Reviews of the Albir Playa Hotel & Spa

By Anonymous.

Month of travel: December, 2009

We got a bargain through Spotlight to stay at the Albir Playa for 3 nights over Xmas. We really enjoyed our little break, we have stayed there before but only on bed and breakfast basis, this time we had evening meal also. The food was excellent, there couldn't have been more to choose from, the restaurant staff were efficient as were the reception staff. The hotel is in a good position - all in all very good.

By John Barron.

Month of travel: December, 2009

We booked the Albir Playa simply because another hotel wanted to charge an additional 50€ per person for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day lunch. We weren't sure what to expect therefore at the Albir. We certainly weren't disappointed! The food was magnificent and plentiful: Having a large Spanish clientel meant that the food catered for all tastes and we thought that 80% was brilliant. Be warned however that you will eat too much! The seafood, on our third night, will be remembered for a long time. The only downside was not being able to reserve a table for eight but we understood the reason for this as the restaurant was very busy.

Staff were brilliantly trained & all really went out of their way to be helpful and were genuinely friendly.

The rooms were well equipped, comfortable and clean. The only down side being our view of the supermarkets BUT that was also very useful!

We were the only ones in our group to visit the spa, because it was 18€ per head [22€ if you weren't staying at the hotel] but this was the icing on the cake for us. We spent well over two hours enjoying the different spas and left feeling energised & refreshed.

Entertainment was nothing special, although, the singer was good, singing a mixture of Spanish & English. A lovely Spanish couple helped us with some salsa steps.

The Albir is situated, in my opinion, on the quieter side of Benidorm and ideally situated for visiting other places.

Would we recommend to others - certainly!

By james reid.

Month of travel: December, 2009

the entertainment was to put it mildly non existing the girl who was in charge needed some lessons in entertaining.the only good bit of entertainment over the 4 days i was there was the flamenco dancers they brilliant

Good Value

By Anonymous.

Month of travel: October, 2009

Just spent 5 days in the hotel with my wife and elderly mother at a family wedding. Service was excellent, all the staff were helpful and friendly. Food in the buffet wasn't great but for the price well worth it. Would definitely visit again.

A warm friendly hotel

By John Reseigh.

Month of travel: August, 2009

My wife and myself stayed for eight nights and
thoroughly enjoed our stay.
We would recommend this hotel to anybody with one exception - Dont stay here on a diet - the food was marvellous and in abundance.
The staff are very friendly and we would especially commend the bar staff of Teresa and her colleagues.

By Per Marius Frantzen.

Month of travel: July, 2009

thank you for a nice stay at Albir Play Hotel!

By Anonymous.

Month of travel: June, 2009

The Hotel and staff were superb.
Will definitely go back again and would recommend this hotel and web-site.
Thank you.

By António Pedro Pereira Machado.

Month of travel: June, 2009

Albir Playa Hotel & Spa is a very good Hotel. It deserves its four stars.
The employees are very nice, very kind and always trying to help us.
The rooms are nice, good space and have nice view (for swimming pool).
Although our “neighbors” were calm and quiet, we could listened almost all of the noises.
The restaurant could be better. When the hotel is full, if we did not go early, we had to wait for a table. (Not very pleasure, for a 4 stars hotel). Food was always the same. After three days we could know what we would have to dinner next day. Drinks are not included.
Although the size (not too big, for so many people) of the swimming pool, it was enough this holydays for the entire host.
The animation is good for a couple with children. Because they play Wii, they sing, they play Bingo, they dance, have a film in the pool, play quiz games, they kind of animation. With children is great, because they like it very much, but for young couples without any child is very boring.
The beach is 800-900m distance. The beach doesn’t have sand, but stones (and not too small!!!).
Benidorm beach is 4 km distance.
The Albir hotel has park for host cars, but we have to pay more. We had always parking outside with no problem.
The spa is very good for relaxing.
In general we like it.

