Hi jo .. I think that would be a very difficult one for anyone else to try and advise you on. Hotel Flamingo Oasis and the Levante Club Apartments are two completely different types of complex, and All Inclusive and Self Catering are obviously two completely different types of holiday.

As far as facilities and entertainment are concerned, Flamingo Oasis may provide much more for you and the kids. But in the unlikely event that your kids are such fussy eaters that they may not enjoy the food which you will have already paid for at the Flamingo Oasis, then you are obviously going to have to pay again to eat elsewhere.

I feel that you perhaps are in a better position to decide whether AI or SC is the right holiday for you. If you opt for AI, then the Flamingo Oasis is certainly one of the preferred hotels amongst our members. If you opt for SC, then there may be additional complexes which members can suggest for you to consider. You may for example prefer a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment, rather than 2 x 1 bedroom apartments.

David

How many nights is the holiday for?
When I can`t decided whether to opt for hb, all inc or sc I tend to cost up per day what I am paying extra. Ie if the holiday is for 14 nights then you would be paying around £42 for meals and drinks and snacks or £82 for 7 nights aprox. for the family. If its 14 nights then it is good value as soft drinks can be 1.5-2 euros each and a few drinks for yourself ,if the kids like a few of these a day then it can add up. If they aren`t keen on the meals, then snacks could be eaten in between. Whilst Benidorm is a very economical place to stay, lots of offers and choice, remember the pound is not strong against the euro. It realy does depend on what you want to spend and what you like to do whilst on holiday.I always liked sc when my son was small, I now prefer hotels as I like maid service each day. I like the thought of not having to look for a place to eat. We still tend to eat out at lunch time and the odd evening meal out.Our friends have older children and they have done both sc and hb, to be honest the kids moaned anyway about the food on both kinds of holidays. Kids are kids.

Good luck with your choice, You will love Benidorm.