Sol Pelicanos Ocas, JaveaSol Pelicanos Ocas in Javea, Spain has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 9 hotels we score in Javea. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.8.Sol Pelicanos Ocas is a three-star hotel situated in the Rincon de Loix district of Benidorm. Located 300 metres from Levante Beach, the property features 794 air-conditioned rooms and five outdoor swimming pools, including a lagoon-style option. It caters to families and couples with two restaurants, a snack bar, and live music entertainment. The hotel operates under mandatory eco-rules regarding cleaning services. While the facilities and location provide easy access to local shopping and attractions like Aqualandia, the guest reviews suggest the rooms are basic and the breakfast quality is inconsistent.What stands out

Five outdoor swimming pools

Close to Levante Beach

Regular live music entertainment

Family friendly facilities

Watch out for

Basic room interiors

Inconsistent breakfast quality

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