Sol Costablanca

Wow what a fabulous hotel, stayed for 7 nights and wished it was longer. Hotel is right on the beach and we payed extra for sea view and would highly recommend this, view was to die for. Hotel is spotlessly clean and all staff were helpful, polite and very friendly. Rooms are large with two single bed joined together bathrooms are modern and lovely. It was my sister in laws 50th birthday while we were there and the hotel left a bottle of bubbly in her room with a note wishing her a happy Birthday was a lovely touch. We were half board and hotel let’s you change your evening meal to lunch which suited us better, food was lovely, especially liked the desserts. On the last day we accidentally cracked the glass on table, informed reception and they were great said accidents happen and not to worry about it fabulous customer service. Can’t wait to book up for next year.

The hotel is set on the promenade and within easy walking distance to Old Town and the Strip where all the nighttime bars are. Unfortunately due to massive road works we were dropped off quite a distance from the hotel, it wasn’t an easy walk with suitcases and the pavements were in a dreadful state. Lovely hotel, very clean and well kept, food was nice with very friendly staff. The pool area was very disappointing, very small and if you wanted a sun bed you had to climb over other beds to get on yours. Absolutely no space between the beds and on one occasion two Spanish guests insisted we all move up, so they had space. They were out of luck. The hotel was about 80% Spanish guests and the rest English, we did find quiet a lot of them were quite arrogant. We spend the rest of our time on the very clean and beautiful beach. 15 euros per day for 2 beds and a parasol. It was our 1st time in Benidorm and I think our last. Went to Old Town during the day and found it was lovely, didn’t go at night. We went to the Strip in the evening and found a bar called The White Star which had some very good early evening acts. Carry on walking further on the Strip and it becomes very seedy, dirty and smelly, not for us, maybe forty years ago! My bug bare while we there were the large groups of males, young and older ones too, using such dreadful language. It wasn’t occasionally it’s every other word, walking anywhere you heard it. We went through jet2holidays and have used them before. We were told about the road works and longer walk, normally it would only be about 100m straight down the promenade.

My first time in Benidorm and really had no idea what to expect. Mself and my friend stayed for one week , had 2 rooms and all i can say is i will be back. The hotel is safe, clean and very convenient to the beach. The pool is small but with such a stunning beach literally across the road , i didn't even get into the pool. The staff were just amazing, so friendly and obliging. It helps when one of us spoke fluent Spanish of course , so maybe familiarise yourself with a few phrases in Spanish even tho they speak very good English also . The rooms were spotless, cleaned regularly and fresh towels as required. The food was very acceptable and a good variety . They couldn't be more helpful. We will definitely be back and huge compliments to the reception staff . The shopping in the town was just great with a huge variety of lovely shops and prices were on par with home. Never felt being exploited with prices as a " tourist" and the locals were very happy to stand and chat. Gave me a lovely experience of Spanish mainland as i would normally be a Canary Islands girl .Definitely will be back and will re book this hotel without question