The Hotel Don Pancho currently has one of most modern bowling green of Benidorm.
This Green is located inside the hotel grounds, in the heart of Benidorm.
For those who do not know much about this sport …
Bowls or grass bowls is a sport that involves rolling slightly asymmetric balls with the aim of placing them as close to a smaller white ball called “jack”, “kitty” or “sweetie”.
As it belongs to the family of ball sports, it is related with petanque, sport also well-known and practiced in France and in Spain. Bowls are very popular in Australia, New Zealand and UK.
Bowls are normally played outdoors, on greens of natural or artificial grass. It is also a group sport so it becomes a perfect ally for good health habits and for social relationships.
A little history?
The origins of this sport go back to the thirteenth century, where stories of well-known writers already relate graphic scenes of the London of the time, when talking about the summer amusements of the boys.
During the fifteenth century when the game reached a certain popularity, it was banned by the monarchy and parliament, as they feared that it could harm the practice of archery so important at that time to form good warriors.
In addition, the discredit of the practice of this game was increasing since it became the favorite game in the alleys of London, in areas of taverns, with bets included.
By a decree issued by Henry VIII in 1541, which was not lifted until 1845, artisans, laborers, apprentices or servants were prohibited from playing bowling except at Christmas. In addition it was strict condition that the sport was always practiced in private gardens, which is why today it is practiced on courts of mainly grass in the open air.
In 1864, a cotton merchant from Glasgow, he published the “Bowls Game Manual”, becoming the basis of modern game rules. In 1892, the Scottish Bowling Association was established which today has been extended to 40 countries. The birthplace of the modern game is still Scotland, with the World Bowls Center.
The Don Pancho’s Bowling Green
The hotel’s Bowling Green is fully approved for the practice of this sport, enabling it in this way for tournaments and all kinds of official competitions.
It is divided in 3 tracks of artificial grass of the recognized brand DALE’S, leader in this field.
The track is located in an open space on the first floor of the hotel with fantastic views of Benidorm and with the enjoyment of the warm climate of the city so appropriate for the practice of this sport.
The hotel has all the necessary equipment to play.
Fond of this sport?
If you are fond of this sport and also hotel guest can enjoy free of both the material and the tracks, you should only book the track at reception.
If you are not a hotel guest you can enjoy the bowling green for only 10 €/match, making use of the bowling equipment of the hotel if necessary.
But if you also belong to a club or an association that practices this sport and want to organize a tournament or any type of competition, the bowling green of the Hotel Don Pancho meets all the conditions for this and also puts at your disposal all your experience in your hosting service and event organization in Benidorm.
Hotel Don Pancho
Hotel with Bowling Green in Benidorm
www.hoteldonpancho.es
Hi , we are travelling to Benidorm on the 28th November – 1st December for my father’s 80thbirthday, he is a keen bowls player, would it be possible for us to pay and play bowls at your roof top , many thanks Colin
Unfortunately, we’ll be closed on those dates. We are making some improvements to the Hotel and we will reopen our doors on December 17th.
Hi we are thinking of staying at your hotel late next February for 3 to 4 nights. Can we pre book to play bowls before arriving.
Hello!
We normally reserve the bowling from one day to the next for hotel guests. As we have 3 lanes it shouldnt be any problem. Please inform reception when doing your check-in and they will reserve it for you.
Looking forward to welcoming you soon!
Does the Hotel allow outside members to play on there Lawn Bowling green ,,at a price ,, of course,, it there a Club one can join for a few weeks when on Holiday ,,in Benidorm ,,
Yes, the hotel allow non-residents to play in our Bowling Green. The price is 8 euros per person. If you would like to stay for lunch as well in our Buffet-Restaurant, the price is 20 euros.
For guests is free of charge.
Regarding a club, we do not have one of our own, but there are some in the area.
Kindest Regards.
I play bowels for a club in Wales in the uk we are thinking of going on tour in September 2022 do you arranged a game of bowls a accommodation for 7-10 days for approximately 30 number female male Stephen Sewell millwood bowling club
Dear Stephen, yes we can arrange the game bowls as per your needs. We will contact you directly via email. Thank you very much for your interest in our Hotel. Kindest Regards.
Hello
i am planning to book in early September 2021 . i want to play bowls everyday
Is this possible ?
regards
William Patterson
Dear William,
Yes, you can book at the reception desk the days and times you want to play.
Kindest Regards.
thank you. Look forward to it
Do you have a stock of bowls so we can play with or hire
Yes, the hotel has bowls available for guests free of charge. Hope to see you in September!
Hello
I am part of group of 7 who are staying in Benidorm from 19th to 23rd September. We would like to have a morning or afternoon playing bowls. Would we need to book in advance and is there a dress code? We would need to hire the bowls.
What would be the cost please?
Thank you
Dear David, you could use our bowling green facilities. If you are note staying at the hotel, the price is 8 euros per person. Plus you could also choose to have lunch at our restaurant at the special price of 25 euros per person (including lunch + bowls). The bowls are included.
Please send us an email for reservation: mail@hoteldonpancho.es.
Kindest Regards.
Hi we will be in benidorm on 1st 2nd 3rd of Jan. Can we come and have a game of bowls, and do you hire bowls
Kind regards
Jean
Dear Jean, you can reserve the game of bowls directly at the Hotel recepction when you are here. Not need to book in advance. For residents of the Hotel is free of charge. See you in January!