Rooms were basic but cleaned every day. Air-Con was very good and loads of hot water for baths/showers. Could have used a small fridge in room to keep drinks cold. Short walk to town centre meaning hotel wasn't bothered by noise, but not too far to go for a great choice of food. Parking was free, though they are in demand, only a single night in the whole week we didn't get a space.

Montemar is in a good position for the town, a bit of a walk, but pleasant . We have been to lagos about four times now and have seen no muggings, drugs or felt at all concerned as a previous post had indicated, i would go as far as to say its one of the safer places. There are a lot of young back packers who tend to keep to them selves and tend to behave well (drunk maybe) but not threatening. Our room in the hotel was very clean with new towels every day if you wanted, a notice informs you to leave towels in the bath or on the floor if you want them replacing. The staff were quite friendly, cleaning staff even folded some clothes when we left for the beach without putting them away in a rush.
Breakfast was basic continental style, for the price i could not complain.
Restaurants are a plenty, one we liked is nearby, the Trindad does not look great but very good food at reasonable prices another is to the right of the marina when you walk over the footbridge a seafood restaurant again nothing special to look at but very good seafood.

Was dissapointed to stay here as was expecting more from a 3* hotel. The room was no bigger than a Travel Lodge room, but had less in it! The hotel is next to one of the main roads into the town and the double glazing does nothing to stop the late night traffic noise from getting in. Room and air-con, but thats about all you get. There was a tiny 4" deep room safe in the room that you have to pay for. We werent sure if the bed linen was actually changed once during the week we stayed there. Towels didnt seem to get changed either (unless all their towels have dirty marks on them). Dont expect to have a hot shower either if you dont get up early. And you do have to get up early, or you will be standing in the queue for the breakfast room as they only have a dozen small tables for everyone, not that there was much food to eat though.

The only plus points are that the staff are friendly and you are only a 10 min walk from the town centre and only about 5 mins from a group of really nice small beaches.

A great budget hotel, we spent 4 days there and it was clean , friendly, and fairly central. Rooms were comfortable with a nice balcony. The car parking under the hotel is very very difficult and ought only be attempted in a very very small car. There is parking close by. There is a very good Indian Restaurant on ythe main road to the sea, worth trying. Breakfast is all that's on offer and it was fine, you can get a beer or tea/coffee at any time, so you're eating out otherwise. We'd go back.
Barry
Dublin
Ireland