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El Mesón de Despeñaperros

Hotel in Santa Elena

With easy access to the A4 Motorway, this hotel is located in Andalucía’s Despeñaperros Nature Reserve. It offers air-conditioned rooms and a terrace with great views of the mountains.

A
Andrew
From
New Zealand
Set in a little village off the motorway. Perfect for a stop if travelling through. The property is a character Spanish hotel. Very clean with great staff. The restaurant food is fantastic. Great value for money with breakfast included. Would highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,375 reviews
Price from
US$69.63
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Alfonso VIII

Hotel in Santa Elena

Boasting a bar, Hotel Alfonso VIII is situated in Santa Elena. With a terrace, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

N
Nordica
From
Germany
Nice big, clean room with comfortable beds. The staff is super nice and helpful. Thank you!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews
Price from
US$69.63
1 night, 2 adults

Villamaría, Alma de Despeñaperros

Miranda del Rey (Near Santa Elena)

A recently renovated holiday home located in Miranda del Rey, Villamaría, Alma de Despeñaperros features a garden. The property features garden and city views.

L
Lacey
From
Australia
Quiet spot in small village near the national park. Several sleeping options with a variety of beds (some soft, some hard) so you can find one to suit. Fireplace or electric bar heaters to keep warm in winter. Excellent value for money. Very clean. The locals are very friendly and nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$154.82
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Celia

Miranda del Rey (Near Santa Elena)

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a patio, Casa Celia is situated in Miranda del Rey.

A
Alison
From
Spain
A whole house to ourselves and everything we needed to enjoy a tranquil stop-over after a long drive. Great shower, private patio, comfortable beds Dog friendly and lots of good walking areas.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Price from
US$98.35
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel-Restaurante Venta Tomas

Almuradiel (Near Santa Elena)

Hotel-Restaurante Venta Tomas has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Almuradiel. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk and free WiFi.

S
Sara
From
United Kingdom
The staff was really kind and welcoming, the room spotless, and the whole stay nice and relaxing. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
Price from
US$63.83
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Rural La Cimbarra

Aldeaquemada (Near Santa Elena)

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue and terrace, Hotel Rural La Cimbarra is situated in Aldeaquemada, in the center of Cascada de La Cimbarra natural area, in Jaén province.

Z
Zoe
From
Canada
Gorgeous countryside location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews
Price from
US$81.24
1 night, 2 adults

Hostal Restaurante La Noria

Arquillos (Near Santa Elena)

Hostal Restaurante La Noria features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Arquillos.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Price from
US$80.08
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Rural Maestre

Vilches (Near Santa Elena)

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Casa Rural Maestre is set in Vilches. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

K
Kevin
From
Germany
Very friendly and attentive hosts, homely and decorative, really clean and looks like it’s been recently renovated, as said the hosts were super quick to respond and very helpful, you can tell that they are take good care of the place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
US$104.45
1 night, 2 adults

Vivienda Rural Ronda

Aldeaquemada (Near Santa Elena)

A recently renovated holiday home located in Aldeaquemada, Vivienda Rural Ronda features a shared lounge. The property features quiet street views.

j
juan
From
Spain
Excellent service, facilities quality practically brand new. Location just in down town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
US$135.78
1 night, 2 adults

Colonos Alojamientos Rurales

Guarromán (Near Santa Elena)

Set 25 km from Despeñaperros Nature Reserve, Colonos Alojamientos Rurales offers rustic-style country houses in Guarromán.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$104.45
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,375 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Elena and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,625 reviews

Featuring a swimming pool surrounded by gardens, Hotel La Perdiz is located in the Andalusian countryside, in the town of La Carolina. The hotel offers free onsite parking and free Wi-Fi.

From US$77.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

A recently renovated holiday home located in Miranda del Rey, Villamaría, Alma de Despeñaperros features a garden. The property features garden and city views.

From US$154.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a patio, Casa Celia is situated in Miranda del Rey.

From US$119.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Pablo de Olavide, Despeñaperros is located in La Carolina. During your time staying in this recently renovated apartment, dating back to 2008, you will have access to free WiFi.

