SH Villa Gadea
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, book it if you want a 5-star beachfront stay with a spa, pool and a much-praised breakfast at a price close to the local median. Skip it if you want to walk to Altea's theme parks or expect every restaurant on site to be open.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
SH Villa Gadea is our Luxury pick in Altea. It suits couples and families who want to spend most of their time at the hotel: beachfront, a spa and wellness centre, a pool, a gym, a garden and a terrace are all listed. Family rooms are available.
It is less suited to travellers who plan big days out on foot. The two attractions in our data are far away, as the next section explains.
Food lovers should note one recurring complaint: some dining venues may be closed or lack variety.
Location and getting around
The address is Partida Villa Gadea, and the property lists beachfront among its facilities. The location score is 9 out of 10.
Aqualandia is about 10.1 km away, roughly 126 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Mundomar is about 10.6 km, around 133 minutes. Both are far, so you will need public transport or a taxi.
Walking times to Altea's old town and other local spots are not in our data. If you want to explore on foot, check the route and distance before you book. Parking details are not confirmed either.
What guests say
The score is 9.1 out of 10 from 3,633 reviews, joint first of the three hotels we compared on guest score. That is a high score over a large number of stays.
Breakfast stands out. Guests describe an extensive buffet with a wide range of sweet and savoury options and fresh juice.
Staff also get warm words: friendly, helpful and attentive, with a good welcome on arrival.
The weak spot is dining beyond breakfast. Meals are called tasty and service good, but some venues are closed or offer limited variety. Room size, noise and the state of the rooms have not been assessed.
Price and how it compares with our other Altea picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was €113 per night, about €226 in total. The sample median was €105.94, so it is only a little above. These are reference prices, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates, since a beach hotel may cost much more in other seasons.
Our Best Value pick, Hotel Cap Negret, is a 4-star with a 9.0 score at €105.94 a night. That is about €7 less for a score just 0.1 lower.
The Budget pick, Hotel San Miguel, is a 2-star at €71 a night with an 8.3 score. It saves about €42 a night but gives up the resort facilities.
For roughly the price of the Best Value option, you get 5 stars, a spa, a pool and beachfront access. That makes this pick strong value for a Luxury slot.
Why it made our top 3
We compared three eligible hotels in Altea. For the Luxury slot, five-star hotels come first, and SH Villa Gadea holds an official 5-star rating.
It also tied for the best guest score in the group with more than 3,600 reviews behind it.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is in your rate and what the cancellation terms are. Neither is confirmed.
Ask which restaurants and the spa will be open on your dates, and whether the spa or pool carries a fee. Confirm parking if you drive, and check how you will reach the town centre and the theme parks.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is SH Villa Gadea on the beach?
Beachfront is listed among the facilities. Check the exact access and beach type with the hotel if it matters to you.
Can I walk to Aqualandia or Mundomar?
No. Aqualandia is about 10.1 km and Mundomar about 10.6 km away, over two hours on foot. Use public transport or a taxi.
What is the breakfast like?
Guests praise an extensive buffet with sweet and savoury options and fresh juice. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €113 per night for 2 adults. Check today's price, as rates change by season.
Does it have a spa?
A spa and wellness centre is listed, along with a pool and gym. Check opening times and any fees for your dates.