Reviews of Hotel Spa Porta Maris by Melia 4 stars
Plaza Puerta Del Mar, 3-5, 03002 Alicante, Spain
#74 of 74 hotels in Alicante
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1534 hotel reviews
8.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
8.2
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Staff
8.9
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Value for money
7.6
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Free WiFi
8.3
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Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Anthony
United Kingdom33 reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Location and staff made up for other shortcomings.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Marina
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel needs a bit of an uplift. Some minor irritations included lack of extractor in bathroom. Sink plug could only be removed by adjusting the mechanism under the sink. The balcony door didn’t have an outside handle. Had to be opened by wedging fingers between door and frame.
Location was excellent. Staff very professional and personable. Room always cleaned to a high standard.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Carole
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Lovely stay, great hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Marina
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Would have liked more sun umbrellas in pool areas.
Great location, spacious room, excellent breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Helen
Ireland27 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Sea View
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There is no bar where one could sit and meet people. There is no entertainment in the evening. The sunbeds were very uncomfortable. The pool towel was small and only changed weekly. If you want to change it sooner, there's a €1 charge!!. I found this bizzare and mean, I paid €1350 for B&B for one week, travelling solo.
The location was excellent. The food in the restaurant was great. Good selection for breakfast also. Staff were very polite and professional. Towels were new and fluffy. Cleanliness was very good.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Jonathan
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Enjoyed the facilities, location and public transport was easy to navigate”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Sea View
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was very good
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Noreen
Ireland14 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I wish there was a better bar area
Loved how clean it was and Seaview.it was also quier
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Karen
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0“A great location with fabulous facilities, friendly staff and very good communication prior to my stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Premium Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A lot of building work close by
Fabulous location next to the central beach
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Rebecca
Ireland5 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite Sea View
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Pool wasn't great, the room looked bigger in the pictures than in real life, the lobby and overall appearance of the hotel was a bit disappointing given the price
Great breakfast and the view was amazing! Close to the beach, restaurants and shops, location was great! The staff were also great
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom15 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Convenient, friendly staff. Pricey”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Marina
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
price
location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 15 May 2024
David
United Kingdom15 reviews6 helpful votes7.0“Pleasant stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Marina
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Noisy at night as near nightclub. Not great value for money.
Clean. Good location. Excellent breakfast. Nice staff.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Anne
Ireland10 reviews8.0“Perfect location for first time city visit”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Marina
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Wonderful location, so close to the beach, marina, promenade and city centre. Staff were very pleasant, especially at reception and very accommodating to any requests. Room was spotless and cleaned daily. A perfect location for visiting a great city.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Marion
Ireland4 reviews7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom had a terrible smell which drifted into the bedroom. Informed reception they were very reluctant to move us. Maintenance came to fix it but it was only temporary. The smell returned and was getting worse foul smelling.Could not sleep .We had to insist on being moved . Eventually they moved us. The smell was still in the next bathroom not as bad. We had only one night left so we just said nothing. That was the only negative to our stay.
The location was excellent.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Gabrielle
Switzerland1 review9.0“Lovely staff, great location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Marina
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
As it is an older hotel the noise is an issue. We could hear a lot of noise from hallway and room above especially. If I came back I would have to book top floor to avoid this problem.
Great location, staff, breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Wendy
United Kingdom50 reviews7 helpful votes9.0“We like Alicante and this hotel a lot.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Marina
- • Stayed 4 nights
It would have been good to get access to the garage for our hire car at no extra chaarge.
We have stayed here before and will probably return sometime in the future.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Kate
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Marina
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lack of food during the afternoon and the space and ambience around the pool could have been better
Location, breakfast, bed and staff
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Karen
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Loved it”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Pool side limited space
Great location with great views
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Steeds
United Kingdom53 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“Perfect Location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel, ideally located for easy access to Alicante old town and all of the sites to see. Our room was fabulous with views over the sea and over marina. All staff were very friendly and efficient. We had breakfast both mornings, which offered a large choice. Two well equipped pools accommodated guests easily, with poolside bar too. We would highly recommend this hotel, and should we visit again, we'd definitely stay here.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Kim
United Kingdom1 review7.0“Pleasant and relaxing stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Marina
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bar and restaurent a bit sparse, not ready for full season yet?
Loved the breakfast room and views
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Bettina
United States30 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Marina
- • Stayed 3 nights
Loved the location!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Reeves
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Sea View
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was a bit disorganised, coffee machines out of action often, sometimes no bowls or spoons.
Friendly and efficient desk staff, excellent. Room was clean and spacious. Breakfast food was very good.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Jolanta
United States7 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Sea View
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great lcation.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Paula
Ireland30 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Marina
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Central location, stunning sea view, gorgeous breakfast and bar options. Staff were efficient and friendly, in particular Carlota in main reception who was so welcoming and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Paul
Ireland1 review9.0“Great city I will be back.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Marina
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No late bar.
Breakfast was good plenty of choices, location was excellent short walk to main street.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Knut-olav
Norway23 reviews8.0“Nice and comfortable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Marina
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Two minor details: 1) In our last room, we experienced temporarely "bad air" in the bathroom. This was probably caused by windy outdoor condition from a specific direction. The "problem" fixed itself. A closer look at the placement of the air systen intakes might be an idea. 2) The Nespresso coffee machines was not dimensioned for hotel use, and malfuncioned often. Not our problem really, but the machines needed a lot of support from the staff. A big thanks to their efforr and patience with coffee thirsty guests!
Centrally located in the city's port area, and close to the promenade. The rooms are creatively placed in the building, allowing either a harbour or sea view. We tried both, and were satisfied with both
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Susan
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Perfect for purpose of visit.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Marina
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was all good
Lovely location good breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
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