Adelina Balbuena

Director and owner of Hotel Ábaco in Altea, a boutique hotel she passionately and authentically leads alongside her partner, Thomas Caparo. Both trained at the prestigious Les Roches Swiss Hotel Management School and have worked in luxury hotels such as Raffles, Ritz-Carlton, and Jumeirah. Their international experience has been key to developing a unique vision of hospitality focused on detail, empathy, and excellence. A lover of travel, the senses, and small gestures, Adelina has turned her personality into a work philosophy: ethical, demanding, and humane. Since 2012, she has transformed a small family bed & breakfast into a soulful hotel with 18 rooms and a personalized offering that reflects her commitment to quality and guest well-being. For her, the hotel is not just a business but a way of life in harmony with her values and vocation.

Hotel Ábaco Altea is a boutique hotel with soul, where every stay is experienced through the senses. Founded and managed by Adelina Balbuena and Thomas Caparo, the hotel reflects their international experience and vision of authentic, passionate, and personalized hospitality. With 18 unique rooms spread across three buildings, a rooftop, an interior courtyard, and spaces for relaxation and events, Ábaco is a refuge designed for reconnection. The carefully selected team shares the same philosophy: working with well-being and creating happiness. They make it possible for every guest to feel genuine attention in every detail. The decor, atmosphere, and small gestures are designed to create a memorable experience that invites rest and recharges guests with positive energy. Additionally, the management of eight nearby houses allows for a more private version of the Ábaco experience. More than a hotel, it is a place you always want to return to.