BENIDORM 4* Hotel RIO PARK HOTEL - So Surprised I Was Given An Adapted Room

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  • Опубликовано: 23 янв 2025

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  • @LeeCoxall89
    @LeeCoxall89 14 дней назад +2

    Thanks so much for this video, my dad recommended to watch you :D love Rio Park, haven't been in years though! Last time we went was before the refurb so it does make me feel sad seeing it how it is now as it doesn't feel like my Rio Park anymore but the place does look lovely! Also noticed Juan on the entrance to the restaurant, he's been there for many years so I'm glad to see him there still, great guy! :D thanks for the detailed review again! Xxxxx

  • @pennyblackstamp
    @pennyblackstamp 15 дней назад +8

    A good hotel, as you have proven they need to improve on information, glad you got your kettle for your tiffin. Beautiful outdoor space like the glass elevator, lots for kids. Your room was lovely decor reminded me of the Jetson's house, 70s futuristic, ensuite awesome good they've adapted for folk with mobility needs Decent food on offer, good staff make for a good stay. The price is tremendous. Thank you 😊

    • @joannejohnson
      @joannejohnson 15 дней назад +1

      Hi Paul this a good hotel for disabled people The food looked good shame about the expensive safe

  • @TravelAnorak
    @TravelAnorak 13 дней назад +2

    My first foreign holiday as a kid in the mid-70s was at the Rio Park.

  • @Ritchiemac
    @Ritchiemac 11 дней назад +3

    Am off to Rio Park on Tuesday 14th January flying from Glasgow with Tiu, full board got a good deal £644 for a week two people looking forward to seeing hotel looks nice weather looks not to bad 15c and mostly sunny

  • @lyndaa7560
    @lyndaa7560 9 дней назад +1

    It looked very good & the bathroom was fantastic but I’m disabled so it would be perfect for us, smashing video & great advice, many thanks Paul xx

  • @mylobenn
    @mylobenn 15 дней назад +4

    Another quality honest vlog Paul , the food looked nice at this one ,, you did right not paying for the safe !!! Rip off

  • @moyaterry8493
    @moyaterry8493 15 дней назад +2

    Loved the colour choices / decor in the room. Scary story about your poor mate getting his legs broken 😮
    Another fab video, Paul xx

  • @bobbythomas200420032
    @bobbythomas200420032 15 дней назад +1

    Hi Happy New Year and that was an excellent video and what a nice hotel and room.

  • @KeithDonaldson-b9m
    @KeithDonaldson-b9m 11 дней назад

    Hi Paul excellent video of the Rio park hotel in benidorm in a quiet area of benidorm not far from the old town and now is four stay and years ago it was only two stars the rooms look nice and tidy the bathroom looks excellent to and food was excellent thanks Paul excellent video take care pal from Keith 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @atomclub
    @atomclub 14 дней назад +2

    I stayed here in 1970/71 with my mum and dad and sister. I was only 20. Learned to swim in the pool. Obs totally different then. Remember a market behind it too. No hotels around it. Great memories. ❤

    • @atomclub
      @atomclub 14 дней назад +1

      Should have read when I was 10. Years old. 😂

    • @Fluffyslippers128
      @Fluffyslippers128 10 дней назад

      I too stayed in 1972 my first of many visits to Benidorm. Never stayed at Rio Park since though. I remember walking to the sea front down a dusty road with very few hotels. I still holiday in Benidorm several times a year ( going this Sunday for my first this year. I did like this hotel , even though it was basic, it was waiter service at the table, no buffet in those days. I’m still friends with my travel buddy even though we live on different continents now. Happy days.

  • @Wayne814
    @Wayne814 14 дней назад +1

    Stayed in the Rio Park many years ago in a Single room and they were tiny with no balcony. If they done All Inclusive would go back as the hotel has had a major refurbisment in recent years and looks a lot better than it did last time we were there.

  • @StevenPiner-e9s
    @StevenPiner-e9s 14 дней назад +4

    Best hotel in benidorm great food

  • @jennyevitts5410
    @jennyevitts5410 15 дней назад +1

    Another great Vlog nice and comfortable food looked really good and a great price thanks Paul 😊

  • @sarafuller931
    @sarafuller931 13 дней назад +1

    stayed here last week of November and as I usually stay over the otherside or Old town I wasn t looking forward to staying in the new town by all the bars. But hay what a brilliant hotel food fantastic staff fantastic how clean it is fantastic. The lane down was no trouble what ever time of day or night as the college is open by this lane opp the hotel. I loved the cats that live around the entrance who are well looked after and fed and the vet comes out to see them every so often. The scooters was cheaper to hire opp the hotel, than from the hotel itself. I would definitely stay here again. as we also was on the 4th floor few rooms away from yourself

