Terralta

For my first and not my last time in benidorm, I couldn't have hoped to stay at such a fantastic hotel. So much so we're counting the days to our return on 3rd june . Would not go anywhere else. Food basic but staff 100% helpful . So easy to reach the nightlife and great to wake up to the peace and quiet.

derrick menzies, edinburgh
Mature Couple (36+)

HELLO. WE HAVE BEEN TO THESE APTS ON THREE OCCASIONS.and realy like them.and would return tomorrow. food not so good but, as you can cook your own or eat out, venture. recommend apts.very clean....

sandra, dundee
Family with Children 11 and Under

We stayed here in July 2007 and cannot fault the Terralta about anything . We loved the location , the pool and all facilities the apartments offered. We have already booked to return next year. Would recommend these apartments to all age groups , with or without children. Our two boys aged 12yrs and 8yrs had a fantastic time and they cant wait to go back.

Kim Buckley, Edinburgh , Scotland
Family with Children 11 and Under

Myself and my 17 year old son stayed at the Terralta in June and I cannot praise it highly enough. It is in an excellent position, just 5 mins from the old town and in a very secluded area with fine views over the coastline. It was great value for money with good facilities including an excellent pool area. I would definitely recommend the Terralta to anyone looking for a reasonably priced and well looked after complex, suitable for adults and kids of all ages alike.

Gordon McArthur, Scotland
Family with teenagers 12+

I read a lot of reviews about this and other hotels in benidorm. This one was for a self catering one bed apartment. The apartment was a huge size, separate bedroom with twin beds and full size wardrobe and lockers. Fully equipped kitchen with hob, fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, full delph and cutlery and a full size table and chairs. Living room which was shared with the kitchen consisted of two sofas, tv(poor range of english speaking channels), telephone and coffee table. Here you had a double patio door leading out onto a nice sized patio, basic plastic furniture. the room was immaculately clean and very modern.
The apartments themselves were located up a hill(not steep) about 600 metres from the old town and 1km from the beach and new town. If you are looking for an active nightlife holiday you are better off staying in the Levante side of Benidorm, it cost €7 in a taxi down to the main nightlife near the marina hotel.
To make up for this however the hotel has entertainment every night except saturday nights, there are shows (spanish dancing and the like) on four times during the week. Each night there is bingo, quizes and games organised in the entertainment room, karaoke is played out as well on certain nights. there is a games room with pool tables, darts board,arcade games and table tennis.
The hotel has a restauarant in house which is very reasonable and of good quality, drinks are reasonably priced with a happy hour each night from 9pm to 10pm. The bar staff and reception staff were all very helpful and good fun too if you interacted with them.
The hotel had two pools, one large freeform and one smaller heated pool. Plenty of sun loungers around the pool.
Would recommend this hotel to couples and families, got a very competitive rate and would return to this apartments again.

darren&lynor, ireland
Young Couple (18-35)

My husband and I were in the Terralta - February 2007 for 2 weeks - and we loved it so much we have booked to go back on 29th December 2007 for 6 weeks. As for 'the hill' - what 'hill'? There are plendty of buses and, by the way, our ages are 66 and 71 years respectively.

susan rowe, telfod shropshire
Mature Couple (36+)

On arrival very impressed with the terralta had to pay 60 euros deposit and 2o euros for a safety deposit box well worth
it .apts fully equipped toaster,microwave/grill,fridgefreezer,
hob,hairdrier,sat tv,air con large rooms very clean.All staff very nice always spoke to you .The food in the bar was very good they had 2 chefs the terralta burger was very good and only 4.50 euros.The entertainment through the day for children was excellent.Happy hour 9pm -10pm bar closes at 12.30 am.Lg pool with jacuzzi ,lifeguard 10-6pm every day.Shop,laundrette in the apts.entertainment staff day and night Anna & eva very good they were very good with children and got all families involved.Plenty of sun beds ex lg parasols over tables and chairs.Indoor pool.Lifts on all blocks .very impressed with every and deffinalty returning next summer

Andrew Farrell, Runcorn / England
Family with Children 11 and Under

Excellent apartments. Spacious and clean. Maid service etc very good. Reception and barmen good too
Good size pool. Life guard attendant at all times. Good poolside activities. Ideal for families
Night time activities OK , with a show most nights
Hotel is a bit isolated, with a 10 min. walk downhill into Poniente beach area.  Mostly spanish bars/restaurants around the Poniente side, with a few British bars, if that is what you seek. Personally speaking, I preferred to be at this end of Benidorm, away from the 'mad' Levante end.
Hourly Bus service (no.8) from hotel into central Benidorm, or walk down to get no. 12 which is much more regular. All bus fares 1 Euro each, irrespective of age. If there are a few of you much better to use taxis (hotel reception call for you), which will cost you 5-6 Euros, and doesn't do the 'tour of Benidorm' that the buses do.
Trips to Mundomar(marine park)/Aqualandia (water park) are a must. Tip - if the offer is still on you can get vouchers from Burger King - adults half price, kids free. We got into Mundomar for around £20 for 2 adults + 2 kids. Great value for money.
Another must is Terra Mitica, the local theme park (stands for Mythical World).  Very well built, great rides & shows. Again there are various discounts available, eg 10 euros off per person.Go early (opens at 10.00) Really is a full day-out experience.

John, Glasgow
Family with Children 11 and Under

Great for families, hotel was perfect but based around families for young couples have to travel for entertainment but, looking at the other hotels in the area, probably worth staying here and travelling.

