14 independent reviews of the Balcon de Europa Hotel
Address: Calle del Almirante Ferrándiz, 113, 29780 Nerja, Spain
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Balcon de Europa Hotel Reviews
2/5
Tommy stayed at Balcon de Europa Hotel, Nerja in October 2009
Having arrived on the Sunday it was straight in for evening meal which is a buffet the soup was cold and not much choice the breakfast next morning was all cold the rest of the week was waiter service so the meals was at least hot but not much choice.There was only one night of entertainment if you need to get the waiters attention dont wave he took offence to this the rooms was okay and having requested a sea view and getting a room looking over a big gas tank on the roof and just a window was a let down.
Tour Operator: Thomas Cook
Tour Operator: Thomas Cook
5/5
Gibbins stayed at Balcon de Europa Hotel, Nerja in May 2009
The Balcon Hotel is just fantastic!! I came here 2 years ago with my Dad as we always come to Nerja together!
We came back to this Hotel and yet again it was just fantastic! The Hotel is so clean, our rooms were cleaned every single day!! The Staff were so friendly and could not do enough for you, they really make you feel so welcome.
The food was fantastic, could not fault it. There is so much choice and every meal that we had was wonderful. I heard someone moaning about the food and how there was not enough choice!! Did make me laugh! The Staff @ meal times were so friendly and remembered us and made us feel great. Anything you wanted, you just had to ask for and they would help out.
The beach is great, the only niggle ...
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Tour Operator: Thomson
Recommended: Yes
We came back to this Hotel and yet again it was just fantastic! The Hotel is so clean, our rooms were cleaned every single day!! The Staff were so friendly and could not do enough for you, they really make you feel so welcome.
The food was fantastic, could not fault it. There is so much choice and every meal that we had was wonderful. I heard someone moaning about the food and how there was not enough choice!! Did make me laugh! The Staff @ meal times were so friendly and remembered us and made us feel great. Anything you wanted, you just had to ask for and they would help out.
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I felt with this is that you had to pay for sunbeds. Staying in a Hotel of this star rating and the price that you pay to stay, I felt that these should be free but we were on holiday so we just went with the flow!!
There were a few weddings while we were there and they looked just amazing and the staff really went all out for the couples.
We are going back nst year to this Hotel, to be honest I would not stay anywhere else. Great stuff!!!! The best Hotel in Nerja.
There were a few weddings while we were there and they looked just amazing and the staff really went all out for the couples.
We are going back nst year to this Hotel, to be honest I would not stay anywhere else. Great stuff!!!! The best Hotel in Nerja.
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Tour Operator: Thomson
Recommended: Yes
3/5
wulbert stayed at Balcon de Europa Hotel, Nerja, Spain in July 2008
We arrived at around 2pm and were given room 803. I asked the chap at reception to confirm it was a \'sea-view\' as we had paid considerably extra for this and I was told it was facing the balcon promenade however this had a sea-view, he told me there were no rooms available looking directly onto the sea !! Be very careful when booking \'sea-view\' rooms as on arrival at the room it took us 2 minutes to return to reception as the view looked directly onto trees about 6 foot from our balcony. The only \'sea-view\' we had was if we hung out the balcony and looked right along the gap between the end of trees and hotel. Very misleading. The same chap at reception who had told me there were no rooms available looking directly onto sea 5 ...
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Tour Operator: independant
minutes previous was now arranging with my wife to move us into room 813 with a direct \'sea-view\' ????? I heard an Irish couple complaining later in the week about the same thing.
Contrary to previous reports the sunbeds on the beach and next to the restaurant on level 0 are not free, they cost 3 euros each however by the time we\'d left this had risen to 3.50 euros each. The only free sunbeds are at the tiny pool area on level 5 (which doesn\'t open till 10.30am).
It was the only hotel I\'ve ever stayed in which \'officially\' allowed guests to reserve sunbeds (after 9am) although speak nice to the sunbed man and he\'ll reserve for you before this !! The beach itself is NOT private but owned by the Town Hall and therefore open to anyone off the street. The local schoolies would arrive en-masse about 4pm and generally upset the calm.