  • @gasrwe
    @gasrwe 15 дней назад +1

    great vlog as per usual love the fact that you concentrate on the hotels unlike others who do food reviews plus how you try for the single suppliments as this helps sole travellers

  • @malcolmditchburn2834
    @malcolmditchburn2834 15 дней назад +2

    Stopped here in 1981, first family holiday abroad! Hotel had been closed due to Legionella outbreak and was first week of opening. Thomsons offered us alternative if we wished but we said no as the Rio Park was the only hotel in Benidorm that had been inspected and cleared by UK enviromental health. Had a great holiday staff couldn't do enough.

  • @Alan-iu2el
    @Alan-iu2el 12 дней назад +1

    New subscriber loving the content 👌

  • @Mrdogface12
    @Mrdogface12 14 дней назад +1

    We were in the floor below you Paul. Room 308. We were there for 3 days. Internet was fine on i-pad & phones. Food was great & we would stay there again.

  • @paulpickering7357
    @paulpickering7357 14 дней назад +3

    Hi Paul, are you reviewing the RH Princessa? Going there in Feb, your reviews are very informative many thanks 👍

  • @KarenLancs
    @KarenLancs 15 дней назад +1

    3 times in Benidorm and this hotel is our favourite. As per a previous comment we went with Tui and werent charged for the safe. Perhaps an agreement with them. The consierge to restuarant is a real gent, glimpsed him on your video .

  • @BRIAN-mr5ue
    @BRIAN-mr5ue 15 дней назад +1

    Thanks Paul👍..Nice hotel, definitely worth a stay👍

  • @ianwilliams7469
    @ianwilliams7469 14 дней назад +1

    Stayed at the Rio Park on many occasions & in all fairness its a very good hotel.

  • @MalcolmKerr1963
    @MalcolmKerr1963 15 дней назад +1

    Hi there stayed here in 1990 with my wife loved the hotel and staff. food then wasn’t that good so we usually ate out at the Magic Roundabout pub restaurant . About the Yellow brick road we used to walk down and up it to get to the nightlife and never had any bother or felt unsafe . Times must have changed Sadly and was very helpful of you to point out that is has become unsafe and dangerous whey we stayed at Rio park there were lots of lampposts all the way along the path they seem to have been taken away. Keep up the great videos really enjoyed the upload 👍

  • @gazstorey69
    @gazstorey69 15 дней назад +1

    Yes stayed a few times lovely hotel
    Rooms are nice
    Plenty of bars around to visit

  •  15 дней назад +1

    good hotel stayed here june 2022 and impressed. the restaurant, bars and swimming pools great

  • @aprilclark3179
    @aprilclark3179 14 дней назад +1

    Great video thank you

  • @LornaMairs
    @LornaMairs 15 дней назад +1

    Love the colour choices in the room.But i like some of your other choices better which you previously reviewed .

  • @tenerifetez
    @tenerifetez 15 дней назад +1

    Hi Paul another great informative vlog, not being too familiar with Benidorm would it be possible to point out other hotels when you are doing the balcony view so I can get my bearings? Thanks, Tez.

  • @Cath65
    @Cath65 15 дней назад +1

    I stayed there it was about 20 years ago,the double room we had was the smallest we had ever stayed in overlooked the swimming pools.The food was ok and the entertainment was very good.

  • @andrewmeasures2312
    @andrewmeasures2312 15 дней назад +1

    Great informative video Paul. The Rio Park has always been a good hotel for families and people with disabilities. Not one for me. Far too busy.😀👍

  • @nicolavallely8076
    @nicolavallely8076 14 дней назад +1

    ❤ I have stayed in this hotel lovely

  • @billyboy733
    @billyboy733 15 дней назад

    Hi Paul, in the recent documentary on tv everyone was raving about the Rio park hotel and no one mentioned the extortionate cost of a safe.like you I’ve stayed next door at the castilla and popped into the Rio but then twenty years ago it was the pits. Great review Paul thank you. I wouldn’t be paying that for a safe either.

  • @KarenQuinn-g5e
    @KarenQuinn-g5e 15 дней назад +4

    You really should have more subscribers because you're vlogs are brilliant, so informative.

  • @JohnMeades-lw1ie
    @JohnMeades-lw1ie День назад

    This Hotel was the first hotel in Benidorm in the 70 s to be found to have Ligenela at the time it had 3 stars .we stayed in it when it reopened it had one star and we had the best Holiday for years the entertainment at night was fantastic and in the day round the pool the kids c!in was rilliant.

