Hostal Mont Royal

Location was great for us as we don't like extremely busy, central city locations. The hotel is not far from San Juan beach, approx 15 minute walk. This beach was clean, not overcrowded at all which suited us to the ground. There are restaurants on this beach and some palm trees to give some shade. The hotel has its own pool which we also made use of to sunbathe only, the water in the pool was too cold really. There are 2 restaurants by the hotel, the morning staff doesn't speak much English at all but breakfast was easy to order as they have a few breakfast options on a simple menu. Some of the staff in the evening shift spoke very good English. Mainly locals frequent both restaurants, the area is not touristy at all.

The bed was a little too low but the mattress and pillows were all memory foam which suited me well but not really my husband. No picturesque views of anything from the windows but that didn't bother us. We were in the black & white room, No 11 and we really loved the bathroom tiles in there!

I loved the walk-in shower. It was really nice. The bathroom was very clean and modern. Great location. 15-20min walk to a lovely beach (I think it was Playa de San Juan?) and lots of other little beaches/coastal areas too. It was only 1,45 euros to get a bus into Alicante city centre so we used that a few times. Also, there was a lovely little area with lots of bars/restaurants around 10min walk away (as well as lots of places to eat and drink near the beach). The staff were friendly and we had our room made up and cleaned every day which was nice as I wasn't expecting that. More of a hotel than a hostel! Oh, they also run two restaurants next to the hostal. We had good food at both.

Only thing that bothered me slightly was the pillow. It was comfortable but it was one long pillow for the double bed so I was sharing this long pillow with my partner (both of us are fidgets and pillow-huggers). But we got used it. It wasn't really a problem.

Had a Balcony rooom.nice and Quiet.

Bed comfy. Staff really nice, even though I’m English, they were very helpful. Hotel close to tram stop and only 10 euros for a taxi into Alicante city!!

The swimming pool is freezing but can’t be helped.

Very clean, staff welcoming and helpful. On site restaurant and pool are a bonus.