Offering a lobby area and a restaurant, the sophisticated Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated By Melia lies in a marina neighbourhood, a mere 450 metres from the Gravina Museum of Fine Arts (MUBAG) and approximately 5 minutes' walk from such cultural places of interest as the Museum of Fogueres. In close proximity to the Explanada de España, the 4-star smoke-free hotel with 123 rooms features a sauna and recreational facilities, plus an à la carte restaurant, serving international specials.
The perfect hotel offers a magnificent location 250 m from the Co - Procathedral of San Nicolas of Bari and 1.1 km from el Benacantil. Natural attractions in the area include the La Playa, a stone's throw from the Gran Sol, Affiliated By Melia Alicante, and a perfect beach is merely a 6-minute walk away. You can also visit the Saint Ferdinand Castle, only 1.5 km away, as well as enjoy a park, bars, and a marina next to the property. Staying at this Alicante hotel, guests get perfect access to the Alicante Auditorium - an educational site located around 10 minutes' drive away. Explanada De Espana bus stop is just 500 m from the Gran Sol, Affiliated By Melia.
Furnished with sound-proofed windows, all rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a mini fridge bar. Air conditioning are featured for guests' comfort. Enjoy views of the city, while staying at the Gran Sol, Affiliated By Melia Alicante.
A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. On-site restaurant Convistas provides gluten free menu. You can try Mediterranean cuisine in a restaurant which is located very close by.
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Alicante Town Hall
250 m
Museo-Casa de la Asegurada
400 m
Rico Perez Stadium
1.7 km
Harbor terminal Alicante
650 m
San Nicolas Cathedral
200 m
Postiguet Beach
450 m
Iglesia de Santa María
400 m
El Corte Inglés Alicante
950 m
Bullring Alicante
1000 m
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Alicante
16 km
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Alicante Train Station
1.1 km
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Furnished with sound-proofed windows, all rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a mini fridge bar. Air conditioning are featured for guests' comfort. Enjoy views of the city, while staying at the Gran Sol, Affiliated By Melia Alicante.
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Edgar
2024-05-10
9/10
The place was spotless, I booked the premium double room with sea views, everything was very good. Every staff member was competent and excellent friendly. I booked a room with a comfortable bed, a kettle, a lounge area, and a safe. Right next to an art gallery and a fortress, overall the location was particularly good. Offered awesome and savoury breakfast. The whole experience was very nice.
Mabel
2024-04-30
8/10
Spotless place with plentiful and tasty breakfasts. A kettle, a lounge, and a safe in the room, marvellous location. Stunning views of the marina all around. Fantastic friendly staff on reception desk.
George
2024-04-22
8/10
The room was extremely spacious with spectacular views, enjoyed it.
Larry
2024-04-12
8/10
We had 4 pleasant days here, would recommend the place. Everything was perfect, the parking was on site, the room was big and huge. We had a separate bedroom. The staff was exceptionally pleasant and exceptional all the time.
John
2024-03-19
8/10
All the staff was incredibly welcoming and exceptionally pleasant, fixed my issues. The tasty and awesome breakfast with juices and smoked salmon was served in the restaurant.
Sammy
2024-01-16
7/10
Everything here was really good and my room was large and beautifully designed. The location was central, great for an art gallery and a fortress located right next to the hotel. The continental breakfast was awesome and astonishing. Tbh, had a really really nice stay during my visit.
Sarah
2024-01-14
7/10
Astonishing, marvellous breakfast for 15euro. Great location short walk to shopping area, restaurants & bars, beach and marina as well as the beautiful marina with lots of lovely restaurants and bars and a view of the stunning boats, only a short distance to Explanada de Espana.
William
2024-01-05
7/10
Incredible location - 10 minutes walk to downtown. Stylish, large room with showers and a knockout view plus a balcony.
Timothy
2024-01-04
7/10
Nothing to complain about, the hotel suited the needs. Enjoyed this fairly clean and brilliant place, really kind staff and bright rooms. The restaurant was astonishing with a stunning view, we ordered warm dishes.
Ian
2023-12-19
7/10
Extremely convenient and bright place, great for trip. Savoury continental breakfast with fine choices. Reasonably large, stylish rooms overlooking the sea. Amazing location in the center of Alicante, 5 min on foot to El Postiguet Beach.
James
2023-12-17
9/10
Appreciated every minute of being there, would recommend. It was clean with very welcoming staff on reception desk. The rooms were airy and new-fashioned, had a hairdryer, a bidet, and bath sheets.
Harry
2023-12-11
7/10
We had a savoury and warm continental breakfast for 15euro, the food was tasty. The room was tastefully decorated and brand-new with a lounge and an iron. The hotel was in an easy location, right by the harbour front.
