finkfloydman
Couples · October 202510/10
We have just returned from our first visit to Benidorm. After recommendations from friends, we stayed for seven nights at the Hotel Presidente on a half board basis.
On arrival, we were warmly greete...We have just returned from our first visit to Benidorm. After recommendations from friends, we stayed for seven nights at the Hotel Presidente on a half board basis.
On arrival, we were warmly greeted by the receptionist. We were given a room on the seventh floor facing the street (opposite Jokers bar). We were very pleased with our room, in particular the very comfortable bed. The room came with a safe which cost 20 euros for the week, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryer plus a television which had several English channels. The air-con was very good. The surprising thing was, despite our room facing the busy road with all the loud bars, the soundproofing in our room (with the balcony doors shut) was excellent, we really couldn’t hear a thing! The only negative about our room is it never received any sunshine all day.
Restaurant – Breakfast was exceptional, plenty to choose from, including British bacon and sausages. There was a good choice if you fancied a continental buffet, including two varieties of tasty croissants.
Evening meal – there was a good choice to choose from, although we did feel some evenings were a bit repetitive. Great selection of desserts. Wine, beers, and drinks were available from the restaurant bar at reasonable prices.
The swimming pool area is in two sections, the main pool is located on the lower area and was the most popular area for sunbathing. The upper section had plenty of sun loungers, double beds, and pods plus a very powerful Jacuzzi. We used the upper area for all of our holiday. The pool bar served a very good variety of drinks plus you could order food/snacks.
The ground floor has the Gallery bar, which of an evening has live music. Attached to the hotel is the Surprise Attack bar with its giant screen showing all sorts of sport. Your room key gives you a discount on the drinks.
On the lower floor is the extremely popular Philippines 10 tribute entertainment bar. The venue shows seven different acts every night and all of them that we watched were excellent. If you want a decent seat, you need to get in there early, as the venue is open to everyone, not just hotel guests. Again, show your room key for a discount.
We found all the staff to be helpful and friendly, especially our room maid Popi.
The Presidente is located right in the heart of all the lively bars and other entertainment venues, you’re spoilt for choice no matter where you go. The beach is just a short walk away.
We really enjoyed our first visit to Benidorm and indeed our stay at the Presidente hotel. We will certainly return sometime soon.Show More
