Melia in El Palmeral-Urbanova-Tabarca from NZ$338

"Fabulous location; couldn't be better. Most of the building is old and lovely. Characterful high-ceilinged room with two small balconies overlooking the street and with a big comfy bed. Roof terrace with great views and a bar at weekends (but you can visit at other times). Very pleasant staff. Breakfast good but I'd go out for it next time as there are plenty of places locally that sell a much cheaper (though less varied) breakfast. On the less positive side, the bathroom was very small and the tile grouting could do with a refresh. And the lighting in the room was rather dim."

"The room was very spacious and the hotel was very clean staff extremely helpful"

"Lovely hotel with rooftop pool. Fantastic room with huge balcony"

"A short taxi from airport, parking on site. Bar open till midnight, food till 11pm. Snacks from machine in adjacent ibis budget is handy.. Helpful friendly staff, clean room and super quiet, corridors under renovation but would definitely stay again."

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"We only stayed at Hotel Areca for one night before we flew home from Alicante airport. The room was clean, spacious & comfortable. We had a separate toilet to the bath & sink area. There was a fridge with water & beer (to buy), a safe, and adequate wifi. Staff checking in & out were very pleasant. There is plentiful parking around the streets & also there is a piece of waste ground opposite the entrance to the hotel where you can also park. There’s a couple of restaurants outwith the hotel walking distance (none were open before 7.30pm/8pm - same as hotel restaurant), If you’re looking for an earlier dinner, there are McDonalds/Burger King about 10 mins drive past Torrellano open all day/night. The airport is a stones throw away, we drove there in about 7 minutes max. Would highly recommend Hotel Areca. "

"Great position and hotel staff very friendly "

"Very clean hotel , good sized room and comfortable bed. Reception staff friendly and allowed early check in and a delayed checkout after the Alicante half marathon. Good Buffett breakfast. "

"Great kitchen space although could have been useful to have a toaster & kettle. We had to boil water on the hob for hot drinks. A great laundry room in the apartment for washing and drying. "