach Rock, this three-pearl hotel is a solid option for tourists. The 60 rooms are contemporary, with bold murals of lilies and butterflies, playful lime-green accents, mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and safes. Additionally, all have outdoor spaces and full or side sea views. Features include a small outdoor pool in a courtyard, a buffet breakfast served in a room with views of Calpe’s harbor, and a lounge space. The hotel is rather light on amenities, so travelers looking for a spa and better-equipped gym might want to try the Hotel SH Ifach.
Sitting a two-minute walk from the beach in the town of Calpe, and with views of the Ifach Rock, this three-pearl hotel is a solid option for tourists. The 60 rooms are contemporary, with bold murals of lilies and butterflies, playful lime-green accents, mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and safes. Additionally, all have outdoor spaces and full or side sea views. Features include a small outdoor pool in a courtyard, a buffet breakfast served in a room with views of Calpe’s harbor, and a lounge space. The hotel is rather light on amenities, so travelers looking for a spa and better-equipped gym might want to try the Hotel SH Ifach.
The Gran Hotel Sol y Mar is a sharp, upscale adults-only pick in central Calpe. Located right on Arenal Beach, the property has an excellent beach club with an infinity pool and a Champagne bar popular for after-dinner drinks. The 327 rooms are spacious and contemporary, with amenities like flat-screen TVs and minibars stocked with free soft drinks. Most have balconies with at least partial sea views, but Standard Rooms overlook a courtyard and can be dark. The hotel is known for its dining options, which include an outstanding buffet and a Mediterranean restaurant with striking sea views. Other highlights are the spa and the fitness center, which features a Pilates studio. As an alternative, the AR Diamante Beach is closer to Fossa Beach, though it's slightly less stylish.
The Gran Hotel Sol y Mar is a sharp, upscale adults-only pick in central Calpe. Located right on Arenal Beach, the property has an excellent beach club with an infinity pool and a Champagne bar popular for after-dinner drinks. The 327 rooms are spacious and contemporary, with amenities like flat-screen TVs and minibars stocked with free soft drinks. Most have balconies with at least partial sea views, but Standard Rooms overlook a courtyard and can be dark. The hotel is known for its dining options, which include an outstanding buffet and a Mediterranean restaurant with striking sea views. Other highlights are the spa and the fitness center, which features a Pilates studio. As an alternative, the AR Diamante Beach is closer to Fossa Beach, though it's slightly less stylish.
The 175-room AR Imperial Park Spa Resort is a mid-range property with all-inclusive options that's located in an isolated residential area, a 10-minute drive from the beach. With a kids’ club, seven pools, a buffet restaurant, and all-day entertainment, the AR Imperial Park is geared toward families with young children. The spa and its hydrotherapy area, though, is a nice perk for couples seeking some peace and quiet. Apartments have between one and three bedrooms and a spacious terrace (some with stunning coastal views), though kitchens lack utensils and Standard Bungalows are dated. While there's free shuttle service Calpe's center or the beach, it's often fully booked. Those looking to stay within walking distance of the beach should compare rates with Hotel SH Ifach instead.
The 175-room AR Imperial Park Spa Resort is a mid-range property with all-inclusive options that's located in an isolated residential area, a 10-minute drive from the beach. With a kids’ club, seven pools, a buffet restaurant, and all-day entertainment, the AR Imperial Park is geared toward families with young children. The spa and its hydrotherapy area, though, is a nice perk for couples seeking some peace and quiet. Apartments have between one and three bedrooms and a spacious terrace (some with stunning coastal views), though kitchens lack utensils and Standard Bungalows are dated. While there's free shuttle service Calpe's center or the beach, it's often fully booked. Those looking to stay within walking distance of the beach should compare rates with Hotel SH Ifach instead.
The 283-room AR Diamante Beach is an upper-middle-range hotel located a five-minute walk from the Fossa Beach promenade. Simple, somewhat generic rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and balconies with expansive views, and higher-category rooms have Nespresso machines and Bulgari toiletries. Its ample meeting space draws business travelers during the off-peak season, but the hotel's pools, spa, and daily entertainment program make it a natural pick for families and couples in the warmer months. Those wanting to explore the older part of town will need to flag down a taxi, though -- it's a 10-minute drive away. Overall, the AR Diamante Beach ticks all the boxes for a relaxing vacation, but in this price range, Gran Hotel Sol y Mar is more stylish and has a bigger pool.
The 283-room AR Diamante Beach is an upper-middle-range hotel located a five-minute walk from the Fossa Beach promenade. Simple, somewhat generic rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and balconies with expansive views, and higher-category rooms have Nespresso machines and Bulgari toiletries. Its ample meeting space draws business travelers during the off-peak season, but the hotel's pools, spa, and daily entertainment program make it a natural pick for families and couples in the warmer months. Those wanting to explore the older part of town will need to flag down a taxi, though -- it's a 10-minute drive away. Overall, the AR Diamante Beach ticks all the boxes for a relaxing vacation, but in this price range, Gran Hotel Sol y Mar is more stylish and has a bigger pool.
The SH Ifach is an mid-range hotel located within a five-minute walk from Fossa Beach and the marina. Its 193 spacious rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, sofa beds (in most), flat-screen TVs, and balconies, some with wonderful views of the Penon de Ifach, a seaside mountain. Decor, though, is a little dated, and rooms lack coffeemakers. This family-friendly resort has a large zero-entry pool with a built-in whirlpool, and an additional indoor pool that guests can use free of charge in the summer only. The spa is small but pleasant, with a nail salon, massages, and a fitness center that has a decent array of cardio and strength-training equipment. Families looking for something more upscale may want to compare rates at the beachfront Gran Hotel Sol y Mar.
The SH Ifach is an mid-range hotel located within a five-minute walk from Fossa Beach and the marina. Its 193 spacious rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, sofa beds (in most), flat-screen TVs, and balconies, some with wonderful views of the Penon de Ifach, a seaside mountain. Decor, though, is a little dated, and rooms lack coffeemakers. This family-friendly resort has a large zero-entry pool with a built-in whirlpool, and an additional indoor pool that guests can use free of charge in the summer only. The spa is small but pleasant, with a nail salon, massages, and a fitness center that has a decent array of cardio and strength-training equipment. Families looking for something more upscale may want to compare rates at the beachfront Gran Hotel Sol y Mar.
