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Hotel Riu Monica(4 stars)

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  • Great hotel (15)
    "Great hotel" found in 16 reviews
    • " Great hotel the RIU-chain " 
      5.5166666666666675
      March 2012
    • " Super great holiday " 
      5.7444444444444445
      June 2011
    • " ... view on three sides. Sun from sunrise to sunset. Average age was perceived 75. The grounds were very well maintained. The staff was very friendly and courteous. Is one of the older riu Hotels but in very good condition . Vexed question, how the early morning pool chairs with towels reservations. The staff should ... " 
      5.7444444444444445
      June 2011
    • " Great hotel with really good service " 
      5.416666666666667
      August 2012
    • " A hotel for feeling good , clean and friendly, with an excellent, unobtrusive service, as well as excellent food. In ... " 
      5.8194444444444455
      April 2012
    • " A good hotel , very good service, again and again " 
      5.341666666666666
      September 2012
    • " It was very pleasant stay in the Hotel Riu Monica. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Personal wishes were every ... " 
      5.341666666666666
      September 2012
    • " Great Hotel in great location " 
      5.466666666666666
      April 2011
    • " Nice hotel directly at the beach " 
      5.05
      June 2012
    • " Good Hotel in excellent location " 
      5.402777777777778
      July 2011
    • " Good vacation hotel the furniture was already older but in good condition . The entertainment possibilities around the hotel are very good, with a lot of pubs in which ... " 
      5.5
      June 2012
    • " Had a very nice stay , gladly come again. The staff were very friendly and able. We had a very beautiful room with ... " 
      5.5
      April 2012
    • " Great hotel ; very recommendable; really nice service! " 
      5.791666666666667
      June 2012
    • " Great hotel , really nice service, really magnificent kitchen with two different Abendessenterminen. Once at ... " 
      5.791666666666667
      June 2012
    • " Here you can really have a vacation and needs about nothing to worry. The rooms are above average large and well equipped . Also 2 armchair and a table are there. On the balcony there is a possibility Hang clothes. In ... " 
      5.402777777777779
      August 2012
  • Staff very friendly (13)
    "Staff very friendly" found in 13 reviews
    • " ... so many ways to play, and as the beach is made up of small pebbles, from where it's relatively steep went into the water. Nerja as a place is very nice, many excursions were offered. The hotel, staff very friendly . Dinner, as they usually were at riu, to two times and at a fixed table. Food delicious, drinks ... " 
      5.3500000000000005
      November 2011
    • " We had the best room in the hotel (number 728) with a huge balcony and a view on three sides. Sun from sunrise to sunset. Average age was perceived 75. The grounds were very well maintained. The staff was very friendly and courteous. Is one of the older riu Hotels but in very good condition. Vexed question, how ... " 
      5.7444444444444445
      June 2011
    • " Altogether a succesful vacation, hotel very recommendable, the food could been more diverse. The service and the kindness of the staff is great . The beach is not ideal: small and stony, but is the pool good. Would spend another vacation ... " 
      5.416666666666667
      August 2012
    • " A good hotel, very good service , again and again " 
      5.341666666666666
      September 2012
    • " It was very pleasant stay in the Hotel Riu Monica. The staff are very friendly and helpful . Personal wishes were every time fulfilled. The hotel we would again choose. " 
      5.341666666666666
      September 2012
    • " The Hotel, in the good German was spoken, is right on the beach in the beautiful town of Nerja, from where the region (for example, by bus) can be explored. The food is excellent, the service very good and unobtrusive. There were free cushions for the beach chairs, umbrellas and towels. The ... " 
      5.466666666666666
      April 2011
    • " We were in January there. At this time is still not much going on... Many older people, too many from England. Nice, mixed regular evening entertainment with show and dance. Friendly staff . The tables were always promptly cleared, drinks always asked. We had a room to the west, so we ... " 
      5.05
      June 2012
    • " Had a very nice stay, gladly come again. The staff were very friendly and able . We had a very beautiful room with direct view of the sea. The average tourist was in advanced ... " 
      5.5
      April 2012
    • " The staff was very friendly and helpful-including the management-made the stay very pleasant. After a few days you will ... " 
      5.5
      March 2011
    • " Excellent service ! " 
      5.805555555555556
      September 2011
    • " ... was breakfastand buffet in the evening to a spectacular stay price with locked. The hotel where entering the charm the eighties, but all the facilities were clean, not worn-out and comfortable. The staff are always very helpful and friendly , there were many languages spoken, although we have agreed in Spanish. The guest structure was ... " 
      5.333333333333333
      January 2012
    • " the staff were very friendly and there were many languages spoken, and German. Unfortunately the hotel has no free Wi-Fi and ... " 
      5.333333333333333
      January 2012
    • " the staff were friendly , speaks good English and a little bit German. The room was clean. Laundry service possible and ... " 
      5.666666666666667
      October 2011
  • The rooms are huge (4)
    "The rooms are huge" found in 4 reviews
    • " During our Andalusia tour spent we some days in the wonderful Nerja. The RIU Monica proved to be a good choice. The rooms are huge , clean with beautiful view of the sea. The food and service was RIU standard. " 
      5
      January 2012
    • " Had a very nice stay, gladly come again. The staff were very friendly and able. We had a very beautiful room with direct view of the sea. The average tourist was in advanced age, probably because of the ... " 
      5.5
      April 2012
    • " The Riu-hotel has his four stars with good reason deserved. The rooms are in very good condition and both with ceiling fan, as well as with a air conditioning equipped. Also the buffet, ... " 
      5.116666666666666
      September 2012
    • " Furniture is solid, but no more very modern. The rooms beach chairs too many lateral to the sea with a big balcony . Unfortunately there are no Heißwasserbereitung in the room for tea or coffee. Everything is ... " 
      5.666666666666667
      October 2011

