When you think of summer holidays, gaming might not be the first activity that comes to mind, but a theme hotel in Spain offers a way to combine long gaming sessions with sun, sea, and sand
The Magic Games Hotel is a haven for gamers(Image: Love Holidays)
If you’re a gamer who misses your console when you go on holiday, or finds that staying up late for a gaming session is the best way to relax, then this could be the perfect holiday destination.
A video game-themed hotel in Spain is offering the ultimate getaway for gamers who can combine their love of consoles, both past and present, with a sunshine beach break. This all-inclusive hotel is part of a larger resort with a waterpark and is a short distance from a sandy beach, so there’s plenty to do both outdoors as well as in front of a screen.
Hotel Magic Games is part of the Magic World Resort, which sits close to a beach on the beautiful Costa del Azahar. It’s one of six hotels in the complex, each one with its own theme, which includes a fairy tale fantasy hotel and sports-themed accommodation.
You’ll spot the hotel easily thanks to its retro, Pac-Man-inspired sign, and once you step into the lobby, the games begin. There are retro arcade machines to play with, neon lights everywhere, and a Gamer Museum where you can see life-sized models of your favourite characters.
The theming continues in each guest room, and this family-friendly resort has added lots of little touches that gamers will enjoy. Each room has its own console, and some of them also feature arcade machines and a selection of board games. Rooms have a game-themed décor, and each one has a comfy gaming chair for those long, late-night sessions.
If you need a break from your screen, then across the road is the Magic Splash Water Park, and unlimited daily access is included for all guests at Magic Games. There’s a pool area, lots of waterslides, plus a fun splash park that younger kids will love. The hotel is set on a long stretch of coast just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel, with a Beach Club area for guests to enjoy.
The resort offers an ultra all-inclusive package, which is popular with families who want to simply focus on holiday fun. This package includes buffet meals, premium drinks such as cocktails, and a set number of visits to the hotel’s themed restaurants such as a sushi spot and an Italian eatery. Those who opt for ultra all-inclusive also get drinks included at the Beach Club and access to some of the facilities within other hotels in the resort.
Outside of the hotel, you can explore the popular beach resort of Oropesa del Mar, which has a medieval old town, a pretty marina area, and a long coastal path, which is perfect for walks on sunny days. Enjoy views across the area from the 16th-century Torre del Rey, a watch tower that once protected the coast, or explore the ruins of Castillo de Oropesa, a 13th-century castle.
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Most visitors arrive via Valencia Airport, which is just over an hour from the hotel by car, or take the train connection, which takes about 90 minutes.Ryanair offers a range of flights to Valencia year-round from airports including Birmingham, Manchester, and London-Stansted, as well as a seasonal service from East Midlands.
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