Hotel guide · Levante · couples' favourite
Hotel Don Pancho
A 256-room four-star on Avenida del Mediterráneo, 220 m from Levante beach. Every room faces the sea. Number 3 in our Top 50, and most of its recent TripAdvisor reviewers came as couples.
- 256 rooms
- Every room faces the sea
- 220 m to Levante beach
- Adults recommended
- Half board, not all-inclusive
Register CV H00854 A (Generalitat Valenciana). Facts read on the hotel's own site, 16 Oct 2026.
Best price we found
Book direct, save £15 a night
Hotel Don Pancho's own site was £141 a night against £156 on Booking.com for 26 Mar 2027, 7 nights, 2 adults (checked 16 Oct 2026). Over a week that is £105.
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In pictures
Inside Don Pancho
Photos from Hotel Don Pancho's own website, used with the hotel's permission.
Price tracker
Book direct and save up to £15 a night
Price a night for 2 adults, every seller Google Hotels shows a UK buyer, checked 16 Oct 2026. Tap a price to book those dates. Prices move, so use the live map below for your own dates.
| Check-in | Booking.com | Hotel direct | Cheapest | You save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 20267-night stay | £129 | £116 | £114Billabook.com | £13a night, hotel direct |
| 4 Jan 20277-night stay | £130 | — | £115Troovel | £15a night, Troovel |
| 26 Mar 20277-night stay | £156 | £141 | £112Super.com | £15a night, hotel direct |
Google Hotels via DataForSEO, UK, GBP, 16 Oct 2026. "Hotel direct" is the hotel's own booking site. We earn a commission on some bookings, at no extra cost to you. How we earn.
Reviews summary
What guests say
We read the latest 200 Google reviews, posted between 7 Dec 2025 and 14 Oct 2026. 162 gave five stars and 12 gave one or two. Staff come up most (74 reviews, average 4.6), then food (66 reviews, 4.4) and rooms (46, 4.4). Cleanliness scores highest of everything guests mention (35 reviews, 4.7). The weaker spots are the bars and drinks (19 reviews, 4.0), value (11, 4.1) and the lifts (5, 3.8). Four reviews mention noise from the bars outside at night.
We count and summarise; we don't copy reviews. Averages are the star ratings of the reviews that mention each thing.
Pool and sunbeds
Can you get a sunbed?
- Outdoor pool in two depths, with seats built in
- Heated in the colder months; sun all day
- Pool towels free from reception
- Pool bar open all year, except on bad-weather days
12 of the 200 reviews mention sunbeds, and they average 4.7 stars. Guests say there are enough beds, pool attendants find you a bed and an umbrella, and the no-reserving rule is enforced, so there's no early towel rush. Two found the rule strict: things left on a bed get moved after a set time. A few call the pool area itself on the small side.
Pool facts: the hotel's own site, 16 Oct 2026. Sunbed counts: the latest Google reviews we read.
What people are saying
The chatter
We read 358 YouTube comments under the two most-watched reviews of Don Pancho (Yorkshire Lee and Who Knows Where, about 99,000 views between them). 74 commenters have stayed or are booked. The arguments: the €1.90 a night charge for the room safe (some call it cheeky, regulars shrug), the evening dress code, and whether the food is what it was. Several say they come back twice a year. Commenters who book direct say they get extras such as the safe, water and pool towels included and no deposit; ask the hotel what applies to your dates.
Is THIS the Most Luxurious Hotel in BENIDORM? Don Pancho Review, Yorkshire Lee on YouTube, 52,919 views. Not made by us.
Watch real stays
Don Pancho on video
Tours, reviews and clips posted by people who stayed, and by the hotel itself. Tap a video to play it here.
▶ 10:53Benidorm - Hotel Don Pancho - A look insideBenidorm Enthusiast · 116,544 views · Sep 2021
▶ 13:17Hotel Don Pancho, Benidorm Review - A 4* Hotel with 5* ServiceEscape with Ant & Glen · 67,870 views · Oct 2022
▶ 26:184 Star Don Pancho Hotel - Is It Benidorm's TOP Hotel?Who Knows Where · 46,474 views · Jan 2026
▶ 18:43Hotel Don Pancho BENIDORM Review | Full Room Tour & Breakfast Walkthrough | Easter 2025NORTHWEST WANDERERS · 22,699 views · Apr 2025
▶ 9:21BENIDORM - Crazy Location Hotel Don Pancho GOOD Reviews NO Noise ?Scotsman Kevin · 20,082 views · May 2024On TikTok and Instagram
Around Levante Beach
The most-watched videos of the area, not of this hotel.