By R.R. von Magius.

Month of travel: June, 2009

We have been very content about the cooperation between youre organisation and this hotel. Like we also managnt in the hotel
questionair. Overall a point 9 to 10. So in our opinion it was pretty oké. We only had no diners in the hotel, but breakfest was a 9 to 10 also.
W'll sure to recomment your site and this hotel.

Many thanks and wishing all the best,

Roy R. von Magius Holland

By Mrs Kathleen Jones.

Month of travel: December, 2008

had a great time at the albir playa over the christmas holidays. my husband and i went to the albir playa for the first time in september, it was such a good hotel we decided to return for the christmas period. soon as we arrived we were greeted by the staff who stilled remembered us which was a nice touch. A mention has to be given for the bar staff especially MARCO,entertainment was a little thin on the ground but bar staff made up for this marco himself really contributed to making our holiday great, and nothing was to much trouble, as for the cleaners i whsh i could have brought one home with me every day room was spotless and towels were changed. Would we go back (to-morrow given half the chance).

By Robert Smart.

Month of travel: December, 2008

The hot food was good but a little cold.

The Spa area was a little to expensive.

By Pauline Elswood.

Month of travel: November, 2008

Would recommend this hotel to anyone. This was our second visit and we were not disappointed.

By Pierre VERKEST.

Month of travel: November, 2008

Swimming pool: outside was not warm;
Swimming pool inside: no once
Spa: not sufficient info about the existense in this hotel. At the reception: they have to give more publicity about; prices are too high.

By julie olliver.

Month of travel: September, 2008

Excellent welcome when we arrived. Our rooms were ready which gave us more time to enjoy the pool area. Rooms were very clean.Was disappointed at breakfast, the coffee was from a machine and didnt taste very nice. Unfortunately our waitress at breakfast wasnt very helpful, there wasnt a clean table and she just pointed for us to sit somewhere. Overall the hotel was very nice and I think we were just unlucky with our waitress.

By bruce wilson.

Month of travel: September, 2008

we could not fault this hotel in any way with the exception of the lack of an indoor pool which we thought was available. the only other complaint was smoking in the entertainment room which sometimes spoiled the evening. however the food was way above 4star rating & the care &friendliness of the staff made this a wonderful holiday .we thank the reviewer who wrote about the parking as there was plenty of availability around the hotel so we had no need to pay.in albir there is plenty to see & the bus is readily available to go to altea & benidorm. altogether we would recommend this hotel 100% & will definately go there again & book through benidorm spotlight

By roger pike.

Month of travel: September, 2008

we had a really enjoyable stay thank you

By Hjalti Havardsson.

Month of travel: May, 2008

Albir Playa is a good hotel with a nice staff.
good food,fine price at the bar.The Hotel is well located in Albir.Thanks Hjalti

By Clive Abram.

Month of travel: June, 2008

Very good/excellent except for entertainment perhaps the football euro2008 didnt help.

By Andrew Dymond.

Month of travel: April, 2008

Definatley come again no issues can't wait for the spa to open

By Anonymous.

Month of travel: April, 2008

The Albir Playa is a very comfortable hotel, clean and tidy with the pool and gardens well looked after. Unlike hotels in Benedorm the staff do not speak much english but you can usually get by. We went a little out of season in April and Albir is pretty quiet at that time but we were visiting family in Albir so entertainment was not a problem. Th local bus (no 10) is only 1.20 euros to benedorm and runs till late at night so getting in and back is easy. WE were B&B so have no experience of main meals but the breakfasts were up to a decent standard and the resteurant was never busy All in all a pretty good experience

By Robert Hyde.

