The Marconfort Essence sit nestled in lush green gardens perfectly located only 700m from the centre of Benidorm with its fabulous shopping, restaurants, bars, night clubs and discos providing endless nightly entertainment for all tastes and budgets. The fun filled beautiful sandy beach is only 800m away from the apartments. The apartments offer guests a range of amenities and facilities and the perfect opportunity to kick back and relax in warm friendly surroundings and make some fabulous holiday memories. Getting to the hotel: Alicante Airport is 57 km from the Marconfort Essence Local tips: for a fabulous night out with all the magic of the finest shows from the West End or Broadway book a table at Benidorm Palace - truly magnificent spectacular dance all dancing singing entertainment. There is a Breakages deposit subject to Managers Discretion for groups of ¿80/£80 per pax to pay on arrival (cash only) which is refundable upon departure. Official Rating: 2* FACILITIES:Food, drink and entertainment: main meals are served international buffet style in the restaurant featuring cuisines from around the globe, lighter meals/snacks are served throughout the day from the cafe/bar 'Rodeo' adjacent to the poolside area. Drinks are served throughout the day from the Gaudi bar salon and Barbarella Club (adults only). Entertainment at the Marconfort Essence includes a nightly Happy Hour, Karaoke, live music shows, professional shows, dancing, bingo and cinema. Please note that the All Inclusive facilities, including entertainment, meals and activities, are located at the Flamingo Benidorm, situated approximately 120m away. Therefore Gala dinners and the All Inclusive package is taken at the Flamingo Benidorm. Please note due to technical reasons the hotel will not be providing the All Inclusive programme for guest visiting during Winter 14/15 this is from 01.11.14 - 30.04.15. Guest will still have access to the All Inclusive programme in Flamingo Benidorm. Sport, games and activities: outdoor swimming pool, spacious sun terrace with ample sun loungers and parasols, lush gardens, water polo, table tennis, darts, billiards, competitions/games around the pool area and gardens throughout the day time during the season. Further sporting activities are available for hire/rental including cycling, horseriding, surfing, sailing, beach volleyball and diving. For the kids: kids section of outdoor swimming pool, organised kids activities/games and competitions. Additional: 24 hour reception, safety deposit box (reception), housekeeping, car rental/tour desk, maid service, currency exchange, free WiFi zone. Refundable deposit to be paid on arrival. Festive arrangements: Christmas Gala Lunch and New Year's Eve Gala dinner are mandatory only on the Full Board and All Inclusive board basis.