BREAKFAST at The Sol Pelicanos BENIDORM Is it REALLY THAT BAD?

Are you thinking of staying at The Sol Pelicanos in Benidorm on your Summer Holidays? If you are and you are wondering what the breakfast is like at The Sol Pelicanos Hotel Benidorm, made famous by the TV Series Benidorm, then here's an in depth review of the breakfast at the Sol Pelicanos.
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[@richardgelber2740]

Lucy's channel has an extensive review of the Don Pancho, whose food looked excellent. What was offered at the Sol looked pretty decent to me... yes, the beans were a bit runny but you dealt with that on the spot. It never ceases to amaze me the extent of tiny details about which people feel entitled to insist what you should do or should have done. Just eat what you like and review what you want to.

[@kramreprah]

Yes Don Pancho food is incredibly good. Great Hotel

[@davidmarshall5596]

Mister Macmaster gotta give it a 7/10 simply due to the variety of breakfast choices on offer..& if it comes with the all in charge then that is a plus as there's something for everyone including chips 🍟 👌

[@Martin-pr2sm]

Going solely on appearances, I'd give the breakfast a 7. A decent fry-up, wide choice of cooked meat and cereal. I imagine the calm atmosphere of the dining room might be a little different an hour or so later though.

[@michellegorsuch7249]

I think 5.2 is a tad low - plenty of choice and all looked reasonable for mass catering. Hope you video the dinner in the Pelicanos. Enjoy!

[@moose6676]

Hi Lee, First the hotel looks fine, hygiene looks good. Breakfast to be honest looks like a typical Espania hotel, I wouldn’t complain mate. I’ll be in Bemindorm in the middle of April, as we love the place, lost count of how many times we have had the pleasure 👍🏻 for those who haven’t 🙈 you don’t know what your missing. I’ll be looking out for you if your about. We love the videos keep them coming Lee 👍🏻Out of 10 🤔 5 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jonglover76]

Stayed at the Sol Pelicanos many times and as you say the breakfast is "ok", i would rate it as 6/10. It will sort you out for the day but had a better full english at other places like Yorkshire Pride and Wookey Hollow 2. Best thing about the Sol Pelicanos is the pool area.

[@zoeevans6410]

The continental breakfast looks great. They've even got membrillo and magdalenas - perfect with a cafe con leche.

[@craigblaymire]

Hi Lee, it looks very similar to our hotel breakfast ,we are staying at The Benidorm Plaza. We have had many other hotel type breakfasts and they are all similar. You summed it up perfectly it serves a purpose and sets you up for the day. 👍

[@Superbokka]

7/10 for the Breakfast 10/10 for the choice. I've had a lot of these hotel breakfasts abroad and I've always been impressed with the selection on offer.

[@Megavector2022]

Stayed there 30 years ago when it was called the Los Pelicanos, we renamed it the Doss Pelicanos. Beef stew on the menu one night, my Mum fished out half a rabbits skull complete with teeth out of her dish of 'beef stew'. She was hopping mad.

[@plomos0127]

🤣🤣

[@alanthomson1227]

That’s worse than finding a hare in soup .

[@lud1593]

​@@alanthomson1227 😂😂😂

[@bashsohal46]

😳

[@davidhodgson3901]

Love that craic 😂

[@DENtvCork]

Thanks, Lee, great video. It really prepared me for my stay at the Sol Pelicanos for my first time in Benidorm

[@stephenogden5470]

Why would anyone go and pay for a breakfast when you have it in your hotel, with a massive choice of cooked breakfast, fruit and continental style?

[@poolieboy6403]

Quality!!!

[@adammccormack6217]

It's nice to have breakfast somewhere different instead of sticking to the hotel all the time

[@daniellekelly4811]

Agree. We stayed a couple of yrs ago. Food was lovely in our opinion

[@matthewhigson1232]

@@stephenogden5470 I go all inclusive with my girlfriend because she likes it, but I don't use it myself as I think it's dreadful

[@nicholaswright3773]

Have you been to the hotel in Benidorm called Gran Hotel Bali? You can get the lift for free to the viewing plat form, I’d recommend getting the exterior lift to the top it’s a grey experience.

[@richardgetlevog3123]

I thought it looked pretty good to be honest mate. Good selection. I'll go 6.5/10 buddy. Thanks as always for sharing👍👍

[@Shellejackson]

Lee , Shelle and Gaz here……we are in Benidorm atm……just go back to refuel or sherry’s for a proper breakfast xxx… hopefully see you soon! Spoke to Lucy today and left our number with her xxx

[@richardwhite8399]

Thank you for the review, I'm there in July for the first time so your videos are really useful.