Month of travel: March, 2008

The hotel was informal with friendly staff. The rooms were very well furnished and kept exceptionally clean. We found the beds to be really comfortable.
Our room looked out towards Calpe and the views were splendid.
We were on Half board basis with breakfast and evening meal and thought the standard of food was generally very good with a fair range of choices.
We stayed at the hotel in mid March and were disappointed that the spa facility was closed during our stay and that the swimming pool was not heated and bone chillingly cold, however the pool area was very well laid out and landscaped.
Although the hotel was situated in a central location, we expected it to be closer to the beach as the name implied, but were surprised to find it about a kilometer away.
Car parking in the hotel was too expensive but it was possible to park in the road nearby.
Overall we found the hotel to be modern and minimalistic with a stunning lobby area and was excellent value for money, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it.

By Anonymous.

Month of travel: March, 2008

Pleasent stay in Albir Playa Hotel. Clean, comfortable and good location.
Staff very friendly and helpful. Room s very spacious and clean. Big bathroom and lovely view from balcony of mountains.
Would definatly stay here again, and would recommend to family and friends.

By Anonymous.

Month of travel: February, 2008

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at the Albit Playa and we were not disappointed. Thr rooms are big and clean and the food is out of this world

By Richard Littlejohns.

Month of travel: February, 2008

Very good hotel, We've stayed before. This year we were disappointed because we were unaware the spa facilities were being re-built and so were unavailable. Hence, my low score for the facilities. Other than this, I can thoroughly recommend the hotel.

By james eugene marsden.

Month of travel: December, 2007

We would strongly recommend the Albir Playa Hotel to all our friends. We had a most pleasant stay there over the Christmas period. The staff were a joy to deal with, so friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the entertainment each evening. The choice and quality of food was first class and we enjoyed every meal.
We did not give top marks to facilities because some areas were closed for renovation, but we must state that this was well flaged during booking and we have absolutely no complaint about this.
The reason for not giving full marks to rooms was that the safe was not working, but again we had alternatives and we do accept that it was Christmas holiday period and so it would have been difficult to access professional assistance when we reported it.
The two minor problems did not take away from our most enjoyable holiday in a lovely hotel in a beautiful area.
We look forward to another good time in the Albir Playa in the near future
Thank you for a lovely experience, our only regret was 'it was too short' but we will remedy this next time
James E Marsden

By Denis Roudakov.

Month of travel: August, 2007

all perfect!

By Audrey Joan Leer.

Month of travel: September, 2007

I found the hotel and staff excellent although we were in a group of 8 ladies myself and daughter did not use the pool facilities and the other ladies did think that it was a bit cramped and that the poolside food was not that good. But I am sure this will be rectified as I said we could not fault the hotel and staff. We spent a long weekend at this resort and would recommend it as a really good place to chill out which is why we were there. Still hit Benidorm though for only 1 euro bus ride in and taxi home when to late for bus what an excellent service. Thanks to the hotel for a great stay.

By Matthew Mcgahon.

Month of travel: September, 2007

i could not rate the place more highly, everything was perfect. could easily have spentthe whole holiday in the hotel ! will be booking for next year asap.

By Peter Bowden.

Month of travel: October, 2007

We had a beautiful time at the hotel.Even though it was a holiday weekend the staff were all very friendly and coped very well.The room balcony were very spacious very clean.The evening entertainment was brilliant,the kids enjoyed it also.Hope to return sometime again.Many Thanks

By susan westwater.

Month of travel: October, 2007

Lovely hotel. B & B basis. No need to get up early for sun beds, had our pick! pool area gorgeous! rooms clean, modern and spacious. Bathroom - shower over bath with a screen - no curtain!!!rnSituated near to everything.Would recommend eating out at Transilvania 20 euros for 3 course plus wine for 2,excellent value.rnAltea 30 min walk worth a visit. Plenty bars, restaurants nearby, only 1 euro on bus into benidorm. Fantastic holiday.Going back to Albir Playa next year!

By Adam McGlue.

