Situated in the Mediterranean coastal town of Calpe not far from popular Benidorm, the Sol Y Mar Gran Hotel is in the perfect spot for almost any kind of holiday. Set close to Arenal Beach and close to the centre of town you will find there is many ways you can enjoy your holiday, whether exploring the many shops, restaurants and bars in the town, making the most of the sun at the beach or take a trip to nearby Benidorm for its popular theme parks. This impressive looking and modern 4-star hotel has been designed with guests' every possible need and comfort in mind, whether you are staying for business or leisure, guests will be ensured a relaxing stay in one of the 327 elegant rooms that offer a variety of accommodation that will suit almost any guest. There is an excellent choice of facilities to take advantage of including a stunning infinity pool, a choice of restaurants and a SPA that offers some wonderful services to help you unwind including a sauna, themed water rooms/treatments and a variety of massage/beauty treatments. Alternatively for guests who are feeling a bit more energetic there is also a fully equipped fitness area/gym to help u keep in shape, or you can always try some water sports at the beach as well as the nearest golf course just a few minutes away. One of the most notable features of the Sol Y Mar Gran Hotel however is its Beach Club, a spacious bar set right on the Arenal Beach, which is open all day and provides a brilliant place to either enjoy the sun during the day or relax with a drink while you watch the sun set. Lastly there is also a disco where you can dance the night away with friends or family, perfect for when you still have energy at the end of the day yet cant make it into the town. The hotel is also well suited for families as the younger guests get their own area at the hotel, which includes the mini club featuring an outdoor pool as well as daily activities and games all supervised by the professional staff. Along with all the leisure facilities at the hotel there are also ample services that can cater for special events and business guests no matter what the occasion with plenty of event space, meeting rooms, conference rooms and a business centre to use, along with any special event catering and banquet facilities that can be provided by the multilingual staff. The hotel also provides monitored parking facilities for peace of mind and there is a 24-hour front desk that can help with any request you might have as well arrange useful services such as currency exchange, laundry/dry cleaning, car rental, translations and excursions. Location Situated in Calpe guests will find there is plenty to do not far from the Sol Y Mar Gran Hotel, whether you are looking for some great shopping or dining experiences in the town centre or a variety of activities with water sports at the beach and golf courses not far away. The town of Calpe also has a modern marina that is a great place to go if you are looking restaurants and bars and an older fishing port makes for some great sight seeing. Calpe is also worthy of note for its history and several archaeological sites that are well worth exploring during your stay, with some of the most popular being the Los baos de la Reina, the flooded salt flats, the Peon de Ifach national park, the bird sanctuary, the Gothic Catholic church and the tower of La Peca. You can also find the tourist capital of Benidorm around 20km away too with even more entertainment including the popular theme and water parks such as Terra Mitica. Accomodation The Sol Y Mar Gran Hotel offers guests a wide selection of accommodation with a total of 327 rooms including standard, exterior, superior and executive rooms along with junior and master suites. All of the rooms are elegantly decorated and spacious, with each benefiting from air-conditioning and equipped with a full bathroom - LCD TV with satellite channels - free Wi-Fi - hairdryer - mini-bar - radio - safe - telephone. Eating and Drinking The Sol y Mar Gran Hotel has 2 restaurants; Anfora is a buffet restaurant offering a variety of delicious regional and international dishes. The Abiss a la carte restaurant serves up fine cuisine and caters for events. PLEASE NOTE: The swimming pool will remain open for sunbathing and swimming while the Beach Club bar will be closed. The Champagneria will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 15:00 hours. The Hotel nightclub will only open on Saturday night. The Abiss Restaurant, will be open for lunch and dinner on Friday´s and Saturdays , Open on Sundays at midday , Closed on Mondays and from Tuesday to Thursday it will only be open for lunches. This is effective from 17th Nov until 30th Apr 2012 Swimming Pools The hotel has a beautiful infinity pool with great sea views and is surrounded by sun loungers and parasols. There is also a separate pool just for children that is part of the children's area and mini-club.