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Hotel Continental, San Benedetto del Tronto

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  • Viale Europa 66 , 63074 San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy - View on map
8.9 /10
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Free parking on site
Wi-Fi is available free of charge in every room of our property
Property type: Hotel
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The property is situated a short 5-minute walk from the bus stop that connects to San Benedetto Del Tronto Train Station, providing access to Ancona and Pescara. Ascoli Piceno is located 35 kilometers away.

Hotel Continental features complimentary bike rentals and a games room for leisure activities. Additionally, guests can enjoy a parasol and two deckchairs during their stay.

A daily breakfast is served, offering a variety of sweet and savory options, including hot beverages, croissants, and pastries.

Positioned with a view of the beach, Hotel Continental in San Benedetto del Tronto provides free WiFi access throughout the premises, along with a restaurant and a sun terrace that includes an outdoor swimming pool.

Each accommodation unit is equipped with a satellite flat-screen television, air conditioning, and a balcony. The private bathrooms come with towels and complimentary toiletries.
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Room Types

Standard Double Room with Side Sea View Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Standard Double Room with Side Sea View
Room standards
  • bedside socket,
  • waste bin,
  • private entrance,
  • clothes rack,
  • work desk,
  • safe deposit box,
  • clothes drying rack,
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • hypoallergenic pillow,
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • air conditioning,
  • heating,
  • wardrobe/closet
Sanitary facilities
  • toilet paper,
  • shower,
  • bidet,
  • body soap,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • toilet,
  • shampoo,
  • hairdryer,
  • conditioner,
  • shower cap,
  • private bathroom
Property technology & media
  • flat-screen tv,
  • satellite tv channels,
  • telephone,
  • television (tv),
  • cable tv channels
Dining & bars
  • minibar
Paid extra services
  • towels,
  • key card access,
  • wake-up call/alarm clock,
  • bed linen,
  • wake-up service,
  • alarm clock
Location & local attractions
  • view,
  • balcony,
  • sea view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • emergency pull cord in bathroom,
  • lift access (to room),
  • upper floors accessible by lift (to room)
Property safety & security
  • smoke detector
Social distancing guidelines
  • individually controlled air conditioning for room

This air-conditioned twin/double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views.

Standard Family Room with Sea-facing Terrace Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Standard Family Room with Sea-facing Terrace
Room standards
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • clothes drying rack,
  • hypoallergenic pillow,
  • waste bin,
  • sofa,
  • heating,
  • air conditioning,
  • clothes rack,
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • private entrance,
  • bedside socket,
  • work desk,
  • safe deposit box,
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • sofa bed
Sanitary facilities
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • body soap,
  • shampoo,
  • private bathroom,
  • toilet paper,
  • conditioner,
  • toilet,
  • hairdryer,
  • bidet,
  • shower,
  • shower cap,
  • bathtub or shower
Property technology & media
  • cable tv channels,
  • television (tv),
  • flat-screen tv,
  • telephone,
  • satellite tv channels
Dining & bars
  • minibar
Paid extra services
  • key card access,
  • bed linen,
  • wake-up call/alarm clock,
  • wake-up service,
  • towels,
  • alarm clock
Location & local attractions
  • sea view,
  • balcony,
  • view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • lift access (to room),
  • upper floors accessible by lift (to room),
  • emergency pull cord in bathroom
Property safety & security
  • smoke detector
Social distancing guidelines
  • individually controlled air conditioning for room

This air-conditioned family room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views. The unit provides 2 beds.

Quadruple Room with Side Sea View Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Quadruple Room with Side Sea View
Room standards
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • heating,
  • air conditioning,
  • work desk,
  • private entrance,
  • waste bin,
  • hypoallergenic pillow,
  • safe deposit box,
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • bedside socket,
  • clothes drying rack,
  • clothes rack
Sanitary facilities
  • toilet,
  • body soap,
  • hairdryer,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • shower cap,
  • bidet,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • conditioner,
  • toilet paper,
  • shampoo,
  • shower,
  • private bathroom
Property technology & media
  • cable tv channels,
  • television (tv),
  • satellite tv channels,
  • flat-screen tv,
  • telephone
Dining & bars
  • minibar
Paid extra services
  • bed linen,
  • wake-up service,
  • key card access,
  • towels,
  • alarm clock,
  • wake-up call/alarm clock
Location & local attractions
  • view,
  • sea view,
  • balcony
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • upper floors accessible by lift (to room),
  • emergency pull cord in bathroom,
  • lift access (to room)
Property safety & security
  • smoke detector
Social distancing guidelines
  • individually controlled air conditioning for room

This air-conditioned family room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views. The unit is furnished with 3 beds.

