If you want a self-catering base on the quieter, family end of Benidorm, Aparthotel El Faro sits about 50 metres back from Poniente Beach. It is a small two-star aparthotel of roughly 22 apartments, each with its own balcony and a kitchen, which makes it a practical pick for families, couples or solo travellers who would rather cook a few meals than eat out every night. Below we lay out what the property actually offers and what is within reach on foot, so you can judge whether this end of town suits your trip.
Key Takeaways
- El Faro is a compact self-catering aparthotel about 50 metres from Poniente Beach, the calmer of Benidorm's two main beaches.
- Apartments come with a private balcony and a fully equipped kitchen, so families get separate space and the option to self-cater.
- There is an outdoor pool with sun loungers plus a sauna on site.
- You are within walking distance of Poniente Beach, the Old Town and the Balcón del Mediterráneo viewpoint.
- The Sierra Helada Natural Park and the Roman site at Tossal de la Cala are both close by for anyone who wants more than beach days.
Around 200 yards from Levante Beach, close to the promenade bars and the livelier end of the resort.
Experience Comfort And Convenience At Aparthotel El Faro Benidorm
El Faro is set up for a low-fuss self-catering holiday rather than a full-service hotel stay. You get an apartment, a pool, a beach a couple of minutes' walk away and a working kitchen, which is most of what a relaxed Benidorm week needs. Because it is a small property, it stays quieter than the big Levante-side towers, which is part of the appeal on the Poniente end of the resort.
Fully-Equipped Apartments
Each apartment is set up for self-catering, not just sleeping. Every unit comes with a private balcony, a kitchen and a separate living area. That means a kitchenette to cook simple meals, somewhere to sit and relax after a day out, and outdoor space to eat breakfast or catch the afternoon sun. Practical touches to expect include:
- A fridge to keep food and drinks cool.
- Tea and coffee making facilities.
- A safe for passports and valuables.
- Free WiFi in the public areas.
Many of the apartments look out over Poniente Beach from the balcony, so it is worth asking about aspect when you book if a sea view matters to you.
On-Site Amenities
Beyond the apartment itself, El Faro keeps things simple but useful. There is an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, and a sauna if you want to warm up after a swim. A lift serves the floors, which is worth knowing if you are travelling with luggage, a pushchair or anyone who would rather avoid stairs. It is a modest set of facilities, in keeping with a small two-star aparthotel, but it covers the essentials for a pool-and-beach holiday.
Proximity To Local Attractions
Location is the strongest reason to stay here. Poniente Beach is roughly 50 metres away, so you are on the sand within a couple of minutes. You are also within reach of the Old Town, the Balcón del Mediterráneo viewpoint and the open-air Roman archaeological site at Tossal de la Cala, which sits on the headland at the far end of Poniente Beach. The main Benidorm Tram station, on Avenida Europa in the town centre, connects the resort north up the coast and south towards Alicante, and it is walkable from this side of town.
Family-Friendly Features Of Aparthotel El Faro Benidorm
Spacious Accommodations
Travelling with family means space matters, and this is where an aparthotel earns its keep over a standard hotel room. The apartments give you separate living and sleeping areas plus a kitchen, so children have somewhere to spread out and you have somewhere to sit once they are asleep. The kitchen is the real practical win: you can make breakfast, warm up baby food, handle fussy eaters and keep a lid on the cost of eating out, all of which add up over a week. Larger units suit families who need more than one bedroom, so check the layout when you book.
Kid-Friendly Activities
Keeping younger children happy is straightforward here.
- The outdoor pool is shallow enough at the edges for supervised paddling, with loungers alongside for parents.
- Poniente Beach is a short walk away, and its gentler, less crowded stretch suits families better than the busier Levante side.
- The seafront promenade behind the beach is flat and pushchair-friendly, with ice-cream stops and playgrounds along the way.
The aim is a low-stress base where the beach, the pool and the promenade are all within a few minutes' walk, so a day out does not need much planning.
