Where is the Solana Hotel from ITV’s Beniform and can you stay there?
AFTER bursting onto our TV screens in 2007, ITV’s Benidorm became a national treasure.
But fans often wonder if the Solana Hotel is real, and if they can stay there too.
Where is the Solana Hotel from Benidorm?
The Solana is the hotel featured in the show where the Benidorm characters stay.
However, although the hotel featured is a REAL hotel, it is not called the Solana – and there are two of them.
The hotel is actually called Sol Pelícanos Ocas and it is a twin hotel with the outside shots and pool scenes filmed there.
The resort can be found in Benidorm, Alicante, Spain.
Can you stay at the hotel?
Yes you CAN stay at the Sol Pelicanos Ocas hotel.
The twin hotel gives you access to both properties’ facilities, so you get double the benefit during your stay.
The hotel has three pools, two buffet restaurants and five bars.
Guests can dine just like the ones in the Benidorm TV show, and opt for the all inclusive deal, which as Mick Garvey in season one would say: “It means it’s all free!”
You can also stretch out by one of the famous pools and soak up the Spanish sun.
It includes the swim-up bar which is featured on the hit show.
There is a kids’ club and the beach is only 300 metres away.
The hotel is located 50km from Alicante Airport.
Unfortunately, you won’t find the Solana’s reception area or Kenneth’s Blow and Go salon, as these scenes are filmed on a set half a mile away from the real hotel.
The room scenes are also filmed in the Acuarium II Apartments, which are next door to the Sol Pelícanos Ocas hotel.
And if you did fancy popping to the Solana karaoke bar Neptune’s, this is actually over the road from the Sol Pelícanos Ocas and is really called Morgan’s Tavern.
How much does it cost to stay at the hotel?
Prices vary from when you are going and where you are flying out from.
They also depend on which room you book, from a single and superior, to Sol room pool view and family room with balcony.
The time of year you visit will also affect the price.
The states prices start from £67 per night.
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Benidorm cast members
Airing from 2007 to 2018, ITV sitcom Benidorm had a wide range of stars appear during its decade-long run
- Johnny Vegas: The popular comedian played Geoff Maltby aka “The Oracle”
- Steve Pemberton: Writer, comedian and co-creator of Inside No. 9starred as Mick Garvey.
- Siobhan Finneran: Coronation Street and Downton Abbey actress Siobhan played the part of Janice Garvey.
- Crissy Rock: The Liverpudlian stand-up comedian played Janey Yorke.
- Tony Maudsley: Now known as George Shuttleworth on Coronation Street, Tony’s Benidorm stint saw him portray Kenneth Du Beke.
- Sherrie Hewson: Another Corrie alum, the former Loose Women panellist had the role of Joyce Temple-Savage in Benidorm.
- Hannah Waddingham: Best known for playing Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso, Hannah played Tonya Dyke in Benidorm.
- Danny Walters: Having later played ill-fated EastEnders hunk Keanu Taylor, Benidorm fans knew Danny as Tiger Dyke.
- John Challis: The late Only Fools and Horses actor, who played Boycie, had a stint in Benidorm as Monty Evans/Staines.
- Nathan Byron: Nathan had a recurring role in Ghosts as Mike’s friend Obi, but also appeared in Benidorm as Joey Ellis.