Standard Double room with Sea-facing Balcony (small bathroom) Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Standard Double room with Sea-facing Balcony (small bathroom)
Room standards
  • work desk,
  • waste bin,
  • hypoallergenic pillow,
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • safe deposit box,
  • air conditioning,
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • bedside socket,
  • private entrance,
  • clothes drying rack,
  • heating,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • clothes rack,
  • baby cot/crib
Sanitary facilities
  • shower cap,
  • body soap,
  • conditioner,
  • private bathroom,
  • shower,
  • hairdryer,
  • toilet,
  • shampoo,
  • bidet,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • toilet paper,
  • bathtub or shower
Property technology & media
  • satellite tv channels,
  • cable tv channels,
  • flat-screen tv,
  • telephone,
  • television (tv)
Dining & bars
  • minibar
Paid extra services
  • key card access,
  • wake-up call/alarm clock,
  • bed linen,
  • towels,
  • wake-up service,
  • alarm clock
Location & local attractions
  • view,
  • balcony,
  • sea view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • emergency pull cord in bathroom,
  • lift access (to room),
  • upper floors accessible by lift (to room)
Property safety & security
  • smoke detector
Social distancing guidelines
  • individually controlled air conditioning for room

This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views.

Standard Family Room with Sea-facing Balcony Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Standard Family Room with Sea-facing Balcony
Room standards
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • waste bin,
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • sofa bed,
  • private entrance,
  • clothes rack,
  • work desk,
  • sofa,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • safe deposit box,
  • air conditioning,
  • bedside socket,
  • hypoallergenic pillow,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • clothes drying rack,
  • heating
Sanitary facilities
  • private bathroom,
  • shampoo,
  • body soap,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • shower,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • toilet paper,
  • toilet,
  • shower cap,
  • hairdryer,
  • bidet,
  • conditioner
Property technology & media
  • telephone,
  • cable tv channels,
  • television (tv),
  • satellite tv channels,
  • flat-screen tv
Dining & bars
  • minibar
Paid extra services
  • bed linen,
  • wake-up service,
  • key card access,
  • towels,
  • wake-up call/alarm clock,
  • alarm clock
Location & local attractions
  • sea view,
  • view,
  • balcony
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • lift access (to room),
  • upper floors accessible by lift (to room),
  • emergency pull cord in bathroom
Property safety & security
  • smoke detector
Social distancing guidelines
  • individually controlled air conditioning for room

This air-conditioned triple room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views. The unit provides 2 beds.

Superior Family Room with Sea-facing Terrace Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Superior Family Room with Sea-facing Terrace
Room standards
  • sofa,
  • clothes rack,
  • work desk,
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • clothes drying rack,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • bedside socket,
  • air conditioning,
  • hypoallergenic pillow,
  • heating,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • waste bin,
  • safe deposit box,
  • private entrance,
  • sofa bed
Sanitary facilities
  • private bathroom,
  • shampoo,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • body soap,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • shower,
  • toilet,
  • toilet paper,
  • hairdryer,
  • bidet,
  • shower cap,
  • conditioner
Property technology & media
  • television (tv),
  • satellite tv channels,
  • telephone,
  • cable tv channels,
  • flat-screen tv
Dining & bars
  • minibar
Paid extra services
  • wake-up call/alarm clock,
  • key card access,
  • alarm clock,
  • bed linen,
  • towels,
  • wake-up service
Location & local attractions
  • view,
  • terrace,
  • balcony,
  • sea view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • upper floors accessible by lift (to room),
  • lift access (to room),
  • emergency pull cord in bathroom
Property safety & security
  • smoke detector
Social distancing guidelines
  • individually controlled air conditioning for room

This air-conditioned triple room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit is furnished with 2 beds.

