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Castillo de Monda is an intimate boutique hotel. The Andalusian castle with its surprising decor and modern facilities is an unforgettable setting for a relaxing stay. Personal attention, the relaxed atmosphere and fine cuisine will make you feel welcome immediately. Your “home” away from home!
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HOTEL STYLE
Business
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Dutch and 1 more
Location
Calle de la Villeta 6 Calle Castillo, 29110 Monda Spain
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Hotel Castillo de Monda is frequently celebrated for its exemplary service and spotless accommodations, with guests consistently commending the friendly staff and immaculate rooms. While some guests suggest the value is debatable due to pricey beverages, many find the hotel's rates reasonable. The amenities, including a stunning pool and terrace, are popular among travelers, though a few note room for improvement in in-room provisions.
Nestled in a location with breathtaking views, the hotel is ideal for special events, despite some challenging access roads. The rooms are often lauded for their comfort and style, albeit with some suggestions for enhanced lighting and safety. The hotel's ambiance is well-received, with a stylish and culturally rich atmosphere that creates a romantic backdrop, especially around the inviting pool area.
Location
Picturesque
Atmosphere
Stylish
Rooms
Comfortable
Value
Mixed
Cleanliness
Immaculate
Service
Friendly
Amenities
Top-notch
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This is a difficult review to write as our son works here, as he as working Christmas Day we decided to spend the evening there and have our Christmas meal. The staff were friendly and helpful, the manager of the restaurant and bar was particularly professional as 1 of my cocktails was not very nice so she immediately resolved that and suggested I try a Limoncello spritzer (that was lovely!).
My husband is in a wheelchair and as you can imagine parking can be cumbersome on the side of a mountain at the best of times, however, the only disabled space was occupied by a non-badge holder so getting James to the door was not as easy as it could have been. 4 hours later the space was available so I moved our car so the exit the following morning was easier for us both.
The dinner was amazing and tasted great, the wine selection was also agreeable and we enjoyed quite a few glasses throughout the day. Lunch in the bar was also very nice, well presented and affordable. We highly recommend the food on offer, tasty, affordable and cooked properly.
What was most annoying was the ordering of drinks and the constant closing and signing off bills (we were charging to our room vs paying as we went so we could pay for it all on check out).
Twice my husband asked a waiter for a drink.... They didn't return so we found it easier to just go to the bar and wait, at least you are not left waiting for a drink for too long that way. The electronic devices all the staff wander about with seem to fail their system quite a bit, takes ages to load before they can select what you asked for and of course the choice is quite a large array so they seem to spend a lot of time scrolling to find the item!
Prior to arrival we were sent an email asking for our details, so I sent a copy of our cards, address, email and so on, only to have to do it again when we arrived so that was a waste of time and not really sure what that is all about 😳, we also had to pay up front when we checked in (something we have never had to do when arriving at a hotel, we usually pay at the end on checkout 🙁)
The rooms are super comfortable, well laid out, welcoming and clean. We had a room on the 4th floor with a balcony and it was lovely, the bed was nice and comfortable, we had a great night's sleep. The shower had ample hot water, great size for 2 people to get in together 😁
There was a welcome bottle of water each in the mini fridge, along with a bottle of local olive oil.
We would happily visit again, the hotel is in a superb location. You will not be disappointed by going here for an event, celebration or holiday.
We look forward to our next visit.
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Arjan van de vrande, Eigenaar at Hotel Castillo de Monda
Responded Dec 26, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed experience of your stay with us during Christmas. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, wine selection, and the comfort of your room. It’s also wonderful to know that our team, especially the restaurant and bar manager, provided attentive service to make your visit enjoyable. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused by the unauthorized use of the disabled parking space. While we actively monitor parking, we cannot always control how guests choose to park. However, we will continue to encourage respectful use of these spaces to accommodate those who need them. Regarding the billing process, we understand it might feel cumbersome to sign for each bill, but this procedure ensures clarity and transparency, allowing you to review and confirm charges to your room at your convenience. This is a standard practice in many hotels and helps avoid discrepancies. Obviously a bill is not closed after every single order, but only when you leave the space. As for the ordering system, we assure you that our electronic devices are state-of-the-art and designed for efficiency. They are structured with logical categories, alphabetical listings, and a search function, enabling swift navigation and order entry—even for large groups. We apologize if this did not seem the case during your visit and will address it with our team to ensure seamless service. We also take note of your feedback regarding pre-arrival details and payment upon check-in. This process is intended to streamline your stay, and we will look into ways to make it clearer and more efficient for future guests. We appreciate your kind words about the hotel’s location, the lovely room, and your overall experience. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve, and we are thrilled that you would happily visit us again. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay.