[@toonalicious-op1cz]

It was horrible when we went last September. Ate out all the other days. 1/10

[@alanbstard3642]

Bog standard set up for Benni that mate. It's more or less the same in the hotels I have stayed at . I usually havec2 crusty rolls one with sausage in the other with bacon in .Can't be bothered with toast machines especially if queing up.

[@davidwatts968]

I have stayed there a few times because it’s cheap mainly. It is what it is, not brilliant quality but as you say serves a purpose. Score a little more than yours at 6. I only stay there when visiting my relatives. Usually only there over night so ok.

[@TinaR622]

Looked a standard hotel buffet breakfast, if I can have cereals and toast I’m quite happy so would be fine for me. Like you say is serves a purpose and there was a good choice. Enjoy your trip Lee 👍☀️🍺

[@mattforsyth7748]

“Did you try the black pudding? It’s lovely “ to that point it actually is. Great hotel to stay at. Especially if you upgrade to the Gold plus All inclusive

[@AlbieSol560]

I always do the toast first - it takes so long !

[@samuelhutchison8433]

Great choice of breakfast would be happy with that i would have went for 6.5 because of the choice cheers Mac looking forward to the next vlog.

[@christinepickard7804]

Hi.Lee. home from Benidorm,we stayed at Don Pancho 4 stars,, food fantastic.Your breakfast you had lots of choices, depends what a person likes. I give it a 6 for your breakfast 🥞

[@cowards1]

Hopefully the breakfast is better in the Sandos Benidorm Suites when us lads go in a couple of weeks. Great video as usual.

[@anthony63772]

Just stayed there last week and I thought you were a bit harsh with a 5.5 ..they had 4 different types of sausages and 3 types of fresh orange juice which were all top notch I'd give it a 9 for the choices of different kinds of breakfast you could have

[@memyself1068]

not a bad brekkie considering they have soo much to cater for, id eat it considering cost of living effected spain too. great vlog 👍 thanks lee for your honesty, id give it 7.5/10 x

[@JJ-dt9ko]

Cooked breakfast zero point. Pancakes doughnuts fruit yogurt 9. But plenty of selection thanks for sharing 👍

[@claire8534]

Great review of sol pelicanos breakfast. They are all pretty much the same , not the best but you always manage to find something to eat. Would be good to see Dinner also.

[@petemarney8250]

For nice surroundings and views and a good breakfast try “The Jungle” on the sea front beside Tiki Beach, we normally have one day a week there. 🌞🏖☀🏝🍹☀

[@margarettaylor601]

Hi Lee, that breakfast buffet looked like something else ! With such an outstanding variety to accomadate every taste they must serve hundreds a day. I'd never leave ! Lol M

[@stevensimpson2625]

Your right the bacon is rank and sausage are not very good but fills a hole, when away👍.

[@sparkymarky9883]

Hi there, another great video local Waze just to say very interesting to watch to see what it is like in the hotel breakfast. I didn’t like to look at some of the things. I do agree some of the bacon looked very pale and if I was going to market, I think I know a lot of people might get there, but I think I would only give it 3.5 that’s my opinion I just didn’t like to look at some of the stuff but like always I say to you you do you do a fantastic job with your videos and showing what things are like and you do not put any front on it you just do it as it is genuine. Keep up the good work

[@lessgears968]

I'd have given it a 10 plus. Man that looked awesome. I get nothing like that when I'm begging outside the post office

[@stevenobrien3763]

Can’t beat The Yorkshire Pride for the full English👍👌

[@kennykhatsu]

Stayed at the Sol Pelicanos for Easter a few years ago. Bit of a disaster as the was a virus going round the hotel, 4 out the 6 of us were ill. We were half board also, 5 or 6 seems a fair score for the food in general mate! I would say its as good as most hotels I've stayed at in Beni! Except for the Flamingo Oasis, old hotel but nice grub, was AI there. In all honesty, although I know the hotel caters mainly for Brits, I think it's important to remember you're in Spain in a Spanish owned hotel. A full english isn't exactly Spanish cuisine lol. Maybe keep that in mind

[@catherinewoolley2955]

Lovely to bumpy into you yesterday while you were out recording we are staying in Flamingo Oasis food is absolutely amazing need to try this hotel maybe next time was Lovely to finally meet you take care and enjoy your family holiday you was talking about xx ❤

[@mummyd1990]

Bust the egg yolks that is one of my pet hates when it comes to fried eggs?Another great review Lee,keep safe and well as always.

