Sandos Monaco Beach Hotel and Spa

We found the hotel in perfect condition with a great team of friendly staff keeping it sparking clean at all times. Really great pool and large enough sunbathing area that was never full. The food was really good with lots of variety with different freshly cooked items at every meal. There was a dedicated area for vegetarian food with about three different dishes each day although if you are vegan there was very little choice from salad, pasta and fruit but I expect if you asked in advance they could offer something more. By the pool each day there were very nice freshly grilled Kebabs and Burgers. If you want to take back good food memories avoid the complimentary Indian meal at Sandos Suites. Yes, the restaurant and staff are absolutely amazing the food though is of a very poor level - basically Chicken, Lamb or Veg stew far below the standard at Sandos Monaco or indeed anywhere in Benidorm (if you do fancy an Indian ask Nicky for recommendations). All inclusive drink selection was very good and included a wide range of freshly made cocktails although sadly they did for 3 days run out of the ingredients to make Mojitos when we were there. The staff are amazing – everyone is so friendly and helpful. The energy from the entertainment team is both infectious and exhausting, especially Judiths Aqua aerobics! Amanda front of house was so helpful and knowledgeable as was Nicky who if you want somewhere to eat or something to do she knows everywhere to go based on years of experiences and lots of guest feedback. Location is perfect – not adjacent to any bars so very quiet in the day and evening and when you want the lively bars and entertainment, they are only a few mins walk away. The main long sandy beach is also only a few mins away. If you want to walk around the area it is generally flat with longer walks in either direction along the coast to the old town or Cala Tio Chimo. The Silver Select Lounge could have done with more frequent refreshes, particularly the Red Wine but again if you asked someone they were straight on it. Overall an exceptional stay and somewhere we will definitely be returning too.

The entertainers are very nice, the massage demonstration workshop was also very good. In general terms, the hotel is very good.

Good people, good atmosphere, the waiters are exceptional, the entertainers Judith and Yana are wonderful, Alberto is great.