Antequera Hotel Tips by Senoritasmile Top 5 Page for this destination

Hotel Escua: Lively, Traditional Spanish Hotel

This is a long established hotel, restaurant, bar, local meeting place............that sees a steady stream of guests as they pass through on their exploration of Andalucia.
Located 10mins from Antequera in town of Archidona.

Rooms are traditionally decorated, clean, comfortable, have aircon and underfloor heating and are reasonably priced. We upgraded for minimal cost to one of the 3 suites which was more spacious and had a jacuzzi. Breakfast is included and consists of large toasted baps with an assortment of toppings, including local pate and dripping.

Restaurant serves very typical regional dishes, fresh and simply presented.

Staff are not always that attentive :-) and you need to use your Spanish here - very little English spoken.

Comparison: about average

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Bed and Breakfast

Cerro Limon: Traditional Self-Catering Cottage in Pretty Hamlet

This beautifully renovated 3 bedroom cottage is set in a small hamlet of 14 houses just 3kms from the village of Villanueva del Rosario, 20mins drive from Antequera and 35mins drive from Malaga. It is surrounded by wonderfully tranquil countryside and the local residents are so welcoming - great for practicing your spanish!

The owner has furnished this as her home so its has all mod cons and many great extras too, like a great collection of cookery books! See website below.

Unique Qualities: Literally located in the heart of Andalucia so ideal for site-seeing all major andalucian cities or scouting the area on property-seeking trips.

Comparison: least expensive

Directions: Easy driving from both Malaga (45mins) and Granada (50mins) airports.

Price: US$20-40

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.cerrolimon.com

4* Hotel Casa Conde de Pinofiel: Converted mansion hidden in the centre of town Casa Del Conde De Pinofiel Review

Although I have not stayed here personally, I have spent time here with friends who were guests at the hotel. It really is a hidden gem that manages to shelter you from the hustle and bustle outside. The palace/mansion has been restored to reflect a traditional Spanish style with a peaceful central courtyard, lots of dark wood and many antiques. The staff were both professional and friendly and happy to help in whatever way they could.

The rooms appeared to vary in size but were decorated in the local style with TV and interent access. There are suites available too with sitting areas and some with 4 posters.

Prices reflect the 4* status however you're paying for the very central location and the historic building.

Comparison: more expensive than average

Price: US$120-180

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.hotelpinofiel.com

La Finca Eslava: 4* Hotel on outskirts of Antequera

This hotel is in a beautifully converted country estate with all modern facilites and a great restaurant but the location is not good! Surrounded mainly by industrial buildings and a 20min+ walk into town, it would not be a first choice. And it's prices reflect it's 4 star category too so there are much better options around.

Address: Cordoba-Malaga Road

Comparison: more expensive than average

Price: US$80-120

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.fincaeslava.com

Posada El Tempranillo: Beautifully converted coaching inn

This 3* hotel is located about 15-20 mins outside of Antequera, close to town of Alameda (nothing here worth remarking on!).

It is a small hotel full of character claiming connections with 'El Tempranillo', the Spanish version of Robin Hood and has many artifacts and antiques throughout.

The rooms are spacious and nicely decorated in the local style (55-75 eurso room a night) Suites are available too. The restaurant offers most local dishes and the bar/lounge is comfortable. I have eaten in the restaurant on 3 occasions now, it has been mediocre each time, food quality has no consistency and varies from ok to poor.

For me, the downside is the British mobile home park, recently built right next door!

Address: Carretera Alameda-Antequera

Comparison: about average

Phone: 952711009

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.posadaeltempranillo.com

La Paloma - Rural Hotel: Comfortable B & B run by great Italian family!

This quaint B & B is 20 mins outside Antequera, set in beautiful, hilly countryside, on the road to Vva de Tapia. It is run by a young Italian couple, Elena & Filipo, who, with their staff (and her parents!) go out of their way to make your stay as relaxed as possible. The rooms are comfortable and all have views of surrounding countryside.

The restaurant (only 8 tables) is open to the public and the food is fab! Amazing quality dishes at very reasonable prices. Home-made pastas, calves liver, stroganoff, duck, sea bream.....all freshly cooked, with regular specials.

Comparison: about average

Directions: Turn off A92 direction Iznajar/Vva de Tapia. Hotel is on right HOTEL RURAL - LA PALOMA

Phone: 0034 952 750 409

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Bed and Breakfast

Website: http://www.hotelrurallapaloma.com

La Bobadilla: Luxurious 5* 20mins from Antequera

If you're looking for a real treat, then the Hotel Bobadilla is the place to stay. It's a real retreat and one of the 'Leading Hotels of the World'. Set in a vast, forrested estate it is a chance for escape in rural andalucia and offers many outdoor activities in the grounds.

The rooms are sumptious (most are suites), the two restaurants (open to public) offer diverse menus, the staff are attentive witohut being over-bearing and all facilities are comprehensive - indoor/outdoors pools, gym, beauty salon etc.......AND the most beautiful 16th century chapel where weddings are held. We were there when a japanese wedding was being held and it was truly amazing.

As you would expect, prices are top-end . 3 course lunch with wine was 120 euros. There are occasional 'deals' on rooms but these tend to be out of season and are still close to £180 a night. Why not pop in for a coffee?

Address: La Bobadilla, Loja, Granada, Spain

Comparison: most expensive

Directions: Off main A92 motorway, direction Iznajar/Vva de Tapia. Entrance on right, denoted by huge flags and Barcelo hotel sign.

1 hour from Malaga airport, 45 mins from Granada airport.

Price: US$180 and up

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.barcelo.com

Antequera Golf: Great breakfast buffet for 8 euros a head! Antequera Golf Review

Not based right in the centre of Antequera which is a plus! as there are no disturbing outside noises to disrupt sleep. A big, modern, well equipped hotel which sees more Spanish visitors and company conferences than your average tourist. Service is professional, rooms are spacious and nicely decorated, has outdoor and indoor pool + gym, nice restaurant and a brilliant breakfast buffet for 8 euros a head that is open to the public.

Address: Urb Santa Catalina S N Antequera Ma

Comparison: about average

Directions: Hotel is signposted but head in general direction of Mercadona supermarket, near bullring.

Phone: 34-952704531

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.hotelantequera.com