AR Diamante Beach & Spa Hotel 4 Sup

We got home this afternoon from a week at this hotel. It’s our fourth time to calpe but first time to this particular hotel. We arrived Saturday 25th May. We arrived around 1pm. We were really hungry after a morning of travel and we allowed to swap our evening meal to lunch. Lunch was extremely poor, not many options and my children and I hardly ate. I was dreading the rest of the holiday due to us being half board after how poor lunch was. Our initial impressions weren’t good. There was some kind of dance festival going off and it was full of dancers taking up a lot of the buffet restaurant and by the pool side. Also there were quite a lot of bikers and I had read reviews before coming about them taking up the lifts and not being able to get the lift for a while. Thankfully by Monday there were no dancers or cyclists to be seen. My children were worried over the weekend as we were one of the youngest families there my children being age 16,14,13. The average age seems to be age 60+. On Monday it was like a different hotel . I didn’t t see anymore dancers or cyclists and the hotel was now full of families. It felt a lot more welcoming. By mid week the staff in the restaurant knew our drinks order and were always full of smiles when we arrived and during our meals. Breakfast i mainly had toast with butter and jam. Two of my daughters enjoyed the buffet breakfast enjoying fruit, hash browns. The beans were of poor quality and the bacon and sausage in Spain isn’t how it is in England and we all kept away from this section. Evening meals were hit and miss. Our last evening, last night was really poor. We hardly ate anything from the buffet and ended up eating out at bar 78 on the beach front which was a lovely meal. Meals at the buffet consisted of lots of salad and fruit. Rice, chips, different types of fish and meat, sometimes there was an option for pasta with a sauce. We don’t like fish so opted mainly for a slice of meat with chips or rice. And some fruit. It wasn’t always nice tasting. However Thursday night they did have pork in a lovely sauce and chicken with potato wedges which was our favourite meal of the week. My youngest daughter is 13 and autistic and she is really fussy with food. She didn’t eat a single a thing whilst we stayed at the hotel for breakfast, lunch or evening meal. There wasn’t anything that she was willing to try. We have always stayed self catering in calpe previously and maybe we should have done that this time too. Thankfully there is a mercadona and consum supermarket very close (across the road) which meant I could get my daughter snacks. Unfortunately the week we went there was no entertainment on. So I can’t comment on that. Would have liked something onn. Even if it was some music playing on the bar in the evening.. we went for walks along the seafront in the evenings and had a drink in bars and played a game of cards. We were given floor 11 on the back. We couldn’t be more happier with our room and view.

First of all its a clean and spacious hotel, but the biggest charm of this place is the placement. Its like 200 meters from the beach and we had an amazing view towards the mountains and city. The staff are really helpfull (shout out to marco i believe is his name) and dont even get me started on the amazing food we had here. Amazing hotel, amazing location, lovely staff, and plenty of cold beer on tap!

Today, is my last day of a 3 week stay. I do like this hotel, even though it lacks an atmosphere. My room was large and comfortable, always kept clean. I, like many others would prefer a glass in the room. Paper cups, which incidentally deteriorate after a couple of uses are not ideal. They were never replaced. Reception staff are excellent, very helpful. I enjoyed the food very much. Not much to do in the surrounding area, but you could take the coastal walk (which was very pleasant) to the old town. Took about 45 minutes. There is a bus stop nearby, takes about 15 minutes to the old town, costs 1 euro 50. I would recommend this hotel, if you just wanted pure relaxation. Thank you, all.

An average stay at AR Diamante Beach & SPA While the AR Diamante Beach & SPA boasts a beachfront location, the overall experience falls short of its 4-star rating. Outdated Accommodations The rooms and bathrooms, unfortunately, feel dated and could benefit from a much-needed renovation. The decor and furnishings appear tired, lacking the modern comforts and aesthetics expected of a 4-star establishment. Bland and Repetitive Dining The dining options, particularly dinner, were a disappointment. The food was often bland and repetitive, lacking the variety and flavour one would anticipate. While it was commendable to offer a fish choice, the overall dining experience was underwhelming. Spa Services No Longer Included A significant drawback is the removal of complimentary spa access. This additional cost detracts from the overall value proposition, especially considering the hotel's 4-star status. A Cyclist's disappointment For a hotel that caters to cyclists, the absence of a simple cycling pump is a glaring oversight. This basic amenity should be readily available, especially for those who rely on their bikes for transportation and leisure. Slow and Infrequent Lifts During peak times, the lifts proved to be a major inconvenience. Their slow speed and infrequent service added unnecessary stress to the stay, particularly for those on higher floors. A 3-Star Experience Based on these factors, the AR Diamante Beach & SPA, while offering a decent beachfront location, ultimately delivers a 3-star experience. It's a shame that outdated rooms, underwhelming dining, the removal of complimentary spa access, and slow lifts diminish the overall value and enjoyment of a stay here.

very good positioning, very clean, nice view, a great veriety of food (as a full board); nice stuff, always helping.