Monverde - Wine Experience Hotel - by Unlock Hotels Reviews

We stayed in Room 15, a Wine Experience Suite with a large balcony offering views over the vineyard. The room was one of the best we have stayed in. Huge windows and lovely decor and design. The grounds are expansive with the central building housing the reception, restaurant, bar and spa. It might not look much on the outside but it's a big and beautiful building inside. The pictures perhaps don't do it as much justice as it deserves. The hotel rooms are in different parts of the grounds, a short walk away from the main building. Some are a little further away than others, but the furthest away was a pleasant 7min walk. For us, the size of the site was all part of the charm as it felt quiet and isolated a lot of the time. The staff said they will happily pick you up in a golf cart if you wanted, but we didn't need to utilise it so not sure how reliable/quick it is. There is a large car park near the main building as well as smaller car parks at each of the other buildings. The staff in general were fantastic. We had booked a wine tasting experience but on the day my wife was ill but they let us cancel without charging which was really appreciated as they didn't have to. We took the half board option. Breakfast was really good with a variety of different foods, hot and cold. The dinners were good - without being exceptional. There was a choice of 2 or 3 options for each course so as long as you aren't fussy, you'll probably find something you like. The spa was great. The first day we were there it was really busy (and really hot) and hard to get a chair outside and the pool was full. Worth noting that you need to wear a swim cap for the indoor pool (I didn't as I have no hair). They do sell caps there if needed but at a premium. The next 2 days were much quieter outside and we easily managed to get a chair with umbrella/shade. FYI. The sat nav in our hire car didn't take us to the door, but there are blue signs directing you when you get close. You will certainly need a car to get there but the roads aren't that bad... I've certainly driven on much worse! Overall we had a fantastic time at Monverde and it's great for a peaceful and relaxing retreat.