Corona Del Mar

Have used the hotel twice in 2007, most recent visit was 15th to 29th Nov. Well managed hotel god situation, but bewaremajor works on going on remdeling the promenade fronting the Poniente beach whic is very close to the hotel. The work is scheduled to take 12 months. Food is plentiful with the cold buffets being excellent, the hot buffet leaves something to be desired in terms of taste. In the spring and autumn pay the extra for the sea or pool view rooms. Rear facing rooms overlook a cemetery and a fast food outlet. Guests at our last stay were VERY senior citizents. Entertainment is good but aimed at the more mature. Our next visit will be when the road works are completeed

John Halton, lancashire
Mature Couple (36+)

Stayed here 10th April for 1 week.Have been to benidorm 5 times before this trip and stayed in self catering and half board accomodation,but must say the Corona Del Mar is absolutley the best we have been in by far. We booked a sea view which was recomended by other peoples reviews and this was well worth the little extra it cost, this was a very good start to our holiday. Breakfast was excellent,fantastic choice of full english or continental. Then there was evening meal, what a choice so much to choose from and very tastey too, as spanish food in hotels tends to be very repetative and bland but not at this hotel.Very helpful staff on reception, beds made every day along with towel change, i could go on and on. Overall a fantastic holiday and will be returning next year to this hotel.

Mrs Jill Hunt, East Yorkshire
Mature Couple (36+)

A very friendly hotel, food average with a choice of fish or 2/3 meats for main course and plenty of varity.  Large bedrooms and ours was overlooking the pool.  Unfortunately, it was overlooked as are most hotel rooms being that Benidorm is very high rise buildings and very compact.  We travelled independently and were surprised to be charged for car parking at the hotel as there is nothing to state there is a charge when booking.  This was a locked car park so is unstandable but it would have been nice to have known about this beforehand.  The beach is just across the road and very clean.  We travelled at the end of April 2006 so had plenty of choice for sunbeds.  Don't know if we will return as it is not exactly our choice of holiday but cannot explain why.  Levante beach seemed more livelier but we were told Poniente beach is quiet and this was more our scene.

Delise Hull, Bristol
Mature Couple (36+)

Price for 5 nights for 2 adults 2 children inland room only 450 euro half board presented excellent value.

The hotel is situated jut 1 minutes walk from the poniente beach which is ideal for families being safe for swimming and much quieter than the busy levante beach area.

The old town is just 5 minutes walk for shopping and excellent Spanish restaurants and tapas bars.

The hotel offers good amenities with and indoor heated pool and small gym open daily. the outdoor pool is large with plenty of sun beds.

Rooms are large and all have balconies with either inland, pool or seaviews. It is worth the extra cost of a seaview room. Rooms are cleaned and serviced daily. Bathrooms are large and well equipped. All rooms have a minibar which for a 4 star hotel is very cheap, in fact all prices at the hotel are great value being cheaper than many local bars. Half board guests can take the buffet lunch for only an extra 5.50 euro which is half normal price.

The buffet restaurant offers a good choice of dishes each day with daily specials etc. The food is fresh and of a high standard with Spanish and european dishes. There is a gala dinner once a week included in the price.

The bar and lounge areas are comfortable with live music most nights and regular guest artists. The outside terrace is a good place to watch the world go by although not ideal for young children as it is near to the main road.

To sum up this hotel lives up to it´s rating with very good staff who are very attentive and well trained. The guests are a good mix of nationalities making this a good choice if you wish too avoid the " all British " reputaion of Benidorm. The situation is good being minutes walk to the airport direct coach service, bus stops and taxi rank.

If you are new to Benidorm I can recommend a visit to La Cala beach a short bus ride (No.5) which you can pick up 100 meters to the right of the hotel. Here you will find an uncrowded beach with fantastic restaurants on the beach who do a 4 course menu of the day for 9 euro including wine.

If you have a car then I can recommend a trip to the mountains. Guadalest is a good place to head to see the best views and visit the old village built on a peak. From there head inland towards Alcoi the city built in the mountains which used to be the capital of the region and is now home to 100,000 residents in a city of bridges spanning the mountains.

D Gaskell, Jersey channel islands
Family with Children 11 and Under

Carole and Joe went for the second time this year. This hotel is extremely clean throughout.  The food is fine but not exciting.  Go for full board as it only costs £3 extra and the food is as good as at dinner (4 courses). One thing which is lacking is there is nowhere to sit and relax except in the bar.  The hotel is very popular with the Spanish and so the entertainment is geared more to them but there is plenty going on elsewhere in town to cater for all tastes and ages. Book a seaview room or you will be overlooking Burger King and the local cemetery.  The balconies are large and comfortable as are the bedrooms and bathrooms. All in all we enjoyed our second visit of 2 weeks from 20 September 2005. We went in March for a week and this made us want to return.  Not necessarily for the young, more for middle aged and upwards. Seemed very suitable for the disabled. Very good situation close to the old town.  Do not waste your money on Terra Natura (zoo).  It will be nice when it's finished!  Do have a sail to Calpe, a complete contrast to busy Benidorm. We could not complain about prices in Benidorm, as most were very reasonable especially in the hotel (surprising) and we were not ripped off at all in 2 weeks.  Go across the road to enjoy 12 grilled King Prawns the for equiv of £5, they are fantastic with a glass of white wine.
If you like your food plainish and plentiful and cleanliness is a priority to you as it is to us, then visit the Corona Del Mar.

Carole Bonney, Lytham St Annes England
Mature Couple (36+)