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On our way from Cordoba to Estepona we decided to plan for a one night stay in Castillo de Monda. We're so glad we did as it turned out to be a great experience. As this hotel is located on top of a high hill it brings a stunning view over the Monda area [and the way up with the car was a fun adventure as well... :-) ]. They hotel offers all the facilities you need (including plenty of parking space) and the staff is super friendly and committed to create valuable memories for the guests. Worth noting also is the fact that they speak many languages, which isn't always common in Spain. The room we had was impeccable clean and had a terrace overlooking the hills. We really recommend the restaurant(s) of this hotel. Both breakfast and dinner experience was very positive and we noticed that Castillo de Monda is also visited by guests from outside 'just' for the quality of the food and superb location. In short: for us a '5-dots' experience for sure!
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Arjan van de vrande, Eigenaar at Hotel Castillo de Monda
Responded 4 weeks ago
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Castillo de Monda. The views, the drive up, and the facilities really make this place special, and it’s great to know you felt the same. It’s also wonderful to hear you appreciated the room, the terrace, and especially our restaurant. We always strive to make sure every guest has a great experience, and we’re happy that it worked out for you. Thanks again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back in the future!
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Hola, what a great location, high on a hill, overlooking Monda, a very cool breeze. We stayed for 8 days at the end of September in a beautiful, large room with a four-poster bed with every comfort and a balcony with beautiful views (506). On the 6th floor of the castle you will find the restaurant with terrace, bar and a beautiful courtyard with nice alcoves and seating areas where you can enjoy excellent dishes. Of course, you can't miss a cooling dip in the pool. Thank you Matthew, Juan, Costas, Paco and many others in the service, reception and cleaning for the excellent service. Compliments to the chef and his kitchen staff for his excellent cuisine. We felt very welcome, but unfortunately everything comes to an end. Aún no sabemos cuándo, pero algún día volveremos. Adios!
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Gewoon doen!
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First of all we booked a family room via Booking in order to have more comfort. Upon arrival we were given a classic double room. We reported it at reception once. We had to deal with an elderly lady (in the evening), very contemptuous who told us that she could do nothing. The day of Check-out, the young person at the reception (very friendly) simply told us that they did not understand. Also, we reported a shower problem (water going from cold to hot) as well as the inability to watch TV (the remote control did not work). They went into the room but did not solve the problem and left us as is. We wanted to book a massage, at the reception we were informed that it would not be possible the same day but the next day what we accepted and the next day informed us that it would be impossible. Access to the pool is complicated at this time because guests book the deckchairs in the morning and have very little. There is no minibar in the room and they are poorly soundproofed (They woke us up at 8am Monday morning doing gardening work next to the room). The lack of service is disappointing as the Pension setting is idyllic. Everyone seems overwhelmed and nobody seems to be able to make a decision. It seemed to us that they put the interests of the Pension before the welfare of their client. After all these inconveniences we would at least have expected a commercial gesture, which was not made. On the plus side: the Pension setting, the extremely nice young people and the quality of the restaurant. We will not return and have already informed friends who had to go here to cancel their stay. Finally do not be convinced by the good reviews written. Most of them are catering which is actually delicious.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The Castle is wonderful. And the bar and restaurant services are very good. The pool and common areas are also very nice. We booked a double room. When we arrived, they gave it to us, being a different room from the ones in the Booking images, it was tiny and did not meet the minimum dimensions of 25m2 that they indicate. They told me that it was bad luck since there was high occupancy and we had the "worst" of the doubles, it seems that they have different types of rooms in the same price range. At first they did not provide us with solutions, since only after complaining repeatedly did they offer us another room for an extra cost. A little more interest on the part of the Hotel would have been appreciated, especially considering that it was our Anniversary (something we marked and they did not take into account) and they made us live through somewhat tense moments.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Room Tip:Cuidado con las habitaciones dobles que hay algunas de un tamaño minúsculo
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Lovely hotel with beautiful views. Everything was fine, except two things (why I don´t give 5 stars): When we arrived, our superior room was very cold, the heating did not function. When we called reception, they immediately sent someone to solve the problem (service is excellent), but of course, it now took 2 hours until the room was warm, and the cover of the air conditioning unit fell off during the night... We think in a hotel of this standard, these things should be checked before the guests arrive. Secondly, we had booked the New Years´dinner. When we booked, the Gitanos were announced as the entertaining band. This was changed without notifying us, which was a disappointment, as the band playing were not as good by far.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Room Tip:We arrived by bus, and had asked for a taxi to the hotel. We were a bit chocked that the 2...
