Quick answer: Gran Hotel Bali is the 186 m, 52-floor skyscraper at the La Cala end of Poniente beach. It opened on 17 May 2002 and was Spain's tallest building until 2007, and Benidorm's tallest until Intempo overtook it in 2021. It is a four-star family hotel with 776 rooms across the tower and a 19-floor annexe, three pools, a children's park and the Sky Bar on the 52nd floor. Poniente beach is about 350 m away; the centre and the Strip are a bus or taxi ride.
Key facts
| Detail | Gran Hotel Bali |
|---|---|
| Address | Calle Actor Luis Prendes 4, La Cala, Poniente |
| Stars | 4 |
| Height | 186 m (about 210 m with the mast), 52 floors |
| Rooms | 776 including 12 suites, in the tower and a 19-floor annexe |
| Opened | 17 May 2002, after construction from 1988; cost about €90 million |
| Beach | Poniente, about 350 m |
| Highlights | Sky Bar on floor 52, three pools, Bali Park for children, wellness area |
Sources: Wikipedia, Visit Benidorm, Gran Hotel Bali, Hays Travel.
The Sky Bar
The Sky Bar on the roof, at the 52nd floor, has the best view of Benidorm bay and its towers. Non-guests can go up: a recent visitor review gives €18 including a drink. Reserve ahead in summer and at sunset, and check opening days in winter. For other high-level drinks, see our rooftop bars guide.
Rooms
Double rooms sit on floors 22 to 41, with sky-view rooms higher up and suites, some with a jacuzzi, near the top. The official site listed sky-view doubles from about €66 a night in low season. Expect sea views on the higher floors and lift queues at peak breakfast times.
Facilities and entertainment
The hotel has three swimming pools, a wellness centre, a game room and Bali Park, a children's play area of more than 500 m². Evening entertainment runs in the hotel, and it offers storage and services for cycling guests heading for the inland climbs (see our cycling guide).
Location: is La Cala right for you?
La Cala is the quiet, residential end of Poniente, about 15 minutes by car from the centre. It suits families and couples who want a calm base near the beach. If you want to walk to the shows every night, stay in the Rincón de Loix instead and visit the Bali for the Sky Bar. See Poniente for the area.
Pros and cons
Pros: the views, the landmark experience, good pools, family facilities, value for a four-star.
Cons: distance from the Strip, a very large hotel with queues at busy times, and guest reviews that describe some rooms as dated.
Fun facts
The tower was built between 1988 and 2002.
In October 2010, the tightrope walker Mustafa Danger set a Guinness World Record by riding a motorbike along a cable of more than 500 m between the Tossal de La Cala and the hotel.
The Bali group also owns two other Benidorm hotels, the Cabana and Benidorm Center.
Gran Hotel Bali: FAQs
How tall is Gran Hotel Bali? 186 m with 52 floors, or about 210 m including the mast.
Can non-guests visit the Sky Bar? Yes. Recent reviews give about €18 including a drink; book in busy periods.
Is Gran Hotel Bali near the beach? Yes, about 350 m from Poniente beach.
Is it far from the Strip? It is at the far end of Poniente, about 15 minutes by car; use a taxi or bus at night.
Is Gran Hotel Bali still the tallest building in Benidorm? No. Intempo has been taller since 2021. See our skyscrapers guide.