Passion & Pampering: A Luxury Couple’s Break In Benidorm

What comes to mind when I say “sun holiday”? Lounging by the pool with a cocktail, quaint little restaurants in the old town, or walks on the beach at sunset? Whatever it is, you can find it in Benidorm. Though it has something of a reputation for expat bars, all day fry-ups and all-inclusive tower blocks, there’s something for everyone here, with some of the most luxurious hotels in the region.

The stretch from Alicante Airport to Benidorm is one of the most beautiful coastal landscapes in the world, and once you’re there, the friendly locals will do their best to make every couple’s holiday special. The local seafood is spectacular, the sights from Placa del Castell overlooking the old town can be jaw-dropping. Here are some of our favourite places to stay.

Port Benidorm Hotel & Spa (4* Sup)

Rated particularly high with couples (9.1 on Booking.com), and 150m from Levante Beach, this clean, modern hotel has everything from a solarium, sports area and – as you’d expect – a spacious garden area and outdoor pool, along with daily activities and excursions. Plus, the hotel boasts of its soundproofing system, which should ensure a relaxing stay.

Port Fiesta Park (3*)

600m from Loniente Beach, this hotel boasts a great location if you want to sample the local nightlife, and all the mod cons you’d expect from bar and buffet restaurant to games room with billiards and darts, all at a great price. There’s even a custom jewellery and accessories shop to mark your getaway with something special.

Medplaya Hotel Agir (4*)

Known for their great staff and boutique style, and featuring a Turkish Bath, wooden relaxation deck and on-site massage facilities, this hotel is the perfect place to be pampered and taken care of. It’s the ultimate in R&R in the area, right in the centre of Benidorm.

Meliá Benidorm (4*)

Set among expansive gardens with some of the best views in the area, Meliá Benidorm is one of the best-appointed hotels around. For use during your stay are several restaurants, two large outdoor pools, a spa with another heated pool, hot tub, steam room and gym, a poolside snack bar, and even a piano lounge for a nightcap after a long day’s relaxation.

How to Get There

Getting to the Costa Blanca couldn’t be easier – over 50 years of tourist traffic mean that most major airlines from low-cost to high-end offer year-round flights to Alicante Airport. To Benidormis another quick trip, around a 40-minute drive. And the most convenient, stress-free of getting between the two is with Shuttle Direct.

We offer a chauffeured service from Alicante Airport to Benidorm, either by private transfer with your own driver who meets you personally at the airport and takes you door to door, or in one of our shuttle services if you’re saving your money for fun when you’re here. Either way, there’s no better place for a relaxing getaway, and no better way to get there than with Shuttle Direct.

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Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct, the number one provider of shared and private airport transfers all over Europe and northern Africa. If you’re looking for the most affordable ride from Alicante Airport to Benidorm, Lukas and his colleagues can make sure that you and your luggage get to and from the airport swiftly and safely.