Dynastic

We were a group of 14 staying at this hotel which included 7 adults and 7 children aged from 5 to 13. The hotel itself was very nice. The rooms were very spacious, furnished/decorated to a high standard and cleaned every day and the staff on reception were very friendly and happy to help. We were given cards to access our rooms and to show at the bar/restaurant for all inclusive drinks/food etc. We did have to get our cards reset by reception quite a few times during that week to access our rooms as they didn't work and being on the 15th floor with only 2 lifts it did take quite a while each time, but didn't hinder our enjoyment. The hotel entertainment was poor which was a shame for a 4* hotel, the entertainment staff seemed to lack energy and enthusiasm but being in a large group it didn't affect us too much. The pool area was sufficient for the kids and there was always somewhere to sunbathe. I felt that the pool area could really benefit from some landscaping (greenery, trees and shrubs) to make it feel a little exotic and relaxing. This could really make the hotel a bit more special. We chose the right time to holiay at this hotel 13th-20th June as on the last night, several groups of stag and hen parties starting arriving. We could hear them from our room 15 storeys high after midnight, but being in Benidorm quite expected it anyway. The morning of our departure we waited around the pool area and noticed that one party goer hadn't even made it back to his room and was sleeping on a sun lounger. The pool area hadn't been cleaned and looked very messy (this was usually cleaned every day so I don't know what happened that day). There were fruit remnants thrown into the pool, drinks thrown all over the pool tables and fruit pieces thrown into the table pockets this was a real let down but fortunately didn't affect our stay, I wouldn't have like to have been holiday there the following week. Overall our holiday was very enjoyable and we would definitely go back to Benidorm and this hotel (during particular dates).

Angela Sayce, Southampton
Family with Children 11 and Under

First time in Benidorm. Hotel rooms OK bathroom very good, modern and very clean, food very good, but hotel very very noisy and staff unfriendly.

PAT QUINN, Thornton, Lancashire
Mature Couple (36+)

Hotel very clean and the rooms are good .Not 4 star a reasonable 3 star The bathrooms are very good. The staff very friendly especially the bar staff. Entertainment great people who do try hard, but really only entertaining after a few drinks.. A man playing the organ was the professional (Tie a Yellow ribbon round the old oak tree and shake your tamborine !!.) Very good position for going out and about. The food was awful ,cold and ok if you liked chips. The Snacks if you like chips .chicken nuggets and cold pink burgers.You could make a toastie with cheese and ham. You wont starve as there is salad and bread but it is so cheap to eat out and you will have a good choice of hot food. A good breakfast is only 3 euros. Such a shame you are in Spain and you would not know it. The bar area very much a work mens club , very few comfy chairs. The pool area is very clean but being February not any one using the pool you are surrounded by high rise buildings not a pretty view. to be seen any where. You must remember that you GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR so you can't expect too much. I would only suggest that you use this hotel for a cheap break, a base if you want to stay in Benidorm and be prepared to eat out. I would not reccomend for couples or familes but for groups who want to have fun out and about.

Jac, Suffolk
Other

Have just returned and had 11 nights all inclusive. Hotel lacks character - although most modern hotels do. Food ok - although sometimes not enough choice of hot food. All staff were great, and especially the bar staff who were excellent and the all inc. drinks were very good - could have a bottle of wine with meals. The only real down side was the entertainment which was dreadful - we were told that the management will not spend any money on this so it made it really difficult for the 2 staff who did really try. I suppose that the the management want you to drink elsewhere in the evenings and not take advantage of the free drinks! Rooms were quite small although modern - nice large balcony but not good views. I would stay at the Dynastic again if it was the right price.

Crane, Chesterfield
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Well I've just got back from the Dynastic Hotel and I cannot recommend it highly enough! The rooms are all large and very clean, the food is excellent and all the staff are very friendly! I will be booking with this hotel again!

