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Alicante: waterfront hotels, room capacity and city boundaries

Compare the central waterfront with the separate NH and AC locations. The NH room label mentions family capacity but this price covers two adults only. The Ocean Race departure January 17 precedes this January 19 check-in. Tabarca boats, San Juan beach stays and Benidorm require separate scope.

Scope, dates and party

These are dated ground-cost illustrations for two adults sharing one room, six nights over seven days, 19–25 January 2027. They cover Alicante city, castle and urban waterfront; Tabarca boats and wider Costa Blanca resorts separate. Hotel prices are public room-table observations from 2 October 2026, not checkout-reconciled quotes. Flights, visas and insurance are excluded. They are not bookable, not quotes, and not year-round ranges or calculator defaults.

What is specific to this budget

  • Compare the central waterfront with the separate NH and AC locations. The NH room label mentions family capacity but this price covers two adults only. The Ocean Race departure January 17 precedes this January 19 check-in. Tabarca boats, San Juan beach stays and Benidorm require separate scope.
  • Compare the central waterfront with the separate NH and AC locations. The NH room label mentions family capacity but this price covers two adults only. The Ocean Race departure January 17 precedes this January 19 check-in. Tabarca boats, San Juan beach stays and Benidorm require separate scope.
  • Arrival is modelled from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC). C6 airport bus to Alicante city with central rail/TRAM connections. Benidorm and wider Costa Blanca resorts are separate.
  • The official Ocean Race departure programme (8–17 January 2027) ends before the 19 January check-in, so this stay does not include watching the departure; no price effect is assumed.

The three sampled rooms, where they are and their restrictions

Compare the central waterfront with the separate NH and AC locations. The NH room label mentions family capacity but this price covers two adults only. The Ocean Race departure January 17 precedes this January 19 check-in. Tabarca boats, San Juan beach stays and Benidorm require separate scope.

AC Hotel by Marriott Alicante: Standard Queen, Guest room, 1 Queen; room only.

NH Alicante: Standard Double or Twin Room with Extra bed (2 Adults + 1 Child); room only.

Meliá Alicante: Premium Room; room only.

Breakfast credits, cancellation and payment

AC Hotel by Marriott Alicante: no breakfast included — all 14 breakfasts budgeted.

NH Alicante: no breakfast included — all 14 breakfasts budgeted.

Meliá Alicante: no breakfast included — all 14 breakfasts budgeted.

AC Hotel by Marriott Alicante: Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment.

NH Alicante: Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; room name describes family capacity, but observed rate explicitly covers two adults only; three single beds listed.

Meliá Alicante: Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; double or twin bedding subject to availability; generic view, not guaranteed sea view.

Named meals and how charges are treated

Lunch and dinner use Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante as dated named-menu price benchmarks, distinct from itinerary recommendations, counted once. They are not a promise of daily opening, availability or a reservation, and not a seven-day dining plan.

No reserve is added to these totals; that is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

Airport, onward travel and excluded trips

Arrival is modelled from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC). C6 airport bus to Alicante city with central rail/TRAM connections. Benidorm and wider Costa Blanca resorts are separate.

Alicante city, castle and urban waterfront; Tabarca boats and wider Costa Blanca resorts separate.

Decision summary

Pick the room whose location, restriction and cancellation terms fit your trip first, then compare totals. A lower observed room price does not mean lower quality, and a higher one does not mean better. Reconfirm the exact room, board, terms and any local charges with the provider before booking; final bills and future availability are not verified.

Six-night hotel samples are a comparison baseline, not a required trip length. All food, mobility and activity allowances must remain labeled estimates. Recheck room terms before booking.

How long should I allow? About 3 days for this city scope, adjusted to your pace; the six-night price baseline is separate.

Which trips are included? Compare the central waterfront with the separate NH and AC locations. The NH room label mentions family capacity but this price covers two adults only. The Ocean Race departure January 17 precedes this January 19 check-in. Tabarca boats, San Juan beach stays and Benidorm require separate scope.

Are prices guaranteed? No. These are dated observations and planning models with explicit assumptions, not guaranteed booking totals.

Dated cost examples

Six dated, itemised examples from 2027-01-19 to 2027-01-25: 6 nights and 7 days for two adults sharing one room, which is 14 person-days. Prices are as observed in October 2026, cover ground costs only, and are not multiplied out to other party sizes or trip lengths.

