"We booked our holiday to Altea through TUI, and Cap Negret was one of the hotels they recommended. I’m pleased to say it proved to be the perfect choice for our family holiday.
The hotel is approximately a 45-minute coach transfer from Alicante Airport, with just a couple of drop-offs along the way. Check-in was quick and straightforward, and the reception staff were welcoming and friendly from the moment we arrived.
Throughout our stay, the hotel was immaculately clean. The rooms were spacious, well laid out, and comfortable. We booked one sea-view room (at an additional cost) and another overlooking the car park. While the sea-view room was lovely for relaxing on the balcony and enjoying the scenery, we mainly used the rooms for sleeping, so the view wasn’t particularly important for us.
We opted for the bed and breakfast package as we enjoy exploring local restaurants while on holiday. Breakfast exceeded our expectations, offering an excellent variety of food. There were plenty of healthy options alongside the traditional cooked breakfast, with something to suit every taste.
The hotel also has a gym and spa. The gym was very well equipped and, like the rest of the hotel, spotlessly clean. My only minor criticism is that it doesn’t have any cable machines. Aside from that, it has everything needed for a good workout, including treadmills, exercise bikes, free weights, a Smith machine, and a good selection of resistance machines. We didn’t make use of the spa during our stay.
The swimming pool is a great size and has direct access to the beach. It features massage jets, plenty of showers, and a poolside bar and restaurant serving drinks and snacks throughout the day.
During our visit, most of the guests appeared to be families with older children (around 10 years and above), along with a few babies. We travelled just before the school holidays, so the atmosphere was relaxed and never felt overcrowded.
The beach itself is clean, well maintained, and has a lifeguard on duty. It’s worth noting that this is a pebble beach rather than a sandy one, so I would strongly recommend bringing or buying water shoes, as they make getting into and out of the sea much more comfortable. The sea was beautifully clear, refreshingly cool without being cold, and perfect for cooling off after a morning’s walk into town.
Altea is only a pleasant walk from the hotel, and the seafront promenade is lined with excellent cafés, bars, and restaurants, creating a fantastic atmosphere both day and night. The highlight for us was the old town, which sits on the hill overlooking the coast. It is absolutely stunning, with charming cobbled streets, independent boutiques, art galleries, souvenir shops, and wonderful places to eat and drink. We found ourselves walking up there every day, whether for a morning coffee or an evening meal. The church at the top is particularly beautiful and offers spectacular views across the coastline.
The hotel also provides evening entertainment every night, with a varied programme of performances and activities. Although we didn’t spend much time watching the shows, the entertainment team were enthusiastic and friendly, and the daily aqua aerobics sessions in the pool were always well attended and looked like great fun.
Overall, Cap Negret exceeded our expectations in almost every way. It is a clean, comfortable, and well-run hotel in an excellent location, with friendly staff, great facilities, and easy access to both the beach and the beautiful town of Altea. If you’re looking for a relaxing holiday with the option to explore a genuinely charming Spanish town, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Cap Negret. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return in the future."