Gill, Oldham
Young Couple (18-35)

a group of 7 ladies went for 4 days 1st feb 2007 we could not fault it for what we paid the food was plentiful and lots of choice but it was quite lukewarm but i think that happens everywhere in spain us ladies all had a great time no problems getting drinks we didnt all have to stand together to get drinks 1 card allowed us to get for all the party the rooms were fantastic beautiful and clean bathroom fantastic the only downside birthday presents we had bought for our friend mysteriously vanished from the room when we told the management they said the cleaner must have thrown them away mistaking them for rubbish!!!!!
other than this i would recommend this hotel to anyone fantastic location minutes away from bars and restaurants

pauline cunningham, manchester/england
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

As with every trip you take when you book on the internet all you can do is read the reviews some like it some don't but the Dynastic was overall good, so we went with a open mind. When we arrived the place looked WOW !! The room was as good if not better than any we've stayed in, the food was excellent, so many choices of hot and cold even cava and caviar for breakfast, what a place. It was a bit quiet not a lot of people there, the entertainment staff at night tried to get everyone involved so we ended up having a good time. The towels were changed every day and the room cleaned. Overall we could not fault it, thanks alpharooms for your reviews which helped us to make this choice it don't think we could have done better.

Audrey and Ian Linton, Louth Lincs / England
Mature Couple (36+)

Rooms are the best we have stayed in, but food was not good, most meals were cold and christmas dinner was awful, not a lot and again not hot. Found a bar were we had good hot food will not visit again.

kathleen burton, newark notts england
Mature Couple (36+)

HOTEL LOVELY & CLEAN FOOD GOOD PLENTY OF CHOICE ALWAYS HOT MAID SERVICE EX BATHROOM THE BEST WE,VE HAD .DOWN SIDE SHORT ON BARS & STAFF ENTERTAINMENT NONE EXISTENT VERY POOR FOR KIDS LOCATION GOOD BARS HOT &   COLD JUST OUTSIDE THE DOOR,ABOUT 5 MINITES WALK 2 BEACH.ONE POINT IF U HAVE A LATE DEPARTURE NO FREE DRINKS AFTER 12 NOON REGARDLESS AT WHAT TIME U ARRIVE ON THE WHOLE NOT BAD BUT NOT 4 STAR

EYEWOLF, MERSYSIDE
Mature Couple (36+)

the hotel is the most wonderfulest place i have ever been to and through the whole sixteen years of my life i have been going to spain and never have i ever had so much fun inmy entire life, if you didn't like the hotel their were always pubs/disco places just down the road from you. but i thought the hotel was fantastic anyway, i am going there agfain this june on the 14th to the 21st i can't wait to see the whole fantastic view again. x

Amy , england/leicester
Other

I thought the hotel dynastic was great. I really liked the glass. The rooms were brill and modern and i would definately go back

Gillian Loaver, Ayr/Scotland
Family with teenagers 12+

we have stayed at the dynastic twice this year. we loved the fantastic bathrooms "wow".all the staff were really nice people especially jhuan and said in the bar. they work so hard to serve everyone.it was nice they recognised us and made a fuss, we felt very welcome.the food in the dinning room was good quality but there was not really enough choice but it didnt spoil our stay.the whole hotel was immaculate and very clean. the outside area could do with some shrubs just to give it a bit of green.our room was massive but the views from most of the hotel are not the best.the entertainment was ok and was good for people watching as the team got people up to do the daftest things, it gave us a laugh.the only moan is the cost of parking 10 euros a day and theres not much chance of parking locally, so really your stuck.all in all we had a great time and would go back as its location is ok and the staff make this hotel
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victoria lloyd, nottingham
Mature Couple (36+)

Stayed at Dynastic for three nights on all-inclusive basis, with my friend. We were there on business, not really on holiday.

The hotel is very well decorated and the bedrooms are really nice, and immaculately clean.Bathroom is lovely with a bath and power shower.
The all-inclusive deal was great value, breakfast, lunch and dinner, with all day snacks and a packed lunch if you wanted to go out for the day. The food is good and plentiful and I am quite fussy. Drinks, alcholic and beverages are available all day, and there was no waiting for ages to get served.
Unfortunately we stayed during a local school break, so the hotel was packed with Spanish families, which is not really ideal, but it did not spoil our break.
Plenty of lifts, so never waiting  ages for one, as I have in other hotels.
The entertainment is fairly average but is aimed at all nationalities, and the staff speak good english.
The swimming pool, jacuzzi and gym are brilliant and open until ten at night, which suited me , as I could use them after a day out. There are also two outdoor pools which were not being used as weather still not hot, but there are plenty of outside beds and chairs.
Hotel is about ten minutes stroll from the sea (Rincon area) and the bus stop is right outside if you want to go further afield. One euro for any trip within the town, which is great value. Bus goes as far as Altea, so you can take a packed lunch if you want to go out for the day.
Would recommend this hotel for anyone who likes Benidorm, which I don't, and wants to be near the town without the hussle and bussle of more central places.The four star rating is for hotel not the town.