Dining Options For All Ages
Mealtimes with children are easier when you have options, and you have plenty here. There are bars and restaurants close to the property, including places right by the Poniente seafront, covering everything from Spanish staples to the pizza-and-chips end of the menu that keeps younger diners happy. And because each apartment has its own kitchen, you always have the fall-back of cooking in when nobody can face going out. Between the two, you can keep everyone fed without much fuss.
Explore The Vibrant Surroundings Of Aparthotel El Faro Benidorm
There is more to Benidorm than the strip of sand outside your apartment, and El Faro's position on the Poniente side puts you within easy reach of the town's beaches, its Old Town and the natural park on the far headland. Here is what is close by.
Nearby Beaches
Poniente Beach is the one on your doorstep. It is the calmer and generally less crowded of Benidorm's two big beaches, which is why it suits families and anyone after a quieter sunbathe. On the other side of the Old Town headland is Levante Beach, livelier and busier, lined with bars and better known for its nightlife. The two beaches have distinct characters, and having both within a walk lets you pick your pace day by day. Between them, the promenade and Old Town make the crossing an easy stroll rather than a trek.
Local Cultural Experiences
Benidorm's Old Town, on the Cerro Canfali headland between the two beaches, is worth the short walk. Its narrow streets are full of small shops, tapas bars and terraces. At the tip of the headland is the Balcón del Mediterráneo, a free clifftop viewpoint with a distinctive white balustrade and wide panoramic views over the bay and both beaches. It is a viewpoint rather than a museum, and it is one of the best free things to do in Benidorm, especially at sunset.
Shopping And Nightlife
Benidorm covers most bases for shopping and going out. You will find souvenir shops, high-street names and markets around the town, while the nightlife runs the full range from quiet Old Town bars to the well-known clubs and cabaret venues over on the Levante side. Staying on the Poniente end means you can dip into the buzz when you want it and retreat to a quieter base when you have had enough.
Benidorm rewards a bit of exploring beyond the sand, from the Old Town lanes to the clifftop viewpoint and the natural park on the headland, so it is worth stepping away from the beach for at least a day.
Relaxation And Recreation At Aparthotel El Faro Benidorm
Whether you want a slow day by the pool or something more active, El Faro's position makes both easy. The pool and beach cover the downtime; the headland and natural park cover the days you want to be on your feet.
Swimming Pool Facilities
The outdoor pool is the natural gathering point on a hot day, with sun loungers around it for lazing between swims. It is set up for both adults and children, so it works whether you are here to do lengths or just cool off. On a peak-summer afternoon it is easy to spend the whole day between the pool, the shade and the short walk down to the beach.
Wellness Options
This is a small aparthotel rather than a spa resort, so keep expectations realistic, but there are a couple of ways to unwind.
- A sauna is available on site.
- Plenty of independent spas, salons and massage studios operate around the resort if you want a treatment.
- The natural park and coastal walks are their own kind of reset for anyone who prefers fresh air to a treatment room.
Building in a bit of downtime is easy here, whether that is the sauna, an hour on a lounger or a slow walk along the seafront.
Outdoor Activities
Benidorm is a good base for getting outdoors, and El Faro puts you near several options.
- Head straight for Poniente Beach for swimming and sunbathing on golden sand a couple of minutes from the door.
- Try watersports along the bay; paddleboards, pedalos and boat trips operate off the beaches in season.
- Walk up onto the Tossal de la Cala headland at the end of Poniente Beach, where the open-air Roman site doubles as a lookout, or head to the Sierra Helada Natural Park for longer cliff-top trails and sea views.
Between the beaches, the headlands and the natural park, there is enough here to fill an active week without leaving the area.
| Activity | Description |
|---|---|
| Beach days | Poniente Beach for calmer sand; Levante Beach for a livelier scene, both walkable. |
| Coastal hiking | Trails through Sierra Helada Natural Park, with cliffs and sea views between Benidorm and Albir. |
| Roman history | Open-air archaeological site and lookout at Tossal de la Cala, at the end of Poniente Beach. |
Dining Delights Near Aparthotel El Faro Benidorm
Benidorm is an easy place to eat well without straying far, and El Faro's Poniente location keeps a good spread of options within a short walk. From Spanish staples to the international menus the resort is known for, you will not go hungry.
