1st time in altea a my family we are in are early 40s with an 11 year old daughter and stayed at the cap negret not ideal as it was full of old people 80 been the average age and mainly Spanish or dutch as for food we had breakfast once (no comment )but there are plenty of bars on the prom a short walk down the m6 I mean the very busy main rd to the town with half a footpath for a peaceful meal head for the old town loads of nice bars and restaurants.to sum up if your a youngish couple or family this is not for you the weather was great 25-30 in april so made up for old peoples home/hotel

For most our two week stay, we were the only British tourists there. The hotel is Spanish, so don't expect too much English food, English entertainment or English speaking staff. Having said that, the reception staff spoke English and all were pleasant and helpful. The evening buffet had just about enough familiar looking items to avoid starvation. The English breakfast was a choice of bacon and eggs or eggs and bacon (if you can call it bacon), but there was plenty of fresh and dried fruits, yoghurts, cakes etc., so again, no need to starve.

The hotel is right on the beach and the rooms are spacious with sea views. Ask for a west facing room, if you want to sit on the balcony and soak up the sun. The beach is quite stoney and not ideal for children to play on. We came out of season and there were no children, but I'm not sure how they would be entertained in the holidays. With no inside pool, a bland outside pool and a difficult beach, it may not be a kid's paradise.

The prom at Altea is very pleasant, with the usual array of bars and cafes, but it is a half mile walk from the hotel along a busy main road. Or there is a longer, more picturesque route that takes you out into the country and back along the river. Alternatively, a bus stops outside the hotel and takes you in. The town itself isn't very exciting, but the old town on top of the hill is well worth a visit. As too is the Tuesday market, but it is not on the seafront as some websites suggest. It has been relocated near the river and is an easy walk from the hotel.

Taking everything into consideration, the hotel, its facilities, location and value for money, it is probably well worth its three star rating. I would give it 7 out of 10, probably a bit more if I was Spanish - a bit less if i were a child.

Had stayed in Altea previously and wanted to return for a long weekend. Booked hotel directly by telephone and with ease. I had previously seen the hotel and knew it was within easy walking distance of the promenade and old church of Altea. I requested a seaview and was told all apartments overlook the sea at some point which is true. Stayed at end of August in high season. The hotel was buzzing and filled to capacity with mainly spanish families. There was a very vocal animation team for the children but also quiet areas to sunbathe. The hotel was directly opening onto the shingle beach with a large outdoor pool close by in the Hotels grounds.

Yes the hotel was noisy with entertainment going on for the children and families throughout the day and night. But to be fair you were only 10 minute stroll from Altea promenade or the old part at the top of the hill which was part of our entertainment to go out and find somewhere to eat on an evening. The Hotel provided me and my husband with a good base , comfortable and clean bedrooms and a really varied buffet breakfast in the morning. We stayed 3 nights and would not hesitate to return. At 12 midnight all entertainment stopped - maybe bye laws in place? restriction of noise? but it was possible to sit on the balcony and savour the view.

Without exception all staff were polite, courteous with many speaking english, as we are english this was a bonus.

Staying in Altea is not the easiest of places to find accommodation and for location alone with a beautiful beach to walk onto I would recommend this hotel. We enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to stay again.

This is the typical package hotel. It looks lovely in its website, but it's a cement cheap art decco smelling toilet hotel. At night they have an outdoor disco, so loud! That if you have a baby or want to have a relaxing time by the beach, then don't go near it.
We came for a couple of days and will be leaving tomorrow first thing in the morning.