Balcon Europa

Our accomodation was B & B as there are plenty of restaurants within yards of the hotel. Breakfast was very good, plenty of variety and good service. Rooms were very good with sea view worth the extra. Hotel location is spot on, but it is a tricky place to find by car, and the hotel car park is 9 euros per night. All in all very pleased with the hotel and we would certainly stay there again. Nerja is a nice town and is well worth a visit

Glyn , S. Wales
Mature Couple (36+)

Our third visit to the Balcon, and as usual, we had an excellent time; travelled with my dad, and chose a 'standard' room as we would not be spending much time in it- This was a little 'compact' with no balcony- I think it's worth paying a little more for a sea view with a balcony. As ever, a breakfast to die for- no need to eat until the evening after that,and the ever-friendly staff who seem to stay for years. Cannot fault this place!

Roger Buckingham, Uckfield, East Sussex
Mature Couple (36+)

Very friendly, SUPERB location , spotlessly clean, great breakfast buffet , idillyic private beach and fantastic private outdoor pool/sunbathing area.We will DEFINATELY be booking to stay here again. The room was smaller than expected and a proper double bed was NOT provided . This is a small gripe because everything else was honestly top-notch.Importantly , there was NO party-noise when you were sleeping , no yobs , no stag/hen parties and the only pains are children whose parents let them chase the ferrell cats who live close to the hotel-please remember to feed these lovely, peaceful animals if you visit-dry cat food is on sale in the supermarkets! The staff were very efficient and are always willing to help. This is one of the more desirable hotels I have stayed in and this combination of beautiful Nerja and The Balcon de Europa is one I would and do recommend to any couple who enjoy peace , quality , private facilities and location from your holiday.SUPERB!!!

Howard Tomlinson, Bury, Lancs
Mature Couple (36+)

Stayed in Balcon de Europa for one week end February.  The hotel is wonderfully situated right on the Balcony.  We have absolutely no complaints whatsoever.  Nerja is a lovely town also and we much prefer it to the other towns along the coast.

Lorraine Malengreau, Oostende, Belgium
Mature Couple (36+)

We have stayed at this hotel once before.It has a great location.The accommodation is of a very good standard and well maintained.The staff are efficient and friendly.Its one drawback on our previous visit was the poor quality of food served in the evening.This has improved beyond recognition and now compares favourably with any 4 star hotel we have used in the Mediterranean.Overall good value but make sure you pay for a sea view-well worth the extra.

joe duggan, east yorkshire
Mature Couple (36+)

The hotel itself was very nice, great location lovely rooms, superb breakfast.  We stayed in January for four nights on a golfing trip.  The only complaint we have is that one of the barstaff was extremley rude.  Not really the service you expect from a four star hotel!

Roy Noone, england
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

The Hotel Balcon Europa has the best location of any Hotel in Nerja and provides great comfort. Very clean, staff very friendly (will always salute you when passing) .No traffic passing the Hotel resulting in a good nights sleep. Breakfast decision has to be made on what not to eat because there is such a selection and you have to watch the waistlline. Lovely old Church next to the Hotel which provides great character and place of Thanksgiving. There was a wedding on Saturday and I was able to experience a Spanish Wedding and the Style of Spanish Ladies and Lads. In short I had no complaints about the hotel.

Ann O' Connell, Co. Kerry / Ireland
Mature Couple (36+)

This was our first visit to Spain ..we stayed at the Balcon de Europa as we had friends getting married there...a fabolous setting for the wedding ...the meal was set along the beach and was a wonderful night..#

as for the hotel...the staff were very friendly..
the room like many other guests was nothing to rave about but was clean and its only somewhere to lay the head at night...

the breakfast was very good with something for every taste bud..

the hotel is set in the prime part of |nerja and in the evening loacls and tourists come down to the square for a stroll..

