Hotel Perla

Hotel Perla Residencia is situated in a bland building surrounded by bars, hotels, and restaurants. Though the interior features contemporary decor, the gray floors, gray desk, and dated orange armchairs read as a low-level chain hotel that hasn’t received a makeover in years. The rest of the hotel has the same no-frills style. The cafe and bar is made up of black and red plastic chairs, glossy gray floors, and little to no decorative pieces, though it's well lit by floor-to-ceiling windows. It also has outdoor seating on a tiled patio furnished with woven chairs and red tables. By contrast, the attached English pub has a traditional look with a wooden bar, high tables with stools, neon lighting, and banners of UK flags. It’s also partially open-air and offers multiple pool tables, TVs, and a stage that hosts risqué live performances of the adult variety. The pub, combined with cheap rates, attract a young, rowdy crowd filled with bachelor and bachelorette parties as well as young couples on vacation. 

Though the hotel is not located directly on Levante Beach, it’s only a five-minute walk away. It’s in a great location to explore bars and restaurants on surrounding streets, such as the next door Rose & Crown Sports Bar, which has early morning hours. The closest bus stop is a five-minute walk away. Though it’s not a family-friendly hotel, those with kids can take advantage of a nearby outdoor children’s play area with games and inflatable play zones. The Church of San Jaime is a 20-minute walk away, as is the Balcon de Mediterraneo, a great ocean viewpoint. Terra Mitica, an amusement park, is a 15-minute drive. It’s a 40-minute drive to the nearest airport in Alicante. 

The rooms at Hotel Perla Residencia feature simple, contemporary decor that's fairly basic, with little decorative elements beyond neon green accent walls. The gray bed covers and streamlined blond wood furniture make for a drab atmosphere, but guests don’t seem to mind since it’s clean. Rooms range from Single to Triple Rooms and include flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and terraces, but there are no mini-fridges or coffee- and tea-making facilities, plus safes incur a charge and TV remotes must be obtained from the front desk for a fee. Prepare for loud nights, as there have been complaints about noise from nearby bars and neighbors who party. Bathrooms are basic and are starting to show their age. Some have a bit of grime around the edges, but they're generally clean. They include marble sinks, shower/tub combos, bidets, and toiletries, though no hairdryers. 

Catering to a young crowd, Hotel Perla Residencia’s English-themed pub features regular live adult entertainment and makes the most of the hotel's wild vibe. There's a large outdoor pool surrounded by a spacious sundeck lined with loungers, as well as a pool bar that serves an assortment of drinks. There’s also a children’s pool, even though this hotel isn’t necessarily family-friendly. Guests can take in rays on the hotel’s solarium or relax in the Leisure Room, which has two public computers that can be used for a fee, a pool table, and comfy sofas. As for on-site dining, there’s a cafe bar that serves drinks and snacks throughout the day. It has indoor and outdoor seating, with a pool table on the outdoor deck. A breakfast is served in the mornings and is included in some room rates. Note that there is no fitness center on-site. Wi-Fi is free, but parking costs a fee and is limited.