Hotel review overview

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Rating by categories

  • Hotel in general
    5.2
  • Room
    5.2
  • Service
    5.5
  • Location
    5.4
  • Gastronomy
    5.1
  • Sport
    4.8

Rating breakdown

  • Excellent
    39
  • Very Good
    12
  • Acceptable
    4
  • Poor
    0
  • Terrible
    0
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The most helpful favorable review

4.858333333333333
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

A week relax, the winter escape, - worked fine! The hotel is somewhat outdated, but in a remarkable good condition. The location just perfect! In other words directly at the beach. Only few minutes on foot in the bummelstraßen to nerja and to the balcony d 'Europa. The check in was very professional and friendly, the glass sparkling wine obligatory. Our room on the 6. floor was always fast and properly cleaned (without! Tip) During our stay the hotel was …  read more

The most helpful critical review

3.6666666666666665
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

The hotel is quite large, has approximately 240 rooms and is really getting a bit old. The lobby is very nice with some nice places to sit. Which us however bother us, these were ( very old-fashioned) key massive trailers with the room numbers on it. You should, where appropriate, a key lose, would the finder right, in which room you are. For the safe use again ' briefkastenschlüssel ' with the room number. As we are better used. If you a car had rented, …  read more

Summary of guest reviews by categories

  • " Great hotel the RIU-chain "  Read more
    5.5166666666666675
    March 2012
  • " Super great holiday "  Read more
    5.7444444444444445
    June 2011
  • " ... view on three sides. Sun from sunrise to sunset. Average age was perceived 75. The grounds were very well maintained. The staff was very friendly and courteous. Is one of the older riu Hotels but in very good condition. Vexed question, how the early morning pool chairs with towels reservations. The staff should ... "  Read more
    5.7444444444444445
    June 2011
  • " Great hotel with really good service "  Read more
    5.416666666666667
    August 2012
  • " A hotel for feeling good, clean and friendly, with an excellent, unobtrusive service, as well as excellent food. In ... "  Read more
    5.8194444444444455
    April 2012
  • " A good hotel, very good service, again and again "  Read more
    5.341666666666666
    September 2012
  • " It was very pleasant stay in the Hotel Riu Monica. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Personal wishes were every ... "  Read more
    5.341666666666666
    September 2012
  • " Great Hotel in great location "  Read more
    5.466666666666666
    April 2011
  • " Nice hotel directly at the beach "  Read more
    5.05
    June 2012
  • " Good Hotel in excellent location "  Read more
    5.402777777777778
    July 2011
  • " Good vacation hotel the furniture was already older but in good condition. The entertainment possibilities around the hotel are very good, with a lot of pubs in which ... "  Read more
    5.5
    June 2012
  • " Had a very nice stay, gladly come again. The staff were very friendly and able. We had a very beautiful room with ... "  Read more
    5.5
    April 2012
  • " Great hotel; very recommendable; really nice service! "  Read more
    5.791666666666667
    June 2012
  • " Great hotel, really nice service, really magnificent kitchen with two different Abendessenterminen. Once at ... "  Read more
    5.791666666666667
    June 2012
  • " Here you can really have a vacation and needs about nothing to worry. The rooms are above average large and well equipped. Also 2 armchair and a table are there. On the balcony there is a possibility Hang clothes. In ... "  Read more
    5.402777777777779
    August 2012
  • " ... staff. Good quiet atmosphere in the dining room, drink prices are cheap. Rooms are very clean and maintained-sound while having the windows open inclusive. Pool area perfect with beautiful café. Suitable for disabled people. Dinner is very good. Breakfast satisfactory. Hotelumfeld very well maintained. Beach without ... "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    October 2011
  • " Great Hotel in great location "  Read more
    5.466666666666666
    April 2011
  • " Beautiful surroundings, close to the town center and within a few minutes you are at the Balcon de Europa, with a great view of the sea. The holiday region is a good starting point for excursions with good bus service into the city ... "  Read more
    4.95
    August 2011
  • " We were to explore the surroundings and hiking on the Costa del Sol. The hotel has good transport connections and excursion options. We love to stay there again, as we have had wonderful days there. The service was good and the hotel as a base for excursions were very good. "  Read more