Norman
2023-11-27
8/10
A lounge, a writing desk, and an iron in the room, beautiful location. Great food for breakfast. Location near to restaurants and shops, public transport and the old town and beach area.
Victor
2023-11-18
8/10
The location of the hotel was stunning, to a Cafe that produces foid for coeliacs which was very good also.
Steven
2023-11-17
8/10
The room we had included a kettle, a lounge area, and a safe box. The location was central, short walk to casino, the the port, Tram, old town and myriad restaurants and bars and restaurants, bars, the beach and the seafront, and there were an art gallery and a fortress right next to the venue.
Percy
2023-11-12
8/10
Perfect place with marvellous views of the castle. Continental breakfast with fantastic food. Amazing very central location, next to around the corner and many sights and restaurants and cafes. Plus, 5 minutes drive from a historic fortress.
Ernie
2023-11-12
9/10
Wonderful location in a local area near beach, castle, marina and old town, attractions such as the town, churches, the castle, modern art gallery and a large figurines gallery, and close to airport bus stop. Exceptionally comfortable beds, a balcony, a minibar, and a writing table in the room.
John
2023-10-25
7/10
Enjoyed our newly decorated rooms, plus the stuff was caring. Its location was unbeatable and fantastic, to tourists attractions, and in a commercial area. You can find Ocean Race Club just a walking distance from the hotel to a have lunch. The room we had included a writing desk and an iron.
George
2023-10-14
6/10
Loved our stay, had very nice 1 day overall. The location turned out to be marvellous, short walk to all the tourist sights in old town and the Santa Barbara Castle. And it was within easy walking distance of Me Apetece, ate there couple of times.
The bed was very lumpy in this place.
Antony
2023-10-12
7/10
There is a good choice of gorgeous food for breakfast. The room is extremely spacious, also they can offer extra bed. The hotel boasts very central location to the beach via the promenade. If going to Alicante, I would have stayed for longer.
Phil
2023-10-01
8/10
A great selection of brilliant food. Functional new-fashioned rooms with fantastic view, very good breakfast and a balcony. Marvellous and particularly good location really close to the old town, transport links, the beach, restaurants and bars and the train station, perfect ambience. Again, not far from Explanada de Espana.
George
2023-09-26
7/10
The hotel's position was perfect and convenient, on a seashore. I was here for 7 nights and ate at rooftop restaurant with a stunning view.
Richard
2023-09-26
8/10
It was in a very central location, very close to the waterfront.
Jonathan
2023-09-01
9/10
Fabulous base for discovering Alicante with very welcoming staff on reception desk. Big and huge room plus a balcony, a mini-bar, and a writing desk. Astonishing and incredible continental breakfast for 15euro, catered for everyone.
Ronald
2023-08-27
7/10
The room was newly remodelled & modern with a lovely view, a balcony and tea & coffee making facility.
Andy
2023-08-27
9/10
Bright, huge rooms with balcony. Particularly good breakfasts, with fried eggs and views over the marina, for example.
Brian
2023-08-26
9/10
Sincerely, it was a very nice stay during our visit. The setting was amazing, just next door to the shops, restaurants, Marina and Beach, and fabulous Alicante. Spent a nice evening at Terre, located right next to the venue. We had room which had a kettle, a lounge, and a safe and was reasonably large. The staff was competent, amazing friendly all the time.
Wilfred
2023-08-24
9/10
The breakfast is marvellous, the room is big and huge with balcony. The location is marvellous and incredible, 1 km from Castillo de Santa Barbara Fortification. The rooftop restaurant is nice.
Christine
2023-08-13
7/10
Extremely convenient and bright property with very attentive employees on reception desk. Enjoyed continental breakfast for 15euro. Amazing location very close to waterfront restaurants and shopping area. Plus, around 4-6 minutes' walk from Rambla Mendez Nunez.
John
2023-08-08
8/10
Plus, the location is fantastic, minutes from Explanada de Espana. You can reach the train station on foot within 15 minutes.
John
2023-07-22
7/10
Newly remodelled and modern room available with balcony, stunning views plus air con. Fantastic location - a short way from Spain's precincts.
John
2023-07-18
8/10
The breakfast selection was tasty and awesome for 15euro. The room was spotless with balcony, stayed here for 1 night. The location was great and lovely yet it was a few steps away from downtown area, just 10 minutes by foot.
Robert
2023-07-15
9/10
Airy and compact room with a view was enjoyable. The breakfast was tasty and astonishing as expected with 8 dishes of local specials and smoked salmon, for instance. The location was marvellous, close to Seafront promenade.
Sean
2023-06-28
8/10
The location in a local area was marvellous and there were a market and different shops nearby. I ate at an astonishing restaurant at the 26th floor.
