Gran Hotel Bali

For a stay with a view, why not opt for Gran Hotel Bali, the tallest hotel in Europe, boasting over 700 rooms spread across 52 floors. The spa (closed Sundays) may not suit those with a fear of heights, but everyone else can enjoy a birdseye view of the coast, as you relax in the indoor Jacuzzi®. Here you can also take advantage of the relaxation circuit, the beauty centre and the fitness area. Down below there’s semi-Olympic and lake-shaped pools, with a separate option for the kids to splash around in. And if that wasn’t enough there’s another Jacuzzi® outside.

During high season the hotel runs a full entertainment programme for both children and adults, including live music, dancing and DJ sets in the nightclub. The little ones have their own play area, while everyone can partake in a game of pool or table tennis. If you want to escape the warm Mediterranean sun for a quiet read, there’s a library.

The buffet restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring show cooking. Between meal times you could enjoy a frothy coffee and a cake in the cafe, or a cool cocktail from the poolside bar.

Standard rooms are equipped with twin beds, a sofa, bath, safe and minibar. For when you want to breathe in the fresh sea air, you can make use of your own private balcony. Quadruples will suit the needs of many families, with either two double beds or three single beds. For that bit of extra space, why not consider upgrading to a suite? You can even upgrade to one with a private Jacuzzi®. There’s no need to worry about having lengthy queues for the lift, as there’s eighteen of them.

Benidorm’s sandy shores are less than 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel. And as you’d expect there’s no shortage of bars, cafes and restaurants in the local area. There’s opportunities to partake in watersports, hiking and cycling. While for the real adventurous, paragliding is an option. For those who prefer to take it easy, there’s an extensive local bus network enabling you to get almost anywhere, without the risk of getting aching feet. Parking is available but there is a surcharge for this service.