Hotel Almirante

“A hidden gem”

We booked this hotel for a last minute get away as the weather was so bad in the UK. A much needed break was needed due to heavy work commitments over the past few months. We booked a premium room - it overlooked the pool / garden area. The room decor and bathroom were of a high standard - plen... more

We booked this hotel for a last minute get away as the weather was so bad in the UK. A much needed break was needed due to heavy work commitments over the past few months. We booked a premium room - it overlooked the pool / garden area. The room decor and bathroom were of a high standard - plenty of storage, fridge, tea & coffee making facilities, powerful shower and Karl Lagerfeld toiletries. We stayed on a breakfast only basis. The dining room wasn’t your usual chaotic scramble for food but a pleasant, calm experience. The food was of a good standard, all fresh with a good variety. There were tables inside and out on the patio. We mainly opted for outside as it was a welcome change to eat in the sunshine. Beware of the birds as they are quite tame and if food is left they swoop in on your table. The pool area was so chilled and lovely. There is a separate garden area with deckchairs and in the summer months a small pool bar. As it was low season we could always get a sunbed. The pool is not heated but we did brave it and once in it was okay. You can hire pool towels for a ten euro deposit. The hotel is spotlessly clean along with the outside / garden areas being very well kept. The staff are all polite and we found the reception staff really helpful. My husband hired a bike for a few hours for a reasonable price. The area on first glance is full of high rise accommodation- it’s clear that this area is maybe a Spanish second home resort. If you look beyond the ‘high rises’ though the area has a lot to offer. It’s easily accessible from the airport using the C6 bus to Alicante followed by the L3 tram. The tram goes right along the coast as far as Benidorm where you can pick up the train to Altea or Denia. The promenade stretches for miles and miles. We walked to El Campello one way and then to the lighthouse the other way. The beach was very clean and the water very clear. There’s lots of restaurants along the prom or inland in the town area. We visited Alicante (L3) one evening - 20 mins on the tram. We also visited Vila Joyousa - tram to El Campello (L3) then switch to L1 Benidorm. I would recommend this lovely hotel and area. We had a much needed relaxed break in the sun.

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“Few days away in beach resort just outside Alicante.”

Fantastic hotel. Should be a 4 star hotel! Breakfast is extensive and fresh. The hotel is quiet and understated but absolutely delightful. Practically on the beach front with a beautiful pool area. Tram takes you into Alicante in about 20 mins. Loved my stay and would highly recommend.

“Highly recommend”

Excellent hotel in a perfect location beside what is a superb beach. I would recommend spending a little extra on a panaromic room and inclusive breakfast. Very friendly and polite staff throughout the hotel from reception, bar, house keeping etc.....

“Very comfortable and tasteful hotel in a great location.”

I chose this hotel for a couple of nights stay before flying back to the UK, after visiting family. I chose it mainly because of it's location by the beach and the fact it has a car park. However, we found we really loved it and that it is quite a special hotel. Built in 1964 it has it's own gro... more

I chose this hotel for a couple of nights stay before flying back to the UK, after visiting family. I chose it mainly because of it's location by the beach and the fact it has a car park. However, we found we really loved it and that it is quite a special hotel. Built in 1964 it has it's own grounds and is on a smaller scale than some of the huge hotels around. The pool is lovely and a good size for swimming lengths or lazing in the shallows. There is a shaded garden with sun loungers. The reception area, bar and restaurants are comfortable and tasteful and our room and bathroom were also good, not enormous but also tasteful and comfortable. We had a small balcony overlooking the pool and gardens. The food in the restaurant was refined and delicious and the service friendly and very good, we ate dinner there twice. Breakfast was super - smoked salmon and cava both available on the days we were there. The staff were friendly and helpful. It is a short stroll down the hotel drive and across the road to the beach, and the L3 tramline runs along next to the road into Alicante, or Benidorm the other way. There is some renovation work going on in some bedrooms but this is restricted to 9am - 5pm. We plan to go back when it is warmer as we really didn't have long enough there.

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