In the middle of the old town.spanish ambiance in abundance.100yds from beach.surrounded by restaurants shops and tapas bars in pedestrianised areas.plenty of english bars around as well,although a lot are gay friendly.totally different from the new town.no lager louts around here!.Hotel has been modernised since last there.very clean rooms.good air con and heating. only stayed b&b.breakfast a mix of spanish... More

booked a last min hols to hear ok the hotel is clean the rooms are basic and it is a spanish hotel food was ok you could find something to eat we were h/b right in the old town just near the church and one street away from the beach and lots going on local in the pubs and bars... More

as a result of being overbooked at the Helios we were moved to the Alameda because it is 3 stars (same as Helios). We don't know where they arrived at these stars for the Alameda, in our opinion it should have none (NO Swimming Pool)(supposed be similar standard). The front of the hotel is quite pleasant - the interior is... More

I have stayed at this hotel before and that is why I rebooked again...Yes,the hotel is Spanish and the food is spanish and it IS in Spain and that is why I like it...Room is basic compared to what I am used to in Ireland but one has to go with what is on offer in another country. I enjoyed... More

This is my second visit to the Alameda and I can't fault it. You get exactly what it says on the tin, Spanish food, well cooked and a friendly staff and clientele. If you are from the UK and want it to be the same as back home...............stay home !!! Or better still get a handle on some Spanish, (a... More

Booked this hotel with two other couples for a three night break. First impressions from outside and entering the reception and having a drink in the bar area were ok.The location for the old town and the beach was perfect, however its downhill from here. Despite making it exceptionally clear when booking, my request for a "quiet" room resulted in... More

The hotel from the outside looked reasonably nice all black and white very modern and it is situated right in the middle of the old town. Staying at the hotel was a different story it was awful, staff didn't interact with us one bit, more or less avoided us, we believe this was because we were english. The rooms were... More

just got back from the alameda, very basic excellent location, very quiet at night. the food is not for the english only english couple there , the tv is in spanish, and you do feel a bit out of place in the dinning room.but you do get used to it ,the view from our balcony was grim,but the location as... More

stayed at alameda march 09-13 2011 just got back, the staff were friendly enough and everything very clean but the food was not for english people entertainment not for english people tv not for english people (not even news channel} doors banging at all times and i was with my husband and 2 grandchildren and was supposed to be in... More