Hotel Riu Monica Adults Only

Beautiful hotel on the fringe of Nerja, with access to the beach via a private secure entrance to the front, lovely distance into Nerja for a pleasant stroll and within easy walking distance to the bus station and trolley train to caves and centre. The food in the hotel is excellent quality with a great choice to suit every palate. There is also entertainment of an evening which was very enjoyable. We had great information from Tui reps in the Hotel on our arrival which allowed us to plan our 6 days wisely. Cleanliness of the hotel was immaculate and all staff were friendly and helpful. All in all i would definitely choose to return here in future and well recommended.

We were staying for 6 nights in Hotel Riu Monica. Staff is friendly, it's very clean and reception was super quick, too. All processes seem pretty smooth here. Also the location is great as it's central and right next to the beach. Hotel buffet was good, quite ordinary in my opinion. It also has plenty vegetarian options, which is labelled. The coffee from the machine is pretty bad though, I recommend the pot instead as it's much better. As other reviews have mentioned before, the hotel has many guests aged 50+. As a younger couple we'd prefer a younger clientele, but it was alright and there was also still a mix of people. Even though the pool area is big it's almost full during the day and people here are quick with reserving loungers before breakfast and not using them for hours. Usually we were able to find an unoccupied one further in the back in the afternoon though. Overall I think it's a good choice and we enjoyed our stay.

My stay at the Riu Monica Hotel in Nerja was unfortunately a mixed experience. The reception was fine and the staff there were okay, but overall, the service left much to be desired. The restaurant staff came across as unfriendly and lacked both smiles and a sense of service. It was rare to see any of them greet guests warmly or make an effort to create a pleasant atmosphere. Another major downside was the noise level in the restaurant – it was very loud and disturbing. Staff would scrape plates and handle dishes in a way that created constant clattering, making it hard to sit and enjoy a meal in peace. The food was okay, but nothing remarkable. A real disappointment with the half-board option was that no drinks were included with dinner – not even water. To get a glass of water, you had to pay about 3 euros, which felt stingy for a hotel in this price range. Additionally, even keeping your bill or receipt from the cashier could cost you money, which felt unnecessarily petty. In summary, the hotel’s location and reception were fine, but the lack of friendly service, the high noise level in the restaurant, the stingy drink policy, and the extra charges for small things significantly lowered the overall impression.