S Morris, Wolves
Young Couple (18-35)

weve been all over benidorm over the years but this place was absolutely fantastic the staff the apartments were massive and spotlessy clean and the pool its self was gigantic and a pleasure to swim in the rooms are just out of this world were def going back soon you wont be dissapointed just one thing when you pay 60 euros at the start keep hold of your receipts when you leave hand them back in otherwise you wont get your money back plus hire a safe because there computerwise brilliant weve just got back were sorry to come back if anyone loves horseracing go into lavante by wookie hollow and over the road is a bookmakers called the winning post like being back in uk

john, liverpool
Mature Couple (36+)

My two daughters of 19 and 10 and I stayed there in April of this year and found it to be excellent.

Most British people staying there seem to come from the North and there are plenty of english bars around to feel at home in.

Yes there is a steep hill to deal with but once down at the seafront just turn left to go into the old town - much the best part of Benidorm with numerous shop and restaurants and street theatre happenings.  To get back up cut through some wooded wasteland where every Wednesday is held a fantastic market for fresh produce, clothes etc.

Being three unaccompanied females we did not sample any late nightlife outside of the Terralta entertainment which had something for everyone.

The famtastic main pool is not heated so can be shocking - the indoor heated pool was great for the cooler cloudier days.

Maggie Evans, Rickmansworth Hertfordshire
Other

Terralta is a wonderful surprise.My wife and i visited last year, to meet up with my youngest sister,her husband and their two sons, it was their first holiday abroad as a family. we had a fabulous time, it really is a holiday for everyone.  So much so that the day after we came home, we booked again for this year!!  And after just returning from this years visit, we are already making plans for next year.  Give Terralta a try, you will not be disappointed.

mike rowe, poole/ dorset
Mature Couple (36+)

We have stayed twice in the Teralta apartments and enjoyed both holidays. Althought the hotel is at the top of a steep hill it was a pleasant walk into the Old town and taxis are cheap to get back. The room was large with a lounge/ kitchen area and seperate bedroom with a safe. It was spotless and had a well stocked kitchen. The room was well maintained and had beautiful views over the mountains. The staff were all friendly and great with kids if you have any.
The restaurant had a limited but adequate menu and breakfast was good value to save cooking.
We were there in October 2003 and 2004 and would recomend it to anyone.

Marion Strachan, Inverness/Scotland
Group of Young Friends/Couples

Although we only stayed for 1 week, the bedding and towels where changed twice.  The apartments have everything you need including hairdryer, indoor heated pool, entertainment every evening except sunday.

The staff are very friendly and all speak english.

The accommodation is situated at the top of quite a steep hill, but only costs around 5 euros to get from the centre of benidorm back.

Would recommend this accommodation.

Lisa Spencer, Haydock
Family with Children 11 and Under

This being my first venture abroad alone with my 9 year old son, I was very apprehesive about many things, the flights, the transfers, the standard of accomodation, the thought of having to single handedly amuse a young child 24/7!  
However, Terralta was a haven for me.  
The entire complex is spotlessly clean & the pool area is cleared & swept every night.  The food is great & good value, with a full cooked breakfast at about £2.  The staff are ever helpful & their facilities excellent.  They have their own, on site, (reasonably priced) shop, cash machine, they cash travellers cheques, can issue you with discounted tickets for attractions, book whatever you want, whenever you want 24 hours a day!  
There were plenty of activities for kids, so that meant that I was able to lie back & relax too.  
With Terralta being off the beaten track, you have a bit of an uphill walk from the Old Town, but as I sit at a desk all day, I enjoyed the exercise, however the bus is only 90c & stops right outside the door if you'd prefer.
We met some great folk out there & will catch up with them back home.  
I really couldn't fault it & would highly recommend it to any family party, especially if you only want to sample Benidorm's loud nightlife & not have to endure it!  Terralta is in a quiet & peaceful residential area.

Debbie Oliver, Scottish Highlands
Other

The Terralta is a well located, clean and freindly hotel.  The rooms are well equipped with all the essentials including the fantastic free Air Conditioning!!!  Microwave came in handy as wel...  The location is a little out of town up a small incline but only 4 Euro's to the main old town resort. 5 Euro's to New town.
If your looking for a lively spot then don't go here - but if you want the choice to either be lively or not then this is the place for you.  Huge outdoor pool which you can stand up in, manned by a lovelly lifeguard who likes to get wet a little also!!!  
All in all the resort is great but Benidorm is HUGE!!!  There is no way that a week is long enough.  But booking through Aplharoom we went for 9 nights and it cost less then a weeks package holiday!  Go to Terralta and visit Terra Mittica (purchase tickets from reception for 10 Euro's off) jump in a taxi (10 Euro) or walk to the bus stop (10 mins) and cost 1.80 Euro's.
Enjoy, and above all RELAX !!!

John Hutchinson, West Midlands
Other

I stayed at terralta appartments,(february 2004 and january 2005) the weather was good all the week, and the service and quality of the hotel was second to none. I am fifteen years old, and found there was plenty to do and entertain the family.  The swimming pools (indoor was heated) were clean and tidy, the staff were very welcoming, helping you with any problems, and the rooms were spotless, the maid came in three times in the week we stayed there, and kept out room to a very high standard.  The restaurant was great and the waiters were very kind! Overall a fantastic holiday,a mini-mart in the hotel, two swimming pool, a games and entertainment room, and not too far a walk from the local markets and shops. A very lovely holiday, definately for all ages, i will certainly be going again!

Becky, England, North Yorkshire
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