    5.25
    May 2011
  • " very well maintained, quiet and direct at the beach lying hotel with good, audience, too many over 50 and English-speaking. Very friendly, attentive staff. Good quiet atmosphere in the dining room, drink prices are cheap. Rooms are very clean and ... "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    October 2011
  • " ... so many ways to play, and as the beach is made up of small pebbles, from where it's relatively steep went into the water. Nerja as a place is very nice, many excursions were offered. The hotel, staff very friendly. Dinner, as they usually were at riu, to two times and at a fixed table. Food delicious, drinks ... "  Read more
    5.3500000000000005
    November 2011
  • " We had the best room in the hotel (number 728) with a huge balcony and a view on three sides. Sun from sunrise to sunset. Average age was perceived 75. The grounds were very well maintained. The staff was very friendly and courteous. Is one of the older riu Hotels but in very good condition. Vexed question, how ... "  Read more
    5.7444444444444445
    June 2011
  • " Altogether a succesful vacation, hotel very recommendable, the food could been more diverse. The service and the kindness of the staff is great. The beach is not ideal: small and stony, but is the pool good. Would spend another vacation ... "  Read more
    5.416666666666667
    August 2012
  • " A good hotel, very good service, again and again "  Read more
    5.341666666666666
    September 2012
  • " It was very pleasant stay in the Hotel Riu Monica. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Personal wishes were every time fulfilled. The hotel we would again choose. "  Read more
    5.341666666666666
    September 2012
  • " The Hotel, in the good German was spoken, is right on the beach in the beautiful town of Nerja, from where the region (for example, by bus) can be explored. The food is excellent, the service very good and unobtrusive. There were free cushions for the beach chairs, umbrellas and towels. The ... "  Read more
    5.466666666666666
    April 2011
  • " We were in January there. At this time is still not much going on... Many older people, too many from England. Nice, mixed regular evening entertainment with show and dance. Friendly staff. The tables were always promptly cleared, drinks always asked. We had a room to the west, so we ... "  Read more
    5.05
    June 2012
  • " Had a very nice stay, gladly come again. The staff were very friendly and able. We had a very beautiful room with direct view of the sea. The average tourist was in advanced ... "  Read more
    5.5
    April 2012
  • " The staff was very friendly and helpful-including the management-made the stay very pleasant. After a few days you will ... "  Read more
    5.5
    March 2011
  • " Excellent service! "  Read more
    5.805555555555556
    September 2011
  • " ... was breakfastand buffet in the evening to a spectacular stay price with locked. The hotel where entering the charm the eighties, but all the facilities were clean, not worn-out and comfortable. The staff are always very helpful and friendly, there were many languages spoken, although we have agreed in Spanish. The guest structure was ... "  Read more
    5.333333333333333
    January 2012
  • " the staff were very friendly and there were many languages spoken, and German. Unfortunately the hotel has no free Wi-Fi and ... "  Read more
    5.333333333333333
    January 2012
  • " the staff were friendly, speaks good English and a little bit German. The room was clean. Laundry service possible and ... "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    October 2011
  • " A hotel for feeling good, clean and friendly, with an excellent, unobtrusive service, as well as excellent food. In addition in a good location - directly at the beach behind the promenade and near to the ... "  Read more
    5.8194444444444455
    April 2012
  • " The Hotel, in the good German was spoken, is right on the beach in the beautiful town of Nerja, from where the region (for example, by bus) can be explored. The food is excellent, the service very good and unobtrusive. There were free cushions for the beach chairs, ... "  Read more
    5.466666666666666
    April 2011
  • " Overall, we have felt ourselves very well. The staff was more than friendly, from the front desk to the maid service. The food is excellent, the atmosphere was harmonious. At any time gladly again! "  Read more
    5.805555555555556
    September 2011
  • " ... possibilities for hiking. Much culture hinterland. Beautiful, attractive town with good restaurants. Beaches and quality of the water excellent. Audience is too many over 50 and English-speaking. The food is very good, but also only breakfast is recommendable, because it very good reasonably priced restaurants ... "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    October 2011
