Best Spa and Wellness Stays in Alicante

Sandra Rooms in Alicante is a small guesthouse-style address where each room has its own private entrance, which gives families a sense of independence. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and a tea and coffee maker, and breakfast is served in the room, handy with young children. The garden and sun terrace offer space outdoors between outings. I would suggest it for small families who want a quiet base and plan to spend their days exploring Alicante.

I would choose Eurostars Pórtico Alicante for a city break with a five-star feel, close to Postiguet Beach. The hotel has a prime city centre location, with a fitness centre, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms are air-conditioned, with private bathrooms, minibars and city views. Its 9.0 rating reflects strong guest scores. It suits couples and adult travellers more than families who want pools.

I would choose Hotel Almirante for a family beach stay on San Juan Beach. It is described as the only hotel with direct access to the beach, and it has a large outdoor pool and modern, air-conditioned rooms. The on-site restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine, parking is free, and a tram stop nearby links you to Alicante city centre. It is a coastal base, so the old town is a tram ride away.

I would choose Hospes Amérigo for a family stay in Alicante where the beach and the old town are both on foot. The hotel sits in a 19th-century Dominican convent, a few steps from Postiguet beach, and the rooftop spa has a pool, sauna and gym that guests can use at no extra charge. Rooms have free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The design-hotel mood is calm and grown-up, so it suits children who are happy with a quiet evening.

Hampton By Hilton Alicante Airport is a three-star hotel near Alicante airport with family rooms, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Its outdoor pool is open all year, a welcome break for children before or after a flight, and there is a sun terrace and a fitness centre. The buffet breakfast has vegetarian and gluten-free choices, and there is a restaurant on site. El Altet Beach is just under 2 km away. Rated 8.9 from 1,329 reviews, I would book it around a flight.

I would book Port Alicante City & Beach for a family trip that mixes beach days with a few city visits. San Juan beach is 800 metres away, and the hotel has outdoor pools, a garden with a playground and a children's pool, so younger guests are easily occupied. The buffet restaurant covers meals, and the gym and sauna suit adults. The centre of Alicante is about a ten-minute drive, so plan transport for evenings out.

Casa Alberola Alicante is an adults-only hotel, so it is not an option for a stay with children, and I would point families to another address in the city. For couples or friends, it is a four-star Curio Collection by Hilton hotel with a restaurant, a bar and a terrace. Rooms are air-conditioned with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a coffee machine, and there is room service and a 24-hour front desk. It scores 8.7 from 1,017 reviews.

I would choose Dormirdcine Alicante for a short city break steps from Postiguet Beach and the marina. The modern hotel has air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV and private bathrooms, a varied buffet breakfast, express check-in and check-out and a 24-hour reception. Massage treatments are available for tired legs after a day on foot. It is a central four-star base, so expect no pool and a short stroll to everything.

NH Alicante is a four-star hotel with a spa, a sauna, a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool with a sun terrace, so families have somewhere to relax. Rooms have air conditioning, a minibar and free Wi-Fi, and the restaurant serves Mediterranean and Spanish dishes with vegetarian options. It is near the train station, which makes arrival easy. Rated 8.6 from 1,868 reviews, I would book it for the facilities and the central position.