Hotels in Aqualandia
Aqualandia opened in 1985 on the hillside above Benidorm's Rincón de Loix district, right next to the Mundomar animal park, making it one of Spain's oldest large water parks. The outdoor slides, pools and lazy river run roughly from May to October, with Playa de Levante and the old town a short drive below.
Aqualandia sits above Rincón de Loix, the Benidorm neighbourhood that grew up around the park and its neighbour, Mundomar, rather than down by either beach. That hillside position means most visitors are choosing between hotels built specifically for a water park holiday, not general Benidorm stays that happen to be nearby. Playa de Levante, the beach on the park's side of town, and Playa de Poniente on the far side of the old town, are both a short taxi or bus ride from Rincón de Loix rather than a walk. Alicante airport is roughly 45 to 50 minutes by road, close enough for a one-week trip without losing a full day to transfers. The ten hotels below range from a spa-focused four-star to simple self-catering apartments, so the choice usually comes down to how much you want the park itself at your doorstep versus a quieter, better-value room a short ride away.
Aqualandia in numbers
LuxuryHotel Gold Arcos 4 Sup - Modern Luxury Experience
Near the WaterparkServigroup Calypso Hotel
Near the WaterparkHotel Servigroup Venus
Spa & WellnessHotel Helios
Near the WaterparkHotel Don Pancho
Near the WaterparkHotel Servigroup Rialto
Near the WaterparkArenal Suites Benidorm
Free ParkingApartamentos Lido Benidorm
Near the WaterparkServigroup Nereo Hotel
Spa & WellnessHotel Ambassador Playa 2
Near the WaterparkHotel Servigroup Orange
BudgetApartamentos Palm Court
All InclusiveHotel BCL Levante Club & Spa
All InclusivePort Benidorm Hotel & Spa
Near the WaterparkNOW Benidorm
Near the WaterparkServigroup Pueblo Benidorm Hotel
All InclusiveBC™ Music Resort
Family SuitesAparthotel BCL Levante Beach
Family SuitesHalley Hotel & Apartments Affiliated by Meliá
All InclusiveMedPlaya Hotel Riudor
All InclusiveHotel Magic Aqua Rock Gardens
All InclusiveMeliá Benidorm
All InclusiveSol Pelícanos Ocas
All InclusiveHotel Benidorm East by Pierre & Vacances
Family SuitesLevante Club Resort
All InclusiveHotel Gala Placidia
All InclusiveHotel Magic Villa Benidorm
BudgetApartamentos Palasiet Benidorm
Near the WaterparkHotel Bossh Lido
What to expect
- Opened in 1985, one of Spain's longest-running large water parks
- Sits on the hillside above Rincón de Loix, next to the Mundomar animal park
- Outdoor slides, pools and a lazy river run roughly from May to October
- Playa de Levante and Benidorm's old town are a short ride from the park, not a walk
- Alicante airport is about 45 to 50 minutes away by road
Local tips
- ✓Book a Rincón de Loix hotel if the park is the whole point of the trip; hotels near Playa de Poniente put you a taxi ride from the entrance instead.
- ✓Aqualandia's outdoor season runs roughly May to October; check before booking outside those months, since the indoor sections are limited.
- ✓Combine a morning at Aqualandia with an afternoon next door at Mundomar; the two parks share the same hillside.
- ✓Arrivals landing at Alicante airport should budget about 45 to 50 minutes for the transfer to Rincón de Loix.
- ✓If you also want beach time, Playa de Levante is the closer of Benidorm's two main beaches to the park side of town.
Where to stay
FAQ
Where exactly is Aqualandia in Benidorm?
Aqualandia sits on the hillside above the Rincón de Loix district, next to the Mundomar animal park. It's set back from both of Benidorm's beaches, so most visitors reach it by a short bus or taxi ride rather than on foot from the seafront.
How far is Aqualandia from Alicante airport?
Alicante airport is roughly 45 to 50 minutes away by road, making Aqualandia workable as a single day trip or a base for a full week in Benidorm without a long transfer eating into the holiday.
When is Aqualandia open?
The outdoor slides, pools and lazy river run for roughly the May-to-October season typical of Spain's large open-air water parks; the site is far quieter, and some areas closed, outside that window.
Can I walk to Aqualandia from my hotel?
Only from hotels genuinely inside Rincón de Loix; several on this page are tagged as being near the park for exactly that reason. Hotels closer to Playa de Poniente or the old town need a short taxi or bus ride instead.
Is Aqualandia close to Benidorm's beaches?
Playa de Levante, on the same side of Benidorm as the park, is the nearer of the city's two main beaches; Playa de Poniente sits on the far side of the old town and takes longer to reach.