  • @nicolavallely8076
    @nicolavallely8076 14 дней назад +1

    ❤ this would suit me down to the ground lovely

  • @alfnsue
    @alfnsue 15 дней назад +1

    Beautiful room Paul 👍👍

  • @patricabenson2324
    @patricabenson2324 15 дней назад +1

    Hi.Paul,
    The disabled rooms cost more, they certainly do in the UK. Beds are lower as is the sink for someone in a wheelchair. Not all disabled rooms are as good as this one is. And you pay a premium.
    Pity they don't have more disabled rooms like this in the UK.
    I loved the room. When a 4star hotel is busy it has to be good, obviously it's cheaper in January. Definitely catered for children and families, and disabled love it. Thanks Paul.

  • @johnbrown3471
    @johnbrown3471 15 дней назад +1

    I have stayed there in a single room, it wasn't much bigger than the entrance to that room.
    It was fine as I was on a stag do and well oiled at bed time. Food was good and no street noise. 5 mins from Cafe Benidorm and 10 mins walk to bus station. Front desk staff were mostly expats and very helpful. I never saw the yellow brick road.

  • @michelethompson4193
    @michelethompson4193 14 дней назад +1

    Great review looks nice

    • @michelethompson4193
      @michelethompson4193 14 дней назад

      Booked turkey this year but will definetly booking Benidorm also your your reviews are great

    • @michelethompson4193
      @michelethompson4193 14 дней назад

      I alway go allinclusive but last hotel port oro vista was terrible we had to go out for food and drinks terrible . I'm thinking of going half board from. Now on due to my experience from there .

  • @TheChrisvige
    @TheChrisvige 15 дней назад +1

    I always like your hotel reviews there September hotel Presidente sure it was it was from your review ,watched a couple of RUclips Benidorm channels being single pensioner they say don't get walking home on your own late😱

  • @Alice-ub2kq
    @Alice-ub2kq 15 дней назад

    We stayed at that hotel last may.couldn’t fault it.food staff and everything was perfect.

  • @ElaineCalpin-greaves
    @ElaineCalpin-greaves 15 дней назад

    Accessible room ,looks good

  • @juliepownall1063
    @juliepownall1063 15 дней назад

    Hi paul hotel looks nice the decor was a bit to clinical for me to much white but looked clean and comfy food looked nice too

  • @harry2969
    @harry2969 15 дней назад +1

    Hi Paul, I stopped here about two years ago. Great Hotel can't fault the food. Bath robes and drinks must be new. Only problem I found is you can wait an age for lifts at peak times.

  • @GregBuckley-yv4kq
    @GregBuckley-yv4kq 14 дней назад +3

    Last time we were in benidorm we lost our passports because we didn't leave them in the safe and I can tell you it cost a lot more than 54 euros to replace them

    • @lizinverarity9495
      @lizinverarity9495 4 дня назад +1

      My husband did as well in covid times when we had to carry them with you .cost us a fortune on taxis and passport

  • @Annah-ek3rq
    @Annah-ek3rq 13 дней назад +1

    Haha 😂 no wonder you got a shock when you first went in.

  • @christophermcnamara3200
    @christophermcnamara3200 15 дней назад +1

    Love your review me and the missus are from ireland 🇮🇪 we love going benidorm, was just wandering have you done a review on apartment oasis because we have it booked for paddys day 💚 if y9u have done a review could you tag me the video plz ty 😊 and keep the reviews coming ty 😊

  • @jamesporter6302
    @jamesporter6302 14 дней назад +1

    Hi would be nice to include how you get to these hotels from the airport in Benidorm.

  • @TheGingerMike
    @TheGingerMike 10 дней назад +1

    The hotel was ok when we stayed there but the receptionist was rude upon our arrival the beds where a bit thin but we both preferred hotel pueblo for everything but that’s just my opinion

  • @jfm4490
    @jfm4490 11 дней назад

    Sorry the safe is well worth it. I suppose you take your chances.

  • @lynnmcconnell7615
    @lynnmcconnell7615 15 дней назад +1

    Go to Rio park in Nov thanks you first time in Rio park last year flash hotel ❤

  • @daniellekelly4811
    @daniellekelly4811 10 дней назад +2

    Good review of this hotel ty Paul. And its away from the strip so a added bonus.

