Parador de Benicarló

Pool area and park were well equipped to relax and swim - pool even serviced by life guard. Great beach (public with life guards) accessible without crossing motor traffic. Breakfast perfect with fresh fruit and a hot dish served at the table. Small terrace with sea view included in the room containing tables and chairs. Gym well equipped. Free private parking partially covered by roof.

I never looked for a sauna and spa facilities this time with the sea so close by. If not there that is the only improvement I could dream of - plus a door and stairway in the far end of the fourth compartment

The room was a little dated but very clean, quiet and comfortable. It was so nice having a balcony off our room with a view of a park and the ocean. The meals were very good and food came quickly once it was ordered. Staff was helpful and friendly and spoke English.

The room was musty smelling at times. If the patio door was open, or the air conditioner turned on, the musty smell wasn't as bad. Sometimes we had to wait for service in the dining room because staff was busy. Perhaps a little short staffed because the staff was really running.

A purpose built hotel with spacious layout and nice rooms, each with a substantial balcony. Very well set out grounds - featuring tropical looking trees. Everything was in good working order in the room, bathroom and generally. Both the room and all public areas were bright, well decorated and 100% clean. Nice breakfast - regarding both range and quality. Located a matter of a few metres on reasonable surface from the sea and a pleasant little beach area. For the train to Valencia (and ultimately Cadiz) or Barcelona one has to walk about 30 minutes through the town to the Benicarlo-Peniscola station. Good choices of services every day at a reasonable price. The station was more substantial than we had imagined it would be and it had a very nice cafe. It’s a pleasant 4 mile walk along the promenade to the surprisingly impressive Peniscola Castle. Lots of places to eat in the area, even in late October. Good and pretty secure and on site (outdoor) car parking - and the access lanes plus spaces were, for once, of a sensible size! The staff were all professional and friendly. Yes, there are cheaper hotels but for the quality and reliability this seemed to offer very reasonable value.

No negatives - just keep in mind that it is a modern era hotel designed for function and comfort rather than being something historical.

it was our second time there - excellent location, rooms, staff, parking and breakfast! EXTREMELY clean, including the public areas - continuous cleaning activity was ongoing throughout our two different (3 days in total) stays.

The only negative was that for our second stay the wifi was poor - this may have reflected the particular (ground floor) room, as it had been excellent during our previous (first floor room) stay.

Staff were helpful and friendly. Our room was comfortable, clean and had a good view and a spacious terrace. The hotel is just a few yards from the beach and in easy reach of the town centre though we found little to do there. Dinner in the hotel restaurant was professional with great service and a convincingly Spanish menu.

It was a shame that the pool wasn't open until 11.00 so no chance to take an early morning dip.

Location on the beachfront is unbeatable. Old school flavour to the buildings, out of season good value, super pleasant spacious grounds.

breakfast is pretty expensive and not super healthy, can just get better options in the supermarket over the road and balcony it

Travelling through Spain, we always like to stay at Paradors. This is a modern parador with a view of gardens and the sea beyond. Good facilities, service and would stay again.

Nothing to dislike. Room wasn't ready on arrival but maybe we were early. A room was made available very quickly.

Breakfast was excellent, gardens were spacious and well maintained.good sized balcony with table and chairs.

Tea/coffee making facilities in the room.

A wonderful Parador, as usual, we thoroughly recommend this hotel, the staff, rooms and meals were fantastic. Lovely place next to the sea, with great facilities. Well done to everyone who made our stay enjoyable.

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Here is nothing much to say. This is a typical beach hotel in Spain with a reasonably good service and conditions. We had good seafood and wine and the service was good and natural. Good breakfast buffet and all in all we had a good stay.

This is a bit worn down but still keeping the glamour it once enjoyed.