Superior Triple Room with Side Terrace facing the sea Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Superior Triple Room with Side Terrace facing the sea
Room standards
  • baby cot/crib,
  • sofa,
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • clothes drying rack,
  • waste bin,
  • clothes rack,
  • safe deposit box,
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • work desk,
  • bedside socket,
  • private entrance,
  • sofa bed,
  • hypoallergenic pillow,
  • air conditioning,
  • heating,
  • wardrobe/closet
Sanitary facilities
  • toilet paper,
  • private bathroom,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • shampoo,
  • shower cap,
  • toilet,
  • bidet,
  • hairdryer,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • body soap,
  • conditioner,
  • shower
Property technology & media
  • cable tv channels,
  • television (tv),
  • telephone,
  • flat-screen tv,
  • satellite tv channels
Dining & bars
  • minibar
Paid extra services
  • alarm clock,
  • wake-up service,
  • key card access,
  • bed linen,
  • wake-up call/alarm clock,
  • towels
Location & local attractions
  • terrace,
  • sea view,
  • balcony,
  • view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • lift access (to room),
  • upper floors accessible by lift (to room),
  • emergency pull cord in bathroom
Property safety & security
  • smoke detector
Social distancing guidelines
  • individually controlled air conditioning for room

This air-conditioned triple room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit is furnished with 2 beds.

Standard Double room with Sea-facing Terrace and Small Bathroom Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Standard Double room with Sea-facing Terrace and Small Bathroom
Room standards
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • private entrance,
  • waste bin,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • hypoallergenic pillow,
  • clothes rack,
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • air conditioning,
  • clothes drying rack,
  • heating,
  • work desk,
  • bedside socket,
  • safe deposit box
Sanitary facilities
  • hairdryer,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • private bathroom,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • toilet paper,
  • conditioner,
  • bidet,
  • shower cap,
  • shampoo,
  • toilet,
  • body soap,
  • shower
Property technology & media
  • television (tv),
  • flat-screen tv,
  • cable tv channels,
  • telephone,
  • satellite tv channels
Dining & bars
  • minibar
Paid extra services
  • wake-up call/alarm clock,
  • towels,
  • key card access,
  • alarm clock,
  • wake-up service,
  • bed linen
Location & local attractions
  • sea view,
  • terrace,
  • balcony,
  • view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • upper floors accessible by lift (to room),
  • emergency pull cord in bathroom,
  • lift access (to room)
Property safety & security
  • smoke detector
Social distancing guidelines
  • individually controlled air conditioning for room

This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views.

Economy Double Room without Balcony Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Economy Double Room without Balcony
Room standards
  • hypoallergenic pillow,
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • bedside socket,
  • private entrance,
  • safe deposit box,
  • clothes rack,
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • waste bin,
  • air conditioning,
  • work desk,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • clothes drying rack,
  • heating
Sanitary facilities
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • bidet,
  • body soap,
  • conditioner,
  • private bathroom,
  • shower cap,
  • shampoo,
  • hairdryer,
  • toilet,
  • shower,
  • toilet paper,
  • bathtub or shower
Property technology & media
  • television (tv),
  • telephone,
  • satellite tv channels,
  • cable tv channels,
  • flat-screen tv
Dining & bars
  • minibar
Paid extra services
  • key card access,
  • wake-up call/alarm clock,
  • wake-up service,
  • bed linen,
  • alarm clock,
  • towels
Location & local attractions
  • view,
  • sea view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • emergency pull cord in bathroom,
  • upper floors accessible by lift (to room),
  • lift access (to room)
Property safety & security
  • smoke detector
Social distancing guidelines
  • individually controlled air conditioning for room

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as sea views.