Dated planning illustration for two adults sharing one room, 19–25 January 2027: seven days and six nights, flights excluded. Hotel prices are public room-table observations from 2 October 2026, not checkout-reconciled quotes or held rooms. Breakfast, water, drinks, activities and marked transport lines are MTC gross estimates, not supplier quotes or free attractions. Not bookable, not a quote and not an annual or calculator default; do not scale it linearly to a different party.

The official Ocean Race departure programme (8–17 January 2027) ends before the 19 January check-in, so this stay does not include watching the departure; no price effect is assumed. No reserve is added to these totals; that is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Lunch and dinner use Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante as dated named-menu price benchmarks, distinct from itinerary recommendations, counted once. They are not a promise of daily opening, availability or a reservation, and not a seven-day dining plan. Menu charges: Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Every total shows its reserve and the subtotal before it. Each example is headed by its hotel's name; the order follows room price, not quality.

AC Hotel by Marriott Alicante · Example A

Total for two adults

2,163.93 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,163.93 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

154.57 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 682 EUR (stay) = 682 EUR ≈ 770.52 USD

    Source-backed: AC Hotel by Marriott Alicante — Standard Queen, Guest room, 1 Queen. 682.00 EUR for six nights. Standard Queen, Guest room, 1 Queen; room only; Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 28 EUR (person-lunch) = 392 EUR ≈ 442.88 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 28 EUR (person-dinner) = 392 EUR ≈ 442.88 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.61 EUR (adult-day) = 8.54 EUR ≈ 9.65 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: C6 airport bus to Alicante city with central rail/TRAM connections. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not the fare quote. Benidorm and wider Costa Blanca resorts are separate.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Alicante city, castle and urban waterfront; Tabarca boats and wider Costa Blanca resorts separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: AC Hotel by Marriott Alicante — Standard Queen, Guest room, 1 Queen; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

AC Hotel by Marriott Alicante · Example B

Total for two adults

2,519.82 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,519.82 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

179.99 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 682 EUR (stay) = 682 EUR ≈ 770.52 USD

    Source-backed: AC Hotel by Marriott Alicante — Standard Queen, Guest room, 1 Queen. 682.00 EUR for six nights. Standard Queen, Guest room, 1 Queen; room only; Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 28 EUR (person-lunch) = 392 EUR ≈ 442.88 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 50.5 EUR (person-dinner) = 707 EUR ≈ 798.77 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.61 EUR (adult-day) = 8.54 EUR ≈ 9.65 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: C6 airport bus to Alicante city with central rail/TRAM connections. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not the fare quote. Benidorm and wider Costa Blanca resorts are separate.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Alicante city, castle and urban waterfront; Tabarca boats and wider Costa Blanca resorts separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: AC Hotel by Marriott Alicante — Standard Queen, Guest room, 1 Queen; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

NH Alicante · Example A

Total for two adults

2,200.09 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,200.09 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; room name describes family capacity, but observed rate explicitly covers two adults only; three single beds listed. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

157.15 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 714 EUR (stay) = 714 EUR ≈ 806.68 USD

    Source-backed: NH Alicante — Standard Double or Twin Room with Extra bed (2 Adults + 1 Child). 714.00 EUR for six nights. Standard Double or Twin Room with Extra bed (2 Adults + 1 Child); room only; Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; room name describes family capacity, but observed rate explicitly covers two adults only; three single beds listed; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 28 EUR (person-lunch) = 392 EUR ≈ 442.88 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 28 EUR (person-dinner) = 392 EUR ≈ 442.88 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.61 EUR (adult-day) = 8.54 EUR ≈ 9.65 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: C6 airport bus to Alicante city with central rail/TRAM connections. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not the fare quote. Benidorm and wider Costa Blanca resorts are separate.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Alicante city, castle and urban waterfront; Tabarca boats and wider Costa Blanca resorts separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: NH Alicante — Standard Double or Twin Room with Extra bed (2 Adults + 1 Child); room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; room name describes family capacity, but observed rate explicitly covers two adults only; three single beds listed. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

NH Alicante · Example B

Total for two adults

2,555.98 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,555.98 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; room name describes family capacity, but observed rate explicitly covers two adults only; three single beds listed. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

