Hi AP1408 ... while you wait for feedback from those with recent experience of AI in Benidorm, you may find this topic worth a look:
http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=140035

David

Are you sure you want to go AI in Benidorm? Meal and drink prices are so cheap anyway with plenty of bars selling a pint for 1 euro and the entertainment in the bars outside are better than what is provided in the hotels.

Yes we are sure we want to go AI to Benidorm.
Just because we would be AI wont mean we are stuck to the hotel.
It just means the kids can get juice,ice cream,snacks when they like.

its ok saying dont bother going ai in benidorm as there are plenty of one euro bars around , this is true but if your a family with kids then are they gonna have a one euro pint ?? dont think so , a glass of soft drink or can is not cheap , nor is ice cream , good choice of hotel for families with plenty to occupy the kids , probably the best in benidorm if you have kids , i know i would be ai if i had a family

Is the sandos monaco ok for kids

think its more geared up for mature people who want a relaxing holiday with spa facilities ,

We have stayed A/I in benidorm for the past 3 hols. its great for kids as they can get what they want when they want. We stayed at the flamingo benidorm, it is a nice hotel but things have changed over the years and the entertainment has gone down hill. I always wanted to try the flamingo oasis, its sounds like its really good for families. We going half board this year for a change but if i was to go a/i again i would try the flamingo oasis !!! x

the dynastic is another a/inc hotel no doubt cheaper than flam oasis hotel but if you intend stopping in hotel in the evenings checkout evening entertainment.

Hi thanks for all your replies.
We have booked the Flamingo Oasis.