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You ask, we listen. These are the 38 questions visitors ask about Benidorm again and again, answered each one with what we've learned and the facts we've checked.
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Jump to: Getting here and around · When to come · Where to stay · Who's going · Nights out · Days out and beaches · Food, money and practical
Getting here and around
When to come
Where to stay
There are hundreds of hotels. How do I pick the right one?Which hotel in Benidorm should I book?
Kids from toddler to teenager. Which hotel keeps everyone happy?Which Benidorm hotels are best for families with kids?
Apartment, not hotel. What do I need to check before I book?Booking an apartment in Benidorm: what should I check?
Who's going
Hiring a mobility scooter: will the hotel let us park and charge it?Can I hire a mobility scooter in Benidorm, and where do I charge it?
Ten of us on a hen. Which hotels will have us?Where can a hen party stay in Benidorm?
Only seen it on the telly. Is Benidorm actually worth going?Is Benidorm worth it for a first-timer?
I use a wheelchair now. Where can I stay and get about easily?Which Benidorm hotels are wheelchair friendly?
Going solo for the first time: safe at night, and easy to meet people?Is Benidorm safe and sociable if I travel on my own?
We're bringing the kids. Which part of town, and what do we do?Is Benidorm any good for a family holiday with young kids?
There are fifteen of us. Which hotels will actually take a stag?Which Benidorm hotels will take a stag do?
Best man and chief organiser: will Benidorm and the hotels take us?Is Benidorm good for a stag do, and will hotels take a group?
Bringing the dog: beaches, places to stay, vets and getting home.Can I bring my dog to Benidorm, and what are the rules?
It's a big birthday. How do we make it special?Celebrating a big birthday in Benidorm: what should we do?
Nights out
We loved one bar last time. Is it still there?Is my favourite Benidorm bar still open?
Can we take the kids to see the acts at night?Which Benidorm bars with entertainment let children in?
Will anywhere show my team's game, not just the big one?Where can I watch my team's football match in Benidorm?
What will a pint and a cocktail actually cost us?How much is a pint in Benidorm these days?
Late November weekend: will the bars and acts still be on?Is Benidorm nightlife still busy out of season?
Where do we go dancing after the bars?Are there any proper nightclubs in Benidorm?
We want real music, not karaoke. Where do we go?Where can I hear live bands, rock and Northern Soul in Benidorm?
We saw a brilliant act last year. Are they still on?Is my favourite tribute act still on in Benidorm?
Where's the best comedian on this week?Who are the best comedians and cabaret shows in Benidorm?
Days out and beaches
Our pool's shut or freezing. Where can we swim for the day?Can I use a hotel pool in Benidorm if I'm not staying there?
Somewhere calmer than Levante, without paying for a sunbed every day?Is there a quieter beach in Benidorm where I don't pay for sunbeds?
Which day is market day, and how do we get there?When and where are the markets in Benidorm?
Online, in a shop in resort, or at the gate: which is cheapest?Where's cheapest to buy Benidorm theme park tickets?
Food, money and practical
Cash or card, and which cash machines won't charge me a fortune?Should I take euros or use my card in Benidorm, and which ATMs?
Christmas in Benidorm: where to book a proper turkey dinner?Where can we get Christmas dinner in Benidorm?
Resort, duty free or the plane: where's cheapest for my tobacco?Are cigarettes cheaper in Benidorm, at the airport or on the plane?
Everywhere looks like a quick café. Where's somewhere nice to eat?Where are the best restaurants in Benidorm?
Where's the best full English near my hotel?Where can I get a good full English breakfast in Benidorm?
We're half board. Can we swap meals or eat late?Can I swap dinner for lunch on half board in Benidorm?
Is the GHIC enough, and what if I've got a health condition?Do I need travel insurance for Benidorm if I have a GHIC?
Forgot something, or after shoes, glasses or clothes? Where to look.What are the shops like in Benidorm, and where do I find things?
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