Month of travel: July, 2007

Absolutely Fantastic! My girlfriend and i (both 18) went for a week at the beggining of the month and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. rnrnThe hotel is luxury and for the price we payed their is possibly not a better hotel in the world. the staff are friendly although don't all speak good english but after all you are in spain. The buffet breakfast was very appetising and had a very big selection of food. The hotel bar is expensive compared to the rest of the town but the price of dinner in most resturants is so cheap that you can afford to splash out on a drink from time to time. The pool is fantastic and safe as there is a life guard patroling. Unlike most hotels you dont have to get up early to put a sunbed down as there are plently of sunbeds. There is evening entertainment to enjoy and during the summer months is outdoors so if you have a pool view (which i would strongly reccommend) you can watch the entertainment from your balcony like we did. The rooms are great, very comfortable and well equipped. rnrnThe town is very attractive and has quite a few resturants, not a huge amount of nightlife but it depends what type of holiday you want. El Gringo is a fantastic place to eat for lunch, lovely food at a very resonable price. The beach is only about a 10 minute walk away and although is a pebble beach is still beautiful. There are plently of beachside bars to stop and have a drink at. rnrnOverall a fabulous holiday, we will definatley go back someday as we really enjoyed it. The hotel is very impressive and deserves it's 4 star status. The perfect holiday for a couple.

By louise hood.

Month of travel: June, 2007

a lovely hotel but let down by building work going on at the front of the hotel starting at 7am every morning! not what you want on holiday when all you want to do is relax and have a lie in. We were also woken up at 1am by a lorry delivering laundry, and on some scrap land just to the side of the hotel were some vagrants sleeping rough, which was a bit un-nerving! food was good, pool is lovely, not much to do in the resort. We will not use this hotel again.... far too noisey ,no consideration for guests.

By Wendy Berry.

Month of travel: December, 2006

Excellent accommodation at the Albir Playa - well exceeded our expectations. Fantasic location, close to beach, restaurants, shops, bus stop.Good size rooms, cleaned daily, fresh towels. Good selection of food in restaurant, staff friendly and helpful, entertainment very good standard. We had fantastic stay and will be going back again next Christmas. Have no hesitation in recommending this hotel.

By kevin sammels.

Month of travel: June, 2006

THE ALBIR PLAYA IS IDEALLY SITUATED FOR THE RESORT OF ALBIR THE POOL AREA IS FANTASTIC AND GENERALLY THE ACCOMODATION IS OF A GOOD STANDARD OUR ROOM WAS CLEANED EVERYDAY THERE ARE TWO DISSAPOINTING FEATURE OF THIS HOTEL FOR A FOUR STAR THE FOOD WE FOUND WAS BLAND WITH A VERY POOR SELECTION WE TRAVELLED WITH 2 CHILDREN AGES 14 AND 10 THE SELECTION FOR THEM WAS INADEQUATE WITH THE SAME THINGS ON THE MENU GENERALLY ALSO DISAPPOINTING FEATURE WAS THE ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED WHICH WAS A THREE PIECE BAND PLAYING TO AN EMPTY BAR EVERY NITE THE STAFF ARE POLITE AND HELPFUL BUT SPEAK LITTLE ENGLISH IT IS NOT A HOTEL FOR CHILDREN AS THERE IS NO CHILD ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED THE HOTEL IS WELL RUN BUT IS LACKING SOMETHING

By Emma.

Month of travel: April, 2006

This hotel ticked all the boxes for us. The rooms were super and came with everything needed for a relaxing stay. The food was excellent as was the service from all the staff. We will definately be staying here again

By Mark Archer.

Month of travel: January, 2006

Stayed at the Albir Player for 1 week in January 06 Quality of the rooms were very good and the cleanlines very good however maid service very slow in cleaning the rooms often not cleaned until mid afternoon.Pool side space limited which could cause problems in summmer months. Food excellent wide choice and good quaility. Resort very good and the many delights of Benidorm are only a short drive away.Smoker beware this is a non smoking hotel. Will certainly return to the Albir Player

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