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Response from Arjan van de vrande, Eigenaar at Hotel Castillo de Monda
Responded 1 week ago
Thank you for your feedback and for spending New Year’s Eve with us in the mountains. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful views and our excellent service. Regarding the heating in your room, we sincerely apologize for the oversight. As a standard procedure, we always switch on the heating prior to our guests’ arrival in winter. Unfortunately, we must have missed your room on this occasion, and we regret any inconvenience this may have caused. We appreciate your understanding as our team promptly resolved the issue. Concerning the New Year’s Eve entertainment, we are a bit puzzled by your comment. We have been announcing our singer Jess and the band Dr. No as our live acts for New Year’s Eve for months. We have never had Los Gitanos perform at our venue, we don’t even know them, so it seems there may have been a misunderstanding or mix-up with another location. We truly appreciate your visit and hope to welcome you back in the future for an even better experience.
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Fantastic time at Hotel Castillo de Monda! Our stay at Hotel Castillo de Monda, under the warm hospitality of Arjan and Jaap, was truly unforgettable. The hotel enjoys a beautiful location on top of a mountain, with breathtaking views over an idyllic village. The food was delicious, every meal was a feast for our taste buds. The delicious wines served with it completed the dinner. It is clear that a lot of care and passion is put into the kitchen. The hotel itself is an oasis of peace and comfort. The pool was perfect for relaxing and enjoying the sun. Waking up every morning with such a fantastic view was a real pleasure. Arjan and Jaap have made our stay a great experience. Their hospitality, attention to detail and passion for their work make Hotel Castillo de Monda a unique place. We can't wait to come back again!
Greetings Peter&Nathalie
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Service,food,and ambiance perfect. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Bath/shower area in our room needs a couple of grab bars for safety. Water/temperature manipulation taps for shower presents a challenge and perhaps need replacing. We will be back!
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Arjan van de vrande, Eigenaar at Hotel Castillo de Monda
Responded Oct 11, 2024
Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us again! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the service, food, and ambiance, and that our team made your stay pleasant. We also appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the bath/shower area. Safety is important to us, and we will certainly look into adding grab bars and addressing the shower controls. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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We cannot understand the majority of the reviews because our experience was completely different:
The location of the hotel is good (a wide view from the castle hill), but that is where the positive ends.
We find the hotel to be inadequate simply because it is extremely noisy. The doors to the corridors are practically not insulated, water and waste water run through the partition walls. If someone is showering in the next room, you are practically showering with them.
Our daily (!) request for a quieter room was not met. Management was never on site. The young employees had no decision-making power whatsoever. Apparently there were no other rooms available, we had also offered a downgrade - the main thing was that it was quiet! According to the booking sites, at least half of the rooms were still available to book...
The breakfast was within normal limits, but our "early bird breakfast" was forgotten (despite repeated reminders) fits the picture.
The unpleasant smell in the entire castle has already been mentioned in other reviews. Actually, it is also unacceptable.
We will not come here again - in this lifetime!
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We visited this hotel by surprise as it was on our route to Portugal. It’s a very stylish hotel with eye for detail and authenticity. Room was spacious and charming. The best part for us was the restaurant attached to hotel. Fine dining experience, great wine pairing and romantic atmosphere, supported with a wood fire as temperatures were dropping this time of the year. Staff is super friendly and accommodating, owner himself is around which makes a huge difference we know from past experiences. Plenty of parking available and beautiful scenic drive on the way up and down. Must visit!
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:The streets in the village can be a bit challenges with extra challenges cars parked along the...
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Response from Arjan van de vrande, Eigenaar at Hotel Castillo de Monda
Responded Nov 1, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your surprise visit with us and that our attention to detail and charm made an impression. It’s especially rewarding to know that you loved our restaurant experience—our team takes pride in crafting memorable dining moments with great food, wine, and atmosphere. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with our staff and the owner as they’re dedicated to creating an exceptional experience for every guest. We look forward to welcoming you back someday for more scenic views, cozy fires, and memorable meals! Safe travels and warm wishes on your journey to Portugal!
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Our pool is open all year. Normally our guests start using it in April.
There is a proper road to walk into the village. It will take approximately 5 minutes but the way back is somewhat steep.
There are more places to choose from in the Monda area.
PRICE RANGE
$84 - $128 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
SpainAndaluciaProvince of MalagaMonda
NUMBER OF ROOMS
34
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