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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Rates at Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá vary depending on the season, room and dates of your stay. To check the current price for your trip, check the available rates here.
Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is 8 km from Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá. Alicante railway station is 1.1 km away and Mercado station is 500 m away. The Alicante–Isla de Tabarca ferry terminal is 250 m away. You can arrive by train or ferry and continue on foot or by public transport; the hotel has no parking.
Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá is close to several places in central Alicante: Gabriel Miró Square is 190 m away and the Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás de Bari is 200 m away. Calle San Francisco and the Alicante–Isla de Tabarca ferry terminal are 250 m away. The Fogueres Museum is 260 m away, and Postiguet Beach is 350 m away.
Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá offers buffet breakfast, although it is not included in the rate. The property also has a restaurant, bar and café, and serves special diet menus on request. The Convistas restaurant prepares Mediterranean cuisine.
Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá requires a damage deposit of 950 EUR on arrival, paid by credit card. The amount is returned to the card used seven days after check-out, once the accommodation has been inspected.
Rooms at Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá range from 16 to 22 m² and offer city, landmark or sea views. Some have a bathtub, sofa, bathrobe or slippers; the Premium Room may have a terrace, subject to availability. There is also a family room with sea views and four single beds.
Cots at Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá are subject to availability. A cot or extra bed for children is available on request in the Standard Double Room.