Charles
2023-06-24
7/10
Modern accommodation with competent staff on reception desk. Marvellous and stunning location right next to Spain's precincts. Local to tourist attractions, right next to an art gallery and a fortress.
Poor breakfast.
Kenneth
2023-06-15
9/10
The room was large with a kettle, a lounge area, and a safe box included. The hotel was in a central setting sure to visit the outstanding Flabbers cocktail bar. The staff was competent, provided an early check-in and a late check-out.
Eileen
2023-06-13
8/10
The property is fairly clean; big and huge rooms; exceptionally comfortable bed. The staff is exceptionally pleasant and exceptional. I have to mention the astonishing and incredible breakfast with fantastic views, smoked salmon and beverage options. The location is in a marvellous and good spot to the area where the couch was.
Ann
2023-06-11
8/10
Bright and perfect place, immensely pleasant staff on reception desk. Having coffee, tea making facilities, and a lounge in our spotless and airy room. Very central location, useful base for discovering Alicante.
Mark
2023-05-16
8/10
Generally, greatly enjoyed this fabulous accommodation with pleasant staff on reception desk. The room was spotless and immaculate with the balcony, and I slept very well.
George
2023-05-06
6/10
Great location within easy walking distance of a wide sandy beach. Based close enough to easy stroll to the castle and close to many bars and restaurants, and the water front, beach, bus stop, old town and commercial area for shopping. A huge variety of options for breakfast in the restaurant.
Beds were very lumpy.
Roy
2023-05-04
8/10
By and large, it was incredibly beautiful and absolutely fabulous place with exceptionally pleasant staff on reception desk. The location was wonderful, only a short distance to Spain's precincts.
Richard
2023-04-14
7/10
Got newly renovated room with coffee and great views plus balcony. Amazing location, at a short distance from Puerto Deportivo Marina.
David
2023-04-02
9/10
Its staff was accommodating and immensely pleasant. The room with good view. Liked the restaurant, where we had breakfasts.
Barbara
2023-04-02
9/10
Incredible food, terrific service and splendid view over marina and coast. New-fashioned and functional room, with a pretty good bathroom. Particularly good location, right next to bars and cafes. Great to have a rooftop restaurant at the 26th floor.
Barry
2023-02-06
7/10
The rooms are good sized and well laid out and have worth every penny view of the marina and Med. It has fantastic location to see Explanada de Espana.
Laura
2023-01-25
6/10
I was there for 1 night and ate at rooftop restaurant at the 26th floor. The location was stunning, an easy walk to Explanada de Espana.
The staff - some of them were a little rude.
Raymond
2023-01-20
9/10
We all liked stunning and compact room with adjustable air conditioner, amazing views, a bunk bed. The location was marvellous, just 5 minutes walk from El Corte Ingles Alicante.
Keith
2022-12-29
7/10
Would recomand this accommodation to all. Nicely presented and brilliant place all in all, has exceptional staff on reception desk. The hotel has a marvellous and incredible location, close to Rambla Mendez Nunez. Rooms are bright and perfect with magnificent views of the Castle and a double bed plus a balcony, food is brilliant.
Norman
2022-12-23
9/10
Generally, the place was bright and had competent and knowledgeable staff on reception desk. Everything was very good, and the breakfast was tasty and plentiful for 15euro. The hotel had an easy location quite a walk from Spain's precincts. A castle and an art gallery were right next to the building.
Jack
2022-12-19
8/10
The breakfast was savoury, with lots of different options. We had a double room and views were splendid. The location was marvellous, only 5 minutes walk to Castillo de Santa Barbara Castle. There was lots of places nearby that offered food: restaurants and bars.
Ian
2022-12-12
8/10
We had a really lovely stay at this ideal central hotel. Got standard room when arrived, enjoyed that. The location was marvellous and unbeatable, not too far from Seafront promenade. The venue was in a beach area.
Michael
2022-12-11
8/10
We spent 1 night in double room. Having a shower, a hair dryer and a bidet was a bonus. Central location was a plus.
Mark
2022-11-25
8/10
Busy area, central location short walk to commercial area, old town and the city center, promenade, restaurants and bars, port. Tasty breakfast - lots of meals. Early check-in, late check-out. A quiet hotel, my first choice in Alicante.
Emily
2022-11-25
8/10
Room was spotless and available with the balcony, a bunk bed plus a fantastic view. The breakfast was tasty, the check in was early. The location was marvellous and next to a harbour and the bay. And right next to restaurants and bars, it was a bonus.
Ronnie
2022-11-20
8/10
Spotless room with a good bed, the staff was pleasant. The breakfast was savoury and tasty with brilliant variety.
Harry
2022-11-19
9/10
View was astonishing, breakfast was savoury, and beds were comfortable.