Hotel itself is in a very good location and kept very clean, however the decor is a bit outdated. We only had breakfast which was the usual buffet type, altough the views out were great. Entertainment at Hotel was really bad. The wee porter was very pleasant and helpful as were the maids.
In summary the hotel in our opinion is not 4-star but probably nearer 3-star but for the location.
Contrary to previous reports the sunbeds on the beach and next to the restaurant on level 0 are not free, they cost 3 euros each however by the time we\'d left this had risen to 3.50 euros each. The only free sunbeds are at the tiny pool area on level 5 (which doesn\'t open till 10.30am).
It was the only hotel I\'ve ever stayed in which \'officially\' allowed guests to reserve sunbeds (after 9am) although speak nice to the sunbed man and he\'ll reserve for you before this !! The beach itself is NOT private but owned by the Town Hall and therefore open to anyone off the street. The local schoolies would arrive en-masse about 4pm and generally upset the calm.
Hotel itself is in a very good location and kept very clean, however the decor is a bit outdated. We only had breakfast which was the usual buffet type, altough the views out were great. Entertainment at Hotel was really bad. The wee porter was very pleasant and helpful as were the maids.
In summary the hotel in our opinion is not 4-star but probably nearer 3-star but for the location.
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Tour Operator: independant
5/5
sue visited the Balcon de Europa Hotel, Nerja in December 2007
Wonderful 5 night break. Perfect location. Watched the sunrise every morning from our balcony, only noise was the sound of the waves on the beach below.
Hotel staff friendly and efficient. Area around hotel flat and only a short stroll to the shops so excellent location for our elderly mother.
Breakfasts superb and evening meal excellent.
Did not see a cloud - went in the sea every day in December!
Would definitely go again.
Tour Operator: thomson and xcapewithus
Recommended: Yes
Hotel staff friendly and efficient. Area around hotel flat and only a short stroll to the shops so excellent location for our elderly mother.
Breakfasts superb and evening meal excellent.
Did not see a cloud - went in the sea every day in December!
Would definitely go again.
Tour Operator: thomson and xcapewithus
Recommended: Yes
3/5
Lefthander had a holiday at Balcon de Europa Hotel, Nerja in September 2006
My wife and I visited Nerja previously and stayed at different accomodation.
We promised ourselves that if we returned we would stay at this hotel due to its superb location. We were not disappointed other than with the room position though it was our own choice not to book a room with a balcony and sea view. Our room overlooked an internal courtyard, with no balcony and was quite dark.
Whilst it was of no concern to us as we are in our 50\'s, the hotel appears to make no provision for children in facilities or meals. There were no children there during our stay
We found the hotel of a high standard and enjoyed the meals. The entertainment was minimal but this is of no consequence as we would not have stayed in. The balcon area is bursting with life as ...
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Tour Operator: Thompson
Recommended: Yes
We promised ourselves that if we returned we would stay at this hotel due to its superb location. We were not disappointed other than with the room position though it was our own choice not to book a room with a balcony and sea view. Our room overlooked an internal courtyard, with no balcony and was quite dark.
Whilst it was of no concern to us as we are in our 50\'s, the hotel appears to make no provision for children in facilities or meals. There were no children there during our stay
We found the hotel of a high standard and enjoyed the meals. The entertainment was minimal but this is of no consequence as we would not have stayed in. The balcon area is bursting with life as ...
soon as you step out of the door. The views from the balcony are superb and the beaches, including the hotel\'s own, are excellent.
Nerja is a lovely town with different features at day and night. The mini - train is worth a ride. It costs 3.50 Euros and takes you all round the town for about 30 minutes, seeing parts you might not otherwise be aware of.
We will definitely return.
Nerja is a lovely town with different features at day and night. The mini - train is worth a ride. It costs 3.50 Euros and takes you all round the town for about 30 minutes, seeing parts you might not otherwise be aware of.
We will definitely return.
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Tour Operator: Thompson
Recommended: Yes
4/5
Derek Hough visited the Balcon de Europa Hotel, Nerja in June 2006
This was our second visit (last stayed there 9yrs ago) We booked a room with a sea view and were not disappointed (9th floor). The room was spotless and had air-con & a mini bar both of which kept things cold. Room safe was free - Mini bar cost 1.80 euros for the week.
