Here are the available villas for rental in Benidorm.

Review by Olga from Novosibirsk, Russia

I think Benidorm is special. It is compact but high because of buildings. And really-really picturesque when seeing it from the beach or from the terra mitica attractions.

Review by Review by visitor

Benidorm attracts five million visitors each year and its hardly surprising considering whats on offer..! Back in the 60s Benidorm was just a small fishing port centered on a domed church next to Plaza del Castillo, known today as Placa del Castell. The same old church remains, but literally hundreds of bars, restaurants and hotels now surround it... the tallest hotel being the Hotel Bali, standing at 186 meters.



Benidorm is split into 2 parts by a rocky promontory: to the Nort is Playa Levante -a 2km long beach of golden sand with restricted traffic access along the promenade and the livelier of the resorts two main beaches. To the south of the old town is Playa Poniente, which is 3km in length, also has golden sand but is narrower with far fewer hotels and a road separating them from the beach. A towering offshore fountain adds to the "big resort" spectacle.



Old Benidorm lives on in the narrow streets near the castle, where English-owned pubs and bars have long been part of the scenery. But for a taste of Benidorm at its most cutting edge head for the nightclubs, discos, pubs and cafes spreading out to the East of the Levante beach, not forgetting the major attractions focused in the Rincon de Loix.



Once in Beniform, you should visit that mysterious rock looming offshore, popularly known as Peacock Island because of the birds there. The 10-minute boat ride from the port gives you splendid views of Benidorms skyline. The waters around the island are a marine reserve and you can journey beneath the waves in the Aquascope for a mesmerizing look at the schools of fish. Afterwards, visit the bar o the peacock aviary or hike the island trails. Boats return to Benidorm roughly every hour.



If you like water sports, youve come to the right place. During high season the Cable Ski operates at the Rincon de Loix. And there are many opportunities to hire boats, jet-skis or have a diving course.



Benidorm offers plenty of choice for mini golf fans as well. The Old Soldiers Museum -complete with 2,000 figures- is also worth a look. ... more

Benidorm's secret five-star side

Ah, Benidorm - the cheerfully vulgar part of the Costas peopled with British chavs displaying plentiful tattoos, large beer bellies and bald heads - and that's only the women.

But now after 30 years, this mecca for cheap package holiday deals has decided to broaden its market and venture into more sophisticated terrain.
Did you ever think you'd find a luxurious five star hotel in that's immaculately designed in lovely grounds? Nope, me neither. But visit the Westin and Sheraton hotels and you'll be pleasantly surprised. They're next to each other and have only just opened their doors. Both resorts are tranquil, spacious and beautiful - with a Moorish influence and an air of Spanish imperialism. One can imagine caballeros riding in on their horses and saddling up.
The Westin has 227 rooms, 139 of which are Grand De Luxe - and quite wonderful they are too. Each is the size of a flat, with a terrace to view the scenery, lounge chairs, a dining table and a shady area to sit if it becomes too hot. The Sheraton's reception area is awesome, housed in a church building with a nice bar to pop into before going up the palatial stairs to check in.
The pools for both hotels look splendid, snaking around the brightly painted buildings with bridges overhanging them.
Both hotels will appeal to golfers as they overlook acres of superbly maintained courses. The putting greens are very well kept and attractive. And in six months time, a new spa will have been built to increase one's pleasure.
But enough of the classy culture. Let's get back to what Benidorm is famous for - the overcrowded beaches, the British pubs and the 20-something girls who are there to party.
Obviously the beachgoers are packed like sardines together where all the hotels are situated, but go further up to the residential area and the beach is far less crowded. The sea water is warm and inviting.
A host of British pubs with the St George's flag and Union Jacks are in attendance catering for all those Brits missing EastEnders. I had a toasted cheese and ham sandwich in one and the corpulent lady who served me charmingly called me "sweetheart" in a thick Yorkshire accent whenever I asked for anything.
But it's not all British pubs. In the old town area are a good selection of tapas bars and right by the Mayor's office overlooking a park is an upmarket restaurant called Taita. The food here is glorious. The highlight from a selection of delicious dishes was the succulent duck. Dinner is 35 euros per person.
Right round the corner is a smart and trendy bar called Svatelli. The proprietor makes some amazing cocktails right by the entrance. Expertly done and highly delectable.
The show to see is the Benidorm Palace's theatrical extravaganza Passion - running until October. Tickets are 25 euros, which includes one drink. It's a cross between Riverdance, The Folie Bergeres and Raymond's Revuebar. There are 52 participants, mainly dancers, who perform fast-moving Spanish numbers with enthusiastic abandon. A few circus type acts, such as a homoerotic turn from three men in gold underpants performing strange body contortions, give the show a bit of variety.
In the second half, all the female dancers are topless, which impresses the two small boys in the front row who gleefully film them with their camera phones. "Ding dong!" as Leslie Phillips would say.
Further displays of talented moves come from six leggy dancers who open the Dolphin show at the Aqualandia Water Park. They do a dextrous Esther Williams-type routine in the water before the dolphins appear. Said sea animals jump through hoops, pull a child in a tugboat and dive in formation.
When watching this 45-minute show, be sure to sit in the middle of the seating area - it gives you the best view of virtually the whole of Benidorm. To the right you can see the intelligently-spaced high rise buildings, to the left the uncluttered land. It's an impressive sight.
It's easy to see why British families have been coming here year in and year out. The hotels know how to keep the children amused.
A typical example is the four star Mediterraneo which organises loads of activities for its guests. The little ones are never bored as each evening three performers get the kids to sing and dance to old favourites such as "If you're happy and you know it clap your hands" - the very same songs you were singing along to 30 years ago with your parents when you were visiting here.
Avoid the buffet breakfast in the morning, though. The milk that comes out of the machine for your tea is a horrible foamy substance and the grapefruit juice looks questionable and has no taste whatsoever. Good sausages, however.
One doubts many of the hotels have been modernised over the past three decades. Benidorm still seems buoyantly stuck in the '70s in many respects - and there's nothing wrong with that.
* Prices at the five star Westin hotel start from 175 euros for Grand Deluxe King Room (separate bedroom and lounge) with breakfast. The Golf getaway package until the end of July is 250 euros per day which includes a stay in the Grand Deluxe Room, breakfast and two rounds of golf. Minimum two day stay. British Airways has daily flights to Alicante from Gatwick.
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Plenty for all ages

I think Benidorm is one of the best places in the world for a holiday.
I have been four times now and can't get enough of the place. I have been with family and with friends - it's a place that really caters for everyone of all ages. My gran loved it as much as my 18 year old cousin.
People say it is Blackpool with sun. Well, it can be if that's what you want from a holiday but I think a lot of places could be like that, like Tenerife.
It has everything people want from a holiday - amazing beach, lots of shops, great night life for all ages and it's only a couple hours on a plane from the UK.
What more do you want.

Great for party animals

I have just recently come back from Benidorm and it was amazing.
The food was great and all the people are friendly. If you are young and want to party, then you know where to come.
My best place of all was Churchills pub. The bar staff were friendly and helpful in every way. There was also a lovely barman called Stuart.
I am going back in September and I can't wait.