Quick answer: Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa is a five-star resort run by Barceló's Royal Hideaway brand, set in tropical gardens on the slopes of the Sierra Cortina above Benidorm. It has 312 rooms, five restaurants, seven outdoor pools and a Thai spa. It is about 3.5 km from Poniente beach and 2.2 km from Terra Mítica, so you will need taxis or the hotel shuttle to reach the beach and the Strip.
Key facts
| Detail | Asia Gardens |
|---|---|
| Address | Rotonda del Fuego, near Terra Mítica |
| Stars | 5 |
| Rooms | 312, all with balconies |
| Pools | 7 outdoor pools, plus a children's pool |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Spa | Thai spa: Thai massage, facials, scrubs, steam room, couples' rooms |
| Setting | Sierra Cortina hillside, about 150 m above sea level |
| Distances | About 3.5 km to Poniente beach, 2.2 km to Terra Mítica |
Sources: Wotif, Sunway, Destination2.
What it is like
Asia Gardens is designed as a Southeast Asian retreat, with Balinese and Thai architecture, lagoon-style pools and dense tropical planting. It is the opposite of a Strip hotel: quiet, landscaped and focused on pools, food and the spa. It has welcomed well-known guests, including Bruce Springsteen and Penélope Cruz (TTG).
The Thai spa
The spa offers Thai massages, facials, body scrubs and body treatments, with a steam room and rooms for couples. Treatments are priced as luxury extras; one guest review mentions a massage at €135. More options in our spas in Benidorm guide.
Who it suits
Couples and honeymooners wanting a resort stay with occasional nights out.
Families who want big pools and gardens; the hotel is family-friendly.
Golfers, with Villaitana and Las Rejas courses nearby (see our golf guide).
If you want to walk to the beach and bars, stay in town and visit Asia Gardens for the spa or a meal instead.
Getting around
The hotel offers a paid area shuttle and a 24-hour airport shuttle. Alicante airport is about 55 km away. For nights on the Strip or a show, book a taxi; the ride into town is short. Terra Mítica and Terra Natura are close by for a family day.
Pros and cons
Pros: gardens and pools, peace and quiet, the spa, high review scores.
Cons: not walkable to the beach or nightlife, extras such as treatments and late check-out are expensive, and some guests rate the food below the setting.
Asia Gardens: FAQs
Is Asia Gardens in Benidorm? Just outside it, on the hills near Terra Mítica, about 3.5 km from Poniente beach.
How many pools does Asia Gardens have? Seven outdoor pools plus a children's pool.
Can non-guests use the Asia Gardens spa? Contact the hotel; treatment availability for non-residents varies by season.
Is Asia Gardens good for families? Yes, it is family-friendly with large pools, though it is best known as a couples' retreat.
How do I get from Asia Gardens to the Strip? By taxi or the hotel's paid shuttle.