Five-star hotel in Altea, next to Playa de La Olla, with a thalassotherapy spa, rooms with balconies, and Mediterranean and Asian dining options.
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SH Villa Gadea is a 5-star hotel in Altea, next to Playa de La Olla, 100 m away. Its Mediterranean-style rooms feature air conditioning, a balcony, a private bathroom and satellite TV; different categories add a terrace, coffee machine, hot tub or sea views. Some include a sofa bed, and there are options for adults travelling with children. The Salux SH Villa Gadea Thalasso Spa has counter-current swimming pools, Vichy showers, a Turkish bath and a sauna, as well as massages and treatments.
The dining options include Kitsume, which serves Asian fusion cuisine, and La Palapa, which specialises in rice dishes and Mediterranean food. Veranda serves a buffet for guests who choose half board or full board, with drinks not included. The lobby bar has a terrace overlooking the pool and sea, and offers live music on some evenings. Playa Solsida and Playa del Cap Negret are also nearby. Olla Altea stop is 450 m away, and the Torre de Bellaguarda viewpoint offers another way to explore Altea.
The rooms at SH Villa Gadea follow a Mediterranean style and have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a balcony. The categories offer different double-bed configurations with a sofa bed, options for adults travelling with children, and rooms with sea views; some also have a terrace. Bathrooms may include a bath, shower or hot tub, with a bathrobe and slippers among the extras.
A minibar and soundproofing are part of the facilities, while some rooms also have a coffee machine or seating area. The Standard category has a double bed and balcony; other options add a sofa bed or views of the coast. You can choose based on the bed type, outdoor space and bathroom features, with some options combining a shower and bath. The seating area provides a separate space in one of the categories.
At 44 m², this room has a balcony and terrace with views of the mountains or the residential area, as well as soundproofing. The bathroom has a hot tub; air conditioning and a sofa bed complete this Mediterranean-style room, which is set up with a double bed.
This Premium category covers 45 m² and adds a coffee machine to the terrace and balcony. It includes a hot tub, soundproofing and views, with a double bed and sofa bed. Its Mediterranean décor and natural light complement a layout with extra facilities for your stay.
At 44 m², this Superior option is designed for a family stay and has a balcony and terrace. The double bed is complemented by a sofa bed, while the bathroom has a shower and hot tub. Air conditioning, a minibar and soundproofing complete the bright, Mediterranean-style room.
Also measuring 44 m², this category for two adults and one child has a Mediterranean-style balcony and terrace, with views of the mountains or residential area. Its double bed and sofa bed set this layout apart, and the bathroom has a shower and hot tub.
At 32 m², the Special Offer is a Standard room with a double bed, balcony and terrace, as well as views of the mountains or residential area. Air conditioning and a hot tub complete this bright, Mediterranean-style space with a private bathroom.
This 44.2 m² room has a balcony facing the sea and a bathroom with a bath and shower. It has a double bed and sofa bed, air conditioning and soundproofing; the terrace extends the space outdoors, and the minibar adds convenience.
At 44.2 m², this option for two adults and one child retains sea views from the balcony and has a bath and shower. The bed layout includes a sofa bed; the room also has air conditioning, a terrace and soundproofing, with a bathrobe and slippers among the extras.
Across its 44.2 m², this sea-view category combines a private balcony with a seating area, a distinctive feature of the room. It also has a bath and shower, air conditioning and a terrace; the main layout includes a double bed and sofa bed, as well as a bathrobe and slippers.
Wellness is a key feature, with a spa, sauna, thermal baths, hot tub and massages, alongside a gym, lockers and loungers for the beach or pool. The garden, terrace and children's play area offer places to relax outdoors. The reception is open 24 hours a day and provides concierge service, luggage storage and tourist information; daily housekeeping, room service and valet parking are also available.
Dining options include a restaurant, bar, breakfast in the room and a minibar. Rooms have a private bathroom, towels, slippers, toiletries and a hairdryer; some also have a seating area, sofa and desk. Free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, satellite channels and a lift complete the facilities. The accommodation is on the beachfront and has air conditioning, heating and family rooms.
SH Villa Gadea is in Partida Villa Gadea, next to the Altea coastline and 100 m from Playa de La Olla. There are other beaches nearby for a change of scenery: Playa Solsida is 900 m away, Playa del Cap Negret is 1 km away and Playa del Mascarat is 2.1 km away. There are also restaurants nearby, including Kitsume, 40 m away, and La Bruschetta, 450 m away. The surrounding area combines coastal establishments with residential areas, so you can focus your outings on the sea or Altea's town centre.
To get around the area, Olla Altea stop is 450 m away and Cap Negret stop is 1.6 km away. Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is 58 km away. Altea la Vieja is 1.8 km away, while the Torre de Bellaguarda viewpoint and Mercat Municipal Altea are both 2.9 km away. The mouth of the Rio Algar, 2.2 km away, adds a natural area to nearby excursions; Altea Club de Golf is 1.3 km away.
You can alternate days by the sea with walks around Altea and visits to the area's natural spaces. Sierra Helada Natural Park is 6 km away and Peñón de Ifach Natural Park is 9 km away. Fuentes del Algar, 7 km away, offers another excursion among water and scenery. In the warmer months, the nearby beaches are good for swimming; in spring and autumn, walks along the coast and visits to Altea la Vieja or the Bellaguarda viewpoint are alternatives for exploring the area.
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Guests especially praise the staff, cleanliness and room comfort. The facilities receive very positive ratings, while value for money scores slightly lower than these aspects, although it remains favourably rated.
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Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is 58 km from SH Villa Gadea; you can make the journey by road by car or taxi, although travel time depends on traffic. Olla Altea stop is 450 m away and Cap Negret stop is 1.6 km away. The hotel has public on-site parking, which costs €12 per day and requires a reservation.
Playa de La Olla is 100 m from SH Villa Gadea and Playa Solsida is 900 m away. You can also visit the Discalced Carmelite Church, 270 m away, and Altea la Vieja, 1.8 km away. The Torre de Bellaguarda viewpoint and Mercat Municipal Altea are both 2.9 km away, offering options for a walk and shopping as well as a day at the beach.
SH Villa Gadea offers a buffet breakfast. Veranda restaurant is available to guests who choose half board, which combines breakfast and dinner, or full board. Drinks are not included in these packages; the hotel also offers breakfast in the room.
The Salux SH Villa Gadea Thalasso Spa has counter-current swimming pools, Vichy showers, a Turkish bath and a sauna. It also offers massages, body wraps and treatments; opening hours are available from reception.
SH Villa Gadea has public on-site parking, which costs €12 per day and requires a reservation. Valet parking is also available. Parking is not free.
SH Villa Gadea offers rooms with balconies and sea views; some categories have a bath and shower. The Double Room with Sea View has a seating area, and the Premium category adds a coffee machine and hot tub.
Between 18 October 2026 and March 2027, SH Villa Gadea will renovate the rooms in one of its blocks. This area will remain separate from the rest of the hotel, and the work will not affect the property's usual operations.