SBH Hotel Royal Mónica

The food is superb (healthy and so tasty), one reason to visit the place. Also the swimming pool area is nice, the swimming pool is big so you really can swim there. Relaxed atmosphere and beautiful views towards Fuerteventura from the balcony. Good cleaning. Possible to rent Honda 125cc scooters via Omega from the reception.

The wifi wasn´t that bad after all, for 25 Euros per week you can watch Youtubes in the apartment, but not in the bedroom. The wind was a bit annoying and I would recommend to rent a car because the place is a bit remote. The building is not tiptop, but that also makes it charming.

Great location for a quiet break away from the crowds. We upgraded to a seaview. There are semi circular rock windbreaks overlooking the beach for hotel guest use. Easy access from the airport with plenty of parking. We didn't use the television as there were activites at the pool bar in the evenings. All staff were very helpful and friendly. Bring your snorkrel or hire one from the dive centre as there are huge numbers of fish to watch within feet of the shore but take care as the rocks are very slippery. There is a small gym and a spa that can be used for €10 per person. The entertainment staff organised walk to the volcano that overlooks the back of the hotel. We didn't have time to join them but something to look forward to the next tome we visit. We made use of the pool and the showers there after our swim in the sea.

It would be great if the evening meal time could be extended until 9.30pm as the staff begin clearing up before 9.00pm. The free drinks finish at 11.00pm. There are no tea making facilites in the rooms but it would be nice if hot water and milk is available all day.

Helpful & efficient staff. Food was good and the poolside bar always has something to keep one going between main meals,, which came in handy for me as I often missed lunch. No shortage of drinks also.. The hotel is also single friendly with many cyclists there like myself and no problem keeping bikes in rooms. The fact that it's located at the far end of the resort means that I found it quiet at night, perfect for a relaxing stay or for those of us that get up early in the morning. Entertainment is also low key & mostly caters for adults.

Unfortunately WiFi is only available in the Reception area. It would be nice if it at least extended to the Poolside Bar but preferably to all the rooms.as 4G Mobile Data reception was poor or non-exixting.

The hotel is on the see front. The room was surprisingly large, had a decent size balcony with an uninterrupted view of the see. The furniture is basic but everything worked and it was clean. Staff in the hotel seemed pleasant enough. The restaurant is more like a large self service cafeteria than a restaurant really. The food is ok, there's lots of it and the restaurant staff are good. There's free beer and wine too in both the restaurant and the bar. Overall I thought this hotel was a decent budget option

The beds in my room were a little hard. Some hotel facilities, e.g. the spa and gym, look a bit run down. The bar is open for a couple of hours in the evening (in January) its self service too, so no staff work behind the bar, its really quite a dark and dreary place to sit and drink, not many people use it. The hotel is situated about 45 minutes walk along the sea front to the west of Playa Blanca centre. Not a problem for me but some people may prefer somewhere more central.

It has everything you need and meant I didn't have to do anything other than enjoy my trip. As a first time solo traveller it was the perfect option for me. There's a small beach a minute from the hotel which is incredible for snorkeling, however you will need sea shoes for this. If you want sand though, Playa Flamingo beach is an easy 40 minute stroll down the prom and is lovely (but a lot busier). If you want an iced coffee there's a lovely little coffee shop there too. The sunbeds by the hotel beach are lovely and private in little terraces or alternatively you can sit by the pool/pool bar if you don't want the hassle of sand. The entertainment in the evening was fun and varied and included external companies coming in alongside the hotel animacion team, and the staff throughout the whole hotel always have a smile for you and like to chat and get to know you which made me feel very welcome. Shout out to the receptionist who made sure that when I arrived late in the evening I could head straight down to get some food before it shut and could come back to finish checking in afterwards. Hugely appreciated after a long journey. Pool was a bit chilly but that's pretty much the norm for the Canaries but with the sea so close by it didn't matter. The food absolutely smashed my expectations, a different special for every sitting throughout the week - so many fresh and tasty options, the catering teams work so hard and it pays off. Having stayed in a few different places in Playa Blanca now, this one was the furthest out from the centre but I loved that as it meant you avoid the crowds in the centre of town and yet it's still walkable from the Royal Monica. I also loved being able to run along quieter sections of the amazing prom on the seafront without having to avoid lots of tourists.

Our sea view room was fantastic. The view was amazing. Hotel located right on the beach front at the quiet end of town. The food was good, not excellent but something for everybody. Over all really enjoyed our stay here.

The only drinkable wine was the red from the all inclusive menu, seeing as I only drink rose or white didn't have any from the restaurant, which was a shame. Would have taken in my own but no fridge in room. Would be good to provide a kettle as room was so nice we wanted to enjoy our space and view and not go down to the communal and often noisy bar areas. Drunken people in rooms behind us.

The food in the restaurant was delicious! Every day 3 to 4 meat dishes, on top of that fish. We had rabbit, mussels, pedrano peppers. Fresh fruit, fresh tomatoes, fresh bread.. Very good! Cocktails and drinks delicious too. Pool bar with a seaview. We had a room seafront. Was amazing to wake up to the sunrise at the ocean, fall asleep listening to the waves. Staff super friendly and helpful. Clean toilets. Hotel is situated in a peaceful area, surrounded by palm trees and exotic plants. Great place for walking or running. Safe haven even for a single person :)

The door locks should be looked at, the lock to our room needed a bit of my patience to let me open the door, same the luggage storage room - I struggled closing it. There were cockroaches outside the room, we had one in the bathroom and one in the room too. At the beginning we were only pointed in the direction of our room, no plan of the hotel or map which would be great to have at the start. The snack bar was very disappointing.

At the reception you will be met by friendly staff who will answer all your questions about accommodation and services. We lived on the first line and were delighted with the view of the ocean from the room. It was enough to open the door of the room, take 30 steps and the ocean is at your feet) The rooms were always well cleaned, the towel was changed regularly. The food is excellent. In addition to the dining room, food and snacks can be found at the pool bar. A large free cocktail card, perfect for lovers of alcoholic beverages. The beach seemed too rocky at first, but we got used to it very quickly and fell in love with this beach with beautiful views, inhabited by crabs and with very clear water. Near the reception you can find car rental, where without prior reservation they can easily pick up a car for 45 € per day. I advise you to visit the foot of the volcano, which is located not far behind the hotel, the view from there is magnificent. We will be glad to return. I attach a photo of the hotel from the drone)

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The staff were very helpful & friendly. The hotel was very clean. Food was very good and varied. Drinks were varied as part of all inclusive

WiFi was only in reception. You can buy very cheaply (€25 a week) for paid WiFi but it crashed 3 times in 2 days. The Pool Bar was not easy to get to as it could have been and again no free wifi. Location was a way away from the main areas of Playa Blanca and was a fair walk to nearest bus stop. Didn't give information about the local area but wanted to encourage people to stay on the resort. Lack of good beach.

Amazing location right a sea front, with sunrise and sunset visible from the sea view apartments! Food was delicious, always fresh with wine and beer on the tap!

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