What guests said about Santa Elena:

10

Very good, festival was amazing, people really friendly and...

Very good, festival was amazing, people really friendly and food very tasty. Exceptional scenery and La Patrona and Thayfa establishments are really worth a visit. Everything is easily accessible by walking and prepare for very late nights and lots of fun during the festival week.
Guest review by
Matt
Ireland
8.0

A historic site of a battle centuries ago.

A historic site of a battle centuries ago. The deep gorge is highly defensible and a dramatic faulted landscape split in two by the gorge full of wild life. Take the old road down through the gorge as the autovia now ignores it as it skims above along its dramatic viaduct and tunnels. Leaving the valley a lovely place to stroll and picnic. Santa Elena on the hilltop was once bustling with merchant traffic and roadside inns. Now a sleepy backwater but great starting out point for mountain and gorge rambles. Great meals in the hotel and a nearby bar/restaurant. Great stopover southwards after boring Castillian meseta. Or heading north, a perfect place to pause for a night and one last glimpse at Andalucia.
Guest review by
Martin
Spain
10

The people are very happy, incredibly friendly, and everyone...

The people are very happy, incredibly friendly, and everyone is fun. They have kept the oldest buildings intact, thus preserving their important history. Queen Isabella I of Castile lay in state for a night in the church of Santa Elena in 1504, as she was being taken in a funeral procession to her final resting place in the Royal Chapel of Granada.
Guest review by
Eduardo
Argentina
10

A perfect base for exploring Despeñaperros.

A perfect base for exploring Despeñaperros. The village is small but charming. You can stroll around peacefully, and there's a shop next to the hotel where you can buy everything you need. A visit to the Navas de Tolosa Museum is highly recommended, as are the hiking trails in the area, although some could use better signage.
Guest review by
LOURDES
Spain
8.0

Just a short detour from the highway, it's at the foot of...

Just a short detour from the highway, it's at the foot of Despeñaperros and only 5 minutes away, immersed in nature. Incredible views and, best of all, the Mesón de Despeñaperros restaurant – a true gastronomic experience. Best to go when the weather is cooler.
Guest review by
Maria Eugenia
Spain
10

It's a small but lively village.

It's a small but lively village. The people are very friendly. There's a hotel and several bars and restaurants. There's a viewpoint on the outskirts with a view of Despeñaperros, highly recommended for a stroll.
Guest review by
Marceliano
Spain

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From US$69.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,375 reviews
We stayed for one night on our way from Malaga to Madrid. The hotel experience was like a travel in time, but in a good way. Facilities made an castle vibe. Room basic but somehow charming, perfect for a short stay. Amazing service that made us feel like at home, kind and caring. Everything was spotless clean and delicious food. Parking under a roof, easy in, easy out, with security camera. We left bags strapped to our motorcycle over night. Many thanks!
Guest review by
KATERINA
Spain
From US$69.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,375 reviews
Location is very good when travelling down to Southern Spain. The hotel is ideally located in Santa Elena next to the highway A4. The hotel is at the edge of the lovely parque natural de despeñaperros, and it is easily accessible via car, bike and/or by foot. The hotel staff are very friendly and helpful, a basic accommodation that is simple without any frills, but it is also clean and comes with complimentary continental breakfast.
Guest review by
Dave
United Kingdom
From US$348.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews
We had a wonderful stay in Santa Elena. The hosts were extremely friendly and responsive and even offered to show us around the local area. The house was a very pleasant place to stay, with comfy beds and a good kitchen. We’d highly recommend and hopefully we’ll get a chance to go back one day.
Guest review by
Whitfield
United Kingdom
From US$69.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews
Location by the motorway, but rooms in the backside quiet. Nice views also. Free parking in front of hotel. Our motobikes were there for 2 days without problems. Very nice scenic route just in the corner, I think it was road JA7100. Also restaurant on site
Guest review by
kaijaipe
Finland
From US$69.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews
Beautiful rustic hotel
Guest review by
John
United Kingdom