Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá
Alicante · Valencian Community · 4 Stars

Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá

Four-star hotel in Alicante, in the city’s tallest building, with sea views, a Mediterranean restaurant and Postiguet Beach nearby.

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7.8 Score
4.092 Reviews
4★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Area Alicante
Nearby Gabriel Miró Square · 190 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá

Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá is a 4-star hotel in Alicante, occupying the city’s tallest building and offering views of the sea and urban surroundings. Its address on Rambla Mendez Nuñez makes it easy to explore the centre, the port and several museums on foot, while Postiguet Beach is 350 metres away.

The rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV; depending on the category, they offer views of the city, local landmarks or the sea, as well as a bathtub in several options. WiFi is free throughout the property. The Convistas restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine, and breakfast is served buffet-style. Reception is open 24 hours and offers tourist information and car hire. There are 13 golf courses within a 15 km radius. It’s a practical option for combining city visits, days by the sea and trips around Alicante; parking is not available at the hotel.

Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá
★ 7.8 · Good · 4.092 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá

Four-star hotel in Alicante, in the city’s tallest building, with sea views, a Mediterranean restaurant and Postiguet Beach nearby.

Room types

The rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV, and several include a bathtub, minibar and soundproofing. Views range from the cityscape and local landmarks to the sea, so your choice of category makes a noticeable difference to your stay. The listed room sizes range from 16 to 22 m².

The Standard Double Room is 16 m², while the 22 m² Superior Room also has a sofa. Sea-view options are available in both 16 and 22 m² sizes; categories with a bathtub also include options with a bathrobe and slippers. The Premium Room comes in different bed configurations and may have a terrace, subject to availability on arrival. For families, there is a sea-view room with four single beds. Differences in size, views and facilities make it easy to choose according to your trip.

Standard Double Room — Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá
Standard Double Room
16 m²

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • City view
  • Landmark view

At 16 m², this room offers views of the city and a local landmark, as well as air conditioning and soundproofing. The private bathroom has a bathtub or shower. Its city views set it apart from the sea-view categories, while the minibar completes the facilities for a short stay in Alicante.

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Superior Room — Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá
Superior Room
22 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Bathtub
  • Sofa

At 22 m², this room offers more space than the Standard Double Room, with views of the city and a local landmark. It has a bathtub and sofa, as well as air conditioning and soundproofing. It’s the only one of these two categories with a sofa, a useful feature for relaxing in the room after exploring Alicante.

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Standard Room with a View — Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá
Standard Room with a View
16 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Sea view
  • Bathtub

This 16 m² room combines sea views with views of a local landmark. It has a double bed, bathtub, air conditioning and soundproofing, as well as a private bathroom and minibar. Unlike the Standard Double Room with city views, its distinguishing feature is its sea-facing aspect in a compact space.

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Premium Room — Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá
Premium Room
22 m²

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Sea view
  • Bathrobe

At 22 m², this category combines sea or landmark views with a bathtub, bathrobe and slippers. It may include a terrace, subject to availability at check-in. It also has air conditioning and soundproofing; its bathroom extras and the possibility of a terrace set it apart from the simpler options.

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Superior Room with a View — Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá
Superior Room with a View
22 m²

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Sea view
  • Bathtub

This 22 m² room combines sea and landmark views with a bathtub and sofa. Air conditioning and soundproofing complete its facilities. Compared with the Superior Room with city views, its main feature is the sea view; the private bathroom also has a bidet and hairdryer.

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Family Room with Sea View — Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá
Family Room with Sea View
22 m²

  • 4 Single beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Sea view
  • Bathrobe

At 22 m², this family room offers sea and landmark views, as well as a bathtub, bathrobe and slippers. It has air conditioning and soundproofing, along with a private bathroom. Its configuration with four single beds sets it apart from the double rooms and options with a sofa.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay 350 m from Postiguet Beach and close to Alicante’s port.
  • you’re interested in visiting museums and monuments in the centre, several just a few hundred metres away.
  • you’re looking for rooms with different views, including options overlooking the sea.
  • you value having a restaurant, bar and café on site.
  • you need free WiFi and a 24-hour reception.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need parking at the hotel: there is no parking available.
  • you want buffet breakfast to be included in the rate.
  • you’re looking for a guaranteed terrace: the terrace in the Premium Room is subject to availability on arrival.
  • you want a sea view in every category: some rooms offer city views.

Hotel facilities & services

The hotel brings together facilities designed for a comfortable stay in central Alicante. WiFi is free throughout the property, and the rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and views. There is also a minibar and luggage storage. Reception is open 24 hours and offers a wake-up service, as well as car hire and tourist information.

Dining options include an on-site restaurant, bar and café; the Convistas restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine. Breakfast is served buffet-style, and fruit, wine or champagne and special diet menus are also available on request. Additional services include daily housekeeping, laundry and meeting or banquet facilities. The building has a lift and heating, and smoking is prohibited throughout. The facilities offer options for relaxing, dining and organising activities without leaving the central area.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 2 restaurants
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Views
  • Minibar
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry service

General facilities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Scuba diving
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax / photocopying
  • Laundry service
  • 24-hour reception
  • Meeting / banquet facilities
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Food & drink

  • On-site café
  • Fruit
  • Wine / champagne
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Landmark view
  • View
  • Electric kettle
  • Socket near the bed

Location & what to see

Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá is on Rambla Mendez Nuñez, in a central area of Alicante, between the shopping streets and the port. Plaza de Gabriel Miró is 190 m away and the Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás de Bari is 200 m away. Calle San Francisco, known for its decorative figures, is 250 m away, and the Museo de Fogueres is 260 m away. Postiguet Beach is 350 m away.

To explore the local heritage, the Gravina Museum of Fine Arts is 350 m away and MACA - Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art is 410 m away. Santa Bárbara Castle is 700 m away; from there, you can see the port and the city. Mercado station is 500 m away and Alicante railway station is 1.1 km away. Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is 8 km away. The Alicante–Isla de Tabarca ferry terminal is 250 m away.

You can combine a walk through the historic centre with a visit to the Basilica of Santa María, 420 m away, or head to the sea to spend a few hours at Postiguet Beach. For a change of scenery, San Gabriel Beach is 2.7 km away and Albufereta Beach is 3.8 km away. Ferries to Tabarca depart from the port. The city’s museums and central streets can be explored at different times of year; in the warmer months, the nearby coast makes it easy to alternate cultural visits with time by the sea.

Gabriel Miró Square — A leafy central square where you can stroll and relax between city visits. 190 m
Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás de Bari — Historic church with Baroque architecture in central Alicante. 200 m
Alicante-Isla de Tabarca — Departure point for ferry connections to the island of Tabarca. 250 m
Fogueres Museum — Exhibition dedicated to the Hogueras, a traditional Alicante festival. 260 m
Gravina Museum of Fine Arts — Alicante art collection housed in a historic palace. 350 m
MACA - Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art — Contemporary art in a museum beside the Basilica of Santa María. 410 m

What guests say about Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá

7.8
Good · 4.092 reviews
Staff
8.8
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.6
Cleanliness
8.0
Facilities
7.7
Value for money
7.5
Free Wi-Fi
8.5

Guests particularly value the staff’s attentiveness and the proximity of Alicante’s main attractions. Cleanliness and comfort receive good ratings, while the facilities and value for money score slightly lower. The WiFi also receives a favourable rating.

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