Santa Mónica Suites Hotel

I had a great stay at Santa Monica Suites Hotel. The room was huge with a view of the dunes. The buffet breakfast and dinner had great options. Service was exceptional from reception, dining and cleaning. Close to the dunes, shopping center, etc.

It was our first stay at this hotel and it was just perfect. The hotel is located at the edge of the dunes and a 5 minute walk to bars and restaurants. We had a garden terrace room on the ground floor. The room was large, modern and spotlessly clean. The bathroom was also large and fully equipped with a robe, slippers and toiletries. The room had a separate lounge area with large tv showing the main UK channels, plus coffee and tea making facilities, fridge and a safe. The pool area was spacious with plenty of available sunbeds and complimentary pool towels. The breakfast covered all tastes with plenty of fresh produce. We used the bar most nights. It was quite a small area and the seats were often occupied. The outside bar was not open in the winter. The pricing was reasonable for a hotel bar. The hotel itself was just perfect, however the staff, whether they be housekeeping, restaurant, bar or reception staff were excellent. The only small issue we encountered was a hit and miss wifi signal. We will definitely be returning.

The hotel, pool and reception area are immaculate and high quality. Being a 2 min walk from the beach and shops was incredible. Amazing area and views. Unfortunately we paid extra for a sea view to be placed directly next to the gym which is open at 7:30AM and some psychotic people are using the gym on holiday at that time, going for walks on treadmills which make really loud beeping. On complaining about the noise we were moved to the 5th floor free of charge. This was a decent compromise but frustrating to have to pack up and move in the midst of our holiday. This room on the 5th floor would normally be €70 a day extra but was a free upgrade for us which was lovely. However if I was paying for that I would be extremely disappointed as it's just the same room but with a Nespresso machine. In terms of the room, the beds were extremely uncomfortable and pillows paper thin. Towels for bathroom weren't replaced and had to ask for them on multiple occasions? The breakfast was the worst part of the stay, slimey bacon, overcooked eggs, pasturized milk, stale pastries etc. Ordered a coke from the bar ended up being €5 so never ordered it again and instead just got ice from the bar and bought coke from the supermarket. Staff at reception and pool area were all extremely friendly and helpful.