  • @nigelsmith8710
    @nigelsmith8710 15 дней назад +1

    Stayed here in 23 . The safe was free but didn't get robes or complimentary drinks !! Sounds like the safe is paying for the extras 😮

  • @patriciajervis3909
    @patriciajervis3909 15 дней назад +1

    I stayed there with my husband before he died loverly hotel wish I could go back xp

  • @anthony63772
    @anthony63772 12 дней назад +1

    It's a great hotel catering mostly for the Brits, stayed there many times ..think you're wrong about the yellow brick road at night never heard of anyone being mugged or beaten up and like I said I've stayed there many times

  • @TooYoung2Pleaz
    @TooYoung2Pleaz 15 дней назад +2

    If you book through Tui the safe is free

  • @MrBlunt-hi7sz
    @MrBlunt-hi7sz 13 дней назад +1

    Good hotel stayed there 2 weeks end of last year, if u book through tui you get the safe for free coming back this year but not to Rio park, only reason is its not all inclusive and 2 weeks buying drinks gets expensive! Other then that reason alone couldn’t fault Rio park.

  • @lindafoster3146
    @lindafoster3146 15 дней назад

    Hi could you please do one of the MedPlaya Regente please I love your videos, thanks

  • @janettemcconnell6403
    @janettemcconnell6403 14 дней назад +1

    Where in Benidorm is this hotel Paul ❤

  • @romatennant9993
    @romatennant9993 15 дней назад +1

    We have only stayed here once, a few years ago, before the refurbishment. We thought the food was quite poor, to be honest, with little choice, and we ate out most of the time. We have stayed in nicer hotels in Benidorm's old town.

  • @Ellie_Ness
    @Ellie_Ness 13 дней назад

    Minus 8 now!
    Where are you off to next Paul?

  • @Jim.R3282
    @Jim.R3282 15 дней назад +1

    Looks like a nice hotel, shame they charge so much for the safe.

  • @garywhitaker5540
    @garywhitaker5540 15 дней назад

    Been many times over the years . Seen 3 major refurbs . Never have i seen or uncounted a problem on the yellow brick road . But i have heard of drunk men on there own been robbed .

  • @steveward60
    @steveward60 15 дней назад +1

    I stayed there in the 80's it was a bit of a dump then that walkway was bad then too

  • @RobertSmith-di5ll
    @RobertSmith-di5ll 11 дней назад

    Why don't they police the yellow brick bit?

  • @eileenleech
    @eileenleech 15 дней назад +2

    If book through tui. Safe is free

  • @marcchadwick240
    @marcchadwick240 15 дней назад +1

    What's the hotel trying to tell you paul😂 no seriously looks quite nice

  • @wiliamclay4254
    @wiliamclay4254 15 дней назад +1

    Stayed there in oct last year always went with tui never payed for a safe with them but went with easyjet in oct and was charged 28 euros for the week but food was not the best breakfast youcant go wrong with but evening meal wasn't good

  • @vickymcintosh
    @vickymcintosh 15 дней назад +1

    I think the room was ok I just don't think it needed a single bed as ypu come in maybe a nice sofa And make it a suite instead hotel seemed good. Safe seemed very expensive. I always put my passport in a drawer near the bed

  • @thegac4867
    @thegac4867 15 дней назад +1

    A couple of years ago, yeah pull the other one 😂😂😂, good job and stay safe, 🤡☘☘☘

  • @RichardMilnes-r6n
    @RichardMilnes-r6n 13 дней назад

    If booked with TUI, the safe is free.

  • @janettemcconnell6403
    @janettemcconnell6403 14 дней назад

    Know where now Paul x

  • @carmelmccann5594
    @carmelmccann5594 15 дней назад +1

    Actually I've passed on your information and connections to channel..Friends are booking requesting disability room. So all good 👍.

  • @jodrinkwater3160
    @jodrinkwater3160 13 дней назад +1

    Safe is free when you book with Tui

  • @Jacqui-e7k
    @Jacqui-e7k 11 дней назад

    I prefer a quilt on my bed rather than sheets & blankets so it's good that people get a choice. I think your questioning of the rooms you get for your single night stays will be down to the booking App you use. The location is known for unsavoury individuals and for that reason I would never stay there.

  • @dannydj3502
    @dannydj3502 15 дней назад

    Yiu in Benidorm now

    • @whoknowswhere
      @whoknowswhere  15 дней назад

      Yes

    • @dannydj3502
      @dannydj3502 14 дней назад

      @ oh nice I just come back I am thinking aboute Comming back

  • @patriciarice9510
    @patriciarice9510 15 дней назад

    Hi Paul I’ve stayed there Xmas 2023 and June 2024 both with TUI So disappointed never been there for 20 yrs and it was clean can’t fault that but food and entertainment was disappointing 10:20 at least did hotel ridour November 2024 food nothing special but better for entertainment but hitting a£1000 for two for a week and Rio park was dearest maybe time to book not with holiday company x

  • @JBMtravels
    @JBMtravels 7 дней назад

    Just thought I'd let you know paul I had the police turn up to let me know one of the places I reviewed actually called the police or someone did on there behalf on me and they laughed then said do not worry we won't be doing anything because we have more important things to worry about.

