Cheap Hotels in Benidorm: Where to Stay on the Costa Blanca
Resort · Costa Blanca · Spain
Finding cheap hotels in Benidorm is mostly a question of where and when. This is a town of around 70,450 people strung along two long beaches, Platja de Llevant and Platja de Ponent, with quieter Finestrat about 5 miles away. Alicante airport, which has direct flights from the United Kingdom, sits roughly 41 minutes from Benidorm by road. Below I walk you through the areas worth staying in, the kind of stay each one suits, and how to time your booking. The live hotel prices on this page let you compare rates side by side before you commit.
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- Two long town beaches, Platja de Llevant and Platja de Ponent, within about a mile of the centre
- Terra Mítica, Aqualandia and Mundomar all sit roughly 2 miles from town for family days out
- Alicante airport is about 41 minutes away, with direct flights from the United Kingdom
Resorts and towns near Benidorm
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BenidormProvincia de Alicante
15 sights · 41 min from ALC · on the coast
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Provincia de Alicante · 5 miles from Benidorm
1 sights · 39 min from ALC · on the coast
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Compare hotels (opens Booking.com in a new tab)Where to stay in Benidorm
Most visitors base themselves in Benidorm itself, and the choice comes down to which beach you want on your doorstep. Platja de Llevant lies about half a mile from the centre and Platja de Ponent a little over a mile, with the small Platgeta del Mal Pas right in the middle. Staying near Mal Pas puts you close to the Mirador de Sant Jaume viewpoint and the Museo Boca del Calvari, so you can walk almost everywhere.
For something calmer, look at Finestrat, around 5 miles from the centre and home to just under 4,000 people. Playa de Finestrat and the coves of Cala Tío Ximo and Almadrava sit on the quieter edges of the bay, and the old El Realet castle is up in Finestrat. It is also the closer of the two to Alicante airport, at about 39 minutes' drive.
Families may prefer the side of town nearest the parks: Terra Mítica, Aqualandia and Mundomar are each roughly 2 miles out, and Terra Natura Benidorm is about 2.5 miles away.
Which kind of stay suits you
A large resort town on two main beaches lends itself to classic beach hotels, and the searches British travellers make tell you what they look for: all-inclusive stays, family hotels in Benidorm close to the water parks, and adult only hotels in Benidorm for couples who want a quieter pool. Use the filters on the live prices here to narrow things down by board basis and guest type.
If you would rather cook for yourself, self catering in Benidorm is a popular alternative, and it suits longer stays out of season. Those after more space often look at villas to rent in Benidorm and around Finestrat, where the setting is less built up; Benidorm villa holidays tend to make most sense for larger groups who plan to hire a car and explore the coves and viewpoints.
Timing and booking tips
The best weather runs from May to November, with July peaking around 31°C. Expect hotel rates to climb in July and August and during UK school holidays, so if you are hunting for cheap hotels in Benidorm, Spain, look at June, September or October, when highs still sit at 25 to 26°C. Winter is mild, with highs of 16 to 17°C and very little rain from December to February.
Many British travellers book Benidorm flights and hotel together as a package, which bundles the flight into Alicante, your room and the transfer of about 40 minutes. You can compare flight hotel Benidorm deals from several package providers on this page, alongside room-only prices, car hire, and tours and tickets for the theme parks.
When to go to Benidorm
May to June and September to October: daytime highs between 22°C and 26°C with little rain.
- 16°CJan10 mm
- 16°CFeb17 mm
- 19°CMar17 mm
- 20°CApr15 mm
- 22°CMay56 mm
- 26°CJun19 mm
- 31°CJul5 mm
- 30°CAug22 mm
- 26°CSept50 mm
- 25°COct42 mm
- 21°CNov10 mm
- 17°CDec7 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
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Questions people ask
Which area of Benidorm is best for families?
Families usually stay in Benidorm itself, close to Platja de Llevant or Platja de Ponent. Terra Mítica, Aqualandia and Mundomar are all about 2 miles from the centre, and Terra Natura Benidorm is around 2.5 miles out, so short trips to the parks are easy.
Where should couples stay in Benidorm?
Couples wanting a quieter base could look at Finestrat, about 5 miles from the centre, near Playa de Finestrat and the coves of Cala Tío Ximo and Almadrava. You can also filter the live hotel prices here for adults-only properties in town.
Is Benidorm good for a Christmas holiday?
Benidorm is mild in December, with highs around 17°C, lows near 9°C and only about two rainy days in the month. It will not be beach-hot, but it is pleasant for walking the seafront and visiting viewpoints such as the Mirador de Sant Jaume.
Is self catering a good option in Benidorm?
Self catering suits travellers planning longer stays or visiting in the mild shoulder months from December to April. Apartments and villas give you more space, particularly around Finestrat, and you can compare self-catering options alongside hotels on this page.
How long is the transfer from Alicante airport?
Alicante airport, which has direct flights from the United Kingdom, is about 41 minutes by road from Benidorm and around 39 minutes from Finestrat. Package holidays usually include this transfer in the price.