However one warning and it must be heeded.
We decided to hire a car as there were 4 of us...to get from Malaga airport..we decided a taxi would be too expensive around 75-100 euro each way..we parked at the carpark adjacent to the hotel...there are no prices advertised unlike carparks in ireland and england...so you imagine we were not too happy when faced witha bill for 88 euro for parking the car from Sat -Wed morning...the car park is not affilated to the hotel so no conc essions....it would have been cheaper to get the taxi!!
public parking is very limited ...several guests had their cars towed by the police..

all in all we would go back ..but learnt from our mistakes....

noel devitt, dublin/ireland
Young Couple (18-35)

We have just returned from our second stay at this hotel.  The breakfasts are still just about the best on the planet - but don't go half board!  The evening meals have deteriorated seriously in the last six months and we did not have one meal where we enjoyed both starter and main course, to say nothing of the dessert.  The staff however are delightful and sea-view rooms with balcony are first class.

Andrine Rocks, Stirling, Scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

My first visit to southern Spain, though my friend has been many times. Nerja is lovely - a good place to chill and stroll. Lots of great cafes (try the Little Flock if you are veggie like me), and restaurants. Would definately return to same hotel - superb location as everyone says! Helpful staff, Next time we would pay the extra and get a room with a sea view.

Liz and Pat, Manchester, England
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Balcon de Europa is situated in the fantastic town of Nerja.  

The hotel has the prime location in the town, as the name suggests.  It was clean and well run, but is probably getting a little dated.  The rooms were nothing to rave about.  The location however is fantastic, with the wonderful benefit of being able to leave your room and take a lift directly onto the beautiful beach at the base of the hotel.  That alone makes it a place worth visiting.

Darren, Dublin, Ireland
Group of Young Friends/Couples

The Hotel was amazing, great view as we over looked the Ocen every Am for Breakfast, Food was A+++. Service very good we did not have a Ocean view the first night but requested  it the following night and paid 150 euro extra which was well worth it.
Highly recommend the hotel very central. Will return there again

Frederica Rackoff, Dublin Irelans
Young Couple (18-35)

WE ALL HAD A GREAT 3 DAYS IN BALCON DE EUROPA. FOOD VERY GOOD STAFF LOVELY,ONLY DOWN SIDE WAS NO ROOMS LEFT WITH BALCONEY THINK THATS A MUST NEXT TIME.ROOMS VERY COMFORTABLE WE HAD A HIRED CAR AND THERE IS NO ACCESS TO HOTEL ENTRENCE AS IT IS IN THE TOWN SQUARE WE HAD TO USE HOTEL CAR PARK AT 9 EUROS A DAY FOR  PARKING AND ANOTHER HIDDEN COST 3 EUROS A DAY FOR SUN BEDS BUT WE WOULD GO BACK

RUTH TERRY, scotland
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Excellent location, this hotel is my ideal place to stay for a relaxing hotel. The standards are above my expectations in service, cleanliness and overall delivery of the customers expectations. I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to any of my friends/colleagues.

Mr Stan Martin, Dundee / Scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

The hotel was superb, rooms spacious, serviced every day and always clean.  Restaurant - service was excellent and food varied and enjoyable.  Looking out to sea the views were beautiful.  Great hotel, great people, great bars Nerja is a wonderful place to unwind and relax.

Julie McTague, Dunstable/England
Mature Couple (36+)

This is one of my most favorite haunts in spain.  Breakfast in the morning, sitting in the resturant looking out to sea, with a view to die for, is worth the money alone.  Very clean and top of the range hotel.

Dave Trotter, Bristol
Mature Couple (36+)

We have just returned from a holiday in Nerja at the Balcon de Europa.  I was unfortunate to have an accident on a local golf course which involved hospital treatment and the staff and Manager Raphael couldn't have been more helpful with liason between hospital, insurance company and car hire company.  We have stayed there before and found the care and attention second to none but this year everyone surpassed themselves with their kindness, oh Ola Juan

Mrs Doreen Dixon, Dartford Kent
Mature Couple (36+)

The hotel was well located in the most scenic spot in Nerja. It faced on to the famous 'Blacon de Europa' and backed on to a small, secluded beach. The hotel cleaned this beach daily and rented out sun longers. The staff were most helpful, the rooms clean and well maintained and there was only one negative aspect of the stay - namely the evening dinner. The breakfast offered a buffet of many items from which to choose, but the dinner was a waiter service of only a few options for starter, main and dessert - none of which, when they came, were particularly appealing or tasty. Otherwise it was a most enjoyable place to stay.

