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Hotel Poseidón Playa
A 312-room three-star from the Hoteles Poseidón group on Calle Rachavel, 109 m from Poniente Beach, open since 1971 and all year round. What defines it is the entertainment team: 56 of the latest 200 Google reviews mention it, averaging 4.8, the best score of any theme.
- 312 rooms
- 109 m to Poniente Beach
- Open all year
- Free transfer for 7+ nights direct
- Building works nearby until Jun 2027
Register CV H00801 A (Generalitat Valenciana). Facts read on the hotel's own site, 16 Oct 2026.
Best price we found
Book direct, save £10 a night
Hotel Poseidón Playa's own site was £44 a night against £54 on Booking.com for 11 Dec 2026, 7 nights, 2 adults (checked 16 Oct 2026). Over a week that is £70.
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In pictures
Inside Poseidón Playa
Photos posted by Hotel Poseidón Playa on Google Maps, used with the hotel's permission.
Price tracker
Book direct and save up to £10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 20267-night stay | £92 | £88 | £78Vio.com | £4a night, hotel direct |
| 13 Nov 20267-night stay | £100 | £91 | £84Super.com | £9a night, hotel direct |
| 11 Dec 20267-night stay | £54 | £44 | £44Poseidon Playa | £10a night, hotel direct |
| 26 Mar 20277-night stay | £76 | £69 | £64Super.com | £7a night, hotel direct |
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What a week at Poseidón Playa costs
Google Hotels asking price for each week of the next year. Cheapest month: April. Dearest: November.
Average per night, by month (2 adults)
Google Hotels asking prices, checked 16 Oct 2026: the lowest public rate per night, for 2 adults or 2 adults + 2 children (7 and 10). A week = 7 nights from Saturday. Town figures compare each hotel with itself across the year, then take the middle hotel, so winter closures do not skew them. School holidays: council-maintained schools (England: Kent and Birmingham; Scotland: Glasgow; Wales: Welsh Government). Package deals with flights price differently.
Reviews summary
What guests say
We read the latest 200 Google reviews, posted between 7 Jul and 14 Oct 2026. 142 gave five stars and 18 gave one or two. Staff come up most (66 reviews, 4.4), then food (58, 4.5), entertainment (56, 4.8) and location (47, 4.5). Rooms trail at 4.1 across 44 reviews, 8 of them one or two stars. The weak spots are the lifts (12 reviews, 3.7), towels (6, 3.5), value (5, 3.2) and noise (3, 2.3), where the building works next to the hotel come up.
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?
- One outdoor pool of 132 m² with a children's section up to 0.60 m deep (the home page says two pools)
- Open all year, not heated, closes at 20:00
- No reservation needed and free for guests; listed capacity 20 people
- Ladder entry only
- No inflatables; burkinis not allowed
Only 6 of the 200 reviews mention sunbeds, and they average 4.8 stars with none at one or two. 3 talk about reserving: staff clear towels left on empty loungers, which most welcome and one finds too strict. 2 say there are plenty of beds, 1 that they run short, and 2 comment on upkeep around the loungers. The hotel says no reservation is needed at the pool.
Pool facts: the hotel's own site, 16 Oct 2026. Sunbed counts: the latest Google reviews we read.
Watch real stays
Poseidón Playa on video
Tours, reviews and clips posted by people who stayed, and by the hotel itself. Tap a video to play it here.
▶ 6:08Hotel Poseidon Playa - Benidorm, Spain 4KJacek Zarzycki · 48,366 views · Aug 2016
▶ 33:46POSEIDON PLAYA BENIDORM / HOTEL / SWIMMING POOL / BREAKFAST AND LOCAL AREAsteve and carole vano · 13,611 views · Nov 2024
▶ 11:07Benidorm's HOTEL POSEIDON PLAYA - FLY ON THE WALL LOOK! ☀️🏨🌴🌊🇪🇦 A⭐BEACHFRONT⭐3-STAR!⭐BENIDORM AND BEYOND · 9,158 views · Oct 2023
▶ 11:58Hotel Poseidón Playa Benidorm: vacaciones frente al mar con código de descuentoMapi Amela · 2,528 views · Apr 2026
▶ 4:13Hotel Poseidon playa Alicante benidormTETANITZ · 1,742 views · Mar 2025
▶ 4:40BENIDORM Hotel: Poseidon Playa 🌊 Stunning Beachfront ViewsBenidormscooterSue · 497 views · Apr 2026On TikTok and Instagram
YouTube, TikTok and Instagram posts that name Poseidón Playa, found 2026-10-17; 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 families: 12 and 10 of the last 30 TripAdvisor reviewers with a trip type
- Guests who want lively entertainment: 4.8 across 56 Google reviews
- Rail arrivals: free transfer from Alicante RENFE station for direct stays of 7 nights or more
- You're sensitive to noise: building works near the hotel run until 1 Jun 2027
- You want a big or warm pool: it is 132 m², unheated and ladder entry only
- You hate waiting for lifts: 12 reviews mention them, average 3.7
What it's near
On the doorstep
Within 300 m: 5 bars, 13 restaurants and 3 cafés. Distances are straight-line from our map; walking times add 30% for the streets.
