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

[@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!

[@polarfloyd5437]

Just watching a few of your older videos and I'll say this here, as there isn't a generic comments section, but, you're hands down my favourite KZbinr, Lee. Thank you.

[@stevensimpson2625]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@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. 👍

[@zoeevans6410]

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

[@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

[@DENtvCork]

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

[@richardwhite8399]

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

[@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. 🌞🏖☀🏝🍹☀

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@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 👍☀️🍺

[@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👍👍

[@stevecaldwell9001]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@cowards1]

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

[@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😊

[@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

[@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 🥞

[@JJ-dt9ko]

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

[@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

[@abahhusniduachannel]

Salam jumpa, saya dari Indonesia. wowwwww hidangan makanan yang sangat lezat bikin selera makan jadi nafsu 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@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.

[@philrussholas]

What was the item off food next to the sausage when you we're having breakfast?

[@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.

[@stevenobrien3763]

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

[@timboswell5130]

Apart from the fact that the Spanish can’t do bacon, that looks banging. Solid selection.

[@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.

[@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 ❤❤❤❤

[@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

[@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

[@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 ❤

[@erniejohns3750]

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

[@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 👓

[@scottishthistle7950]

8/10 because the pancakes looked great and the cooked meats and cheeses and breads lovely

[@AlbieSol560]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 👍🏻

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@lindakearns3565]

Just came back from sunny benidorm stayed in the ridor Hotel breakfast was amazing xxx

[@lloydstrips7586]

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

[@tonyharrison3602]

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

[@gemmalewis7993]

What were the black balls next to the bacon? Black pud?

[@helenrideout]

Olives

[@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 ...

[@channelwright9137]

That breakfast certainly looked good.

[@johnrtrfc25]

Going in May, love the videos, keep up the good work!

[@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 👍

[@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!!

[@scousemanblue]

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

[@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 ❤

[@toonalicious-op1cz]

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

[@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.

[@kathrynfroggatt5424]

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

[@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😂

[@keiranhyre750]

Breakfast looks delicious

[@louisathomas945]

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

[@TheMacMaster]

I did, vlog coming soon. x

[@Rfc01]

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

[@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

[@sarahbeddow1480]

Mac master your videos never fail to make me laugh and put a smile on my face PS: I know I watched it this morning but…. PPS: is the hotel all inclusive?

[@sarahbeddow1480]

Is the hotel all inclusive

[@ashpal-1]

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.

[@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 😔

[@erniejohns3750]

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

[@mikeatlessgears]

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

[@peter26370]

Great sandwich shop 5 mins from there Benidorm Greggs

[@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 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@alexanderbryce8851]

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

[@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. 😕

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@sarahbeddow1480]

I give the breakfast a 10/10 makes me want a full English 🎉❤😂

[@zodzod9378]

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

[@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. 👍

[@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.

[@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.👍

[@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 👍

[@edwardlissack1297]

The breakfast options look good. This reminds me of the buffet breakfast I had with my cousin in Tenerife back in 2014 at cleopatra hotel

[@stephencollier665]

Breakfast did look very good 😝

[@andywalkerchannel]

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

[@Ireland1971]

Me and my wife are coming here in July the 27th. Is it any good in the hotel for music at nighttime but we won't get there until after midnight

[@terinasargeant138]

Entertainment is not too bad. Last year they brought the maximum 6 alcoholic drinks thing in. I had a brandy and coffee and oj, the barman said no no limit only 2 drinks. No idea until I told him brandy in my coffee. He looked confused 😕 yes good Entertainment in the evening but better if you want a more particular thing in the strip or old town

[@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.

[@rayclarine793]

A fair selection at breakfast you can go the healthy route if you choose I married a Italian woman and tried olive's for years and didn't like them now I eat hundreds of them

[@BTSMEDIAofficial]

I only got back yesterday but highly recommend cafe refuel in the old town, had the fillet stake from there was unreal and the breakfasts are 10/10

[@chrismclean2989]

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

[@davemiller8873]

Compared to breakfasts in restaurants etc. I’d give it 5 For balance, compared to breakfast in similar hotels I’d give it 8

[@robblack7560]

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

[@ashleys8705]

Good video Lee, me and my gf was watching this as we’re going benidorm in august

[@charlesb7019]

Totally agree with you about those toasters. Useless! That bacon looked a bit raw to me…. Also, the broken egg yolks would bug me. Especially since they were cooked to order and it was not busy at all. Having said all that, it looks better than the free breakfast you get in many American chain hotels.