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Hotel Rio Park

Hotel Rio Park, Avenida de Murcia, 16, Benidorm 03503, Spain

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Resort Information

  • The resort is located on Avenida de Murcia in central Benidorm.
  • This resort has the following facilities: rooms with some adaptations for disabled people, a toilet with some adaptations for disabled people, a shop, a playground, a swimming pool and a splash park. There may be additional charges for some of these facilities, for more information please contact TUI or the resort.
  • The resort has 408 rooms available. 13 of these rooms have adaptations for disabled people
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • The resort is located on level ground, however access to the outdoor areas from the hotel building is gained by either the use of a ramp, steps or a lift.
  • There is 1 restaurant.
  • There is 1 swimming pool (excluding room pools).
  • There is a shop.
  • The shop has step-free access.
  • The shop has door widths over 75cm.
  • The shop has room to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: toilets with some adaptations for disabled people, ambulant cubicles and standard toilets.
  • Toilet facilities with some adaptations for disabled people can be found on the ground and lower ground floors and near the outdoor pool.
  • Standard toilet facilities can be found on the ground and lower ground floors and near the outdoor pool.
  • Baby change facilities can be found on the ground and lower ground floors and near the outdoor pool.
  • The resort has the following available: bath mats and raised toilet seats.
  • There is a medication fridge at the reception.
  • Guests cannot hire mobility equipment from the resort.
  • Guests can hire mobility equipment locally.
  • The resort has a list of local suppliers.
  • Guests can use their own mobility scooter at the resort.
  • Only fold-up buggies and electric wheelchairs can be used inside the hotel. Charging takes place in a dedicated area outside the hotel entrance.
  • We have been told that assistance dogs are allowed in most areas of the resort.
  • Assistance dogs are able to stay with guests in rooms with adaptations for disabled people.
  • Assistance dog spending areas are not available in the resort.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • Guests can bring food for assistance dogs which can be stored in reception or in guests rooms.
  • This resort is aware of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • There is not a Safe/Quiet Place available in the resort.
  • WiFi is available throughout the resort.
  • There is a Kids' Club operated by the hotel. For more information, please contact TUI or the resort.
  • A mobile hoist can be hired from an external supplier.

Getting Around the Resort

  • The resort is located on level ground, however access to the outdoor areas from the hotel building is gained by either the use of a ramp, steps or a lift.
  • The paths around the resort are made from: stone.
  • There is no seating along the pathways.
  • All the paths are illuminated.

Entrance

  • The entrance to the resort is located off a wide public pathway at the side of the hotel.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance to the resort.
  • This entrance has an intercom.
  • The following are not at a recommended height: the intercom (not between 75cm - 100cm).
  • There are automatic doors at the entrance, which open by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 175cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Getting Around the Building

  • This building contains a shop, bars, a main reception and a restaurant.
  • The building has multiple floors which can be accessed via stairs and lift.
  • The following areas have step-free level access: reception, restaurant, main bar, accommodation floors, games room.
  • The following areas have step-free access via steep or very steep ramps or slopes: Horario Bar.
  • There is hard flooring and low pile carpet.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The majority of walkway widths are between 120cm and 180cm, with high colour contrast between the walls and floor.

Reception

  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The reception has patterned backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Lighting levels are good at this reception.
  • There is a reception desk suitable for a wheelchair user.
  • The reception does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There is hard flooring.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There are sofas and coffee tables available in this reception area.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the reception area.
  • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.

Counter (TUI Counter)

  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • Lighting levels are good at this counter.
  • There is a counter suitable for a wheelchair user.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There is hard flooring.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the counter area.
  • There is background noise.

Counter (Isocero Creative Photography)

  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The counter has televisions which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Lighting levels are good at this counter.
  • The counter is too high for a wheelchair user.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There is hard flooring.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the counter area.
  • There is background noise.

Counter (Amigo Card)

  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The counter has glazed screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Lighting levels are good at this counter.
  • There is a counter suitable for a wheelchair user.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the counter area.
  • There is background noise.

Lift (Main Lifts)

  • The lift is located In the main lobby, to the right of reception.
  • The floors that can be accessed from this lift are -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
  • This lift is a standard lift.
  • Externally the lift has: controls at a recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm), tactile markings, buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings and a door with a high colour contrast to the surroundings.
  • The lift does have a recommended turning space (150cm x 150cm) in front of it.
  • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 111cm x 141cm.
  • There are other lifts which are similar in size at the same location.
  • Internally the lift has; buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings, a mirror to aid reversing, Braille markings, tactile markings, controls that are not at a recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm), a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.

