Riviera Beachotel - Adults Recommended

Stayed for the fiesta for 4 nights. Allocated a room on the 8th floor and could literally hear everything. People going to the loo, flushing, and the daily antics which come with an adult hotel. Literally zero privacy. Other than the noise the room was fine. We did have a blocked sink which we reported but was never fixed, I dread to think what’s causing it. Food was the biggest let down. Having previously stayed in the Flash and Nero, the selection was poor at best. Ok if you don’t like lots of options, but too much like a budget canteen for us. Pool area is tiny, didn’t see any sun on there but it was November. Location is probably the best benefit of this hotel. Straight off the main strip and a fantastic bar/terrace outside where the staff work so hard. We wouldn’t return but for those wanting to good base at a low price for a few days, it’s ideal.

This hotel is fabulous, in every way. It’s spotlessly clean everywhere, the rooms are cleaned every day and the beds made. Reception staff are super friendly and helpful, a lovely young man checked us in at 1.30 in the morning when we were tired and fed up, he was lovely, and helped us check in quickly and easily, he also came up to our room with 2 bags of food for us, with bread, pate, tuna, crisps, fruit and water in, which I thought was a very nice touch. You have to pay €20 for a safe for the week, but well worth the money for peace of mind. The food is fantastic, always very tasty and hot. Aimed primarily at the English, but there are some dishes for more adventurous diners. I’m not adventurous, I like to know what I’m eating and for it to look like and taste like what it says it is…this hotel does that. I was convinced the chef must be English. Breakfast was everything you could wish for, cereal, juice,fruit,yogurts, pastries, cold meats, toast, full English, omelettes and pancakes made to order, coffee and tea etc. Evening meal there was so much choice, and I’ve stayed in many a Spanish hotel with buffet style meals and it’s crap, tastes of nothing and very poor choice, not here, there were at least 3 or 4 choices for me every night ( picky!) but always at least 6 or 7 choices, including soups, salads, pasta dishes. The desserts were amazing, sometimes they can look good and taste of nothing, but these looked and tasted amazing. One night there was the chocolate fountain, I was in heaven! ALL staff are super friendly and happy to help, they will have a joke with you, and the waiters and waitresses work non stop to keep tables clear. My only gripe is breakfast is 8-10 am, I’m lazy when on holiday and don’t want to get up for breakfast by 10, so I’d like an extended breakfast service, but as they also do lunch I guess there are time restraints. The pool area is shaded ( this time of year) until around 1,2 pm, then the sun goes by around 4.30, and the pool is cold, and small, BUT because it’s adults only it doesn’t matter, there’s no screaming kids splashing around with huge inflatables,, you can relax fully by the pool and just have a quick dip to cool off. Plenty of sun beds available , mostly in the shade but it’s still warm. The bar at the front of the hotel was great, waiter service, good prices, nice snack menu,and they will serve you round the pool too. I have really loved our stay here,our room was on the first floor as we requested a low floor room, we had a balcony that looked over the pool area of the ( huge) hotel next door and it was like watching my worst nightmare! Toooo many people, kids, etc, whereas because the riviera is small, it’s perfect, and it’s quiet. Our room was cleaned every day, the bathroom was a fab size, with a huge walk in shower. The beds are 2 singles pushed together, but they are the comfiest beds with the comfiest pillows I’ve ever experienced in a hotel. ( see not wanting to get up for breakfast!)

Having stayed at this hotel previously it was just as good second time around . It is an ideal location . All the staff are amazing . The food is very good . The rooms and all the hotel are spotless . The music lounge has good entertainment and the terrace is great to sit out . I would definitely recommend this hotel cannot fault it.

Booked this hotel for the fiesta as it looked the best out of the bunch with availability due to me booking late and reviews are hit and miss so I wasn’t expecting much to be honest. I was wrong We were shocked and delighted with this hotel , the reception staff were very accommodating as I was allocated a high room but they changed it for me to the second floor and the room was very modern , clean and the bed was massive. Lovely heated towel rail for the chilly nights and the shower was fab. Terrace bar is a sun trap and very lively, staff very hard working. Lounge underneath ( I didn’t know existed) and I’ve been to Benidorm at least 40 times was fab and staff friendly and good acts on. Restaurant was great, not as much choice as other places but food was lovely and hot and also plates warmed . I watched staff test the food regularly and staff very friendly especially the main guy with the infectious laughsorry I didn’t get his name. Pool area small but adequate for November time. All in all we will be returning

Fabulous hotel with fantastic staff whether in the restaurant, rooms or bars. They go over and above to look after you. A huge shout to the amazing Terrace Bar team - Luciana, Davide, Ishi, Alex, Jairo and those behind the scenes, thank you for looking after us. Also the Music Lounge - Fab, Tony and Laxman you never stop but always with a smile, not forgetting Jose, we missed you!

This is our first stay at The Riviera & without doubt the best Hotel we have ever stayed in Benidorm. Hotel spotless, Food Outstanding, Staff attentive and polite and drinks well priced compared to other bars In the Town. Definitely a more mature clientele which was great - no noise at night Pool area small but no problem getting a bed and is a little suntrap from midday with sun all day from 9 am at the front of the hotel and in the lovely residents only side seating area. We don't want ro leave tomorrow but looking forward to returning soon.