Hotel Avenida

We arrived here for our first visit to Benidorm and were certainly not dissapointed! On arrival we were checked in quickly & efficently with no problems at all - the lady on reception was really friendly & helpful. I have emailed a couple of weeks before hand to request a room with a sea view balcony and was very happy to be given one. On check in we were offered the use of the in-room safe which we accepted - costing around 7 euros for 5 days. The room was very clean and tidy, and the maids came in daily to make the beds, change towels etc. There was also a small fridge in the room which came in handy for chilling a bottle of wine to enjoy on the balcony at night! We never had any meals in the hotel, however we did have a couple of night time drinks in the bar. The bar staff were always helpful & friendly, and the drinks in the hotel were very reasonably priced. The evening entertainment is traditionally spanish and perhaps aimed at the slightly older generation, however my husband & I still enjoyed it. The hotel is situated in a perfect location in the old town - right next to the beach, with ample shops, bars & restaurants in walking distance, and only a 15-20 minute walk along the sea front in to the new town. We would definetly stay here again and are already talking about a second visit!

We would say this hotel is only 4 star due to it been located near to the beach should be reclassified as a 2. It's certainly not reflected in the food which although it was hot was very repetitive hardly any vegetables. Not a lot of salad choices and the lettuce looked as though it had seen better days. We ate out 7 times. We had two beds put together in our room which only left a foot either side of the bed to get in and out and if you weren't careful you hit your head on the wall. These rooms would be better with a double bed in. We were only half board so we paid for our drinks which we found expensive and not full measures. We felt as though we were subsidising the all inclusive guests as they did get full measures it was noticeable. The noise in the early hours around 2 and 3 am from Outside was unnerving. We had to take our cases from the bridge opposite the agua azul down to the hotel on arrival and back again when we left this is quite a trek for anyone with a mobility problem. We had to ask for help on our last day. Will not be back to it.

Had a very pleasant break at Christmas spending the holiday at this hotel which we booked through Jet 2 holidays. Situated in the old town of Benidorm on a pedestrian walkway which was a bit busy sometimes but wasn't a problem.The food was good,a buffet style which is the norm these days you had plenty of choice.The staff where very friendlyand helpful and it's only a couple of minutes walk to the sea.There is a lovely swimming pool on the roof and sun loungers .It was a very pleasant break