Picolo recommends · Hotel in Alicante, Spain
Meliá Alicante
A big hotel wedged between Postiguet beach and the marina, where you can go from the pool to the sea and on to the old town without a taxi.
From many of the rooms you look straight out over the sea, with the sand of Postiguet on one side and the yachts of the marina on the other. Down below, the pool and terraces fill up as the day warms.
The old town starts just behind the hotel, so dinner in the lanes is a short walk away. It is one of the few places in Alicante where city break and beach holiday really happen at the same address.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Meliá Alicante
The location is the reason to book. Families get beach, pool and city without any transport, and you can spend a day on the sand and an evening in the old town with no planning at all.
The building is large and plain, and it feels more like a busy beach hotel than a place with character. In July and August the pool area and the beach in front are crowded.
What you get
- Postiguet beach in front
- Outdoor pool
- Terraces facing the sea
- Next to the marina
- Good for families
A day at Meliá Alicante
- Morning
- An early swim at Postiguet while the beach is empty.
- Midday
- The lift up into Santa Bárbara castle, across the road.
- Afternoon
- Back to the pool for the hottest hours.
- Evening
- A walk along the marina and the Explanada as it cools.
Location
Postiguet, Alicante, Spain
Open in MapsQuestions about Meliá Alicante
Is Meliá Alicante on the beach?
Yes. It stands right by Postiguet, the city beach, with the marina on the other side, so you can walk from your room to the sand.
Is Meliá Alicante good for families?
It is a sound choice for families, with a pool, terraces and the beach close by, and no need for buses or taxis to reach the city.
Is Meliá Alicante busy in summer?
Yes, in high summer both the pool and Postiguet beach get crowded. Spring and autumn are calmer times to stay.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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