182.57 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 714 EUR (stay) = 714 EUR ≈ 806.68 USD

    Source-backed: NH Alicante — Standard Double or Twin Room with Extra bed (2 Adults + 1 Child). 714.00 EUR for six nights. Standard Double or Twin Room with Extra bed (2 Adults + 1 Child); room only; Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; room name describes family capacity, but observed rate explicitly covers two adults only; three single beds listed; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 28 EUR (person-lunch) = 392 EUR ≈ 442.88 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 50.5 EUR (person-dinner) = 707 EUR ≈ 798.77 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.61 EUR (adult-day) = 8.54 EUR ≈ 9.65 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: C6 airport bus to Alicante city with central rail/TRAM connections. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not the fare quote. Benidorm and wider Costa Blanca resorts are separate.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Alicante city, castle and urban waterfront; Tabarca boats and wider Costa Blanca resorts separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: NH Alicante — Standard Double or Twin Room with Extra bed (2 Adults + 1 Child); room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; room name describes family capacity, but observed rate explicitly covers two adults only; three single beds listed. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Meliá Alicante · Example A

Total for two adults

2,977.39 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,977.39 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; double or twin bedding subject to availability; generic view, not guaranteed sea view. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

212.67 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 1,402 EUR (stay) = 1,402 EUR ≈ 1,583.98 USD

    Source-backed: Meliá Alicante — Premium Room. 1,402.00 EUR for six nights. Premium Room; room only; Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; double or twin bedding subject to availability; generic view, not guaranteed sea view; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 28 EUR (person-lunch) = 392 EUR ≈ 442.88 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 28 EUR (person-dinner) = 392 EUR ≈ 442.88 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.61 EUR (adult-day) = 8.54 EUR ≈ 9.65 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: C6 airport bus to Alicante city with central rail/TRAM connections. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not the fare quote. Benidorm and wider Costa Blanca resorts are separate.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Alicante city, castle and urban waterfront; Tabarca boats and wider Costa Blanca resorts separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Meliá Alicante — Premium Room; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; double or twin bedding subject to availability; generic view, not guaranteed sea view. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Meliá Alicante · Example B

Total for two adults

3,333.28 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 3,333.28 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; double or twin bedding subject to availability; generic view, not guaranteed sea view. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

238.09 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 1,402 EUR (stay) = 1,402 EUR ≈ 1,583.98 USD

    Source-backed: Meliá Alicante — Premium Room. 1,402.00 EUR for six nights. Premium Room; room only; Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; double or twin bedding subject to availability; generic view, not guaranteed sea view; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 28 EUR (person-lunch) = 392 EUR ≈ 442.88 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 50.5 EUR (person-dinner) = 707 EUR ≈ 798.77 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.61 EUR (adult-day) = 8.54 EUR ≈ 9.65 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: C6 airport bus to Alicante city with central rail/TRAM connections. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not the fare quote. Benidorm and wider Costa Blanca resorts are separate.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Alicante city, castle and urban waterfront; Tabarca boats and wider Costa Blanca resorts separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Meliá Alicante — Premium Room; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; double or twin bedding subject to availability; generic view, not guaranteed sea view. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Not included: Flights, Visas and insurance, Shopping, optional tips and regional trips, Refundable deposits and card holds

Reference exchange rates dated 2026-10-01: 1 EUR = 1.1298 USD. Your card rate at payment may differ.

Rate source as recorded in the research: Reviewed package FX ratios dated 1 October 2026 (USD per unit, one ratio per currency); reference rates, not cash or card trade quotes

Practical notes

Arrival is modelled from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC). C6 airport bus to Alicante city with central rail/TRAM connections. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not the fare quote. Benidorm and wider Costa Blanca resorts are separate. Six-night hotel samples are a comparison baseline, not a required trip length. All food, mobility and activity allowances must remain labeled estimates. Recheck room terms before booking.

Limits of these examples

Covers Alicante city, castle and urban waterfront; Tabarca boats and wider Costa Blanca resorts separate. Prices are dated snapshots for 19–25 January 2027, not year-round ranges or calculator defaults; exact checkout totals were not verified.

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Compiled and totalled by My Travel Choices (MTC) from the dated sources credited with each example. Research estimates, not bookable offers. How we build these examples · Cite this guide

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