Archibald
2022-11-14
7/10
Central location was a plus. I had such wonderful days staying at this perfect central hotel.
Rooms were very basic.
William
2022-11-11
8/10
Only 15 minutes on foot from Alicante railway station.
Dominic
2022-11-08
7/10
Incredible location with parking on site.
Spencer
2022-09-12
9/10
Brilliant food for all meals.
Violet
2022-08-15
8/10
the staff was pleasant and we enjoyed the roof top bar. our spotless and compact room was complete with balcony, fantastic views, for example.
John
2022-08-14
9/10
In a central location with restaurants and bars close to the hotel. Fine room with the balcony, magnificent views, a good bed.
George
2022-07-30
9/10
Booked a room with particularly nice views of the sunset. The location was magnificent, for example, Castillo de Santa Barbara Fortification was not too far from the hotel. There were restaurants and bars with lots of food.
David
2022-07-25
8/10
Think that this quiet hotel is beyond compare, loved it. It is a good choice for shopping. Competent and fabulous staff as one would expect.
Lloyd
2022-07-19
9/10
It is an excellant base for city break, has magnificent views to the bay and Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya.
Gene
2022-07-15
8/10
Contemporary hotel with incredible view to the bay and Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya, lovely restaurant. Exceptional room, fairly clean bathroom, especially helpful staff.
Richard
2022-07-08
8/10
We stayed in the standard queen room and loved it. The venue was set in the central position very close to the coast.
Samuel
2022-06-29
5/10
Fabulous excellent central hotel with very good location and food.
Wi-Fi was very poor.
Karen
2022-06-25
5/10
Every detail in this hotel was terrific, I loved staff and location. The restaurant was good on the top floor, I tried outstanding dishes. Had a nice view to the bay and Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya from a big balcony.
Beds were a bit hard in this place.
Tim
2022-05-26
7/10
I had an excellent stay in a long time. I stayed here 1 night and loved it. The location was incredible, a 10-15 minute walking distance from a shopping mall.
Phillip
2022-05-06
7/10
We appreciated our 3-nights stay. The English and incredible breakfast was outstanding.
Henry
2022-04-01
8/10
This hotel was quiet and I loved it. The staff were polite and my a double room overlooked sea. Food in the great restaurant was delicious. A kind of excellent service...
Sarah
2022-02-09
9/10
I would love to return as my weekend was fairly nice. Traditional venue, excellent bar area, spectacular location close to restaurants and shops.
Michel
2022-01-06
9/10
Breakfast was good hot, staff was kind, place was overall clean. The air-conditioned room & huge bathroom. The bed was great. Had welcome drinks in the terrace bar.
David
2021-12-07
8/10
We enjoyed the very central location and how fairly clean the place was kept. There were flexible employees, a helpful service.
Jason
2021-10-29
8/10
Staff were decent, so I liked my being there. Authentic and absolutely stunning units with 3 single beds. The pool was clean and the garden - beautiful.
Brian
2021-10-20
8/10
Everything was great - beautiful rooms and tasteful breakfasts. The hotel had a central location and it was easy walk to Town Hall Square. The roof top bar was available on the premises.
James
2021-08-30
9/10
Exceptional location, spotless and stately place. Had a stunningly beautiful view and breakfast was large. Double room was basic double and had television, coffee and two large windows. Approachable staff were ready to help in every way.
Yvan
2021-08-09
8/10
Unbeatable location, tasty breakfast, fabulous employees. They made my stay enjoyable.
Denise
2021-08-01
9/10
The staff was very pleasant & everything was perfect! The staff created a perfect atmosphere.
Hugh
2021-07-18
9/10
Stayed for 5 nights in this place, liked that.
Nick
2021-06-28
8/10
Exceptionally pleasant staff, rooms are compact and excellent, and location is top. All in all it's spotless place, they have comfy beds. Also, it's convenient to get to Castillo de Santa Barbara Fortification, set only 1 km away.
Guy
2021-06-07
9/10
I liked the such professional staff and the fresh food. Exceptionally comfortable beds, air conditioning and fridge were a nice touch. The castle view was panoramic. The staff did all they can for a memorable stay. The location was really lovely, not too far from Bullring Alicante. Had bottled drinks in the rooftop bar in the evening;)))
Mike
2020-12-22
8/10
It deserves its 4 stars. Quiet atmosphere, amazing breakfast. Very family hotel, adjacent to the downtown, 5 minutes' walk. Thoroughly enjoyed Heladeria Borgonesse, it was next to the property and offered nice treats.
James
2020-10-07
8/10
Good breakfast and rooms with a FAB view.
Larry
2020-04-06
9/10
Nice bed & freshly prepared breakfast. Located 5 minutes walk from explanada de espana, it was convenient for us. Outstanding restaurant