Plenty of sumbeds on the hotel deck as well as on the beach but these were charged at 3 euros a day. We had only one day when we were unable to get sunbeds.
The food was waiter service. There was a good choice (4 Starters/4 Main Courses/ 5 Sweets) and it was always hot. Sundays were buffet style.
There were NO children at the hotel which catered mainly for the 50+ age group. I marked the hotel staff down due solely to the rudeness and couldn\'t care ...
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Tour Operator: Thomsons
Recommended: Yes
Plenty of sumbeds on the hotel deck as well as on the beach but these were charged at 3 euros a day. We had only one day when we were unable to get sunbeds.
The food was waiter service. There was a good choice (4 Starters/4 Main Courses/ 5 Sweets) and it was always hot. Sundays were buffet style.
There were NO children at the hotel which catered mainly for the 50+ age group. I marked the hotel staff down due solely to the rudeness and couldn\'t care ...
less attitude of the bar staff who seemed to spend more time arguing amongst themselves than serving customers. Other staff were superb but the bar staff certainly needed sorting out. After two days we simply took our business elsewhere.
There is virtually no entertainment at the hotel but it is not required, you anly have to step out on the the balcon and its adjoining square and there are musicians, artists, dancers, carriage rides etc all af which were very good.
There is virtually no entertainment at the hotel but it is not required, you anly have to step out on the the balcon and its adjoining square and there are musicians, artists, dancers, carriage rides etc all af which were very good.
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Tour Operator: Thomsons
Recommended: Yes
4/5
Gerry & Julie Pike stayed at Balcon de Europa Hotel, Nerja, Spain in May 2006
My wife and I stayed at the Balcon de Europa for 7 days and while much was good there were some rules and regulation that spoilt some of our pleasure.
We were given a taxi transfer by our travel agent and while the journey was good when we arrived we were dropped off in an underground car park with no directions as to where the hotel was.
The hotel itself was very clean and the staff were pleasant, and the food we had was nice and tasty, but, as one who likes a swim before breakfast it was not possible here as you were not allowed through the hotel door to the beach until 9am. The only other way to the beach was a 15/20 mins walk, and as the hotel is right on the beach this ...
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Tour Operator: Thomas Cook
Recommended: Yes
We were given a taxi transfer by our travel agent and while the journey was good when we arrived we were dropped off in an underground car park with no directions as to where the hotel was.
The hotel itself was very clean and the staff were pleasant, and the food we had was nice and tasty, but, as one who likes a swim before breakfast it was not possible here as you were not allowed through the hotel door to the beach until 9am. The only other way to the beach was a 15/20 mins walk, and as the hotel is right on the beach this ...
seemed somewhat strange, ah, I hear you say, why not have your swim in the pool, well that would have been ok but guests were not allowed in the pool area until 10.30am.
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Tour Operator: Thomas Cook
Recommended: Yes
4/5
Julie and Ian Pendlebury had a holiday at Balcon de Europa Hotel, Nerja in May 2006
This was our first visit to this hotel/resort. We booked a junior suite on the 4th floor via the internet.The room was large and best described as \'tired\' but the view was spectacular.
We felt overall it was value for money.We did think the breakfast choice lacked imagination. We only had dinner there once - again the choice was limited and very little atmosphere in the restaurant.
This did not particularly bother us as our intention was to try the many (excellent) restaurants in the town. We were surprised at the lack of usual information about the hotel\'s facilities e.g.no info folder in our room etc. We have no real issues with our stay but do feel the hotel relies too much on its outstanding location.
There may be an element of complacency beginning to develop but we would still recommend.
Tour Operator: Travelled independently
Recommended: Yes
We felt overall it was value for money.We did think the breakfast choice lacked imagination. We only had dinner there once - again the choice was limited and very little atmosphere in the restaurant.
This did not particularly bother us as our intention was to try the many (excellent) restaurants in the town. We were surprised at the lack of usual information about the hotel\'s facilities e.g.no info folder in our room etc. We have no real issues with our stay but do feel the hotel relies too much on its outstanding location.
There may be an element of complacency beginning to develop but we would still recommend.
Tour Operator: Travelled independently
Recommended: Yes
4/5
Toffeeman had a holiday at Balcon de Europa Hotel in March 2006
We had seen this Hotel on our last visit to Nerja 5 yrs ago and thought it would be the perfect place to use as a base in the Town.