Local Cuisine
For Spanish food, look to the tapas bars and family-run restaurants around the Old Town and along the Poniente seafront. Rice dishes, fresh seafood and shared tapas are the things to seek out, and you tend to eat better a street or two back from the busiest tourist stretches. If you are self-catering, the local markets and small supermarkets are handy for picking up produce, cured meats and cheese to cook in the apartment.
Casual Dining Options
For a relaxed meal there are cafes, pizzerias and bars close to the aparthotel, plus the seafront places behind Poniente Beach where you can grab a coffee or a leisurely lunch and watch the promenade go by. It is the sort of low-key dining that suits families and anyone who does not want to make a production of every meal.
Fine Dining Experiences
For a special occasion, Benidorm has smarter restaurants too, several of them making the most of the sea views along the bay. Expect more careful cooking, longer wine lists and a dressier feel than the casual seafront spots. It is worth booking ahead in high season if you have a particular evening in mind.
Eating out is one of the easier pleasures of a Benidorm trip. Ask locally for recommendations, wander a little off the main drag, and you will usually eat better for it.
Why Choose Aparthotel El Faro Benidorm For Your Stay
Where you base yourself shapes the whole trip, and El Faro makes a solid case for the Poniente end of Benidorm. It is not a full-service resort; it is a small, practical aparthotel a short walk from a calmer beach. For the right traveller, that trade is exactly the point.
Value For Money
The self-catering format is where the value sits. You get the space of an apartment and a kitchen, which cuts your eating-out bill, plus a pool and a beach on the doorstep, in a small two-star property that costs less than the big branded towers. For families and longer stays especially, the ability to cook a few meals in can make a real difference to the overall spend.
Flexible Accommodation Options
El Faro's apartments come in different sizes, so couples and families can find something that fits. Larger units with more than one sleeping area suit families, while a studio does the job for two. Because sea views and aspect vary between apartments, it is worth being specific about what you want when you book.
Consider Carlos V Levante On The Other Side Of Town
If your priority is the busier, nightlife-heavy Levante Beach rather than the calmer Poniente side, it is worth weighing up a base over there instead. Our own Carlos V Levante sits around 200 yards from Levante Beach, putting you close to the promenade bars, restaurants and the livelier end of the resort. Between the two, you can pick the side of Benidorm that matches the holiday you are after.
Your Perfect Getaway Awaits
Aparthotel El Faro is a straightforward, good-value base for a beach holiday on the calmer, family-friendly Poniente side of Benidorm. With self-catering apartments, a pool and the sand just 50 metres away, it covers the essentials without fuss, and it puts the Old Town, the Balcón del Mediterráneo viewpoint, the Tossal de la Cala Roman site and the Sierra Helada trails all within easy reach. If a quieter base with a kitchen and a short walk to the beach sounds like your kind of trip, El Faro is well worth a look.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of apartments are available at Aparthotel El Faro Benidorm?
El Faro offers self-catering apartments in a range of sizes, from studios suited to couples to larger units for families, each with a private balcony and a kitchen.
Is there a swimming pool at the aparthotel?
Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, set up for both adults and children.
How far is the beach from the aparthotel?
Poniente Beach is roughly 50 metres away, about a two-minute walk from the property.
Can I self-cater at El Faro?
Yes. Every apartment has its own kitchen, so you can cook in as well as eat out at the bars and restaurants nearby.
What is there to do nearby for families?
Families are within walking distance of Poniente Beach, the seafront promenade, the Old Town and the Balcón del Mediterráneo viewpoint, with the Sierra Helada Natural Park and the Tossal de la Cala Roman site close by.
Is Wi-Fi available at the aparthotel?
Yes, free WiFi is available in the public areas of the aparthotel.
Around 200 yards from Levante Beach, close to the promenade bars and the livelier end of the resort.
Every Benidorm stay we cover, on both the Poniente and Levante sides of the resort.
