Guesthouse Alicante

The building is old. The communication is difficult as the owner doesn't speak English. Don't accept the rooms on the ground floor. We had an unpleasant stay there. I will not recommend this place.

On the plus side, this place has a good location, near the Luceros commuter train stop. And everything would have been fine if it hadn't rained. We came to Alicante for a week in April, hoping for some nice weather. No such luck. It was pouring rain for four days and nights non-stop, which was really a problem at this guesthouse. It has a pretty strange lay-out; we had a room without a window, but with a little 'patio' kitchen out in the building's courtyard. The patio was partly open to the elements and partly covered with a roof made of hard plastic. The kitchen was soon soaked, and the rain falling from the sky and from the gutters above onto this plastic roof made such a terrible racket that it was pretty well impossible to sleep. After a couple of practically sleepless nights, we finally complained, and the owner was nice enough to move us into another, larger room without a roof problem. Still, I can recommend this place only if you can be assured of rain-free weather (basically June to August). At other times of year, better stay away or make sure you get a room with no patio.

There are only a few rooms and manager is not there all the time. The bed takes up most of the room, but there was a small attached room that had a table and chair and nice kettle for coffee and tea with a frig. Very nice location close to the train station and to the old part of the town. Wonderful bakery just up the street going toward the train station. Not to be missed. On Monday AM there was a long line waiting to be served. Would recommend for a short stay.

A city such as Alicante where multiple accommodation options abound inevitably creates a competitive edge among hoteliers. Guest House Alicante wins hands down on the charming photos on booking websites; soft lighting, warm colours, exposed brick; the romantic image of a Spanish hacienda. ||||After a warm welcome from host Antonio, I was shown to an en-suite room on the second floor of this delightful historic building (no lift) that had access to a well-stocked and maintained communal kitchen and small balcony with washing machine and drying lines available for guests' use. Although my room didn't quite fit the image in the pictures (does it ever, really?) and had a noisy fridge in one wardrobe, the room was otherwise spacious and perfectly comfortable with much appreciated and fully-functioning air conditioning and extra bedding in one wardrobe should it get chilly. The location is also close to Plaza Luceros for the C6 Airport bus and a 5-10 minute walk down to the old town seafront, churches, bars and restaurants. So far, so good.||||For most of my week at this accommodation, I was alone on the 2nd floor and on this leg of my Spain tour, I was a female travelling alone so when, after returning to the accommodation at 5am Sunday morning following a long and distressing trip back from Madrid, other guests had since moved in and one rapped angrily on my door, I regretted that the hosts were not on site to report the disturbance at that unsocial hour. The experience left me feeling vulnerable and reminded me of the benefits of 24-hour manned reception.||||Room 12 is next to the kitchen and washing machine on the balcony at the back of the building so if you need a lie in, bear in mind that you could be kept awake by the noise of the machine filling / other guests talking and moving around next to you. The machine is also used by the housekeeper to wash other guests' towels so is in constant use. If you're a heavy sleeper or like to get out early, this shouldn't be a problem; if not, it can be like living at home as a teenager with Mum trying to rouse you on Saturday mornings with the clatter of her chores. Fortunately, housekeeping tasks are completed quickly and efficiently so any disturbance from this is relatively short-lived.

I can only say positive things about Antonio (manager) as well as the accommodation. Room was very big, clean, quiet and confortable. It is located in the city centre with lots of transport links (bus to Airport only 3 minutes away). Antonio is super friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended !

So comfortable, clean and perfectly located! Antonio was the perfect host, talking with us about our plans and offering excellent suggestions. We were traveling with our adult daughter and he gave us an adorable patio suite - we wanted to move in forever.

I and a friend rented the Pension to attend school. It was very clean Antonio was amazing with all the help. It was very well located, walking distance to places. Felt very safe. Beatriz was so helpful. I would strong recommend this Guest House and hope to return their again.

The reviews I read when choosing this accommodation describe a place that I didn't visit!! I think this is all down to the room I was given. Yes, it is extremely convenient for the train station and town. And yes, the proprietor was friendly. My room was clean with all basic necessary facilities. Just check out which room you have been given. Mine was on the cramped ground floor. There was no window. It had a strange extra bit attached to it which served as a tiny "kitchen" but the walls felt as if you could put your foot through them. All sorts of ventilation tubes etc overhead. Not nice. No smoke alarm. No reception overnight - the proprietor left the premises. This is a room that has been fitted in to maximise profit. It should not be a room. It felt airless and claustrophobic. As a woman travelling alone, I felt vulnerable here. Couldn't wait to see daylight and leave!