Hotel Fontana Plaza

The electric went out in my room nearly every night, the phone next to my bed did not work so I could not call reception for extra towels or help, it’s noisy, and my smoke alarm is

Pool, coolness, clean, location

Conveniently located, lovely pool.

The hotel is in the heart of Torrevieja, all the sights and beaches are within easy walking distance. In about one hour one can even walk on a beautifully prepared path to the pink lake. The rooms are comfortably large and the top floor offers a side seaview but Torrevieja is too fully built-in for unobstructed views. The breakfast was a very average spread but it wqs possible to order hot dishes freshly prepared. There is both a pool and a gym in the hotel but the latter is in dire need of an upgrade, some machines don’t work at all, the rest are making some worrying sounds.

Good as a basic base. The bar in the hotel is closed never to open again by the look of it. Pool is not disabled friendly, pool ladders only, which was a disappointment, the hotel having a pool was one of the reasons for booking it but having a disability I was unable to use it. But not too far from the sea front and plenty of bars and restaurants in the vicinity and the staff were helpful and friendly. But they could do so much more with the hotel.

Firstly if you book thru a tour operator do not book the shuttle bus it will drop you off on the main road and you would have to walk as it’s too big to get down the streets also they will charge you £80 each way for a private taxi when right outside you can get an airport taxi for 65e. The room was clean and basic, clean towels everyday. 2 bottles of water in your fridge but these do not get replaced. The shower is a bit unusual as it’s open to the room separated by a low wall and a mirror, they supply sachets of shampoo and shower gel and. Soap.The pool was clean and not busy you could always get a sunbed. If you book in advance ask for a room overlooking the pool otherwise you overlook the street. Less than 5 mins walk to the sea front. Some of our favourite places to eat where Harry’s Bar say hello to Ruben, the El Meson de la Costa Steakhouse advisable to book and Emilia Corazon, the best Serrano ham and cheese 12e the same dish will cost you 15e on the sea front. There is not much of a beach as it’s very rocky just a couple of patches of sand, no beds or umbrellas available. The better beaches are further round the coast at La Mata. The red train will take you out to the salt flats and a tour guide will explain all about it. The blue train goes along the coast and thru the back streets. Any questions just ask