Benidorm Hotel Ceiling Collapse Injures Seven Holidaymakers on Easter Sunday
At least seven people have sustained injuries after a ceiling collapsed at a Benidorm hotel, striking holidaymakers during Easter Sunday lunch. The incident occurred at the three-star Poseidón Palace hotel, where approximately sixty guests were dining when sections of plasterboard and air conditioning ducts gave way.
Chaos and Emergency Response
Chaos erupted in the main restaurant as the collapse happened, prompting a swift emergency response. Three ambulances, including an Advanced Life Support (ALS) unit and a Basic Life Support (BLS) vehicle, were dispatched to the hotel at 2:20 p.m. Red Cross personnel also arrived to assist the injured.
Among the victims were an eight-year-old girl and a 78-year-old man, both of whom were treated and discharged from hospital. Medics attended to five men and two women for contusions, while five others, aged between 33 and 80, required hospitalisation after initial treatment at the scene. One individual remains under observation at Hospital de la Marina Baixa.
Investigation and Hotel Management Reaction
The general manager of Poseidón Hotels, Pere Joan Devas, expressed being very shocked by the incident. Currently, the cause of the collapse is unclear. Benidorm City Council has deployed a municipal architect to the site to investigate the reasons behind the failure and assess the extent of the damage.
It is believed that all victims are holidaymakers, though their nationalities have not been disclosed. This event highlights ongoing safety concerns in the popular Spanish resort, which attracted nearly 900,000 British visitors in 2024, accounting for over 40 percent of its annual tourists.
History of Similar Incidents in Benidorm
This is not the first such incident in Benidorm. In 2025, an entrance roof section at the Gran Bali hotel crumbled onto the pavement, though no injuries were reported, leading to rapid repairs at Europe's tallest hotel. Additionally, in 2023, a partial collapse during construction works at a hotel in the Rincon de Loix area delayed its reopening.
Despite these issues, Benidorm has managed to avoid the anti-tourist protests seen in other British holiday destinations like Tenerife and Majorca. The city continues to be a major draw for international visitors, underscoring the importance of maintaining safety standards in its hospitality sector.
