Beach is a five-minute walk away and many restaurants nearby
Two-minute walk to Plaza de Espana and seven-minute walk to Balcon de Europa
All rooms have air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, and mini-fridges
Apartment-style units available with living areas and full kitchens
Some rooms have furnished balconies
Rooftop pool surrounded by loungers
Cafe serving lunch, dinner, and cocktails
Breakfast room for buffet or continental options
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Noise from outside and neighboring rooms has been an issue for some
Apartment rooms must request daily housekeeping (and for an extra cost)
Previous guests have noted that the Wi-Fi can be slow and unreliable
No fitness center
The 34-room, lower-middle-range Hotel Mena Plaza is simple and contemporary, and has a prime location in the heart of Nerja. The beach is a quick five-minute walk away, while the popular Balcon de Europa is less than a 10-minute walk. Guest rooms are a bit lackluster decor-wise, but they have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and mini-fridges, plus some have furnished balconies. The rooftop pool is the standout feature here, and the on-site dining receives positive reviews. There's no fitness center or anything else to keep guests entertained, however. For families traveling with young children, it's worth comparing prices with Marinas de Nerja Aparthotel, a more kid-friendly property that's right on the beach.
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Scene
Minimalist, sleek and modern decor
In a small, quiet plaza among other similarly structured buildings sits Hotel Mena Plaza. Guest's beach towels hung over balconies add color to the neutrally colored building and a laid-back vibe. Inside, the hotel is clean and contemporary, if a bit lackluster. The stark-white, faux-leather boxy armchairs are toned down with potted plants and warm, deep-red accent walls and matching chairs. The cafe has a similar dark-red-and-white color scheme, plus an outdoor terrace with modern wicker furniture. The breakfast room is more stylish with wood floors, lucite chairs, striped wallpaper, and chrome light fixtures, though it's hard to top the rooftop pool and its stunning vistas.
Location
Short walk to the beach, restaurants, and bars
The 50-minute drive from Malaga Airport may be a negative for some, but once at Hotel Mena Plaza guests will be able to travel on foot most everywhere else. Restaurants and bars abound in the surrounding area, as do things to do. A beach is a quick five-minute walk away, or the popular Playa la Torrecilla is 14 minutes. Museo de Nerja is just a one-minute walk from the hotel, Plaza Balcon de Europa is a seven-minute walk, and Plaza de Espana is a two-minute walk.
Rooms
Drab color palette, but clean and modern
Rooms at Hotel Mena Plaza could certainly be deemed lackluster, as they have a neutral color scheme and simple light-wood furniture. On a positive note, though, rooms are contemporary, clean, and well-sized. Another bonus: Every room at the hotel promises a balcony or terrace, though some are Juliet-style and not large enough for chairs. The design consists of dark-wood or beige-tile flooring, white walls with brown accent walls, brown bedspreads, and either brown or brown-and-blue-striped curtains. Pieces of artwork over the beds -- either black-and-white or more colorful beach scenes -- add some personality. Standard amenities include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges. Bathrooms have either walk-in showers or shower/tub combos, and all promise hairdryers and free bath products. Apartments with full kitchens are also available, though these units don't include free housekeeping. Note that noise from outside and neighboring rooms has been an issue for some.
Features
Rooftop pool and well-reviewed, dining options
Described as a suntrap by previous guests, the rooftop pool is ideal for those looking to catch some rays. The pool deck is covered in turf, and there are plenty of loungers and a few scattered umbrellas throughout the area. The hotel lacks a gym and other leisure facilities, however. Dining-wise, the Gran Cafeteria is a casual spot for lunch and dinner, with both indoor and alfresco dining. The breakfast buffet reportedly offers a good variety of food, and is served in its own designated dining area. Wi-Fi is free throughout, but it can be slow and unreliable.