Questions people ask
Poseidón Playa: your questions
Is Poseidón Playa all-inclusive?
It sells B&B, half board, full board and Todo Incluido Premium. Not every board is on sale on every date.
What time is breakfast at Poseidón Playa?
08:00 to 10:30 in the restaurant. There is no breakfast in your room.
Is the pool heated at Poseidón Playa?
No. It is open all year and closes at 20:00.
How deep is the children's pool?
The children's section is up to 0.60 m deep.
Is there a kids club at Poseidón Playa?
The services page lists a high-season mini club for ages 4 to 12. The FAQ says there is none, so ask the hotel.
Is there a free transfer?
Yes, from Alicante train station for direct bookings of 7 nights or more. It runs on set days only.
Do rooms have a fridge?
Yes, every room has a free mini fridge. The safe costs extra.
How big are the rooms?
A double is 15 m² with a 5 m² terrace.
Is the Wi-Fi free?
Yes. It covers the rooms and pool, not the beach.
Can I cancel for free?
Flexible rates are refundable up to 48 hours before check-in. Other rates are not.
Questions from Google searches. Answers from the hotel's own site, checked 16 Oct 2026.
Know before you book
The details
The basics
| Free transfer | Free transfer from Alicante RENFE train station for direct bookings of 7+ nights. Apr-Oct every day except Wed and Sun; Nov-Mar Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri. Book by email to traslados@hotelesposeidon.com. source |
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| Wi-Fi | Free 100 Mbit/s Wi-Fi, unlimited devices, covers the pool area but not the beach. source |
| Cancellation | Flexible rates are fully refundable up to 48 hours before check-in. Other rates are not. source |
| Payment | Visa, MasterCard, Amex and cash. No card surcharge and no security deposit. source |
| New Year's Eve | No special event for New Year's Eve. source |
| Games room | Games room with pool table and arcade games. source |
Rooms
| Rooms | Home page 312 rooms; rooms page 300 source |
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| Double room size | 15 m² with a 5 m² terrace (4 m² in corner rooms). source |
| Superior (family) room size | Listed as 11 m² with a 4 m² terrace, sleeps 4 in two 135 cm beds. Size looks low; check. source |
| Low-cost double | Cheaper double with no sea-view terrace. source |
| Room kit | Free mini fridge, satellite TV, phone, desk, hairdryer, shower or bath. Air con or heating by season. source |
| Noise | Building works with heavy machinery near the hotel, 10 Oct 2024 to 1 Jun 2027. Dust, noise and smells possible. source |
Food
| Breakfast time | 08:00-10:30 in the restaurant. No breakfast in rooms. source |
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| Buffet style | Mediterranean buffet with show cooking, hot and cold dishes and homemade desserts. Breakfast has waffles, pancakes, eggs and bacon. source |
Drinks
| Bars | Lounge bar serves coffees, soft drinks, mixed drinks and snacks. Pool kiosk (chiringuito) serves cocktails. source |
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Children
| Kids club | Services page: Pulpi Club mini club in high season, ages 4-12; FAQ: no kids club source |
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| Cots | Free cot, on request and subject to availability. source |
Pool
| Number of pools | Home page: two pools (adults and children); services page and FAQ: one outdoor pool with a children's section source |
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| Pool size | Services page: 132 m² outdoor pool. The FAQ lists "L: 132 M, A: 1 M, P: 1 M", which looks like a typo. source |
| Depth | Children's section up to 0.60 m deep. FAQ gives depth 1 m. source |
| Hours and season | Pool closes at 20:00. Open all year. Not heated. source |
| Pool rules | No reservation needed. Inflatables not allowed. Burkinis not allowed. Capacity 20 people. Free for hotel guests. source |
| Access | Ladder entry only. source |
Offers
Deals
Book direct: save £10 a night vs Booking.comDirectTravel Safe rate
Hoteles Poseidón direct rate, with instalments via Aplázame; full terms on the linked pageOver-60s, 5% off
On the best flexible rate when one person per room is 60 or over; water and wine with meals and travel assistance insurance-5%First child 75% off
First child aged 2 to 10 sharing with two adults; babies 0 to 1 stay free-75%Free cot
Free cot on request, subject to availabilityFreeFree transfers
From Alicante RENFE station for web bookings of 7+ nights; set days, limited placesDirectFlight and hotel from €239
Logitravel October campaign, insurance includedPackageLive 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.
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