▶ 45:22YouTube, TikTok and Instagram posts that name Don Pancho, found 2026-10-17; area videos by YouTube views; not made by us, nothing copied: each plays from its own site. Players load only when you reach them or tap.
Is it for you?
- Couples and over-50s who want a smart, calm hotel on the Levante front
- A sea view from every room
- Shows in the Dancing Lounge without leaving the hotel
- You're bringing children: no cots, high chairs or kids' activities
- You want all-inclusive: it's half board
- You mind paying for the room safe
What it's near
On the doorstep
Within 300 m: 89 bars, 35 restaurants and 4 cafés. Distances are straight-line from our map; walking times add 30% for the streets.
Questions people ask
Don Pancho: your questions
Is Don Pancho adults only?
It is "designed for adults". It offers no cots, high chairs or children's activities.
Does Don Pancho do all-inclusive?
The hotel's site does not mention all-inclusive. It offers half board, and you can swap dinner for lunch without notice.
What time is breakfast at Don Pancho?
08:00 to 10:30. A continental breakfast starts at 06:00 on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Is the pool heated?
Yes, in the colder months.
Are pool towels free?
Yes, from reception.
Is there a dress code?
No sportswear or beachwear at lunch, dinner or in the Dancing Lounge.
Do all rooms have a sea view?
Yes. The higher the floor, the better the view.
Is there a kettle?
Superior rooms and above have one, with unlimited tea and coffee.
How much more is a Superior room?
€24 (£20.31) per room per night, checked 16 Oct 2026. It is the only room type for 3 guests.
Is there a free airport transfer?
Yes, an economy shuttle to and from Alicante airport for stays over 5 nights booked direct. Conditions apply.
Questions from Google searches. Answers from the hotel's own site, checked 16 Oct 2026.
Know before you book
The details
The basics
| Adults | "Designed for adults" (adults recommended). No cots, high chairs or kids activities. source |
|---|---|
| Rooms | 256 rooms, all with sea views and terrace. source |
| Check-in / check-out | Room guaranteed by 16:00; out by 12:00. source |
| Free transfer | Free economy shuttle to and from Alicante airport for stays over 5 nights (conditions apply). source |
| Cancellation | Cancellations under 7 days or no-shows: 100% of the first night. source |
| Other facilities | Gym, bowling green, Thai massage, game area. source |
Rooms
| Room kit | All rooms: walk-in shower, mini fridge, 40" TV, free Wi-Fi. Superior: about 20% larger, kettle with unlimited tea and coffee, robe, water daily. source |
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| Sea view by floor | All rooms face the sea; the higher the floor, the better the view. source |
| Iron | No irons or ironing boards in rooms. source |
| Superior upgrade cost | Superior room costs €24 (£20.31) more per room per night than Standard; a third person pays extra. FAQ, checked 16 Oct 2026. source |
Food
| Meal times | Breakfast 08:00-10:30. Lunch 13:30-15:00. Dinner 19:00-21:30 (19:00-21:00 from 15 Sep to 1 Jun, as written on the site). source |
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| Early breakfast | Continental breakfast from 06:00 on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Other days, a tray the night before if you ask by 18:00. source |
| Half board swap | On half board you can take lunch instead of dinner without notice. source |
| Dress code | No sportswear or beachwear at lunch, dinner or in the Dancing Lounge. source |
Drinks
| Bars | Lobby bar, pool bar, Dancing Lounge with shows every night. source |
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Pool
| Pool | Outdoor pool in two depths with seats inside; heated in the colder months; sun all day. source |
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| Towels | Pool towels free at reception. source |
| Pool bar | Open all year except on bad-weather days. source |
Offers
Deals
Book direct: save £15 a night vs Booking.comDirectFree airport shuttle
Economy transfer for stays over 5 nights, booked on the hotel's siteDirect10% off at the hotel bars
When you book on the hotel's own siteDirectLive room prices
Booking.com, Expedia and others, for your datesLive
Offers from each seller's own site, checked 15 to 16 Oct 2026. Conditions apply; check before you book.
When to come
Month by month
Day high and sea temperature, 10-year averages.
Open-Meteo ERA5 2016–2025; sea, Open-Meteo marine 2023–2025. Full weather guide →
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