El Faro

Once again a great stay at the El Faro, rooms clean and beds changed midweek. In need of a little refurbishment but will definitely be coming back. Great food and friendly people at Smugglers and Beer Academy, made our holiday once again.

alison martin, Peak District
Mature Couple (36+)

nice place. is indeed a long way out about 25 mins brisk walk from old town but quiet area and more spanish than new town. good supermarket 5 mins walk up hill. gym helpful and cheap. lots of weights but adequate cardio facilities and some classes. buses easy to use and one euro anywhere but most useful bus stop is an uphill wak. sun on balcony for much of day even in feb. helpful staff behind desk. all in all would recommend, especially if prefer a more spanish area.

heather frances jones, newcastle
Solo Traveller

We stayed here in January 08. Having read some poor reviews prior to going we were not sure what to expect, however on arrival although we found the apartments to be basic and slightly jaded, however they were clean and fit for purpose with everything we needed. Clean sheets and towel change midweek, good power from the shower and pleasant staff particularly Roberto who was keen on customer service. During our stay there were two mishaps ; our shower broke and we lost electricity one evening however on alerting reception on our way out each morning the problems were resolved by our return which was the best we could hope for. The apartments are a little out the way of main Benidorm however we preferred the quiet and slightly upmarket location of Playa Poniente which has more of a Spanish feel. In good weather a walk to the old town is between 30 -40 minutes and helped to keep us fit and active. It was better for sleeping at night here than central Benidorm where the bars stay open til 5 and I am sure can get really rowdy in summer. The apartments have a fantastically equipped gym too which is used by lots of local residents. On the whole we cant understand why others have given poor reviews. I mean what do people expect? You get what you pay for and for around £8 a night per person we certainly couldnt complain. If returning to Benidorm we would certainly consider staying at El Faro again which also has a nice pool for summer time use and we felt was excellent value for our money. The weather was also incredible even better than our summers in Scotland at times!

D&J, Inverclyde
Other

My partner, his daughter who is 4 and myself went to Benidorm for 2 weeks in October and it was the best! The hotel was everything we could ask for considering the price. We had 2 towel changes during our stay and the staff were marvellous - especially Justine who took a shine to the little one. It was a little out of the way of the centre but we didin't mind and hired a car to get about but if you don't want to do this the local bus service is fantastic, you can get anywhere with a euro. A must see is a bar along the road called the Beer Academy and The Smugglers does a mean haddock and chips! We are definately gong back - soon hopefully and would definately stay at El Faro. Hope you enjoy your holiday.

Sarah, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Family with Children 11 and Under

we booked for 4 days in july at el faro,my wife 2 teenage daughters and my parents and all were very satisfied with the stay.we had terriffic views and found the staff very helpfull and all spoke good english.the apartments had a nice mix of both spanish and british families.we encountered none of your typical lager swilling brits abroad.plenty of restaurants and bars nearby with large supermarket 5 mins up hill near famous bali hotel.pool excellent and clean,even had an oven in room with grill and hob.would recommend as a good low cost stay but clean with all you needed at apartments

j.richards, paisley,scotland
Family with teenagers 12+

The El Faro in Playa Poniente is in a pleasant, steady location ideally situated for the beach,a nice steady walk or a one euro bus ride to Benidorm in one direction and a bus ride to Finistrat beach the other. The hotel and room was clean, tidy and staff helpful. My stay was enjoyable and value for money, I would use this hotel and location again. Phil, Nottingham.

phil bradley, nottingham
Solo Traveller

We stayed at the El Faro for one week in February 2007. We were visiting relatives who live out in Benidorm for the winter. The service we recieved at the El Faro was great. From the minute we arrived we were made very welcome.The staff were very friendly, especially Maggie and even Marcello (the night bar man)who did not speak much (if any) english always had a smile. I think he was probably laughing at my very limited attempts to speak spanish!
The apartements, although basic were clean and had everything we needed and we got clean sheets and towels mid-week.
The El Far is a littel way out of the Old Town and Levante but the bus service is excellent and cheap (One Euro, no matter how far you are going) and taxis are readily avaiable.
All in all we really enjoyed our week at the El Faro and will not hesitate to go back there.