Monica Carly, Banstead, Surrey, England
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

My wife and I had two nights at the Balcon. We will definitely be back. The location is absolutely fantastic, the hotel room was as described with a sea view, worth paying the extra for. The breakfast was excellent, staff were really helpful and friendly. The private beach was an added bonus. Value for money was ten out of ten. Our only problem was the one way system made it a little hard to find. Anyone driving there for the first time should get a detailed map, ours wasn't detailed enough.

George Burnett, aberdeen/scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

If you arrive by car, the hotel car park is not the easiest to find. The best way is to park in the underground car park, cross the square to the hotel and let them sort it out. They do so very well. A porter will accompany you, show you where to re-park your car, and take your luggage to the hotel.

The hotel certainly isn't an architectural masterpiece but we don't think you could find a better location in Nerja. As the name implies, it is situated right on the Balcon, and, having walked around most of the town, thought it's sitation by far the best.

The room we had been allocated was not to our liking, so we paid extra for a suite. This had a balcony, with views of the sea and the Balcon. The staff were always friendly and helpful and breakfast was a well stocked buffet, including champagne if you wished.

If we return to Nerja we would undoubtedly stay here.

Mike Madden, Alderley Edge / England
Mature Couple (36+)

Balcon De Europa is a great hotel, one of the best we have stayed in, all staff very helpful and we will definatley be going again!The best hotel in nerja.

stephen handy, manchester
Family with teenagers 12+

My husband and I have just returned (28/3/06)from visiting Nerja in Spain and stayed at the Balcon de Europa for 9 days.  The location was first class, good views, lots to see in Nerja especially the caves. Highly recommend if you stay that you book a room with a balcony/sea view.  Staff friendly, hotel very clean, the meals above average.  The meals are set meals and only buffet style meals on a Sunday.  However, the breakfast is buffet style and very good.  If we stayed again, we would definitely only book on a bed/breakfast basis as there are so many good places to eat out!  The weather was fantastic too, what more can you ask for?

Jan Ward, Nottingham
Mature Couple (36+)

On arrival we were greeted with friendly staff and given our room key.  I'd asked for the minibar to be emptied and signed to pay the 2euros per day for this service (I knew this from a previous review on this site).
Rooms were clean and have all facilities expected but only had one disappointment when I asked to use the iron and ironing board to be told that the hotel does not have one! (I decided to leave the travel iron at home assuming that the hotel would have one).
The hotel is ideally located in the very centre of town and as Nerja's restaurants and bars are almost split into two areas - balcon area and burriana beach area, you dont have very far to walk to either part.
the hotel has the best breakfast on offer Ive seen anywhere and the buffet includes cooked eggs, bacon, mushrooms, toms, beans, all cereals, breads and four different fruit juices, water and cava on ice!  Even chopped fruits and fresh fruit in a basket.
If you make the most of brekkie then you wont want to eat lunch til at least 2pm.
the reception at street level is actually floor 6 of the hotel and small swimming pool on the 5th.  the hotel is on the nice sandy beach which is 1st floor (deposit for towels charged to room and returned once you take towels back).
I would agree that the extra charge is worth it for a sea view room as we only paid for a standard double facing in towards a courtyard.  The most important thing is that if you are a couple and require a double bed then you must specifically request it when booking as we got stuck with twin beds even though the booking showed double/twin standard, no more double bedded rooms were available as the hotel was busy and we were told there are only 12 double beds in hotel.
To sum up the hotel was very nice and in my opinion it deserves its 4 star rating.
I would recommend a stay there and definatly book again through alpharooms who have a great easy to book website with the best prices!
I dont know if I should really recommend it too much as I'd like to keep it a secret so that its always available at the times I want to stay there!
You wouldnt be disappointed with this hotel.

John Harris, london
Mature Couple (36+)

We have just returned from Nerja after staying at the Balcon De Europa Hotel which I can honestly say was absolutely run to perfection.The room was excellent and and very comfortable linen changed everyday could not wish for better.The hotel staff were always very pleasant and helpful everyone had a nice smile for you and everyone acted very professionally.The food was superb something for everyones taste and plenty of it.I have only been back 24 hours and have recommended it to several people.This is the third time I have booked with alpha rooms every one a success look forward to booking with you again .
your Jean Stokes 7th March 2006

Jean Stokes, Stockport/England
Mature Couple (36+)