Room - very clean but very basic - not even a kettle to make a cuppa !
Booked a room with a balcony and sea view - well worth it -very romantic.
Only B&B as we like to eat in different places - breakfast was very good - lots of choice.
Staff very pleasant.
The majority of the guests were of retirement age and I think the entertainment was aimed at this age - this holiday was the first time Mrs Toffeeman & I had been away without our children and as it was only a 4 day break - we were more intent on getting out and about rather than staying in the Hotel.
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Tour Operator: Thompson & Cosmos
Recommended: Yes
Room - very clean but very basic - not even a kettle to make a cuppa !
Booked a room with a balcony and sea view - well worth it -very romantic.
Only B&B as we like to eat in different places - breakfast was very good - lots of choice.
Staff very pleasant.
The majority of the guests were of retirement age and I think the entertainment was aimed at this age - this holiday was the first time Mrs Toffeeman & I had been away without our children and as it was only a 4 day break - we were more intent on getting out and about rather than staying in the Hotel.
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had a fantastic 4 days and are looking forward to the next time.
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Tour Operator: Thompson & Cosmos
Recommended: Yes
4/5
David Steele visited the Balcon de Europa Hotel, Nerja in December 2005
My wife and I stayed for 5 nights over christmas, the only down side is if you self drive the hotel is dificult to find and all signs take you to an undergroung car park, I parked my car and set of on foot to try and find the hotel, as the hotel can only be got to on foot it was pure luck that we parked in the correct car park, I was charged 9 euros plus vat per night to park in the hotel car park, not to bad for a short stay but would mount up for a long stay.
The hotel food was good but had to be ordered from a menu and some times with little choice. The christmas gala dinner was first class with free wine and dancing all evening although no entertainment on the ...
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Tour Operator: internet hotel Booking
Recommended: Yes
The hotel food was good but had to be ordered from a menu and some times with little choice. The christmas gala dinner was first class with free wine and dancing all evening although no entertainment on the ...
other nights,the hotel staff where very helpfull and frendly.
I would recommend that a sea view room is booked as our room at the side overlooked the air conditioning and we had the humming sound 24 hours a day.
I would stop at this hotel again as it as the best sea front location and you are central to all the shops and eating places.
I would recommend that a sea view room is booked as our room at the side overlooked the air conditioning and we had the humming sound 24 hours a day.
I would stop at this hotel again as it as the best sea front location and you are central to all the shops and eating places.
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Tour Operator: internet hotel Booking
Recommended: Yes
4/5
Kath stayed at Balcon de Europa Hotel, Nerja, Spain in October 2004
Super hotel location. When we return, and we probably will, we will request a balcony and sea view room. Our room. although exceptionally clean, was at the rear of the hotel with views of different air conditioning units! The restaurant overlooks the sea and you can sit where you like for breakfast and evening meal. If you are lucky you get a seat overlooking the sea. Not much entertainment at hotel, but not really needed as just sitting on the Balcon people watching is entertainment in itself
Tour Operator: Thomson
Recommended: Yes
Tour Operator: Thomson
Recommended: Yes
4/5
Imma & Tony visited the Balcon de Europa Hotel, Nerja, Spain in September 2004
We really enjoyed our weeks stay in this hotel, the hotel is right in the heart of everything that goes on around the square on a night, you couldnt get any more central.
They had their own lovely beach, but if you want a sunbed you would have to be up extra early, as the towels were on from frist thing.
Our room was quite big considering we also needed a cot for the baby, room was nicely air conditioned. At the start of the week our room was always very spotlesly clean, towards the end of the week I think they may of had a new cleaner so they weren't as clean but we didn't mind.
Hotel staff very friendly, and the breakfast buffet had everything you could possibly imagine to eat.
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Tour Operator: Booked Direct
Recommended: Yes
They had their own lovely beach, but if you want a sunbed you would have to be up extra early, as the towels were on from frist thing.
Our room was quite big considering we also needed a cot for the baby, room was nicely air conditioned. At the start of the week our room was always very spotlesly clean, towards the end of the week I think they may of had a new cleaner so they weren't as clean but we didn't mind.
