Hotel Castillo de Monda

Great views, room was as pictured, updated facilities, lovely breakfast.

The viewThe beautiful poolThe bar menu is excellentThe style and beauty of the place

Poor soundproofing. You can easily hear the neighbors talking, and especially those upstairs walking or taking a shower due to the sound of the water flowing.

Interesting hotel with a history. Great service, great staff. Good restaurant. Interesting concept. Great view from out balcony. Big room, great bathroom.Location was unique, short drive from Marbella.

Our room was little basic, but it was spacious and the balcony was great.

Staff was wonderful, room was perfect, pool was awesome. It was the perfect modern stay in a castle with an amazing view.

Bar/pool/room

Beautiful restoration of the property and lovely rooms. The bar and restaurant areas are nice spaces to be in and spend time, especially the outdoor areas. Food and service were excellent. Definitely recommended.

Lovely poolFriendly helpful staff in restaurant and receptionGood food in the restaurant Lounge area with open fire was a cosy place to sit. It could be improved with another sofa instead of the table to enable more guests to enjoy it

Bed a bit soft. Loud meeting with mother of a bride in the bar area totally ruined the atmosphere for other guests.Only instant coffee in the rooms

The highlight of our trip. And it was an amazing trip. The views are insane and they’re around every single corner. The hotel design and decor feels fancy but still has a personality and a soul. 100% would recommend. I’d also recommend you rent a small car as the lanes leading to the hotel from the village are tiny.

We arrived late at around 11:00 PM after a long journey from Seville, with some sightseeing stops along the way. Our route took us through breathtaking landscapes, including Zahara de la Sierra, Grazalema, Queso El Bosqueño (a cheese producer), and Setenil de las Bodegas. The drive was scenic but involved winding mountain roads.Upon arrival, Anna at reception kindly stayed late to check us in, even though reception closes at 11 PM. She welcomed us warmly, showed us to our room, and handed us our key—an appreciated gesture after a long day of travel.The Room & ExperienceThe view from our room was simply spectacular! The bed was exceptionally comfortable, with soft, cozy pillows, making for a restful night. The room itself was beautifully designed, and the modern bathroom added a touch of luxury. However, we were woken up around 8:30 AM by sounds from doors and plumbing, as the soundproofing wasn’t the best.We started our morning on the 6th-floor bar, enjoying coffee in the tranquil garden with stunning panoramic views. It was such a peaceful setting that we wished we had booked a longer stay.The Lift IncidentUnfortunately, we had a bit of an unsettling experience as we were leaving. While taking the lift from the 6th floor to the ground floor, the doors wouldn’t open upon arrival. We waited for about five minutes before pressing the alarm, but we couldn’t hear any response, which made us a little anxious—especially since our mobile phones had no signal inside the lift. Eventually, after repeated attempts, someone responded, assuring us that maintenance was on the way. After approximately 35 minutes, a maintenance worker managed to pry the doors open.While these situations are rare, we felt there could have been better communication to reassure us that help was on the way.Final ThoughtsDespite the lift issue and some noise in the morning, we would definitely return.

Loved it! Great experience that was elevated by an attentive and very charismatic team. We had some special requests including dietary restrictions which were delivered very nicely despite short notice. Hotel Castillo was our home away from home, with an awesome view and in a comfortable range to many of the region's top attractions, nestled perfectly between main cities as well as the coast and inland wilderness.

Beautiful location, lovely hotel building with great ambience. Comfortable room

Lovely, efficient staff. Beautiful building and views. The pool. Very clean.

Magical location with beautiful views of the mountains and village below yet only 40 minutes drive from Malaga Peaceful setting and very friendly staff Excellent value for money Lots of outside space on different terraces and pool areaLovely restaurant with wood fire

Location, rooms, service, design

Dinner I’m the restaurant

The views, the bar, the reading room, the reception staff.

The reception area and the bedroom was a little tired

Beautiful building in a beautiful location. Staff so friendly and helpful. Food excellent.

Delicious food, very friendly staff, great value for money

The location is dramatic as are the views from almost everywhere. The staff couldn't have been more welcoming, but were never obsequious or impersonal. The food in the bar was excellent, as was breakfast the next morning. The rooms were also fabulous and very well thought out.

Almost nothing could have been better, but the road up to the castle is not for the faint-hearted, but it's a castle, so what do you expect?

The bartenders Jorge and Juan were amazing which made sitting on the balcony in the sun great. Maria’s massage was one of the best I’ve had - it was a bit confusing why they haven’t added her name anywhere in the information booklets…

The hotel owner made us feel a bit uncomfortable during one of our dinners in the hotel restaurant

Friendly helpful staff, amazing location and excellent cuisine.

Nothing really, it was a little cold, but that’s understandable in a castle in February in the mountains.

Excellent location with superb views and lots of terraces. Well placed for touring. Excellent food and very polite staff who are always happy to help with anything. In Winter not many open restaurants nearby but hotel has good menu and service. The coast is only 30 mins away. Our room had a lovely little terrace all to itself.

If you expect slippers, bathrobes and individual soaps/shower gels etc, ... you will be disappointed. Hotel is quite cool in January; our bathroom could have done with some form of heating.