Picolo recommends · Hotel in Alicante, Spain
Porta Maris
A hotel out on the harbour pier, with the sea on three sides and the whole of Alicante, castle and beach included, spread out in front of you.
At dusk the lights come on along the seafront and the castle glows on its hill, and from Porta Maris you see it all across the water. The hotel stands out on the harbour pier, with the sea around three of its sides.
The marina and its restaurants are right outside, and the old town is about ten minutes away on foot. Inside there is a spa and a pool, useful on days when you would rather stay by the water.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Porta Maris
No other hotel in Alicante lets you sleep this far out on the water while staying so close to the city. For couples and short breaks it is an easy choice, with the view doing most of the work.
The rooms and public areas are rather plain, so you are paying mainly for the setting. Choose the side that looks back at the city and the castle: the other side is a lot less memorable.
What you get
- Out on the harbour pier
- Spa
- Pool
- Views of the castle and the city
- Restaurants in the marina outside
A day at Porta Maris
- Morning
- Breakfast looking back at the city waking up.
- Midday
- A ferry from the harbour to Tabarca for a swim.
- Afternoon
- A spa session to cool off after the boat trip.
- Evening
- Watching the castle light up from your window.
Location
Harbour, Alicante, Spain
Open in MapsQuestions about Porta Maris
Where exactly is Porta Maris?
Porta Maris stands on the pier in Alicante harbour, surrounded by water on three sides, with the marina just outside and the old town about ten minutes on foot.
Which room should I book at Porta Maris?
Request the side of the hotel that looks towards the castle. That is the view people come for, and it is at its best in the evening.
Does Porta Maris have a spa?
Yes, Porta Maris has a spa as well as a pool, handy for a quiet afternoon without leaving the harbour.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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