Mónica Isabel

“First time in Portugal”

We are about to leave after a 4-night break at Monica Isabel Beach Club and overall have had a pleasant experience. The highlight of this hotel is definitely its location — it sits right on the beach, which makes for stunning views and easy access to the sea. Our studio apartment for two was very … more

We are about to leave after a 4-night break at Monica Isabel Beach Club and overall have had a pleasant experience. The highlight of this hotel is definitely its location — it sits right on the beach, which makes for stunning views and easy access to the sea. Our studio apartment for two was very spacious, with a huge comfortable bed and a lovely sea view from the balcony, which we really enjoyed. The food and drink selection has been of good quality, and honestly better than some all-inclusive resorts we’ve experienced before. The staff throughout the hotel were very friendly and welcoming, which made a big difference to our stay. The pool area is also great, although the water was extremely cold — but to be fair, it is April. There are a few downsides worth mentioning. We arrived early but weren’t able to access our room until after 3:00pm, which felt a bit late. The hotel is also a little far from the main resort area, so getting around can be inconvenient — public transport is limited, and you’ll likely rely on taxis. That said, the hotel does offer a courtesy bus to the old town, which helps. We also noticed only two out of three lifts were in operation during our stay, which caused some delays. The entertainment could definitely be improved, as we often found ourselves heading out in the evenings instead. Meal times are quite structured, which may not suit everyone, and noise from other guests can sometimes be disruptive. Overall though, we’ve had a nice stay and would consider returning, but probably just for a short break.

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“Monica Isabel Beach Club, we will be back.”

Just want to clarify a few things that recent reviewers have posted. Firstly, we have just finished a lovely family holiday that included 6 adults and to kids in total. We were made very welcome from the very second we stepped into the hotel. There is a €100 security deposit that you WILL get ba… more

Just want to clarify a few things that recent reviewers have posted. Firstly, we have just finished a lovely family holiday that included 6 adults and to kids in total. We were made very welcome from the very second we stepped into the hotel. There is a €100 security deposit that you WILL get back like we did. The Food was good and the breakfast hit the spot each morning. The staff were amazing and if you needed anything it was sent to your apartment within 15-20mins. The rooms are all different with some rooms having a bit extra space than others but most have good sea views. If you are all-inclusive there is NOT a 2 drink a day limit, it's 2 drinks at a time from the bar although Frozen Cocktails aren't included. We checked out and received our €100 deposit next morning. It really depends on your bank. Give this place a go. The beach is a few minutes down a little hill, there's some fantastic food available on the beach and there's entertainment every night. If you want a quieter night I would also recommend The TARDIS Sports Bar just up from the Apartments.

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