  • @juliemoreman4968
    @juliemoreman4968 15 дней назад +1

    When did they start charging for the safes. We've stayed there 23 times and never paid for a safe. Not even in May and September 2024

    • @juliemoreman4968
      @juliemoreman4968 14 дней назад

      Hi Paul. I've just found out about the same in Rio Park. If you book through Tui like we do. The safe is free, but if you book direct with the hotel it's €4 a day. Just in case anyone asks you. Nice video by the way. Love watching you x

  • @juliebiddle1642
    @juliebiddle1642 15 дней назад +1

    Stayed here last March and while the room was very nice I thought the food was awful and the pool area needs a bit of tlc. We didn’t have any problems on the yellow brick road but it’s certainly an area where you need to keep your wits about you. Wouldn’t stay here again.

  • @sylviamcgraffin3879
    @sylviamcgraffin3879 14 дней назад

    Thank you for all your content. Best wishes and good health for 2025.

  • @tracyhinkles8452
    @tracyhinkles8452 15 дней назад +1

    Wrong area like you said such a shame nice hotel it wouldn't put me off but I would do what you said and walk around

  • @thomaswilliamspresser8880
    @thomaswilliamspresser8880 13 дней назад +1

    So you don't think it worth paying for the safe to keep your valueables in for 7 days or more, one night we'll probably nor would I, a week or more, yes I would, as for The Yellow Brick Road, have used this road mean times, day, afternoon and evening during our stays in the Rio Park, never had a problem, just be aware of what's around you.

    • @whoknowswhere
      @whoknowswhere  13 дней назад

      No I said it doesn't matter for me one night and I did say it would work out £56 if your staying for 2 weeks depends on individuals budget, down to them if they want to pay

  • @anthbrabbs2579
    @anthbrabbs2579 15 дней назад +1

    Yellow brick road is a lot better since they cut back on the tree's and bushes You can see whats ahead of you now Still have to be careful

  • @JohnAleman1
    @JohnAleman1 15 дней назад

    4euro per night for a safe😮 they are having a laugh

  • @probbo2310
    @probbo2310 15 дней назад

    3*. Not 4*

  • @jeanettew8260
    @jeanettew8260 15 дней назад +2

    I stayed at the Rio Park in November, lovely rooms, lovely staff. Rubbish food and the area is very unsafe at night and not great in the daytime either if you're out and about solo. Other areas of Benidorm feel much safer

    •  15 дней назад +1

      I thought food was ok here back in 2022. know what you mean about the area, on the yellow brick road and there is aways moroccan and other North African pickpockets lurking around that sliver of walk way that seems dimly lite but shouldn't be..

  • @selenadavis6422
    @selenadavis6422 14 дней назад

    I wouldn't stay in this hotel I've read some reviews about people.being mugged plus we came last September to Regente not the best chain for us 😊

  • @traceywarren9750
    @traceywarren9750 15 дней назад +1

    Been going there for over 40 years
    But never again the food was just look warm staff rude beds uncomfortable

  • @NNC93
    @NNC93 15 дней назад

    I wouldn’t stay there just for the safe price that’s ridiculous… might sound tight but it’s just the principle of it €4 a day is ridiculous.. should be a free save in every hotel over there especially when they want to be in and out the rooms every day.

  • @ellem2293
    @ellem2293 15 дней назад

    Nice hotel, pools, room, ensuite, balcony, english programmes & food looks good, nice they accommodate disabled. BUT, I would not stay there, the safe cost plus the wifi not in room, no welcome/info pack so you have to ask.. & especially Yellow Brick rd. Nope I wouldnt stay here.

  • @PinkNarcissus87
    @PinkNarcissus87 14 дней назад

    I stayed here last year! Was not impressed: coffee/tea stains on the wall, dirty bathroom (yours was huge in comparison!); couldn't open the balcony door for all the smokers around, so we had to rely on the dust-filled air-con that screwed up our chests, and the food was varied, but the quality was disappointing 👎

  • @gailrichardson562
    @gailrichardson562 15 дней назад +1

    Single bed under a shelf so bad

  • @tunnel7
    @tunnel7 14 дней назад

    Always makes me sick paying Money for a safe to keep your valuables safe from there Staff Mmmmmmmmmm oh and thats a disabled room.

  • @mick-km4oc
    @mick-km4oc 3 дня назад

    The safe is a rip off