Hotel Monarque Torreblanca

Nice . Big rooms and clean hotel Good breakfast and nice location Every think was perfect for the price

Lovely hotel with spacious rooms and comfortable beds.. We went on a girls trip and there are a few bars close by but it’s a 30 minute walk to Fuengirola main ***** or a ten minute taxi ride.train station right next door. The all inclusive food is standard as in most hotel but always plenty to eat and the drinks have plenty of choice including cocktails. Staff were very helpful. I would say it was majority couples at the hotel whilst we stayed there. We were pleasantly surprised with how lovely the hotel was and suited us for a few days break.

We stayed here for a week in early June and really enjoyed it. Positives include: 1. The staff were all friendly particularly the ones in the bar. 2. The cleaning staff did an exceptional job of cleaning with towels changed every day and the bathroom cleaned regularly too. 3. The pool and grass area was great as there were plenty of sunbeds to go round as well as parasols. Also, the pool bar was great with tapas snacks and proper ice creams on offer for all-inclusive guests. We also liked that bottles of water were given out too. 4. The food on offer was varied and so there was something for everyone there. The all-inclusive drinks package was good. The coffee was also very nice with a lot of guests getting coffees in the evening. 5. The room was spacious and it was good that a safe was included as you normally have to pay for this. There were amazing views of the sea as well which we thought was an added bonus. Even though we were right by the train station, there was no noise at all. Negatives include: 1. The entertainment was average and was geared towards a German audience. There was also the same act (the worst act of the week as it happens) on twice who were a duo who weren't great. However, the flamenco dancers were much better. There was a lack of things like quizzes etc. and not geared towards children. 2. The location of the hotel is good for a nice, relaxing holiday. However, we would prefer somewhere with a bit more nightlife. It is situated on the outskirts of Fuengirola and so it's a bit far to walk up to the centre for a few drinks, although I suppose you can always get a taxi. Also, the hotel is on a steep hill which may be a struggle for some. However, as others have said, the side gate is available up until 7:00pm which avoids the steepest part of the hill. 3. The pre-made cocktails on the all-inclusive menu were awful and so sugary. We found them to be undrinkable so would recommend going outside the hotel if you want a cocktail. 4. Wi-Fi in the hotel was hit and miss. This didn't bother us as we both have contracts but, if you were PAYG, you would struggle to get a signal in a lot of places. The best signal was in reception. Overall, a very pleasant stay hence why we've given it 5 stars. We would possibly return to the hotel with the drawback being more the location than the hotel itself.

The hotel was what it said on the advert. For the star rating it is very good. Free safe, fridge in room. No coffee/tea making facilities so if you like your brew in the morning take your travel kettle. Sun beds and pool open at 10am so no saving beds, which is brilliant, plenty off beds around both pools and on grass garden. Hotel is on a slop but if you go out through garden gate your half way down, once down lovely beach and plenty of shops, bar and eating places. Food: your always find something to eat. Dinks: first AI I been to were you get premium drinks and you get proper tonic. Entertainment: Geared for the older generation, not a young couple place but ok if you want to just rewind. Bar staff are brilliant all ways smiling. Reception and waiting staff could learn from them.

Nice Hotel, wifi is a struggle around the Hotel, food and cleanliness are exceptional. As a non smoker with a lung condition would love to be able sit outside on the patio seating but the area appears to be the smoking area for a lot of guests and the the area although two areas is not segregated so you can escape the smell and the damage to your clothes when enjoying a drink and the views of the Sea

Hotel is short walk to the beach and coastal promenade, it’s even closer the the railway station of Torreblanca which runs from Fuengirola to Malaga and is cheap and clean, this is next door to the Hotel, so would advise independent travellers to look at travelling down from Malaga airport in comparison to bus/taxi. Hotel was re-furbished only a few years ago and decor is bright and rooms are spacious and clean with excellent views. Food was well cooked and plentiful and there was many choices even for the blinkered northerners who feast on chips their entire holiday!! The Tapas section changes daily and the dining area is also spacious and well staffed. Outside there are two pools, which both open after breakfast at 10am via gates, a wonderful idea to stop the ridiculous towel droppers and selfish fools. There is a single bar which sells daily drinks and snacks on request to all inclusive guests who feel the need to eat more! Both pools are excellent for swimming, neither particularly cold and access to both is simple and both large pools and a toddler/ baby pool connected. Evening entertainment is what you make it and that often determines the enjoyment factor The bar is well serviced and open till 12. Overall this is a excellent Hotel and does exactly what it says on the tin