Superior Double Room with Sea-facing Terrace Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Superior Double Room with Sea-facing Terrace
Room standards
  • clothes drying rack,
  • work desk,
  • waste bin,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • heating,
  • clothes rack,
  • air conditioning,
  • private entrance,
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • bedside socket,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • safe deposit box,
  • hypoallergenic pillow
Sanitary facilities
  • bidet,
  • private bathroom,
  • shampoo,
  • toilet,
  • hairdryer,
  • conditioner,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • shower cap,
  • toilet paper,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • body soap,
  • shower
Property technology & media
  • telephone,
  • satellite tv channels,
  • flat-screen tv,
  • television (tv),
  • cable tv channels
Dining & bars
  • minibar
Paid extra services
  • alarm clock,
  • wake-up call/alarm clock,
  • wake-up service,
  • key card access,
  • bed linen,
  • towels
Location & local attractions
  • sea view,
  • terrace,
  • balcony,
  • view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • emergency pull cord in bathroom,
  • lift access (to room),
  • upper floors accessible by lift (to room)
Property safety & security
  • smoke detector
Social distancing guidelines
  • individually controlled air conditioning for room

This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit is equipped with 1 bed.

Superior Double Room with Side Terrace facing the sea Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Superior Double Room with Side Terrace facing the sea
Room standards
  • work desk,
  • clothes drying rack,
  • air conditioning,
  • clothes rack,
  • private entrance,
  • waste bin,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • heating,
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • safe deposit box,
  • hypoallergenic pillow,
  • bedside socket
Sanitary facilities
  • body soap,
  • bidet,
  • shower,
  • private bathroom,
  • toilet,
  • conditioner,
  • shampoo,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • toilet paper,
  • hairdryer,
  • shower cap,
  • bathtub or shower
Property technology & media
  • television (tv),
  • telephone,
  • flat-screen tv,
  • satellite tv channels,
  • cable tv channels
Dining & bars
  • minibar
Paid extra services
  • bed linen,
  • alarm clock,
  • key card access,
  • wake-up service,
  • towels,
  • wake-up call/alarm clock
Location & local attractions
  • view,
  • balcony,
  • terrace,
  • sea view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • emergency pull cord in bathroom,
  • lift access (to room),
  • upper floors accessible by lift (to room)
Property safety & security
  • smoke detector
Social distancing guidelines
  • individually controlled air conditioning for room

This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit provides 1 bed.

Deluxe Family Room with Sea-facing Balcony Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Deluxe Family Room with Sea-facing Balcony
Room standards
  • bedside socket,
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • sofa bed,
  • safe deposit box,
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • clothes drying rack,
  • private entrance,
  • hypoallergenic pillow,
  • waste bin,
  • sofa,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • air conditioning,
  • clothes rack,
  • heating,
  • work desk
Sanitary facilities
  • shampoo,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • conditioner,
  • toilet paper,
  • bidet,
  • body soap,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • private bathroom,
  • toilet,
  • hairdryer,
  • shower,
  • shower cap
Property technology & media
  • cable tv channels,
  • satellite tv channels,
  • telephone,
  • television (tv),
  • flat-screen tv
Dining & bars
  • minibar
Paid extra services
  • wake-up call/alarm clock,
  • alarm clock,
  • key card access,
  • bed linen,
  • towels,
  • wake-up service
Location & local attractions
  • balcony,
  • sea view,
  • view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • lift access (to room),
  • upper floors accessible by lift (to room),
  • emergency pull cord in bathroom
Property safety & security
  • smoke detector
Social distancing guidelines
  • individually controlled air conditioning for room

This air-conditioned family room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views.

Choose your ideal room at Hotel Continental

Our property offers a variety of accommodation options to best suit your needs and preferences. Below you will find a list of available room types:

  • Standard Double Room with Side Sea View
  • Standard Family Room with Sea-facing Terrace
  • Deluxe Family Room with Sea-facing Balcony
  • Quadruple Room with Side Sea View
  • Standard Double room with Sea-facing Balcony (small bathroom)
  • Standard Family Room with Sea-facing Balcony
  • Superior Family Room with Sea-facing Terrace
  • Superior Triple Room with Side Terrace facing the sea
  • Standard Double room with Sea-facing Terrace and Small Bathroom
  • Economy Double Room without Balcony
  • Superior Double Room with Sea-facing Terrace
  • Superior Double Room with Side Terrace facing the sea

Please note that detailed availability and current prices for individual rooms will be visible after selecting your stay dates.

