Meliá Benidorm

I would highly recommend staying at the Melia. We had the most amazing holiday. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The hotel was filled with activities during the day and a massive pool area. Especially for the kids, so as a parent if you wanted to relax whilst the kids play, you can do so. We saw reviews about struggling to find sun beds however we managed to get some every day with lots of sun and shade even after 9am. We requested a high floor as we like silence during the night and they accommodated that for us. The only thing I would say is to put something on the bottom of the chairs in the room as they make a lot of noise once they’re moved. Depending what you’re looking for, it’s the perfect location. It’s about a 10 minute walk to the main party strip, about a 15/20 minute walk to old town where you can find amazing food and shopping and Altea is only a 15 minute drive away where you can find some amazing restaurants. There is loads to do on the beach from bars to water activities. We were worried about parking as the hotel charges €20 a day but there is loads of parking around the hotel for free, we managed to find a space every day outside the hotel. Benidorm has a lot of bad rep but I couldn’t disagree more. It’s so clean, and the people are so friendly, we had a real laugh. Don’t let the bad reviews put you off, we will 100% be back.

Overall our week long stay here was great. The hotel is really spacious and it has a great pool area with plenty of sun loungers. We had breakfast here and enjoyed it, but did choose to venture to Altea and other areas for lunch / dinner so can’t comment on that service. We noticed how great the staff were for families. There were constant activities on to keep the kids entertained which we thought was a good touch for those who had travelled with their family. Me and my partner really liked our room and thought the bed and pillows were really comfortable. Rituals shower gel, shampoo, hand wash and conditioner were provided in the bathroom which we thought was a nice addition. I believe the mini bar in the room is managed by an external company and I thought the pricing was a bit steep, especially for water which was about €3 a bottle. ||Location wise it was brilliant. Not too close to the main strip but also not too far from places. It took us roughly 15 mins to walk to the beach. There’s also a Lidl next door which was convenient!||The only slightly negative points I have to make is ||1) - It costs €20 a day to use the car park which is really expensive, especially if you’re there for 7 nights. We ended up parking on the streets around the hotel which wasn’t a big deal, but would’ve been more convenient to be at the hotel car park, but couldn’t justify paying that per day. ||2) - The wooden chairs provided in the rooms make an unbelievably loud screeching noise on the concrete floor if slightly touched, and this can be heard from rooms all around you. This noise can be quite annoying if you’re trying to sleep and others in other rooms are moving the furniture around for whatever reason. I would suggest putting rubber feet on the bottom of the chairs to reduce this noise.||That being said, me and my partner will be more than happy to book this hotel again the next time we visit.

Very nice hotel! Great value! Family friendly. It excedeed our expectation. It is a great family hotel, very kids friendly, lots of entertainment for children and also evening shows every night. Staff is very nice and professional, decent prices at the bar and the pool is the best!

The hotel is in a great location as its close to everything but not in the very centre so you can get a good night's sleep. The pool was fabulous, plenty of sun loungers avaliable. The room was clean and bed comfortable. The balcony was a really good size .the bathroom is in major need of refurb , bath had rust and taps very loose on wall each time i used shower I worried the taps would come out of wall . The staff were incredibly nice and helpful. The breakfast was tasty and plentiful,lots of choice of juices and fresh fruit,cereals .I would stay here again next time I'm in benidorm

Stayed at Melia again my fourth visit. Very disappointed this time round. |Reception - was very busy when we arrived, but as always very friendly and welcoming. The main lobby area is looking tired. The big blue comfy sofas look grubby. |Our room was on the 9th floor lovely room two big beds each. Room on arrival smelt lovely and was very clean. The cleaning for the next 6 days I beg to differ. Once we had a lovely maid who left the room spotless after that it was very hit and miss. One day we got back to the room and ran out of toilet roll and had to ring reception and then had to wait another 20 minutes before anyone brought some. The balcony never got swept once and was very dirty. |We were only bed and breakfast. Good choice on a morning that we did eat when we went for breakfast. |Used to love this hotel because it was always a little more reserved and quiet. There was large groups of men on a stag do and women on hen dues. Being woken up three times at 2/3 in the morning when they roll in was not great. |Melia hotel definitely needs some TLC and love putting back into it.

We have just had a week at MB, and here are my thoughts. |This was our first time in Benidorm, and after reading some of the negative reviews on here, I was a bit apprehensive, but I needn't have worried. |We had a nice family room on the 9th floor with 2 comfortable beds and a sofa bed for our 2 boys.|The room was cleaned every day and fresh towels left.|Food. We were on bed and breakfast only, and there was a good selection on offer to suit most people, I don't do fry ups, so I can't comment on the quality of what's on offer, but the coffee and pastries are great. |The Pool. Fab pool area with lots of palm trees around for shade. We never had a problem getting a sun lounger, but if you want one next to the pool, you will have to join the 9am scramble.|For what we paid, I think this hotel offers good value for money. Some areas are showing a bit of wear and tear, but that's not surprising when you consider how many people pass through this place. If you come here with the right level of expectation, you will have a great time.

Stayed for 2 weeks in June and pleasantly surprised that the area around the pool has been increased and the trees cut back, so ideal for people who enjoy the sun!||Food was lovely |Breakfast… Chef would turn over two eggs (after he realised that was my preference) ever day !||Lunch was quiet as assuming most people B&B or half board…. I was as all inclusive and served with drinks of my choice within seconds of sitting down!|Choice of food was certainly enough for me, obviously some days I wanted 5 meals (as I couldn’t decide what to have) and some days happy with just one!||Evening meal, as above but a little busier at peak times ie circa 8pm ||I’d previously visited a few times with the last visit 6 years ago but I recognised a few staff and a couple recognised me, which was nice!||Asked for low floor and given floor 1 …. Perfect!||Hopefully I will return soon!||Hopefully I will return soon!

Absolutely great hotel. A little further away from the beach invaded by English "hooligans", thus a little quieter place fitting well for family vacation. The pool area is absolutely fantastic. Wife loved the gymnastic activities at the pool every day. A special mention for the entertainment staff at the hotel who are amazing. Only thing to complain is the houskeeping managing to miss one towel or sheet about every day but the staff is quick to fix the issues when mentioned. We didn't have all inclusive so cannot comment about that other tha you really do not need to have it.