[@ian-zr4bi]

I can't agree with your assessment of the Pelicanos breakfast. My wife and I have stayed there twice and their food has been as good as any other similar rated hotel anywhere in Spain or it's islands. A heck of a lot better than cafe/bar breakfasts and Greek hotels. Judging by the videos of cafe/bar breakfasts I would take the Pelicanos every time. The restaurant is clean and the food has always been fresh. The choice has always been amazing and why you chose to get your main hot breakfast before doing your toast I don't understand. Obviously the food will get cold whilst you're away toasting bread. I'm not sure what you expect for the money these hotels charge. No one need go hungry at this hotel and to my mind the quality of the food is equal to that which 90% or more of the customers enjoy at home. I don't know where you usually eat but in my personal opinion your rating of 5.5 out of 10 is unfair, but of course you are entitled to your opinion. 😕

[@Lee-Kirby]

Try staying at Ambassador playa next time Lee. They do a great breakfast with proper English back bacon. It’s the hotel with the pink balconies.

[@thelastpilot4582]

I thought that breakfast was very good for a hotel mass produced meal and would rate it at 8 out of 10. You cannot compare it along side pub or restaurant meals as they are individually prepared and at a much higher price.

[@spekkyBarsteward]

Santa Gloria coffee shop as you walk into the old town on the right hand side just up from the bank on the corner. The coffee in there is very good 👓

[@goody1238]

OMG MacMaster. Whilst we know that European breakfast sausages and bacon aren’t the same as good old Blighty’s. That sausage looked worse than a catering (DJ would cringe 🤣). Yeah not a bad selection but Egg Chef’s presentation 🤔 controversial!! Brilliant VLOG as always and a fair score mate. Proper old skool 70’s way of pancakes 👌🏻. Please don’t stick metal into a toaster 🫣 as we’d miss your work.

[@simondavey1053]

Been here since Tuesday, weather spot on..Brooklyn cafe, sun spot and lovely food...where you filming tomorrow, last full day for us here 😔

[@terinasargeant138]

I think the food at sol pelicanos is great. All inclusive is the best. You can wake up and have a right royal spread 8am is best as by 8.30am everyone comes down. I love lunch too lots of fresh veg and fruit with light lunch or pasta. Dinner is full of choice. I had mushroom soup then pasta or fish then cheese with quince jelly and fruit. It really is fill ya boots time ❤❤❤❤

[@wespar2]

hi lee. thanks for another great review .i must say the fried eggs did not look very appetising.the rest was ok best thing was the toast and tomatoes.i have found that with the rotary toaster people mess around with the settings so sometimes the toast is barely done and on the other its black .enjoy rest of your stay mate.

[@lloydstrips7586]

With those toasters I always find the temperature switch and turn it up .

[@stevecaldwell9001]

I always look for the round switch on the side of the macine that gives you some colour on the toast.

[@davidwil58]

It was good to see the food in the hotel you’re staying at, you should do more of those videos :) Food looked average, but with the selection available no-one need go hungry.

[@colindarroch4022]

For mass catering it looked not bad a very good selection to choose from for me 7 . I agree though those toasters drive me mad.

[@shamps25]

Yep always toast first, juice,coffee then the big fry up, It's never 5 star food at these hotels but it will do to fill up before an afternoon session on the strip, Keep up the great work,love watching pal 👍

[@LiaxSkyla]

Hi Lee ❤ nice speaking to you last night 😊 breakfast looks adequate, it's not bad when like u say will set u up for morning 🎉 have a lovely holiday and hope to see you when I'm in benidorm end of year ❤

[@erniejohns3750]

I always have a full breakfast and lots of coffee at the Sol pelicanos,their best meal of the day

[@channelwright9137]

That breakfast certainly looked good.

[@mdk5112]

Good video Lee,that breakfast didn't look great at all,Aromas cafe near the Old town end won't disappoint ,id give it a 4,keep the videos coming!

