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Hotel Gran Playa in Santa Pola

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Spain, Santa Pola, Av. Zaragoza, 42
● Center: 1.1 km
🌞 Beach - 8 min

Guests praise the large, clean rooms and spacious bathrooms with balconies offering good views The breakfast buffet is described as excellent with a wide variety and freshly replenished food Staff are frequently mentioned as friendly, helpful, and English-speaking Free parking on site and convenient location near the beach and Pola Park The hotel offers many on-site activities including a pool, children’s playground, and various water sports Some guests found the pool area lacking sufficient sunbeds, with roughly 12 available The buffet dinner and breakfast temperatures were sometimes lukewarm, with limited variety reported by some Noise from a nearby main road could be heard from balconies though not inside rooms One review mentioned slow WiFi and occasional slow service at the bar A few guests experienced limited staff tolerance towards certain tourists and minor maintenance issues like a faulty safe lock or shower drainage
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Rooms and prices

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Children under 170+
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Description

Hotel Gran Playa is a 2-star property built in 2001, offering a wide variety of room types from Economy Single rooms to 3 Bedroom Apartments. The hotel is known for its spacious, clean rooms with large bathrooms and many feature balconies with views of the city, pool, garden, or water. Guests highlight the excellent breakfast buffet with a variety of hot and cold options, freshly replenished throughout service. The hotel provides numerous amenities including free parking, a swimming pool with a children's pool, a fitness center, billiards, and water sports like windsurfing and diving. Services such as 24-hour front desk, concierge, car and bike hire, and free WiFi support a comfortable stay. Though rated 2 stars, many guests consider it a high-end experience with very friendly and helpful staff who speak English well. Pets are not allowed, and children of all ages are welcome with cribs available but no extra beds. Payment options include Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and JSB cards.

Location

Located at Av. Zaragoza, 42 in Santa Pola, the hotel is about a 10-minute walk (550 meters) from Gran Playa beach. It lies in a quiet part of town near Pola Park, a small children’s theme park, which is adjacent to the hotel. The town center, shops, restaurants, and the marina are within a 20-30 minute walk, providing access to ferry trips to Tabarca Island. Alicante El Altet Airport (ALC) is approximately 10 km away. The Museum of the Sea, which showcases the local maritime heritage, is about 2 km from the hotel, offering a cultural outing nearby.

Tips

  • Book a room with a balcony to enjoy views and fresh air, but expect some noise from the nearby main road if on the balcony.
  • Choose bed and breakfast rather than half board if you prefer more varied and hot meals.
  • Use the free bike hire to explore the area or take a 20-minute walk to the marina for more dining options.

Policies and conditions

  • Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs can be added, but extra beds cannot be added. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard, AmericanExpress, JSB
  • Check in time: 16:00. Check out time: 12:00.
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Adults2+
Children under 170+
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Services and facilities

General
  • ATM
  • Computer
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour reception
  • Elevator/lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Newspapers
  • Ticket assistance
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family room
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features
Services and amenities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
Meals
  • Bar
  • Coffee/tea for guests
  • Breakfast
  • Buffet breakfast
  • Cafe
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Vending machine
  • Bottled water
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
Transfer
  • Car rental
  • Airport transportation
  • Transfer services
Languages Spoken
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Italian
  • French
  • Multi-language staff
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Recreation
  • Library
  • Bike rental
  • Billiards
  • Fishing
  • Sun Deck
Parking
  • Parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Garage
Pool and beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach facilities
  • Beach/pool towels
  • Next to the beach
Business
  • Fax and copy machine
  • Meeting and presentation facilities
Sports
  • Windsurfing
  • Diving
  • Table Tennis
  • Snorkelling
  • Fitness facilities
Beauty and wellness
  • Doctor
  • First Aid Kit
Kids
  • Playroom
  • Children's playground
  • Children swimming pool
  • Family/Kid Friendly
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 550 m. It takes 8 minutes To the beach!

