"We have stayed at RH hotels in Benidorm on many previous occasions, and we have consistently found them to be clean, warm, and welcoming places. The Corona Del Mar was no exception. All areas of the hotel were spotlessly clean and well-maintained.
**Location:** The location of this hotel was perfect for us, situated in the old town, a short distance from Poniente Beach and just a few hundred yards from The Dove Park. Walking from the hotel to the old town shopping area takes only a few minutes, and there are plenty of bars and restaurants nearby. Local buses pass by frequently, and the tram station is a 20-minute walk away, although uphill, the walk was quite manageable for these two pensioners.
**Rooms:** Our room (108) met our needs well. While many previous reviews recommend higher floors, we were on the first of seven floors, and this was perfectly fine; we had a sea view. The room was well-proportioned and included a bath with an over-bath shower. It also had a free safe, though there was a 10-euro deposit for the key. A fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities were provided, as well as a carafe for water that could be filled from a water machine on every floor. Wi-Fi was free and offered good speeds. Once again, the room was very clean and was serviced daily to a high standard. As our visit was in November, we didn't need the air conditioning, but it would be reassuring to have during the summer months. Overall, we found the room very comfortable.
**Restaurant:** The food was excellent, with plenty of choices and good quality. Although we were on a full board basis, we didn’t plan to use the restaurant for lunch but ended up doing so a couple of times; the food was consistently good from breakfast through to dinner.
**Staff:** The staff at the Corona Del Mar are its greatest asset. From the moment we arrived at reception until we checked out, all the staff were pleasant, friendly, and welcoming; they all spoke good English. The room cleaners always took the time to greet us each morning, and the bar staff were friendly throughout the day and evening. The waiters in the bar provided first-class service, being attentive and keeping the tables clean at all times, which was also reflected in the restaurant. Regardless of how busy it got, drink orders were taken promptly after arrival, and dirty plates were cleared away quickly. You can charge all bar and restaurant drinks to your room using the door entry card. This hassle-free payment method also gives you a 10% discount.
**Entertainment:** The entertainment was what you would expect from a Spanish hotel, offering a mixture of quality and variety. The resident animation entertainer, David, was funny, entertaining, and engaging—a real asset to the hotel.
**Facilities:** I did not use the pools or spa, so I am unable to comment on those.
**Conclusion:** I am very happy to recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Benidorm who prefers not to be right in the “British Strip” of the resort. Would we stay here again? Absolutely! In fact, we have already booked a return visit in February and are looking forward to it very much."