  • " During our Andalusia tour spent we some days in the wonderful Nerja. The RIU Monica proved to be a good choice. The rooms are huge, clean with beautiful view of the sea. The food and service was RIU standard. "  Read more
    5
    January 2012
  • " Had a very nice stay, gladly come again. The staff were very friendly and able. We had a very beautiful room with direct view of the sea. The average tourist was in advanced age, probably because of the ... "  Read more
    5.5
    April 2012
  • " The Riu-hotel has his four stars with good reason deserved. The rooms are in very good condition and both with ceiling fan, as well as with a air conditioning equipped. Also the buffet, ... "  Read more
    5.116666666666666
    September 2012
  • " Furniture is solid, but no more very modern. The rooms beach chairs too many lateral to the sea with a big balcony. Unfortunately there are no Heißwasserbereitung in the room for tea or coffee. Everything is ... "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    October 2011
  • " ... and direct at the beach lying hotel with good, audience, too many over 50 and English-speaking. Very friendly, attentive staff. Good quiet atmosphere in the dining room, drink prices are cheap. Rooms are very clean and maintained-sound while having the windows open inclusive. Pool area perfect with beautiful ... "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    October 2011
  • " the staff were friendly, speaks good English and a little bit German. The room was clean. Laundry service possible and reasonably priced. "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    October 2011
Jürgen
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 70 +
3 Other hotel reviews
4.9
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Other
  • Hotel recommended
Beautiful Riu-hotel the winter suitable, location in nerja centrally located, just to the bus station (many bus connections in the area) further away. … read more
4.9
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
A week relax, the winter escape, - worked fine! The hotel is somewhat outdated, but in a remarkable good condition. The location just perfect! In other words directly at the beach. Only few minutes on foot in the bummelstraßen to nerja and to the balcony d 'Europa. The check in was very professional and friendly, the glass sparkling wine obligatory. Our room on the 6. floor was always fast and properly cleaned (without! Tip) During our stay the hotel was fully occupied and accordingly hectic to the meal times. There was always (!) Refilled and the dishes were of good quality, tasty … read more
Wolfgang
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 66-70
2 Other hotel reviews
4.5
Rated:  
  • 3 weeks
  • Other
  • Hotel recommended
Beach area, a few minutes walk to the city center. In the environment lots of small bars and restaurants, Friendly staff. The dinner buffet repeated from week to week. The quality of the dishes is Orderly and had variety. Many English tourist the majority of the guests in October 2012 60+. The house is approximately 25 years old, the furnishing functional. Small balcony with a view of the sea. … read more
Gisela
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 70 +
2 Other hotel reviews
5.7
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Other
  • Hotel recommended
Already the reception on arrival was awesome. Although we in this hotel for the first time were, we were welcomed as regular guests. We were surprised by the cleanliness of the hotel and the room. Free we had every day unique sunrises. Reassuring we found the daily presence of a doctor in the hotel.There were many possibilities in the hotel to food. Every evening found other events for entertainment of the guests instead of. The quality and quantity of the dishes in the restaurant was satisfying, but the dishes ( particularly the coffee pots), once sighted and be changed. Everywhere … read more
Johann
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 66-70
1 Other hotel reviews
5.8
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
It was really unique, friendliness with all service staff, very helpful, adequate to good German language skills. Cleaning of the rooms discreet and perfect. Additional pillows were immediately available.Breakfast buffet for all tastes, especially the englanders were enthusiastic. Many fruit, various breads, jams, yoghurt, quark, everything your heart desires. The service was lightning, used dishes were always cleared immediately, on new guests was immediately new tablecloth was presented, -simply exemplary! Everything staff always clean and smart dressed. The same goes for the dinner, cold and hot buffet. Incredible variety, everything was fresh and always immediately refilled. Every evening in addition a … read more
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Hotel description *

