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Gala Placidia Hotel
Spain, Europe
Costa Blanca
So you've got the sun, the sea and the sand. You've got all the bars, restaurants and attractions of Benidorm at your disposal. Now you're just going to need a hotel to go with that...
Take a look at the Gala Placidia Hotel. It's one of Benidorm's best located hotels, just 600 metres from the gorgeous Levante beach (Please note that the hotel is up a steep hill). Better yet, it's one of Benidorm's friendliest hotels too. Let's be honest, Benidorm is all geared up for tourists - they know how to treat us well. But staying at the Gala Placidia Hotel can feel just that little bit extra special.
Try the Gala Placidia Hotel for a big taste of Benidorm hospitality (beach style):
When you're in Spain, it's nice to be close to the beach. And when you stay at the Gala Placidia Hotel you're only going to be about 600 metres away. Perfect. The beach at Levante is one of the region's best too. Lots of clean, golden sand and big horizons. Take it easy, take a dip, or get adventurous and try a few water sports - it's your holiday, make the most of it.
The irresistible allure of the beach is just one of the reasons people choose the Gala Placidia Hotel. It's perfectly placed for getting out and about in Benidorm too. Whether you get out by day for shopping and sightseeing, or by night for sangria and partying, the Gala Placidia is never far away. And there's always a warm welcome waiting for you.
There's certainly plenty there to help make the Gala Placidia feel like home for a week or two. Of course a comfortable room can help anywhere feel like home, and the Gala Placidia's rooms are comfy and cosy. They come equipped with air conditioning, TV, telephone, bath and shower as well as a strong box. All rooms have a balcony or terrace - somewhere else to relax and take in the sun and the sangria.
One of the other nice things about the Gala Placidia Hotel is its evening entertainment programme. It helps bring guests together and gives this hotel its close-knit, welcoming feel.
Another great place for guests to get together is around the main pool - whether you want to stretch out in the sun, swim a few laps or take a siesta. There's a children's pool too, and even a cot service (at a fee), so families are definitely welcome at the Gala Placidia.
Add to all of that a great buffet service and restaurant, TV room and you've got a hotel that ticks all the boxes.
With its great location, friendly ambience and abundant facilities, the Gala Placidia is always going to be one of this region's most popular tourist hotels.
Facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool and children's pool
- Bar/Cafe
- Cot service*
- Evening entertainment
- TV room
- Buffet service restaurant
- Internet access*
- *Some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
Room Types
The Local Area
Conveniently located only 600 metres from Levante beach this charming hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and outstanding value for money. The city centre's shops and amenities are just a stone's throw away, making the Gala Placida the ideal base to enjoy and explore everything Benidorm has to offer. Please note that this hotel is situated at the top of a steep hill.
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.0 Very Good674 reviews
Excellent
57%
Very Good
20%
Average
13%
Poor
5%
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4%
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Couple break
Antonio is brilliant he is very friendly and by far my favourite I will definitely recommend him for a raise!
Great place to stay
Fantastic location, clean hotel, great selection of food and lovely staff 😁
Not the best certainly not the worst
Gala Placidia Hotel, Benidorm – Our Experience
Overall rating: 6/10
After spending several days at the Gala Placidia, I think it’s only fair to give an honest review covering both the positives and negatives.
Cleanliness – Excellent
One thing this hotel deserves real credit for is its cleanliness. The rooms, swimming pool area and toilets were absolutely spotless. The cleaning standards throughout were excellent, and we couldn’t fault that side of things.
Rooms – Very Poor Soundproofing
The walls must be some of the thinnest I’ve ever experienced in a hotel. You can hear virtually everything from neighbouring rooms.
Unfortunately, some guests, particularly groups of younger British holidaymakers, seemed to have little consideration for others, playing loud music.
Thankfully, the noise wasn’t too bad during the night while we were there, but the lack of soundproofing is definitely an issue.
Food – A Mixed Bag
Breakfast was probably the best meal of the day, with lunch generally being okay.
Evening meals were disappointing on several occasions, although credit where it’s due, the Chinese-themed evening meal was actually very good.
One consistent issue was the temperature of the food. It always seemed to be luke warm rather than properly hot.
Another concerning observation was at the show-cooking station, where I witnessed the tattooed chef using what appeared to be a pen or similar object to pick around his fingernails while working. Not something you want to see from someone preparing food.
All-Inclusive Drinks – Very Disappointing
Without doubt, one of the weakest parts of the hotel experience.
The alcoholic drinks seemed incredibly weak compared with other all-inclusive hotels we’ve visited.
On one occasion, I drank what I estimated to be around half a pint of gin over the course of the evening and barely noticed the effects I would normally expect.
Obviously, that’s my personal experience rather than proof of the alcohol content, but the drinks package was extremely disappointing.
Staff – Two Very Different Experiences
The ladies working in the restaurant were absolutely lovely. Friendly, welcoming and always pleasant.
Unfortunately, the bartenders were quite the opposite. They generally appeared miserable and gave the impression they didn’t particularly enjoy their jobs.
It’s a shame because friendly service makes such a difference to a holiday.
Location – A Real Positive
The hotel is very close to a fantastic little pub called the Green Door.
It’s a great little boozer with very reasonable prices and was a welcome alternative to the hotel’s disappointing drinks package.
Would We Return?
Surprisingly, yes, we probably would!
Despite the negatives, the hotel has some genuine positives, particularly its cleanliness, location and friendly restaurant staff.
However, I wouldn’t book all-inclusive again. I’d definitely choose bed and breakfast and spend my money enjoying the local bars and restaurants instead.
Final thoughts – A strong 6/10.
A very clean hotel with some lovely staff and a decent location, but let down by inconsistent food, poor soundproofing and a disappointing all-inclusive drinks package.
With improvements in those areas, it could be a much better experience.
Review by spenswar stoke on trent
Great holiday on a budget
After reading some of the reviews and the weather report before we came we were a bit apprehensive. There was no need, we had seven days of sunshine and the hotel was great. If you’re looking for a good holiday on a budget this hotel ticks all the right boxes. The rooms were spotless, it’s in a great location, there are two pools and most of the staff are very friendly. The entertainment was a bit hit and miss but the karaoke night with Roberto was great fun. We were all inclusive, there was plenty of alcohol in the drinks and there was always something to eat. The soups and desserts were particularly good and the breakfast had everything you would want. I don’t understand the bad reviews. If you want luxury then you need to pay for it. If you’re looking for something more affordable that’s clean and friendly with plenty to choose from at mealtimes then this is the place for you. There were always sun loungers available and the hill you have to walk up is very short. I will definitely return.
Review by Markymoon Manchester, United Kingdom
Five day break
Excellent value for 3star hotel food really good . 👍