Hotel staff very friendly, and the breakfast buffet had everything you could possibly imagine to eat.
I have ...
visited Nerja numerous times but this is the first time I've stayed at this hotel. I will go back to Nerja again next year and almost definitley stay again at this hotel.
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Tour Operator: Booked Direct
Recommended: Yes
4/5
karen burns visited the Balcon de Europa Hotel, Nerja, Spain in September 2004
Recently stayed at the Hotel Balcon de Europa for 10 days, travelling independently.
Travelling from Newcastle (2.5 hrs)with a transfer of 45 mins by Taxi, but we hired a car at the airport, the only drawback to that is finding the underground garage facilities once you get into the centre of Nerja,(as the hotel has its own facilities for parking, ring the hotel first for the directions)it took a while to do, longer than travelling from Malaga to Nerja, but it could be our driving!!! and on reflection I would probably hire a car in resort as we didn\'t use the car much anyway.
We booked on a basis of bed and breakfast, the hotel was always clean and tidy and the buffet at breakfast had everything you could wish for , including Cava and smoked salmon if you so wished, ...
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Tour Operator: independently
Recommended: Yes
Travelling from Newcastle (2.5 hrs)with a transfer of 45 mins by Taxi, but we hired a car at the airport, the only drawback to that is finding the underground garage facilities once you get into the centre of Nerja,(as the hotel has its own facilities for parking, ring the hotel first for the directions)it took a while to do, longer than travelling from Malaga to Nerja, but it could be our driving!!! and on reflection I would probably hire a car in resort as we didn\'t use the car much anyway.
We booked on a basis of bed and breakfast, the hotel was always clean and tidy and the buffet at breakfast had everything you could wish for , including Cava and smoked salmon if you so wished, ...
looking out on to the sea views, what a wonderful way to enjoy breakfast!!
Staff were always friendly and helpfull at all times and the hotel is situated very centrally to the town and fab restaurants, and local entertainment on the Balcon at night. The place comes alive at night.
The hotel also has its own private beach via a lift,make sure you reserve your bed the day before to avoid disapointment (have a word with the man on the beach),and you can enjoy snacks at the el nautico restaurant if you wish.
We will definitely return to the hotel, hopefully next year.
Staff were always friendly and helpfull at all times and the hotel is situated very centrally to the town and fab restaurants, and local entertainment on the Balcon at night. The place comes alive at night.
The hotel also has its own private beach via a lift,make sure you reserve your bed the day before to avoid disapointment (have a word with the man on the beach),and you can enjoy snacks at the el nautico restaurant if you wish.
We will definitely return to the hotel, hopefully next year.
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Tour Operator: independently
Recommended: Yes
4/5
John Barlow stayed at Balcon de Europa Hotel in May 2002
My wife and I have stayed at this hotel quite a few times, always booking direct with the hotel and not using a tour operator. The location is very spectacular being built in to the face of a cliff. The main entrance is on about the 7th floor and you can go down or up to your room. You have the best of both worlds as at the top you have the \" balcon \" itself which is a large flat balcony on top of the cliff with marvelous views along the coast. This is right in the heart of Nerja with restaurants, cafes and shops all around but at the bottom there is a very nice,fairly quiet beach which appears to be exclusive to the hotel. There is also a small open air pool with loungers on about the ...
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Tour Operator: Independent
Recommended: Yes
8th floor.
The rooms are fairly basic but perfectly adequate and spotlessly clean with views straight out to sea. The staff were all helpfull and friendly. We tend not to eat much in the hotel as there are so many restaurants around but the hotel\'s beach snack bar serves very nice light meals and drinks and the buffet breakfast is excellent. There has never been much entertainment going on when we\'ve been there but you don\'t miss it as Nerja is a very lively place and you are right slap bang in the centre of it.
The rooms are fairly basic but perfectly adequate and spotlessly clean with views straight out to sea. The staff were all helpfull and friendly. We tend not to eat much in the hotel as there are so many restaurants around but the hotel\'s beach snack bar serves very nice light meals and drinks and the buffet breakfast is excellent. There has never been much entertainment going on when we\'ve been there but you don\'t miss it as Nerja is a very lively place and you are right slap bang in the centre of it.
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Tour Operator: Independent
Recommended: Yes
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