[@traceyabbott6184]

I think you should go to butlins Minehead for weekend and try the breakfast , they are much nicer than the food in benidorm, I give that a 5 out of 10 x

[@Rfc01]

I am staying in that hotel 26th dec - 2nd Jan. never stayed there before so very helpful video. Thanks 😊

[@Essydyk]

Stayed half board here a few years back and one of the lads was eating all sort of steaks and fish. He came down with food poisoning on the final day and we had to leave him in Benidorm - he ended up in hospital for a bit. That was our one and only time staying half board - been self catering every time since as it was too much of a school dinner vibe. Seemingly this is one of the better hotel restaurants in Benidorm. Wouldn't like to see the norm ...

[@craigharrison3652]

Was over in Benidorm a couple of weeks back and I would recommend The Winning Post for a breakfast. Brilliant food and incredible value for money 👍🏻

[@inthemix3013]

Ours is included in May but to be honest when you've a stinking hangover doing it's thing that process of grabbing your drinks getting a table getting your food then doing your toast can be an odeal. U can't beat finding a bar and ordering

[@chrismclean2989]

Mobility scooters 😳must be like The Wacky Races 😂👍 everybody has to get going before they run out charge or time 😱

[@michaelstacey3917]

Hi Lee , we have stayed at the pelicanos a few times and have tried the breakfast and like you say it serves a purpose, we though knocked it on the head pretty poor quality , I’d give it 2 out of 10 that’s for the fruit 😆. instead went to the Yorkshire pride where you get a proper breakfast and a good brew , you might have to wait a little but we’ll worth it 👍

[@anderson-coletheresa4453]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 some of the foodies look good but others not so good eggs didn’t look that great and the toast as you said having to wait for them to get to the darkness. 5/10 for me😊

[@Lakesider52]

Very basic (ie cheap) ingredients for that breakfast. I find the Agua Azul near Old Town does a fantastic breakfast. Thick rashers of back bacon freshly cooked and eggs not murdered. Yes indeed, those toasters are a pain in the arse. Always need 2/3 rotations. If they turn the heat up, it often sets the smoke alarms off.

[@cJ-cr8gp]

Yes that’s a low score. It looked ok tbh. Music was a great addition. Great to see you back in the ‘Dorm. The owners of Shelley’s Bar told me business is booming since your visit. How about trying Albea? It’s only a short bus ride away…

[@diannehardwick950]

A very good selection, I thought. My tip with buffet breakfasts is not to get everything at once. Do your toast when you’re ready for it. Same with the coffee.

[@stephenhitchen8753]

In fairness breakfast didn't look appetising, 4/10

[@andywalkerchannel]

5.5 from me. A good insight, Lee. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@michaeljones-ln6nu]

Hello Lee loving your benidorm visits , and I’m a regular, yes breakfast in pelicanos 5 at best , if you get chance go see pablo bloom He does a show at don pancho hotel on Friday night at 8,45 if he is in town,or in uncle peds at 11,15 pm, don pancho beautiful hotel non residents welcome, but his show in peds more lively, thanks, michael

[@AnDLS816]

I would say a solid 7......food was fine by no means top quality but always good selection and decent enough.

[@telawsonartzy6880]

Disney's Frozen yogurt cups 😂😂😂 I would have made toasted sandwiches with all those meat choices and cheeses. Pack them for free snacks for the day. I would give their buffet an uneasy 8/10. Great vlog Lee as always 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@carl6227]

Wouldn't it of been easier and done more if you got your toast after your breakfast! as you ate it last wth the jam anyway 😮..👍😂

[@lauracarnes4007]

This actually looks far better than. The breakfast buffets we get here in Las Vegas. The show Benidorm is now on Amazon Prime in the US and I suspect there will be a surge of US fans coming to the property which looks quite nice. The food looks very edible for a full board option.

[@MrKarl6k]

Stayed there for 10 days half board last August first morning had a look at breakfast,didn't bother ate out every day lol

[@tonydoherty8056]

Good choice by the look of that plate of shite mate😂

[@kathrynfroggatt5424]

I give it 5 😮 for the pancakes and 4for the rest.😊hope you have a lovely time.❤😅.

[@Janetjones.]

Perfectly fine plenty of choice looks like they had everything you'd want for breakfast and better than the slice of toast I had this morning

[@Andy7907]

I'd say I'd be able to get by alright with what's on offer there (and I'm a fussy enough eater!) Sausages did look brave and ropey, though. I have an issue with scrambled eggs in Spain. They taste strange for me; think they use olive oil with them. Miss the Spanish coffee big time...I love it so much!!

[@Holidaylover]

Theres a dial on the side of most toaster machines where you can turn it to get darker toast.

