4-Star Hotels in Santa Pola

For a classic Spanish seaside holiday with a dash of history, look to Santa Pola. This is a working fishing port with a genuine local feel, where the day starts with the catch being auctioned at the Lonja. The main draw is its series of sandy, gently shelving beaches like Playa de Levante and the calmer coves around the Cabo de Santa Pola headland. Don't miss the 16th-century fortress, the Castillo-Fortaleza, which watches over the town and houses a few interesting museums.

The town is ideal for families and couples seeking a relaxed, authentic coastal stay. Most visitors base themselves near the seafront promenades for easy beach access, while the Gran Alacant area to the north offers more residential-style apartments with golf and marina views. Alicante-Elche Airport is just a 20-minute drive away, and regular buses connect you to the city of Alicante itself.

Accommodation here is overwhelmingly practical and good value, dominated by family-run hostales, self-catering apartments, and modern mid-range hotels. On HOTEVI, you can find options like the beachfront Hotel Poseidon Playa, the functional Tryp Gran Sol, the apartment-style Servigroup Neptuno, the casual Santa Pola Hotel, and the quieter Hotel Kaktus Playa for a straightforward, sun-soaked stay.