Title: APARTMENT CLOE FUNCINAL CENTER ALICANTE FOR FAMILIES UP TO 8PERS. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=37240493&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # APARTMENT CLOE FUNCINAL CENTER ALICANTE FOR FAMILIES UP TO 8PERS. Apartment with kitchen, 8-minute walk to El Corte Ingles Shopping Center ## Photo gallery for APARTMENT CLOE FUNCINAL CENTER ALICANTE FOR FAMILIES UP TO 8PERS. ![Exterior detail - APARTMENT CLOE FUNCINAL CENTER ALICANTE FOR FAMILIES UP TO 8PERS. (Alacant)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37250000/37240500/37240493/7545fb19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - APARTMENT CLOE FUNCINAL CENTER ALICANTE FOR FAMILIES UP TO 8PERS. 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(Alacant)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37250000/37240500/37240493/31f4cd1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to El Corte Ingles Shopping Center and Alicante Harbour, APARTMENT CLOE FUNCINAL CENTER ALICANTE FOR FAMILIES UP TO 8PERS. provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 2.0 ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### APARTMENT CLOE FUNCINAL CENTER ALICANTE FOR FAMILIES UP TO 8PERS. Apartment located in the center of Alicante, in a spectacular area within walking distance of anywhere. 70 square meters well distributed, 2 bedrooms the main one with 2 beds, 1 of 150 cm and another of 115cm, the second bedroom has a 140cm double bed, a spacious living room with kitchen. an extra bed. and the bathroom. It has air conditioning, top quality wifi, and electrical fans, kitchenware, and lingerie. If you want to make reservations of 15 nights or more ... you will have a 35% discount ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Se permite fumar en la terraza comunitaria arriba ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near the sea ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22020000/22013700/22013682/39491e4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing home in Monnegre Monnegre - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking available 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=22013682&PinnedHotelID=22013682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23550000/23548200/23548181/67688fb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Jomy, a beautiful place! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Beautiful Funcinal Accommodation Centro Alicante Beautiful Accommodation Funcinal Center Alicante BEAUTIFUL ACCOMMODATION AND FUNCINAL CENTER ALICANTE Alicante BEAUTIFUL ACCOMMODATION AND FUNCINAL CENTER ALICANTE Apartment ## About the area Located near the beach, this apartment is in Ensanche Diputación, a neighbourhood in Alicante. While the natural beauty of Postiguet Beach and Campello Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Alicante Harbour. Cactus d'Algar and Ble are also worth visiting. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## APARTMENT CLOE FUNCINAL CENTER ALICANTE FOR FAMILIES UP TO 8PERS. Reviews ## Reviews All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2.0 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Location ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### Rebecca B. 21 Nov 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Gross, fraud, noisy, stinky, not as described, violations galore When you walk in the overwhelming smell of a cat litter box hits you. It's nothing like the photos with ugly, frumpy couch covers that slide off when you sit on them. In the bedrooms, the pillows have all lost their shape & range from hard pancake-type pillows to pillows that have separated in the middle & formed two separate balls inside the stained pillow case. They all smell like someone peed on them. The sheets do not fit the beds & are constantly pulling off the corners. Don't look under those sheets or it will become hard to lay down again!!! It is hard to relax from all the junk everywhere that are "decorations". There were 5 trash cans within 20 feet of each other. You can hear neighbors sing, cough, flush toilets, etc. The elevator constantly broke & you had to walk up five flights of steps. It seems that the owner sectioned off her personal house & is living on the other side of the wall. One night my husband was in the kitchen & the lady reached her hand inside the door to turn the dining room light off inside the apartment we rented! YES! The kitchen light never worked. At midnight before we left I was told the apartment had to be returned to the same condition as when rented. THERE ARE NO CLEANING PRODUCTS, NO WASHING MACH & A LOAD OF LAUNDRY ON THE CORNER COSTS 14 euro. I bought cleaning supplies and even new sheets for one of the beds. When I left the lady hit me for $150 & said the beds were not made & the place was dirty. RACKET! DO NOT STAY HERE! ##### Rebecca B. 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