Sbh Royal Monica

Recent Reviews: 1914

• User:watney84

  Trip type: Family

  Fantastic last minute break

  28 Apr 2026

  Myself and two daughters both full time working Mums and in serious need of a break, had the best time at this hotel. The hotel didn’t feel like a typical all-inclusive, which we saw as a huge positive—and had a more relaxed and authentic atmosphere.The food was consistently good, with plenty of choice and quality throughout our stay. I don’t eat meat and was very happy with the fish, vegetables and salad, and being able to sit outside the main restaurant was a real bonus.One of the highlights was the beautiful outdoor sunbathing areas set among the rocks just outside the hotel—such a unique and peaceful spot to sit, read and unwind.There is also a sandy area with safe access to the sea which was another highlight of our holiday. The staff were fantastic without exception and the whole place had a very laid-back vibe.The Tropicana tapas next to the hotel was excellent for a cold beer and the food looked fab, though we didn’t try anything.If you, like us, are used to travelling often, it’s worth keeping expectations realistic—this is a 3-star hotel doing a great job and for us provided a great last minute escape to the sun. Web SBH, Dueño at SBH Hotel Royal Monica, responded to this review Dear Watney, ☀️Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review. We’re truly delighted to hear that you and your daughters had such a well-deserved and enjoyable break with us. 🌴✨It’s great to know that you appreciated the relaxed and authentic atmosphere of the ho-tel, as well as the variety and quality of the food — especially the options for fish, vege-tables, and salads. We’re also glad you enjoyed the possibility of dining outdoors. 🍽️We’re especially pleased that you discovered our unique sunbathing areas by the rocks and the access to the sea — these are indeed special spots for relaxation and unwinding. 🌊📖Your kind words about our staff mean a lot to us. Creating a friendly and laid-back en-vironment is exactly what we aim for, and we’re happy this contributed to your experi-ence.Thank you as well for highlighting the value of a 3-star hotel offering a great experience when expectations are aligned — we truly appreciate this.We hope to welcome you all back again soon for another sunny escape! ☀️The Management

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• User:darrensB7593WZ

  Trip type: Couples

  Lovely clean hotel. Excellent staff !

  13 Mar 2026

  What a lovely stay we had at this hotel. From when we arrived late evening and they sent us straight for dinner before checking us in to make sure we were feed to check out we had nothing but great attention from all staff ! The rooms are always cleaned and comfortable and the food varied for all tastes. Hot and fresh products 👌... We stays for 7 night and or though early season the entertainer team worked hard ! Especially Leonardo who went out of his way to chat to guests and was such a polite friendly young man. We will definitely be returning to this hotel but for ten nights this time as it went far to quick haha. Thank you to all the staff for making our holiday enjoyable 👏👏 Web SBH, Dueño at SBH Hotel Royal Monica, responded to this review Dear Darren, ☀️Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a lovely stay with us from start to finish.It’s great to know that our team made you feel welcome from the moment you arrived, ensuring you could enjoy dinner before check-in — small gestures that we believe make a big difference. We’re also very pleased that you found the rooms clean and comforta-ble, and that you enjoyed the variety and freshness of our food. 🍽️Your kind words about our entertainment team, especially Leonardo, mean a lot. We will be very happy to share your compliments with him — he will truly appreciate it! 🌟We’re especially glad to hear that you’ll be returning, and this time for even longer — that’s the best compliment we could receive! We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay. 🌴✨The Management

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• User:SIMON E

  Trip type: Couples

  NOT THE BEST

  11 Mar 2026

  Visited this hotel for a week from 1st March. Upon arrival we were greeted by a very welcoming and polite lady on reception who explained where our room would be found. Quick and easy check in. Room was spacious and clean. Couple of silly things that were missing like plugs for the bath and basin. No fridge either but not really an issue. Beds were comfortable enough. The hotel was clean enough but very run down and in need of a revamp. FOOD - not the best food. Lacking in quality and quantity on an evening. The roof also leaked in the restaurant when it rained on one of the evenings we ate in. We ended up eating out 5 nights out of the 7 we were there. The pizza and chips were ok in the pool bar on a lunchtime but quickly went cold. Breakfast was ok. DRINKS - the drinks were fine. Decent enough beer. Very poor lighting on an evening. Plenty of lights but none working which was quite dangerous on an evening particularly around the wooden bridge area on the way to and from the pool bar. Wouldn't recommend coming here if you're British and enjoy meeting other people as a very strong foreign contingent, particularly French. Nothing against foreigners but because of the language barrier difficult to make friends. Hardly any British people here whilst we were there. Can't comment on the pool/s as too cold to use due the weather not being great. The setting of the hotel is lovely looking out over the sea to Fuerteventura with a 40 minute walk along the promenade into the town. Can't really comment too much on the entertainment on an evening as we went out and was finished by the time we got back. Enjoyed the break but wouldn't come back to this hotel. Web SBH, Dueño at SBH Hotel Royal Monica, responded to this review Dear Simone,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to read that you appreciated the friendly welcome at reception, the spacious and clean room, and the beautiful seaside location with views towards Fuerteventura.Regarding the condition of the hotel, we would like to point out that we are a 3-star hotel, and our facilities and services correspond to this category. While some areas may show signs of age, regular maintenance and improvements are carried out, and we believe we offer a very good price-quality ratio for the services provided.Concerning the food, we regret that it did not meet your personal expectations. Our buffet normally receives positive comments for its variety of international dishes and local specialities. Please also note that if meals are taken outside and it is windy, food can cool down quickly, which is simply due to the natural weather conditions. For guests who prefer their meals piping hot, a microwave is available in the restaurant.With regard to lighting and the rain you mention, Lanzarote generally has a very dry climate, and buildings in the Canary Islands are designed primarily for warm and windy weather, not for prolonged periods of rain. During unusual weather conditions, temporary inconveniences can occur, but our maintenance team always works to resolve them as quickly as possible.Finally, regarding the mix of guests, we would like to remind that you are visiting Spain, and not Ireland or Britain, so it is quite normal to meet a lot of “foreigners”. It is a very international tourist destination where guests from many countries stay together. Our team communicates in several languages to ensure that everyone feels welcome.Despite the aspects you mention, we are glad that you were able to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and your time on the island and hope for a future holiday you will find something more suitable and similar to home.The Management

