Meliá Alicante

“Hemos pasado este fin de semana en el hotel Meliá Alicante y la experiencia ha sido excelente. La habitación estaba impecable, muy cómoda y con unas vistas preciosas. Queremos destacar especialmente el trato de Ángela, que fue espectacular desde el primer momento: amable, cercana, profesional y siempre pendiente de que no nos faltara nada. Su atención hizo que la estancia fuese todavía más especial. Sin duda, un lugar totalmente recomendable al que volveremos encantados”

“Meliá is widely considered a top-tier competitor in the hotel industry, and my expectations were understandably high. Paying €1,000 per week, per person (without an all-inclusive package) for a 4-star property naturally sets a certain standard. Unfortunately, despite the premium price tag and brand reputation, this hotel genuinely disappointed me. ​The High Points ​Unbeatable Location: The positioning is arguably the best in Alicante. Located exactly in the port, it offers an extremely beautiful view over the city and is within walking distance of absolutely everything. ​Spacious Junior Suite: The accommodation itself was a highlight. The Junior Suite was very spacious, and a major plus was that each room had its own independent climate control. ​The Major Letdowns ​Understaffed Reception: There was simply not enough staff at the front desk. This led to very long, frustrating queues just to get basic assistance or check in/out. ​Inadequate Pool Area: There is a severe lack of space at the pool relative to the size of the hotel. Finding an available sunbed is incredibly difficult. ​Unusable Minibar: You cannot use the in-room fridge for your personal items. It is completely packed with hotel products, and you are automatically charged if you remove anything to make space for your own belongings. ​No Basic Amenities: For a premium 4-star hotel, it is unacceptable that there is zero complimentary bottled water provided in the room, nor is there a free water dispenser available anywhere on the premises. ​Abysmal Wi-Fi: The internet connection in the room was so poor that streaming was impossible. I actually had to resort to buying a local eSIM just to have a usable internet connection during my stay. ​The Verdict When you book a high-range Meliá hotel, you expect a seamless, premium experience. While the physical location and the suite sizes are fantastic, the nickel-and-diming over basic amenities (like drinking water), the unusable Wi-Fi, and the understaffed operations make it very hard to justify the steep price point. It looks great from the outside, but the hospitality falls flat.”

“Wonderful 4 night break on the Level in this hotel was well worth the extra money! Pool area which is adult only was very peaceful. In future I would choose bed and breakfast as the buffet restaurant was slightly disappointing compared to other Melia hotels!”