“Benidorm 2024”

Flew out from Birmingham to Alicante for the holiday 20th-30th April I myself haven’t been to Benidorm for 14 years so it was nice to come back this time with just mum as sadly lost my dad in 2018 I didn’t know what to expect from the hotel so here’s a breakdown Arriving into Benidorm on a coac... more

Flew out from Birmingham to Alicante for the holiday 20th-30th April I myself haven’t been to Benidorm for 14 years so it was nice to come back this time with just mum as sadly lost my dad in 2018 I didn’t know what to expect from the hotel so here’s a breakdown Arriving into Benidorm on a coach it’s a 45/50 minute journey from airport the coach will drop you off at the agua azul hotel due to the narrow streets but it’s a 5/10 minute walk round the corner over a white bridge and take a left and the hotel is just on the left couple of shops down and your there The Hotel is a 4 star hotel and is situated on the main square surrounded by shops local restaurants and bars the hotel reception features an amazing chandelier and a spiral staircase and 2 lifts if you don’t wanna use the stairs Check in was a breeze was met with a smiling happy receptionist who took our booking and told us our room we stayed in room 324 which is situated on 3rd floor and issued with our wrist bands as went all inclusive The room - we opted for a twin room with balcony view the room itself has desk and chair,fridge underneath the desk we had a balcony over looking the shops and restaurants below but to the left was a view of the beach Tv on the wall also built in wardrobes which are big Bathroom is your typical shower sink toilet shower/bath The restaurant is located on floor E As we went all inclusive we had times for breakfast lunch and dinner Times are varied due to which times of the year you arrive at the hotel The food was world class never the same menu it’s always different daily each section has its own area Bread is freshly put out daily Salad area is always topped up and maintained and all fresh ingredients Dessert area is just ahhhhmazing so many choices to choose from ice creams.freshly made cakes to bowls of custard , rice pudding and fruit that is topped up daily and replenished every service There is options for those that require a dietary meal vegans,vegetarians gluten free and lactose let me assure that all dietary needs are met There is a hot area for the choices that are on for breakfast lunch and dinner and also a live cooking area where requests can be made I.e omelettes for breakfast etc Housekeeping will do a room clean daily They offer a laundry service just simply pop your clothes in a bad tick on the service you want that is stated on the bag and hand to housekeeping you will get it back 24hours perfectly washed iron and packed neatly in a plastic bag and simply pay your bill on the day you get it back or on checkout The pool area is located on floor 6 and up a flight of stairs and the rooftop pool is located outside with amazing stunning views of the beach and sea it also features a jacuzzi The sun lounges are situated around the pool area dispute what previous reviews have stated the sun loungers are have been upgraded and tiny bits to the hotel are getting done this is to make sure that the hotel is looking its best and making it a better hotel for everyone The beach is a 5 minute walk from around the corner of the hotel passed a few bars and food places and your directly on the beach I take my hat off to each and everyone that works at the hotel Avenida from the bar staff,restaurant staff receptionists housekeepers and other members of staff they are friendly inviting and funny Also myself being from a hospitality background please respect the staff as they have a hard job as it is working in hospitality industry so remember in a world where you can be anything be kind Thankyou for an amazing stay we will be back in September Thanks Mr Birrell room 324

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“Excellent mid-budget hotel.”

We thought this hotel was OK. The rooms were cleaned every day. Towels were changed every day. We booked half-board and the breakfast and evening meals were fine. Plenty of choice and varied every evening. We paid for drinks with the evening meal and the prices were very reasonable. The staff in ... more

We thought this hotel was OK. The rooms were cleaned every day. Towels were changed every day. We booked half-board and the breakfast and evening meals were fine. Plenty of choice and varied every evening. We paid for drinks with the evening meal and the prices were very reasonable. The staff in the restaurant were excellent. Used plates were removed almost immediately; ready for your next course. There is a roof terrace/pool and there is plenty of room. The main thing about this hotel was the location, if you like the old town, this is very central and 2 minutes from the beach. Overall, we were very happy with this hotel. All staff were excellent but in particular we would like to mention Lucien on reception, who was very helpful and friendly.

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“Brilliant stay, lovely staff.”