[@pillred5974]

I reckon only you and I seem to realise that fact, the number of people I have had to point that out to whilst on holiday is amazing.

[@joechristie8592]

Hi lee were arrived yesterday staying by the red lion on the british square.hope to catch up for a hand shake and a chat.👍

[@jasonstenson4036]

Maybe give the continental a try. Plenty of nice meats and cheeses. When in Spain and all that. A full English in London with tea/coffee going to cost you £10 upwards now a that’s just in your greasy spoon. Hotel your looking at £20😮

[@tonyt7402]

I'd give it 7.5. Us brits go straight for the traditional breakfast but all those meats, cheeses, fancy breads plus fresh fruit are better for you and would cost a small fortune at home.

[@marvinbush9330]

While perusing your breakfast buffet spread, all I could think was, "Boy oh boy, I would be pigging out." Everything there looked so good. And my goodnes there was such a variety of items to get. I'd go bonkers. I think I'd give it about an 8.75.🙂🙂

[@scousemanblue]

Got to say what’s displayed looks 100 times better than when we were there last month !

[@alexanderbryce8851]

Chips are a pottasium boost to break down the alcohol from the night before.

[@gazzertrn]

WOOOH that balcony shot span me out , i don't do high , made the old legs turn to jelly . What happens if there's an earth quake? (thats just me being daft ). Never wanted to go to Benidorm , always seems a bit Blackpool in the sun to me .But that's my never been there opinion , so its great to see your take on it . Although i am told the old town is something else .

[@stephendavenport1414]

A lot of 4 to 5 star hotels that we have gone half board in the past cook omelettes fresh for you. You choose the filling and how many eggs you want and they do the rest. The wife usually has this every day with freshly sliced bread and butter with a pot of tea. A lot healthier for you even though you might be eating 35 eggs in a week.

[@peterdawson5115]

You should try some sausages with your HP sauce 🤪👍🇪🇸

[@eddiereed5025]

Lee I thought the spread that you filmed at the beginning was as good as anything in the uk for the rating of the hotel,however your plate looked a mess swimming in bean juice, remember you are in Spain they dont really do sausage,bacon& fried eggs. I would have been totally satisfied with the (continental) style there was enough there to keep me going all day.

[@simong7539]

My one and only time in Benidorm was there over 30 years ago. They stuck us in the Ocas or 'yob wing' but I can't remember breakfast, don't think we ever made it.

[@zodzod9378]

Id be happy with that has a great selection and HP ! Little john from chichester (7)

[@louisathomas945]

Enjoyed seeing the hotel breakfast . Don’t forget to go Northern sole chip shop

[@TheMacMaster]

I did, vlog coming soon. x

[@stevetosh]

The best hotel breakfast I’ve had in Benidorm was in the RH Victoria. Maybe you should go there (or somewhere similar) Lee and pay for a breakfast to make a comparison video. That breakfast looked pretty bad. Pay for a 3* hotel, you’ll get 3* food.

[@Johndeplume.]

Going to give it a 7/10 (generous, compared to some of the other scores in the comments). It's never going to blow you away, but what more do you want from a hotel help-yourself breakfast? Much better than some of the other offerings you've had. Had to be at least a 7 for the tinned tomatoes alone. The pancakes seemed to be too thick to be labelled a 'crepe', and too thin to be labelled a 'flapjack'. Sets you up for the day. 👍

[@erniejohns3750]

With the amount of choice,it’s what you make of it

[@robblack7560]

front road outside the hotel was a dirt track then, no buffet, it was all table service in 1976.

[@peter26370]

Great sandwich shop 5 mins from there Benidorm Greggs

[@petesinclair8753]

That breakfast looked very good for a hotel, I've had a lot worse Mac, hate them toasters but you can turn the heat up on the back of them, love your videos mate.

[@TheSolar50]

I would have not gone anywhere near that bacon that looked rank, the sausages did not look good either think I would have just had scrambled eggs on toast & a couple of yogurts. I would go with a 4.5. Enjoy your stay Lee & look forward to your next Vlog

[@Haydock253]

Bit harsh I thought Lee. Plenty choice just pick what looks good. Your plate put me off a bit with them watery beans. I’d probably give it 7 for choices. Try a breakfast in The Don Pancho Hotel Now that you would love :)

[@tonyharrison3602]

Don't forget scarbados life boat fisheries and here in Leeds Robin Hood fisheries simply stunning both brilliant love benidorm stayed there