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Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá

4.0 star property
Savor Mediterranean cuisine with ocean views, then explore the historic charm of Alicante moments from this welcoming hotel.

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Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá, is near Alicante Harbour. Guests enjoy ocean views from the Mediterranean restaurant CONVISTAS. The multilingual staff impresses visitors, and practical amenities include dry cleaning services and bike rentals for exploring the area.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Double Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room (3AD)

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium Room (3AD)

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room, Sea View

  • Ocean view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Superior Room, City View

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

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Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Alicante City Centre, a neighbourhood in Alicante, Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá is near the airport and on the boardwalk. While the natural beauty of Explanada de Espana and Postiguet Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Alicante Harbour. Cactus d'Algar and Pola Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Alicante travel guide
Map
Rambla Mendez Nunez, 3, Alicante, Alicante, 3002

What's nearby

  • Explanada de Espana showing markets, a coastal town and street scenes
    Explanada de Espana
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • San Nicolas Cathedral which includes religious aspects, heritage architecture and interior views
    San Nicolas Cathedral
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alicante Harbour featuring a bay or harbour
    Alicante Harbour
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alicante City Centre which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements
    Alicante Town Hall
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Postiguet Beach showing a beach, a sunset and a coastal town
    Postiguet Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Alicante (YJE-Alicante Train Station)
    15 min walk
  • Raspeig Tram Station
    22 min drive
  • Alicante (ALC-Alicante Intl.)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Miami
    1 min walk
  • Pipirrana Vermut
    1 min walk
  • Chocolatería Valor
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • Santagloria
    1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá

Upscale hotel near Alicante Harbour
Explanada de Espana and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center are located near Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá, which provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, CONVISTAS, offers lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and an electric car charging station
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and a lift
  • Meeting rooms, multilingual staff and a vegetable garden
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 123 rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Free infant beds, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 10.50 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • CONVISTAS

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 28 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10.5 per day (656 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Gran Sol Alicante
Gran Sol Hotel Alicante
Sol Hotel Alicante
TRYP Alicante
TRYP Alicante Gran Sol
TRYP Alicante Gran Sol Hotel
TRYP Gran Sol
TRYP Gran Sol Alicante
TRYP Gran Sol Hotel
TRYP Hotel Alicante
Sol Melia Alicante Province
Tryp Alicante Province

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá located?

Located in Alicante City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Explanada de Espana and Alicante Harbour. Postiguet Beach and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center are also within 15 minutes. Alicante (YJE-Alicante Train Station) is 15 minutes by foot and Alacant Terminal Station is 16 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Alicante Gran Sol, Affiliated by Meliá Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 334 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 453 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Simona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only One elevator was working for entire building, hence long lineups ! There is no parking at the hotel and not easy to drop off/on the luggage, Hotel has good location and rooms have great views! Allso breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were impressed by Jamie’s Customer Service. It’s a receptionist who would always welcoming you with a smile even he is super busy and the only one at the reception! Anything we needed to arrange he did immediately without any delays. He is such an asset of the entire team of the hotel! Thank you Jamie!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, fabulous breakfast buffet and clean accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view, nice service,rooms ,breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
stay for one night, nice location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Great hotel, clean rooms and friendly staff Perfect location for all amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Easy to walk to the tram, old town, beach and marina. Lovely bar and restaurant on the 26th floor
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed our 2 night stay

2 night stay in hotel, great location on sea front with views of the harbour. Short walk to many restaurants and bars. Hotel itself has friendly, helpful staff. Good choice at breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel staff were very friendly and accommodating, inside the hotel restaurant area, bar were very clean. Rooftop bar has spectacular views
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay. Good central location. Clean. Nice staff. Good AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. You cannot get lost in the city as you can see the hotel from most locations. Lovely bar and restaurant on the 26th floor with great views
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alicante City

We stayed here for a treat for our wedding anniversary . Asked for a harbour view and we certainly got one. Would definitely stay here again xx
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Surysaday

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice property, centrally located, close to the beach and restaurants. downside thin walls, so expect to hear your neighbors.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alicante Gran Sol 10-13 March

Excellent location check in staff friendly and professional. Rooms were very clean and well serviced. Breakfasts plentiful and covered all tastes. Coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silvina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is walking distance from all the main attractions. Beautiful views. Excellent customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

rosi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved the staff! Very kind, pleasant, helpful, welcoming, and accommodating. We would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was clean. Staff were helpful and friendly. Would recommend it to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was within walking distance to everything. It was very clean and the breakfast included option was good. However the doors in the apartments slammed shut if you didnt close them carefully and we heard this constantly from other apartments.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service ; excellent value half board package. Standard room smaller than next level up, but still comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Christoph

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The Wifi did not work at all, the Lift was noisy, the first room was smelly, due to that I had to book another room and paid more. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Mohammed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
..excellent location, fabulous buffet breakfast and friendly reception and breakfast staff. Let down by unfriendly (almost rude) bar staff on top floor. Very uncomfortable bed, you could feel every spring - definitely need new mattresses as not good for anyone’s back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

torstein

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast and very central lokation. Nice reception. Furniture and bathroom dated and worn. Cleaning could be better. Not especially good value for your money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023