The distance to the sea is 90 meters

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Reviews

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29.11.2025 Andrew
Best breakfast buffet I have ever seen. The reason I did not check out early. Nice size rooms but safe had lock removed. Staff are helpful and speak English but some have limited tolerance to touring Americans. Could be due to off season alignment. I might recommend nearby Alicante instead.
20.10.2025 Glenn
It's a nice hotel with friendly and helpful staff. The tv had English channels. It was close to a main road which you could hear from the balcony though not in the room. The hotel is a little out of town but there is a bus stop outside. It was a short walk straight down to the beach where there were some great cafes and restaurants
23.09.2025 CARLOS
Very friendly staff. Parking on site convenient. Quiet area of Santa Pola. Easy walk to town, beaches, shops and restaurants. Large room, large bathroom and large west facing balcony. Very clean.
22.09.2025 David
Quiet hotel in mid-September with friendly and helpful staff. It is not far from the beach and next to Pola Park (a small children's theme park). There are a number of restaurants in the area. We stayed half board, unfortunately the food wasn't kept hot enough after cooking (the warmers need to be turned up and the heat lamps in the top weren't giving off much heat) and had little variety, so after a few days it became boring. The breakfast has hot and cold options, but the hot breakfast was only lukewarm and had to be microwaved to be hot enough to eat (not ideal for fried eggs). They also ran out of bread and butter so toast became unavailable on one day. There is plenty of free parking on the street outside or you can park in the hotel car park which incurs a daily charge of 8 Euros at the time of our stay. The swimming pool is of a medium size and clean but there are not many sun beds (around 12), there is also a children's pool that is separated from the main pool. The room was of a nice size with a large bathroom (we were given a family room although there was only two of us). There is a large bar area with a nice veranda. The bar is staffed by the reception/dining room people so we had to wait for someone to come at times, but it wasn't an issue. We would stay there again in the future but would only choose bed and breakfast.
27.08.2025 Verified
top hotel
it was amazing, the staff went above and beyond with the service. Would stay there again. highly recommend it.
26.08.2025 Gary
Says three star, but it’s a real high end three star!

Great staff and lovely food.
04.08.2025 BC
Stayed for one night passing through. Super friendly staff, very clean room. Great value.
15.06.2025 Julie
We were promptly moved when we complained about the family from hell nextdoor to our room .hotels basic but beds comfty and nice pool .
02.06.2025 Guest
I really liked it, the beach is less than a ten-minute walk away, the Polapark is next door (important since I went with my 6-year-old son) and the pool is very good too, cleanliness is ok, the breakfast lady is super nice, everyone is pleasant, we will return 😃
29.05.2025 Youness
A hidden placeclose by the beach.super clean and friendly stuff
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POIs near hotel

museum
Salt Museum (8 min)
Free museum documenting Santa Pola's centuries-old salt production and extraction methods. Open 09:00–14:00.
attraction
Beached Barge (1.6 km)
Historic salt transport vessel preserved on shore, representing Santa Pola's maritime salt trade heritage.
museum
Museum of the Sea (2 km)
Marine museum showcasing Santa Pola's fishing heritage, local maritime history, and Mediterranean sea culture.

Frequently asked questions about Hotel Gran Playa

Does Hotel Gran Playa have rooms with balconies and sea views?

Yes, several room types such as Standard room with balcony, Standard room with water view, and Superior Double room with river view include balconies and water views.

Is parking available at the hotel and is there a charge?

There is free parking available on site, but some guests mentioned a daily charge of 8 Euros for the hotel car park during their stay.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Gran Playa?

No, pets are not allowed at this hotel according to its policies.

How close is the hotel to the beach and local attractions?

The hotel is approximately a 550-meter walk to Gran Playa beach and next to Pola Park children’s theme park. The Museum of the Sea is about 2 km away.

Can families with children stay here and are cribs available?

Children of all ages are welcome. Cribs can be added to any room type, but extra beds cannot. Additional fees may apply for children using existing beds.

Hotel prices for: July - August 2026 calendar

The average hotel price this month is 115 USD The best time to book is July 2, with rates starting from 104 USD

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