Avenida Hotel - Old Town Benidorm - Review We arrived at the hotel around 10pm. The reception staff were lovely and very friendly. They booked us into our rooms, 2 twins for 4 ladies and gave us maps and information for the local area and details of the all inclusive meal and bar times. They h... more

Avenida Hotel - Old Town Benidorm - Review We arrived at the hotel around 10pm. The reception staff were lovely and very friendly. They booked us into our rooms, 2 twins for 4 ladies and gave us maps and information for the local area and details of the all inclusive meal and bar times. They had also made us a cold buffet up in the dinning room as we had missed our evening meal which we thought was a lovely touch. Rooms: Our rooms were basic but very clean and comfortable. The rooms were cleaned every day, we even had shower products and hand wash provided in the bathrooms which we didnt expect in a 2 star rated hotel. Food: We stayed on an all Inclusive basis. The dining room is small and cosy with a fantastic choice of daily dishes. Breakfast was always a choice of cereals, toast, fresh fruits and juices as well as bacon, sausage, eggs and fresh made to order omlettes. There are even bottles of chilled prosecco to make morning mimosas. lunches and evening meals were usually a choice of 2 soups, a full salad bar, cheeses, cold fish options, pastas or paella. The hot selection had steak, pork chops, chips, roasted vegetables and lots of extra side dishes. We really couldnt fault the food. Location: The Avenida is in the Old Town. The reception opens out right in the middle of a fab shopping area. There are so many bars, coffee shops, Gifts shops as well as pharmacies, tobaconists and even a spec savers, which came in really handy as one of our ladies needed a hearing aid replacement battery. Its less than a 2 minute walk to the beach front where again you are spoilt for choice for bars and eateries. You can walk along the beach front right down to the new town. Its all lit up in the evening and kept very clean. The whole beach is cleaned and sieved by tractors at night as well as the pavement areas jet washed ready for the next day. If you prefer a self catering or room only holiday, the local cafes and bars are very reasonable serving full English Breakfasts for around 15 euros including a brew or beer. Entertainment: The hotel also has an entertainment programe. We saw line dancing lessons, darts competitions, Bingo and Kareoke, a piano vocalist on 3 nights, and acrobatic team 1 evening. Most of the other guests were Spanish so just be aware that the entertainment does reflect this. The bar team were also really friendly. There is a really good choice of beers, wines, spirits and cocktails included in the all inclusive deal. We spent 1 evening on 'The Benidorm Strip' The atmostsphere in Morgans bar and Neptunes was fabulous but very very busy. This is definately the palce for party animals and we appreciated our quieter hotel position late at night. As a Benidorm newbie, I really enjoyed our little 4 day break. The locals are really friendly, there is plenty to see and do. Its not all bars and parties, there are some lovely cultural spots to see, as well as lots of quirky little streets and alleys to explore in the Old Town. If you do visit, make sure you spend a few hours at El Castell De Benidorm. Its such a beautiful spot to enjoy a beer and icecream. Thank you Avenida for a lovely stay, we will be back :-)

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“Nice but noisy”

It was a nice hotel, most of the staff were very friendly, especially the reception staff and front of house staff in the dining room. The food was very nice, and the food that was supposed to be warm, was. The room itself was basic and needed some up grading, never enough coat hangers for 2 peop... more

It was a nice hotel, most of the staff were very friendly, especially the reception staff and front of house staff in the dining room. The food was very nice, and the food that was supposed to be warm, was. The room itself was basic and needed some up grading, never enough coat hangers for 2 people, and had to buy some while we were there. The bed was lovely and comfortable, but unfortunately the pillows were flat, which felt as though we were sleeping on no pillows. The hotel is well centred in the old town, our room was on the third floor overlooking the busy st, which is great throughout the day, but at night it was dreadful after midnight, all night we got loud mouthed drunks making their way back to wherever they were staying, banging on the corrugated iron shutters of the shops, it didn't help that the road cleaning with a big noisy wagon came at 3am , the noise outside throughout the night was horrendous to say the least, I had to buy ear plugs which didn't make much difference. I have to say the hotel itself was very quiet. So in all a nice hotel but too noisy throughout the night.

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