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Facilities and services

General property information General property information

parking available, pets are welcome, complimentary parking, private parking area, wi-fi throughout the property

On-site activities & leisure On-site activities & leisure

billiards table, table tennis facilities, beach access

Hotel services offered Hotel services offered

comprehensive internet access, wireless internet (wi-fi), complimentary wi-fi access

Dining & bars Dining & bars

on-site restaurant, in-room dining service, hotel bar, take-away lunches, café/snack bar, special dietary menus (on request), selection of wine/champagne, on-site coffee shop

Pools, spa & wellness Pools, spa & wellness

outdoor swimming pool, exclusive private beach, seasonal outdoor pool, prime beachfront location, children's shallow end, sunbeds and beach chairs, shade umbrellas, main swimming pool, general swimming pool access

Reception & guest support Reception & guest support

24/7 front desk, invoices available

Shared spaces for guests Shared spaces for guests

outdoor terrace area, recreation/games lounge, rooftop sun deck, guest lounge / tv room

Family & entertainment Family & entertainment

secure indoor play zone

Cleanliness & housekeeping Cleanliness & housekeeping

regular daily housekeeping

Other property amenities Other property amenities

smoke-free rooms, spacious family rooms, elevator access, noise-reducing/soundproofed rooms, entirely non-smoking property, individually controlled air conditioning

Property safety & security Property safety & security

in-room safety deposit box, round-the-clock security personnel, strategically placed smoke detectors, readily available fire extinguishers

Security systems Security systems

staff adherence to all local authority safety protocols, removal of shared non-essential items (menus, magazines, etc.), hand sanitiser readily available in rooms and key areas, guest health screening procedures in place, comprehensive first-aid kit accessible, access to qualified healthcare professionals, guest thermometers provided by the property, complimentary face masks available for guests

Social distancing guidelines Social distancing guidelines

seamless contactless check-in/check-out process, secure cashless payment methods accepted, strict adherence to physical distancing guidelines, protective screens/barriers between staff and guests where needed

Disinfection & cleaning procedures Disinfection & cleaning procedures

use of who-approved disinfectants effective against coronavirus, linens, towels, and laundry sanitised per local health guidelines, guest rooms disinfected thoroughly between stays, professional cleaning services utilised for property hygiene, option to decline room cleaning services during stay

Food & drink safety Food & drink safety

safe physical distancing in dining spaces, in-room food delivery option available, all dining ware (plates, cutlery, glasses) fully sanitised

Internet access

Complimentary wi-fi property-wide! The property offers internet services with free WiFi available in all areas.

Guest parking

Complimentary guest parking! Free parking is provided along with a dedicated private parking area.

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Check-in, check-out, and payment policies

Check-in

From 12:30 hours

Check-out

Until 10:30 hours

Children and extra beds

Children from 0 to 2 years old stay free of charge using cot. Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in. We welcome children of all ages.

Pets

Pets are not permitted.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes, there is parking for guests, ensuring convenience and safety.
Social distancing and disinfection are enforced. Details on our website.
We offer various accommodation options depending on availability. Please check our website for more details.

  • Standard Double Room with Side Sea View
  • Standard Family Room with Sea-facing Terrace
  • Quadruple Room with Side Sea View
  • Standard Double room with Sea-facing Balcony (small bathroom)
  • Standard Family Room with Sea-facing Balcony
  • Superior Family Room with Sea-facing Terrace
  • Superior Triple Room with Side Terrace facing the sea
  • Standard Double room with Sea-facing Terrace and Small Bathroom
  • Economy Double Room without Balcony
  • Superior Double Room with Sea-facing Terrace
  • Superior Double Room with Side Terrace facing the sea
  • Deluxe Family Room with Sea-facing Balcony
No, Hotel Continental does not offer airport transportation.
Yes, the property offers various dining options. See the Amenities tab.
Yes, Hotel Continental offers accommodation options suitable for families.
Yes, we offer soundproof accommodation to ensure a peaceful stay.
Yes, Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
Yes, there is a swimming pool on the property.
Of course, guests can choose to opt-out of the daily cleaning service during their stay.

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