Hotel Olympus, Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain

Official Rating - 3 *- Bed & Breakfast/ Half Board/ Full Board/ All Inclusive

hotel location and address

Paseo de las Acacias, s/n, Alicante, BENIDORM, Spain 03500

hotel details

Benidorm is a vibrant city on the eastern coast of mainland Spain, approximately 45 minutes from Alicante and the airport. Benidorm is popular with any age of visitor as it has something of interest to suit all ages. These include 3 well known theme parks, historical interests, shopping, superb beaches and lots of Catalonian charm.

The Olympus Hotel is modern in its design but, just a short walk away to the old town of Benidorm you will find an array of traditional Spanish houses. The streets are lively and atmospheric, where you can sit and enjoy a coffee and watch the world go by. The hotel has 4 floors with 2 lifts to service the floors and is just 700 metres away from the Poniente beach.

accommodation

The 148 rooms are comfortable and can accommodate 2 adults + 2 children, or 3 adults. The rooms are fully equipped with a full bathroom, air conditioning, heating (winter), satellite television, hairdryer, direct dial telephone and safety deposit box (local charges apply)

food and beverage

There is a buffet style restaurant which holds weekly gala dinners where you can get the opportunity to try out local delights.There is also a bar.

sports and leisure

An outdoor swimming pool which is covered and heated in the winter, sun terraces, darts and an entertainments programme all year round

for children

The swimming pool has a separate area for children and there is a child's playground

facilities and services

24 hour reception desk, safety deposit boxes, car rental, laundry service/dry cleaning, packed lunches (24 notice), air conditioning in public areas, golf course (within 3 kms), lifts, currency exchange, tour desk, fax/photo copying service,

all inclusive food and drink programme

The AI programme consists of breakfast (08:00-10:00), lunch (13:00-15:00) and dinner (19:30-21:30), all buffet style, served in the main restaurant. During meals refreshments, mineral water, soft drinks, sangria, beer and wine are offered. Snacks like cold sandwiches, pizza, crisps, nuts and olives are available from 10:00-13.00, 15:00-19:30 & 21.30-24:00 at the bar. Locally produced alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks like coffee, tea, wine (red & white) and beer are served from 10:00-24:00 at the bar.

all inclusive sports and entertainment

Leisure facilities at the hotel include the swimming pool which is covered and heated in the winter and a full entertainment programme available for both adults and children with live music once a week, competitions and daytime activities such as darts, gym and dance classes

useful information on distances

Alicante airport is 60 kms, Murcia airport is 143 kms and Valencia airport is 152 kms. Poniente beach is 700 metres, local amenities are a short walk away to the old town of Benidorm

family entertainment / recommended places to visit

Canelobre Caves

Near to Busot, just on the outskirts of Benidorm there are some stunning waterfalls and natural caves. It is possible to take a walking tour of the area and the caves, and sometimes the caves are used for concerts so the acoustics are simply amazing. The caves are a popular tourist attraction so it is best to arrive early in the day to avoid the crowds.

Algar Falls

Perhaps these falls are considered to be one of the finest natural beauty sights in the Costa Blanca. After enjoying the scene of the falls, it is possible to take a dip in the wonderfully warm waters of the pools. There is also a railway museum here for you to learn about the history of Spain's rail transportation.

The House Museum

This is an art gallery which you can find inside a fantastically historical building built in the 19thcentury. It has paintings, sculptures and plenty of exhibitions throughout the year. The museum is easy to find as it is right in the centre of Benidorm.

Benidorm's Wax Museum

The wax museum is a popular attraction and contains a grand display of famous people such as Elvis Presley, Charlie Chaplin and many others. There are also areas of royal families, politicians and fairytale characters. Although the museum is popular, we should warn you that there is an area which houses Benidorm's Museum of Erotic Art.

The Agricultural Museum

At the Plaza de Toros you can find the Agricultural Museum which is interesting for its displays of historical and ancient farming tools and equipment. There are horse drawn ploughs and the water mill and water wheel are particularly fascinating.

Terra Mitica theme park

Terra Mitica is the Costa Blanca's most ambitious and most entertaining and family friendly theme park, covering a huge area on the outskirts of Benidorm. This park is one of Spain's very best. You'll need plenty of time to explore the park, take in one of the 80 entertainment shows which are held for the public and to try out all of the 30 fantastic rides!

See some animals in a zoo

Terra Natura has a number of excellent daily shows, a water park, fascinating wild animals and five different themed areas where you can meet and greet animals from the wilds and learn more about survival. Take in America, Asia, Mare Nostrum, Pangea and Europe.

Watch a dolphin show at Mundomar Marine & Exotic Animal Park

See some of Europe's most beautiful dolphins and watch their interaction with their trainers and carers at Mundomar, at Sierra Helada near Benidorm. This really is a must see for lovers of these amazing creatures. Highlights include the ballet which features synchronized swimmers dancing in the water alongside the dolphins that are simply spectacular as they glide through the water. Head down to watch the underwater action from deep beneath the dolphins tank or why not get really close and take a boat ride pulled by your very own personal dolphin! A great one for the children!