Beverley Bale, Manchester
Family with teenagers 12+

stayed at el faro eight years ago and looved it especially maggie she was wonderful and went a couple of times to see her again Jean and debbie and angie and diane and kids would love to meet her again the bar was fab too at nite we never went into levante it was so good at el faro.

jean coates, england
Family with Children 11 and Under

All the staff are very friendly, which is very important when travellin alone.The rooms are clean with plenty of hot water.
It would be nice to have the essentials, a bit of sugar, pepper, salt and a tea bag, when passing through.
Thank you.

Rita Devletian, Berlin, germany
Solo Traveller

Accomodation was as described, near to beach, near to local amenities.  Nice pool and sun lounge area.  The receptionist was nice and check in very easy.  Car park was 3.50 per night.  Hot water at all times of the day and nice balcony area.  The only fault I found was that I thought the towels were a bit worn and for 4 people there should have been a few more.  However, this did not spoil our 2 night stay there.  Would stay there again and would recommend this hotel for a short break.

jane sheen, velez rubio, spain
Family with Children 11 and Under

I would never want to stay anywhere else!!

The rooms were basic but clean, the staff was the best i have encountered! We were made to feel part of the family it was fabulous. I have been travelling to Benidorm for many years and stayed in many different hotels/apartments. When i travel back to Benidorm i will be staying in El Faro and nowhere else. Just 50yards from the beach. A nice walk along the prominade to the old town. A short taxi ride to the new town and all the pubs and clubs and hussle and bussle.
Lovely pool area. What can i say? had the best holiday ever!!

Jayne, Wales
Other

Excellent value for money, my three mates and I shared an apartment for four nights for the equivelant of £6 per night. Hotel not too far from the nightlife, but far enough away if you want a quiet night at the hotel. Rooms and facilities were clean and well kept, and it's really close to the beach.

Steven Erskine, Edinburgh / Scotland
Group of Young Friends/Couples

Good hotel and very friendly staff who were happy to oblige until early hours with drinks. Requested a low room and got the first floor which was perfect. Could do with a lick of paint but otherwise very clean and ideal for a short break. We were there in April so only a few residents, virtually had pool to ourselves. Is quite a way out of the main town but ideal for lovely beach and peace and quiet, near enough to old town. Walked into Benidorm on seafront which took about 1/2 hour but taxis only cost 8euros into centre of town.

Wendy Cutts, Rotherham / England
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

15 of us over on march 6th for 3 days, not one complaint from anyone,rooms were excellent value and very clean,hotel staff great, enjoyable stay and everyone said they would return again, went to smugglers rest round from hotel, guy was excellent,full english brekkies 6 euros, excellent grub and plenty of it,enjoyable time had by one and all and we will all return...DEFINETLY.. cheers from big davie and all the annie millers boys.

david kerr, irvine @ glasgow scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

You couldnt ask for better with El Faro.  It had everything you could ask for.  Sea view, pool, clean rooms, hot water every day, a internet cafe, bar, gym should u want to use it.

I had a great time at the El Faro and will definately go again.  It had everything I could ask for and more.  Plus it was close to a couple of english cafes. Ginger Nuts who do a great breakfast for about 5 euros and Smugglers in for a excellent meal in the afternoon/evening, just the kind of home cooked meal u so want

keith Jacklin, Nottingham
Young Couple (18-35)

I stayed at the El Faro in March 2004.   We stayed on a self catering basis but there is a resturant at the accommodation.  The rooms are very basic, but clean.  The location of the El Faro is at the Poniente end of Benidorm and a short bus ride into the town centre.

The beach a minute walk awayt and there are pubs, bars and resturants in the immediate vacinity.

Overall the El Faro is good value for money, but it is located in the quieter part of Benidorm, so not really suitable for the partying type, but recommended for a peacefull quiet holiday.

Mandy Roberts, Coventry, England
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