At least seven people were injured after the ceiling of Poseidón Palace hotel in Benidorm collapsed on Easter Sunday while guests were dining
At least seven people have been left injured after a hotel ceiling gave way on Easter Sunday.
The shocking incident took place at Poseidón Palace, a well-known tourist hotel in Benidorm. Large chunks of plasterboard and air conditioning ducts came crashing down on around 60 guests who were eating at the hotel at the time.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and confirmed that among those hurt were an eight year old boy and a 78 year old man, both of whom were taken to hospital before being discharged following treatment.
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A further five people, aged between 33 and 80, were taken to hospital following the frightening incident, with one person still under observation at Hospital de la Marina Baixa, according to reports from local media.
CICU officials dispatched SAMU medical units along with basic life support and non-assisted transport teams to deal with the situation. Red Cross staff assisted in caring for those affected during the chaotic scenes at the well-regarded Costa Blanca resort. The cause of the collapse at the three-star hotel remains unknown at this stage, though this is not the first such incident to have affected Benidorm’s hotel industry. The much-loved coastal resort in Spain is well known for its vibrant nightlife, vast array of accommodation and high-rise buildings, golden beaches and much more. It remains a popular choice for hen and stag parties, while others are drawn to the charm of the Old Town and the stunning, dramatic coastlines that stand in stark contrast to the more widely recognised imagery associated with Benidorm.
According to the annual report from Visit Benidorm, the Spanish destination welcomed over three million tourists in 2025, with an estimated 900,000 travelling from the UK.
The MEN has contacted Poseidón Palace for comment but is yet to receive a response.
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