  • Location
    This appealing hotel is located in the tourist area of Nerja, just a promenade away from the large sandy Playa de la Torrecilla beach, and only minutes from the town centre. The Sierra Almijara mountain range is also within walking distance. Pubs, restaurants and shops are all close to the hotel and the centre of Nerja is 800 metres away. The nearest bus stop is about a 30 metres from the hotel; the airport 65 km.
  • Facilities
    The 9-storey building was constructed in 1987 and has a total of 257 rooms of which 1 is a single and 256 are doubles. The hotel's lobby has a 24-hour reception with a safe, a currency exchange desk and 5 lifts. Additional facilities include a shop, a bar, a pub, a hairdresser and an air-conditioned restaurant with a separate non-smoking area. Internet access a room and laundry service as well as medical assistance, a kids club and a games room are all available to guests.
  • Rooms
    The en suite rooms are bright and comfortable and are fitted with a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio, a minibar, central heating, a safe and a balcony or a terrace.
  • Sports/Entertainment
    Guests are offered use of the freshwater pool, a poolside snack bar, sun loungers and parasols as well as a massage service. Tennis (for an additional fee), table tennis and snooker are also available. There are entertainment evenings during the week and a babysitting service is available on request.
  • Meals
    Guests are invited to serve themselves from the buffet at both breakfast and in the evenings. Special dietary requirements may be accommodated, including individual-specific options. It is possible to book a half board stay.
  • Payment
    The hotel accepts American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, MasterCard and VISA.
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Hotel amenities

  • Total number of rooms: < 300
  • Shops in the hotel
  • Play rooms
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift
  • Central heating
  • Air conditioning

Room amenities

  • Satellite TV
  • Balcony
  • Bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Gastronomy

  • Restaurant
  • Number of restaurants altogether: 1
  • Vegetarian dishes
  • Hotel bar
  • Number of hotel bars altogether: 2
  • Breakfast buffet

A choice of sports

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool

Spa offers

  • Spa centre
  • Massages
  • Beauty treatments

Other hotel information

  • Evening programs and entertainment
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Eurocard/Mastercard
  • Car hire
  • Information desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Wifi
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