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Magic Pirates Island Resort
A pirate-themed all-inclusive resort of 33 m² lodges at Foia del Verdader, well out of the centre: 3.5 km from Poniente beach and 3.9 km from the Old Town on our map. Three pools, including a family lagoon with a galleon, slides and zip lines. Families make up the bulk of its reviews.
- All inclusive
- Three pools
- 33 m² lodges
- Free parking
- 3.5 km to Poniente beach
Facts read on the hotel's own site, 16 Oct 2026.
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In pictures
Inside Magic Pirates
Photos posted by Magic Pirates Island Resort on Google Maps, used with the hotel's permission.
Reviews summary
What guests say
We read the latest 200 Google reviews, posted between 25 Aug and 14 Oct 2026, so this is a late-summer read. 162 gave five stars and 10 gave one or two. Staff come up most (92 reviews, 4.6), then children (75, 4.4), food (59, 4.3) and entertainment (47, 4.4). Cleanliness scores best (43 reviews, 4.7). The weak spots are value (12 reviews, 3.7, four of them one or two stars), drinks (23, 4.0) and towels (4, 3.0). Food has the most low reviews (8), with a repetitive buffet and gluten control among the complaints.
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?
- Paradise Island: adults' pool with Balinese beds and a swim-up bar
- Battleship Lagoon: main family pool with a galleon, slides, zip lines and a climbing wall
- Kraken's Kid Port for small children
- All guests can use every pool; Paradise Island has premium-only time slots
- Only armbands, baby vests, approved baby rings and noodles allowed in the water
Only 3 of the 200 reviews mention sunbeds, averaging 3.3. Two touch on reserving and the condition of the loungers; one says there are plenty. Not enough to call a problem.
Pool facts: the hotel's own site, 16 Oct 2026. Sunbed counts: the latest Google reviews we read.
What people are saying
The chatter
YouTube chatter is light: 16 comments, mostly friendly banter under a family vlog of a stay. Two commenters have been, and two talk about price. The one practical thread is whether a lodge closer to the pool is worth the upgrade, and the answer given was yes. There is also a full tour video from April 2026 with 2,179 views.
Arriving At Magic Pirates Island Resort | Benidorm | Day 1, CadgyVlogs on YouTube, 3,191 views. Not made by us.
Watch real stays
Magic Pirates on video
Tours, reviews and clips posted by people who stayed, and by the hotel itself. Tap a video to play it here.
▶ 24:42MAGIC PIRATES ISLAND RESORT BENIDORM | Vacaciones, piscinas, cabañas y espectáculo medievalELIANCHIN PARLANCHÍN · 5,985 views · Apr 2026
▶ 13:12🏴☠️Magic Pirates Island Resort🏴☠️- Benidorm 🇪🇸Brendon Tomko · 4,052 views · May 2026
▶ 31:28Magic Pirates Island Resort | Terra Natura | Benidorm | Day 7CadgyVlogs · 912 views · Jul 2026
▶ 0:57Magic Pirates Island Resort - New pirates resort in BenidormMagic Hotel Group · 13,894 views · Jan 2025
▶ 0:46MAGIC PIRATES ISLAND RESORT l ¡La vida pirata la vida mejor!Magic Hotel Group · 3,496 views · Oct 2025On TikTok and Instagram
Around Poniente Beach
The most-watched videos of the area, not of this hotel.
▶ 15:24YouTube, TikTok and Instagram posts that name Magic Pirates, 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?
- Families with children: 75 reviews mention them, average 4.4
- Staying on site all week with everything included
- Couples who book a lodge with swim-up pool access
- You want to walk to the beach or the bars: 3.5 km to Poniente
- You want a quiet, adult holiday in school holidays
- You need strict gluten-free control: one low review raises it
What it's near
On the doorstep
Nothing within 300 m: the nearest bar is 926 m away. Distances are straight-line from our map; walking times add 30% for the streets.
Questions people ask
Magic Pirates: your questions
What time is check-in at Magic Pirates Island?
Lodges are ready from 17:00. Check-out is 10:00; late check-out on request.
Is parking free?
Yes, subject to availability.
Is there an adults pool?
Yes, Paradise Island, with a swim-up bar.
Can everyone use every pool?
Yes, but Paradise Island has premium-only time slots.
How big are the lodges?
33 m².
How much is a cot?
The resort's English FAQ says €6.75 (£5.71) a day; its Spanish FAQ says €8 (£6.77). Ask when you book.
Are there gluten-free options?
Yes, plus sugar-free and vegetarian.
Can I bring my dog?
No, but a partner kennel is free for stays of 7 nights or more (one pet).
Are drinks on tap on Ultra All Inclusive?
Soft drinks and beer are on tap.
Can I upgrade my board?
Yes, for a daily supplement per person.
Questions from Google searches. Answers from the hotel's own site, checked 16 Oct 2026.
Know before you book
The details
The basics
| Parking | Free, subject to availability. source |
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| Check-in / check-out | Lodges from 17:00; check-out 10:00 (late check-out on request). Included meals run from lunch on arrival to breakfast on departure. source |
| Changes | Booking changes €20 online or €30 by phone. source |
| Pets | No pets; partner kennel free for 7+ nights (1 pet). source |
Rooms
| Lodges | Themed lodges of 33 m², some with swim-up pool access or jacuzzi, some connecting. source |
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Food
| Dietary | Gluten-free, sugar-free and vegetarian options. source |
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Drinks
| All-inclusive | All Inclusive: meals and snacks. Ultra All Inclusive adds themed restaurants, excursions and visits booked in the app; soft drinks and beer are on tap. source |
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Children
| Cot price | English FAQ €6.75 (£5.71) a day; Spanish FAQ €8.00 (£6.77) a day source |
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Pool
| Pool | Three pools: Paradise Island (adults, Balinese beds, swim-up bar), Battleship Lagoon (main family pool with galleon, slides, zip lines, climbing wall) and Kraken's Kid Port (small children). source |
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| Pool access | All guests can use all pools; Paradise Island has separate time slots for premium and other guests. source |
| Floats | Only armbands, baby vests, approved baby rings and noodles allowed in the pools. source |
Offers
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When to come
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