Hotel Riu Monica

The beachfront Hotel Riu Monica is ideal for enjoying a relaxing holiday in a friendly atmosphere. Everything you need for a quality getaway is on-site, including a stylish restaurant serving up fresh buffets of international and home-favourite dishes. For sun-soaked days lounging by the shimmering pool, you can't go wrong here. There are adult and children swimming pools surrounded by a spacious solarium terrace, comfy sun loungers and a tempting poolside bar - perfect for an icy beer or fruity cocktail in the sunshine. But you can always relax and refresh with a massage or treatment at the on-site health and beauty centre. Evenings can be spent at the swanky lounge bar that's stocked high with cold beers, fine wines and a spirited atmosphere. Before then enjoying the hotel's amazing family-friendly shows and live music.

Lovers of sea and sand will love their hotel sitting just a warm promenade stroll away from the stunning beach, Playa de la Torrecilla. Rent a bike at reception and experience the scenery and sunshine first-hand, or practice your swing at the nearby Baviera golf course. This sprawling hotel not only offers a handy location and spectacular views, but also exceptionally airy and modern guest rooms. All fully equipped and spacious enough for any group.

Steeped in sun and found at the heart of tranquil Nerja, Hotel Riu Monica is the place to stay for fun, peace and comfort.

You won't find yourself bored or hungry at Hotel Riu Monica. There's a stylish main restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, a sleek lounge bar for cold drinks, and a poolside snack bar ready with lunch and refreshments during the day. The hotel features large outdoor and indoor swimming pools, a children's pool, sun terrace, and complimentary sun loungers and parasols. Kids can also run around at the hotel playground and play a game of table tennis on-site. A deposit is required for pool towels and the indoor swimming pool is only open during winter.

You can also use the gym, hairdresser, gift shop and card games room, or indulge in massages and treatments at the hotel's health and beauty centre for an additional charge. Complimentary Wi-Fi for 90 consecutive minutes each day is available in the lobby, although Wi-Fi is offered elsewhere for an extra fee. Hotel computers with Internet access are separately charged too.

Hotel Riu Monica has 234 guest rooms, including double rooms and junior suites. Each air-conditioned double room with carpeted floors features a hairdryer, telephone, minibar, ceiling fan and satellite TV. There's a bathroom with bidet, as well as a balcony or terrace. Inter-connecting rooms are available too, and you can have Wi-Fi access and an in-room safe for an additional charge. Junior suites offer a separate living room, while most rooms have a front or partial sea-view.

The hotel offers a buffet breakfast with stunning sea-views in the main restaurant every morning. This includes wholegrain products and cooking stations. For lunch, head to the hotel's sun-soaked poolside snack bar for cold refreshments and delicious light meals such as pizzas and toasties. Dinnertime is hosted in the main buffet restaurant and features hot and cold starters, a vast range of international dishes, scrumptious desserts, and live cooking demonstrations. There's a spectacular themed buffet once a week, and vegetarian options are available. Bear in mind, gentleman must wear long trousers for dinner.

Bar Salon is a modern lounge bar with padded bar stools and comfy armchairs, where you can grab a wide variety of alcoholic and soft drinks. It's also the place to go for dazzling entertainment and live shows for the whole family. For the kids, an entertainment programme dedicated to children is in place during certain summer months.

Hotel Riu Monica is found on the coast of Nerja in Malaga. It's separated from the sea by a beachfront promenade, and sits just 80km from Malaga Airport.