Hotel guide · La Cala · dog-friendly, by the beach
Hotel El Palmeral
A 63-room three-star on Calle Altea in La Cala, at the far end of Poniente beach, open since 1963. La Cala is not Benidorm town: the centre is about 15 minutes by bus and the Old Town about 3.1 km away. It takes dogs, and its half board is breakfast and lunch, with no dinner.
- 63 rooms
- Pets welcome, €9 a night
- La Cala, not Benidorm town
- Breakfast and lunch, no dinner
- Open March to November
Register CV H00329 A (Generalitat Valenciana). Facts read on the hotel's own site, 16 Oct 2026.
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In pictures
Inside El Palmeral
Photos posted by Hotel El Palmeral on Google Maps, used with the hotel's permission.
Reviews summary
What guests say
We read the latest 200 Google reviews, posted between 20 Aug 2024 and 14 Oct 2026. 126 gave five stars and 15 gave one or two. Staff and location come up most (70 reviews each), and location scores best (4.5) ahead of staff (4.3). Families score it well (17 reviews, 4.4). The weak spots are entertainment (6 reviews, 2.8), noise (8, 3.4), towels (5, 3.4) and rooms (59, 4.0), where dated bathrooms, few plugs and no fridge come up. Value averages 4.0 across 21 reviews, with several saying you pay for the location.
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, shown in the hotel's official photos
Only 2 of the 200 reviews mention sunbeds, both averaging 4.0, and neither says there's a shortage. Loungers and a pool bar sit round the pool. One review says pool towels are not provided free.
Pool facts: the hotel's own site, 16 Oct 2026. Sunbed counts: the latest Google reviews we read.
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El Palmeral on video
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▶ 0:43Las habitaciones del Hotel el Palmeral en Benidormhotelpalmeral · 4,200 views · Apr 2011
▶ 1:16Hotel El Palmeral a 1 minuto playa de Benidormhotelelpalmeral · 1,534 views · Nov 2008
▶ 0:42Hotel El PalmeralCharter Hotel TV · 225 views · May 2012
▶ 1:11Hotel El Palmeral - Benidorm, Spain - Amazing place!Spanish Hotels reviews · 206 views · Apr 2016
▶ 2:52Hotel El Palmeral, Benidorm, Spain | Travel With UrviTravel With Urvi · 95 views · Mar 2026
▶ 3:27Hotel El Palmeral, Benidorm - Costa Blanca, Spain | Travel By HeartTravel By Heart · 461 views · Apr 2025On TikTok and Instagram
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Is it for you?
- Dog owners: pets are accepted at €9 a night
- A quiet stay at the Poniente end, away from the town crowds
- Couples and families who eat out in the evening anyway
- You want dinner included: half board is breakfast and lunch
- You want to walk to the Old Town: it's about 3.1 km
- You want entertainment: it averages 2.8 in reviews
What it's near
On the doorstep
Within 300 m: 12 bars, 2 restaurants and 2 cafés. Distances are straight-line from our map; walking times add 30% for the streets.
Questions people ask
El Palmeral: your questions
Does Hotel El Palmeral serve dinner?
No. Half board is breakfast and lunch.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, €9 (£7.61) per pet per night, checked 16 Oct 2026. Not on the beds.
How far is the beach?
The hotel says 30 m from Poniente beach.
What time is check-in?
From 16:00. Check-out is 12:00.
Is there a pool?
Yes, outdoor.
Are drinks included with meals?
No, they are paid separately.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free more than 7 days before arrival. After that, the first night is charged.
How do I get to the centre?
About 15 minutes by bus.
Is there parking?
Not confirmed on the hotel's site.
Is it in La Cala?
Yes, in La Cala at the Poniente end, outside Benidorm town.
Questions from Google searches. Answers from the hotel's own site, checked 16 Oct 2026.
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The details
The basics
| Location | La Cala residential area, 30 m from Poniente beach; about 15 minutes by bus to the centre (site). source |
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| History | Over 50 years in business. source |
| Check-in / check-out | Check-in from 16:00; check-out 12:00. source |
| Pets | Pets accepted, €9 (£7.61) per pet per night incl. VAT (site, 16 Oct 2026); not on beds; do not leave noisy pets alone. source |
| Cancellation | Free more than 7 days before arrival; otherwise first night charged. source |
| Book-direct discount | 5% off with a code shown on the site. source |
Food
| Board | No dinner service: half board is breakfast and lunch. Drinks at meals are not included and are paid separately. source |
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Pool
| Pool | Outdoor pool (official images). source |
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