Hotel Sidi San Juan

This hotel is in a fabulous location right on the lovely beach, and is about four and a half stars. Service and cleanliness was excellent, but it was let down by its ridiculously small outdoor pool, and some niggly extra charges that you would expect to come as standard in what is claimed to be a five star hotel. The rooms were smart enough but on the small side, and whilst all are claimed to have a sea view as standard, ours was a partial sea view. However, overall our stay was great, and I would recommend the hotel to anyone looking... more

This is not a 5 star hotel by UK standards, but more a 3 plus. We arrived via the waterfalls and palm trees of the hotel entrance of this large 1960’s style concrete building. After unloading our own luggage from the car, we proceeded to check-in. Here we received beach towel cards, after signing a 15 Euro per person refundable deposit and paid for the room safe key (I hate having to pay a daily rate for a safe). Additionally, you have to pay to park your car. The room was plainly furnished but clean and comfortable: safe, TV,... more

I stayed at this hotel with three friends on a golfing trip. When I first e mailed an enquiry, the hotel responded within hours with a very favourable quote, they pre booked tee times and on arrival we were welcomed by a guest relations person who couldn't have been more helpful over the four days. The rooms are average to good but all have beautiful views over the beach. Similarly the bar area was very relaxing in the evening looking out to sea. The buffet breakfast was very good hot and cold. The hotel is spotless on the inside and we... more

This hotel is rated as five stars placing it in a category with the finest hotels in the world. It has the most fantastic situation in a wide sandy bay overlooking the Mediterranean but that is where the praise stops. The only five star quality in this hotel is the 5-star prices it charges for everything you do. The rooms are not distinguishable from those you would find in a reasonably modern 3- o 4-star hotel in Spain apart from the provision of a dressing gown. The food is reasonably good but pricy for the quality. The outside... more

This is one of the most expensive hotels in Alicante and yet they will charge you for everything. What's the point of advertising the sauna, the steam room, the jacuzzi and the tennis, if you have to pay for all of that?? I mean, I am willing to pay an extra price if a hotel offers me some additional services, but these have to be included in the price. What was really off putting was the attitude of the staff, who constantly tried to make me use or buy services, without specifying the costs! At the check-in, I was offered pool... more

Just came back from a long weekend from the Sidi San Juan with my Dad. We loved the hotel, which offered a real 5* treat. The staff were always friendly and helpful. The shuttle service into Alicante and back was brilliant, which made the weekend much more enjoyable. We were on the 4th floor which gave great sea views and you could hear the waves of the sea day & night. The champagne breakfast was gorgeous and the best omelettes we ever tasted. I would definately recommend this hotel and I would go again.

Spent 2 days at the Sidi in early February 2007. Overall a pleasant experience, although I have to warn that there are hidden extras (this may be the norm in 5 star hotels - I don't know because I don't stay at many). The room was excellent - great views. Breakfast was superb. Not much in the way of English speaking channels on the tele (Sky News, BBC news and CNN - there were lots of German channels!). Bar was clinical (boring). May have been better if there had been more people staying there. Apart from our group of 6 I saw 2 other... more

We flew into Alicante airport and rented a car for our 5 night stay in Spain. On arrival at the Hotel the staff had the boot open to take the luggage before I even got out of the drivers seat. They also parked the car in the indoor garage and later in week, at my request, filled it up with petrol. The hotel was busy but not full and check in went OK with plastic 'credit card' type room keys. The main reception area is light and airy and mainly marble and glass. Our room on the 6th Floor was very good with a sea view towards Benidorm (about... more

Hotel was lovely, very clean and spacious rooms. No noise from other rooms and beautiful sea view. Excellent food tho very pricey. Went early October 2006 and sea was chilly, some brave people were swimming. It was hot enough to sunbathe and get a nice tan. Outdoor pool was too cold to use, but indoor climatised pool was nice. Hotel did not organise any excursions and the tourist info in town was not helpful, you really need a car or taxi to get around. Hotel is far out from shops and cafes etc but i think it was because we went off... more

There is only one hotel on that beach: the sidi! All rooms with seaview. It's brilliant when you're lying in your bed and you can hear the surge. The rooms are quite spacious