All Inclusive Resorts Alicante: Where to Stay and When to Go

In general terms, an all inclusive board basis covers your breakfast, lunch and dinner, usually served buffet-style, plus snacks between meals and drinks throughout the day. Local alcoholic drinks such as Spanish beer, house wine and local spirits are normally included, along with soft drinks, tea and coffee. Premium branded spirits, bottled wines from a list and some à la carte restaurants often carry a supplement, so check each offer before you book.

When you compare Alicante hotels with all inclusive deals on this page, read the small print for drinks hours and which bars take part. Alicante is a sizeable city with tapas bars and restaurants on every corner, so some travellers choose half board instead and eat out in the old town in the evenings. Both options sit side by side in the package deals shown here.

Alicante itself is a coastal city of nearly 349,000 people, which means you get a proper Spanish city on your doorstep rather than a purpose-built strip. Staying in the centre puts you within walking distance of the Co-Cathedral of St. Nicholas of Bari, the Basilica of Saint Mary, the Gravina Museum of Fine Arts and the Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art. For more space and a beach-first holiday, the stretch north of the port is where to look: Playa de la Albufereta and Playa de la Almadraba are about 2.5 miles out, with Playa de Agua Amarga roughly 2 miles away and the cove of Cala dels Cantalars at around 3 miles.

If you want all inclusive near Alicante but somewhere quieter, El Campello lies about 7 miles up the coast, with a population of around 28,000. It is 19 minutes from the airport and has its own archaeological site, Illeta dels Banyets, set by the sea. Larger resort-style hotels with pools and entertainment tend to suit these beach districts and El Campello better than the tight streets of the historic centre, so filter by location when you compare.

The best months are May to October. May brings highs of 23°C, June 27°C, and July and August peak at 30°C with warm nights around 23 to 24°C. July is the driest month of the year, with just 3 mm of rain on average. September stays hot at 27°C but can bring a few heavier showers, with 49 mm across six rainy days, and October still reaches a pleasant 24°C.

From November to April the city is mild rather than hot, with daytime highs between 16°C and 20°C. That is lovely weather for walking up to Santa Bárbara Castle or exploring the museums, though cool for long pool days. March is the wettest month, averaging 59 mm over eight days.

Most British travellers book Alicante holidays all inclusive as a package, combining flight, hotel and transfers in one booking. You can compare live all inclusive holidays in Alicante, Spain from Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach on this page, alongside hotel prices if you would rather arrange things separately. Alicante airport is the natural choice, with transfers of about 9 minutes to the city and 19 minutes to El Campello. Murcia airport also has direct UK flights but is around 73 minutes from Alicante, so weigh that longer transfer, especially with tired children.

Families should know that prices for Alicante all inclusive holiday packages generally rise during the British school holidays, particularly in July and August. If you are hunting for cheap all inclusive holidays in Alicante, travelling in May, June or October usually gives better value with plenty of warmth. If a 5 star all inclusive in Alicante is what you want, filter the deals by star rating and check exactly what the board basis includes. For days out, you can also compare car hire and see tours and tickets here.