Lift (Scenic Lifts)

  • The lift is located On the right at the far end of the hotel lobby.
  • The floors that can be accessed from this lift are -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
  • Externally the lift has: tactile markings, controls that are not at a recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm), a door with a low colour contrast to the surroundings and buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings.
  • The lift does have a recommended turning space (150cm x 150cm) in front of it.
  • The lift door opening width is 81cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 137cm.
  • There are other lifts which are similar in size at the same location.
  • Internally the lift has; a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, Braille markings, tactile markings, controls that are not at a recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm) and buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings.

Lift (To Outdoor Pool)

  • The lift is located on the ground floor, next to the entrance to the outside terrace.
  • The floors that can be accessed from this lift are -1, 0.
  • This lift is a standard lift.
  • Externally the lift has: Braille markings, a door with a high colour contrast to the surroundings, buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings, controls at a recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm) and tactile markings.
  • The lift does have a recommended turning space (150cm x 150cm) in front of it.
  • The lift door opening width is 92cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 103cm x 140cm.
  • Internally the lift has; an audible announcer, a visual floor indicator, Braille markings, controls at a recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm), a separate door to exit, tactile markings and buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors with resting points (landings).
  • The stairs are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.

Toilet with Adaptations for Disabled People (Lower Ground Floor - Female - Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens by sliding and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 81cm.
  • The toilet door has a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 178cm x 184cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is a dropdown rail on both sides of the seat.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin, the soap dispenser and towel dispenser.
  • The following fixtures are at the recommended height: the soap dispenser (between 80cm - 100cm).
  • The following fixtures are not at the recommended height: the toilet seat (not at 48cm), the toilet roll holder (not between 80cm - 100cm), the wash basin (not between 72cm - 74cm), towel dispenser (not between 80cm - 100cm) and the baby changing facility (not at 75cm).
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: both dropdown rails.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal toilet door, the floor and the toilet seat.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height (within 10cm from the floor).
  • The toilet has a mirror.
  • There is no shelf in the toilet.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin without lid.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a recommended height (75cm).

Toilet with Adaptations for Disabled People (Lower Ground Floor - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens by sliding and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 81cm.
  • The toilet door has a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 226cm x 156cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 161cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is a dropdown rail on both sides of the seat.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin, the soap dispenser and towel dispenser.
  • The following fixtures are at the recommended height: the soap dispenser (between 80cm - 100cm).
  • The following fixtures are not at the recommended height: the toilet seat (not at 48cm), the toilet roll holder (not between 80cm - 100cm), the wash basin (not between 72cm - 74cm), towel dispenser (not between 80cm - 100cm) and the baby changing facility (not at 75cm).
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: both dropdown rails.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat, the internal toilet door and the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height (within 10cm from the floor).
  • The toilet has a mirror.
  • There is no shelf in the toilet.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a recommended height (75cm).

Toilet with Adaptations for Disabled People (Reception - Female - Transfer Both Sides)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens by sliding and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 75cm.
  • The toilet door has a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 196cm x 213cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There are lateral transfer spaces on both sides of the toilet but the left side, as you look at it, is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 82cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 79cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is a dropdown rail on both sides of the seat.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin, the soap dispenser and towel dispenser.
  • The following fixtures are at the recommended height: the soap dispenser (between 80cm - 100cm).
  • The following fixtures are not at the recommended height: the toilet seat (not at 48cm), the toilet roll holder (not between 80cm - 100cm), the wash basin (not between 72cm - 74cm), towel dispenser (not between 80cm - 100cm) and the baby changing facility (not at 75cm).
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: both dropdown rails.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor, the internal toilet door and the toilet seat.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height (within 10cm from the floor).
  • The toilet has a mirror.
  • There is no shelf in the toilet.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a recommended height (75cm).

Toilet with Adaptations for Disabled People (Reception - Male - Transfer Both Sides)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens by sliding and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 84cm.
  • The toilet door has a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 200cm x 222cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
  • There are lateral transfer spaces on both sides of the toilet but the right side, as you look at it, is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 82cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 84cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is a dropdown rail on both sides of the seat.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: a toilet roll holder on the dropdown rail.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin, the soap dispenser and towel dispenser.
  • The following fixtures are not at the recommended height: the toilet seat (not at 48cm), the toilet roll holder (not between 80cm - 100cm), the wash basin (not between 72cm - 74cm) and towel dispenser (not between 80cm - 100cm).
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: both dropdown rails.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat, the floor and the internal toilet door.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height (within 10cm from the floor).
  • The toilet has a mirror.
  • There is no shelf in the toilet.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin without lid.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a recommended height (75cm).

Toilet (Lower Ground Floor)

  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens inwards and has a colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 78cm.
  • The width of the door into the toilet cubicle is not over 75cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.

Toilet (Reception)

  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens by sliding and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 81cm.
  • The width of the door into the toilet cubicle is not over 75cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.