Marie-ann Stokoe, Worsley, Manchester
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Boy you could see the hotel from a distance with the orange balcony frontings!  At least at night when coming back it stood out very well and after a few libations every little helped!  The hotel was extremely clean, staff were very friendly, helpful and hard-working.   The restaurant area was again clean and tidy with the food very well cooked and a good selection.  Room service I thought was a little pricey but to be honest with the large buffet at the appropriate meal times I don't think you needed extra!  Plenty of parking but 10 euros a night!  Would definately go back to the hotel, good location for most things and the Old Town is a good walk away but only a short distance in a taxi 6 - 8 euros depending upon the time.  Recommend this Hotel.

Lynne Lamont, Orba/Spain
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Just returned from 3 nights in dynastic hotel benidorm travelled on 30/01/06-02/02/06 flew with Globespan
this is a well furbished hotel. bar staff friendly and polite central positioned hotel.Would not! stay here again as we had a theft from our room, clothes and jacket stolen be very alert!.apart from this incident the hotel itself was very good sharonrobertson

sharon robertson, coatbridge/scotland
Family with Children 11 and Under

everything about this hotel is a definate 4 star plus.apart from the entertainment program which fails to mirror the exceptional service, accomodation and varied menus offered at this hotel
any upgrade in this quarter would definatley earn for itself five star grading.

Alan Dodd, Staffordshire /England
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Well here I am again.and can I just say Hi to the gals from rothsay who all 17 were staying at my fav hotel.glad you enjoyed it gals and thanks for letting me in front of you all at the airport check in lol. As usual I loved this hotel..grt food and fantastic bar staff.some new staff but brilliant and as friendly as my old familiar faces like carlos and jhuan(pronounced one)and said(a lovely guy).I took the reception staff some thorntons chocolates over which they loved and they remembered me from my urmmmmmm previous 4 times this year .
I cant say enough about this hotel....I went with globespan and decided to ring the hotel as usual the day before flying and asked them for first floor and guess what..........yup I got the same room as I have had before.
I cant wait to go back and if you want any more info pls dont hesitate to email me on  pamelaneedham39@aol.com   until next time....love ya all at the dynastic xx

PAMELA, SCOTLAND
Solo Traveller

having just returned from a week at the dynastic celebrating my birthday myself and party of 12 can only say a big big thankyou to all the staff (especially bar staff)for a fantastic holiday, well done to all !!!! We had a great time !!!! The hotel was lovely, rooms very spacious,food very good as you could always find something to please your taste buds,the hotel itself was as good as any we we have stayed at in Benidorm.Sharing the holiday with Spanish holiday makers as well as our british friends made it feel more like a holiday abroad as appossed to blackpool.....Great holiday!!!!cant wait to go back!!!remember a holiday is what you make it.!!!!we made it .............

Mick Alexander, gravesend, Kent, England
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Excellent hotel (for a long weekend break)with a great and plentiful choice of food and drink.  The sun did tend to disappear behind the other high rise hotels about 5 o'clock, a bit disappointing!  my only complaint was the entertainment which was quite poor and the fact that the bar closed dead at 12 o'clock.  If you wanted another drink after 12 you had to go out of the hotel.

Karen patterson, Glasgow
Other

Just returned from Dynastic we had a wonderful time and were very impressed with this hotel.  Lovely hotel ,nice and new, very modern, very clean. Food was lovely plenty of choice and nice and fresh. Staff very nice Only problem we had was the sun had disappeared behind the tall buildings surrounding the hotel by five oclock every day which was very disappointing for us - a group of sun loving women.  Also we had to keep moving our sun loungers around during the day to keep the sun - unfortunately there is nothng anyone can do about this other than knock down the surrounding hotels which is a bit drastic.  This was our only complaint in an otherwise fanastic hotel and for anyone that isnt too bothered about sun bathing we would definitely recommend it.

Julie, Herts
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Myself and a friend have just returned from the Dynastic and I am going to be honest..........I cant wait to go back :0) this was by far one of the best holidays I have had.
The staff ae so friendly and cant do enough for you.The food was lovely and very varied and theseafood was to die for.
The cleaners are fab and whatever they are paying them its not enough.I have never met such a friendly bunch and clean towels etc every single day.
The hotel is clean and very light and airy and the pub is a grt place to unwind at night.
A very special place in my heart and i will most certainly be going back.
Thanks to all at the Dynastic x

Pam, scotland
Solo Traveller