Be very careful with your jewelery as my wedding band was stolen from our room. I did remember seeing many "compro oro" or buy gold shops and it did cross my mind but when you are on holidays you just relax and pursume somethings are safe especially when I have been to this hotel many times in the past. Ok the problem of my ring been stolen is mine but the fact that the theft occured should be a real worry for this hotel. We did speak with the director but what can he do apart from apologise and I hope other guests will learn from my bad luck. Concerning the hotel I like it as it is close to Alicante where my wife's family live and the position is very nice but in terms of value for money I cannot recommend it and the room which we stayed in is still very tired. I did complain about grim around the pool and someone hard written into it dirty, dirty all the way round it so I informed the reception but nothing was done which sums it up really. Next time I think I will try another hotel.

The hotel was in fact the bright spot of our entire trip to Spain. Although a bit expensive, it succeded in satisfying all our preference for comfort, location and romance almost completely . It's a very specific and really nice place, very pictoresque, quiet, comfortable and friendly. We did enjoy our stay there. Let us also emphasize the friendliness and skills of the Alhambra bar staff, very creative and nice people.
The only weakness of the Montiboli is its SPA, inexepctedly scarce in options (only one sauna cabin, a few primitive showers, even not enough benches to leave our bathgowns upon, etc.) Neveretheless, the rest facilities are fab! Our verdict is: heartily recommended.

We've been going to El Montiboli since 1996 -probably some 20 visits in all but didnt go last year because we were so fed up with the food - overpriced spanish haute cuisine and not the sort of meal you could eat more than once in a five day stay. We haven't been able to find a decent restaurant around locally and anyway don't want to have to drive out every night. Anyway after reading a review on here that theyve changed to a buffet we decided to give it another go.
Glad we did! It's true that the entrance is completely different but actually it is extremely attractive - if you hadn't seen the courtyard before there would be no complaints.
The old restaurant looked gorgeous but the new one could be any good modern hotel - until you look at the view out of the window - unbelievable.
The buffet is expensive 35€ for a buffet is a lot but the quality is top notch and the live kitchen has some decent quality fish and meat on offer. Service is still excellent at the top level although the lower waiters could do with some training. Wine is expensive and the bar prices make your eyes water! 9.75€ for a gin and tonic.
Breakfast is still brilliant.
We always have lunch at the beach bar owned by the hotel next door because they offer really good barbecued food(anyway even in mid june the Minarette was shut) and the main restaurant offers the same at lunch as dinner. BTW the two set menus for 50€ look absolutely mental! one is based on chocolate - every single course!
The old heated swimming pool has been revamped as well and incorporated into the spa. Free to use although they charge 5€ for obligatory rubber shoes and swimming cap. The girl did offer us a bag to take them so we could reuse them which was nice.
Although the junior suite we had was ok the bed was very hard; ( the bungalow beds used to be awful old things!) and the tv system is not very good - the Paradors' are much better.
All in all though glad we went back for another visit and will go again

Our 2nd getaway to Montiboli and was even better than the 1st. Stunning location to relax and recharge. A garden room is a must as they have the most spectacular views. fall asleep to the sound of waves below. Food much better options than before. Buffet is excellent and we usually dislike buffets. We'll be back!