When we read some of the reviews of this hotel on Trip Advisor, we were a bit concerned that we would not enjoy our stay. However, we were very pleasantly surprised. The hotel was well equipped and modern. We were greeted with a drink on arrival and before our first evening meal. The food was excellent and my wife who... more

just came back from the riu hotel in nerja,a really great relaxing holiday.Wonderful grounds good food,excellent service.,and wonderful value.april 2008 more

Stayed here for a week at the end of April 2008. The hotel is fantastic. It is located in the nicer, quiter end of Nerja but is still only a few minutes walk away from the centre. Our room was quite large with a great sea viev. The staff at the hotel are amazing, nothing was too much trouble. The... more

We have just returned from a family holiday at the Riu Monica, (3 generations, the youngest family member 2 yrs old). All of us were happy with the hotel, particularly the helpfulness and efficiency of the staff. The rooms were large and well appointed, the bathrooms equally good. Every part of the hotel was spotlessly clean. We opted for the... more

My husband and I stayed at the Riu Monica for a week in April and from the moment we arrived we knew we were going to have a lovely relaxing holiday. We arrived at the hotel at 10.15 pm greeted by friendly reception staff and given a glass of bubbly. We were then told the dining room had been kept... more

Stayed a week here April 2008. Room facilities all v good - refurbished @ 2 years ago - everything in room (and hotel), spotless. Service v good - Cava on arrival, bags taken to room etc. Food not really 4* quality, but location and facilities and staff are. Breakfast better than dinner. Dinner 2 sittings, buffet style, salads, cheese selection... more

Stayed at the RIU Monica from 27.03 until 30.03 on a half board basis booked via Thomson. Decent enough service by Thomson, comfortable flights and efficient transfer to and from hotel. The coach journey from Malaga to the hotel took about 1hr 10m with a drop off at the RIU sister hotel in nearby Torrox. The hotel is right on... more

We stayed at the Monica for three nights in the run up to the Easter Weekend before moving on to Puerto Banus. Good Points Hotel / room very clean and tidy. Efficent check in Lots of Lifts - but only small BBC 1 & ITV 1 on the Tv Staff very efficent Bad points Parking - it was a nightmare... more

we have just returned from the Hotel Monica, staff very friendly, hotel spotless . position right next to the beach. Food extremely dissapointing for a 4star. Carvery only one joint of meat per sitting so if you didnt have your main course first there was none left. All the food tasted very bland. Very dissapointed with Nerja after lots of... more