Overlooking the turquoise Mediterranean in the picturesque fishing village of Altea, the whitewashed Meliá Villa Gadea Hotel is 14 kilometres from Benidorm’s sizzling nightlife. The 202 air conditioned guestrooms feature natural toned decor with tiled floors and light wood furniture. All include balconies with sea or mountain views, satellite television, direct dial phones, complimentary dial up and wireless Internet access, minibars, safes and hair dryers. Bathrooms have bathrobes, jetted tubs, designer toiletries and telephones.
Guests of the hotel can choose between four onsite restaurants which feature sumptuous buffets, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, and barbecued meat and seafood. Travellers can revitalise with various hydromassage techniques in the thermal waters of the Thalasso Spa, which also features a range of beauty and dietary treatments, a sauna and an ice grotto. Guests can lounge on furnished terraces, alongside three connecting lagoon style pools, work out in the fully equipped fitness centre, and enjoy pre and post dinner drinks in the piano and lobby bar. Practical amenities include a 24 hour front desk, a business centre, Internet access in public areas, computer rental, a concierge service and free valet parking for those arriving by car. The hotel is in an excellent position for exploring the area and visit nearby attractions; the Tierra Mitica theme park is 12 kilometres away, and the boutiques of La Marina shopping centre are 18 kilometres distant, while further afield are the Caves of Canalobre, 33 kilometres from the hotel. Alicante Airport is 56 kilometres from the hotel, a 40 minute drive.