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• User:Phillip N

  Trip type: Couples

  Don't bother. HOTEL ROYAL MONICA

  03 Mar 2026

  Realy old hotel in very poor conditionNot worth the £1575 all in clusive for a weekChanged room straight away, and the second one was poor. Cold foodBeen eating out to get hot food.Would have come if the hotel photo showed what it's Realy like Web SBH, Dueño at SBH Hotel Royal Monica, responded to this review Dear Phillip,Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to read that your stay did not meet your expectations; however, we would like to clarify a few points.Your package price of £1575 included flights, airport transfers (both directions), and accommodation with All Inclusive service. If those components are considered sepa-rately—especially given the significant global increase in prices for goods, food, en-ergy, and services in recent years—the actual cost of your one-week stay in a 3-star All Inclusive hotel represents good value for money.Regarding the room change you mentioned, you did not specify the reason for request-ing the first change. Our team normally assists immediately when guests report an issue, which is why the alternative room was provided.Concerning the food, we are surprised by your comment. Our buffet usually receives positive feedback for its variety of hot and cold dishes, and many guests during the same period enjoyed the same service without similar remarks. For guests who prefer their meals extra hot, a microwave is available in the restaurant so that food can be heated according to personal preference.We would also like to clarify that the photos published on our website are recent and reflect the current condition of the hotel.While we respect that expectations may differ from guest to guest, we believe it is im-portant that reviews reflect the services actually offered and the category of the hotel.The Management

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• User:MissChick

  Trip type: Couples

  Perfect for a relaxing holiday

  21 Feb 2026

  We really enjoyed our stay at the Royal Mónica. We booked a sea view room and loved falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the waves. Our room was basic but comfortable. The bathroom could have done with better ventilation but that was the only downside. We loved the food here, we eat everything and appreciated the choice. Some of the meats were superb, plenty of salad and veggies and lots of choice for dessert. I don’t think we ate a single thing that we didn’t enjoy. We didn’t brave the pool but loved the sunbeds overlooking the ocean. The pool bar staff were amazing, the animation team worked hard and although we were some of the few British people there at the time (mostly French and German) we never felt excluded. The drinks were quite strong and I loved the freshly made mojitos made with fresh mint a little bit too much!The hotel is located about 30 minutes walk from Playa Flamingo which is an easy stroll along the promenade. There is a bus stop 10 minutes walk away which takes you into Playa Blanca for €1.30 (card accepted). We paid to use the spa, €10 each for 90 minutes. The spa is a little tired and could do with a repaint and freshen up and unfortunately the steam room wasn’t working but on the whole it was reasonable value for money. We would definitely come back here for a relaxing holiday! Web SBH, Dueño at SBH Hotel Royal Monica, responded to this review Dear MissChick, ☀️Thank you so much for your lovely and detailed review. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a relaxing stay with us and that you enjoyed falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the waves — that’s truly one of the most special parts of our sea view rooms. 🌊✨We’re pleased that you found your room comfortable and that you appreciated the vari-ety and quality of the food. It’s wonderful to read that you enjoyed every meal, espe-cially the meats, salads, and desserts. Your kind words will be shared with our kitchen team.It’s also great to know that you enjoyed the oceanfront sunbeds, the friendly pool bar staff, and the efforts of our animation team. We’re especially happy that you felt in-cluded and welcomed — that’s exactly the atmosphere we strive to create for all our guests. And we’re glad you enjoyed the mojitos! 🍃😉Thank you as well for your honest comments about the bathroom ventilation and the spa area. We are aware that some areas would benefit from refreshing, and we are working progressively on improvements.We truly appreciate your balanced feedback and are very happy that you would return for another relaxing holiday. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. 🌴The Management

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