In Santa Elena .Stay at this Santa Elena hotel and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa Monument and Desfiladero de Despenaperros. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Delicias Plaza and Church of the Immaculate Conception.
What's nearby
Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa Monument - 8 min drive
Desfiladero de Despenaperros - 9 min drive
Cascada de Cimbarra - 40 min drive
Civil Guard Academy - 48 min drive
Palacio de Vela de los Cobo - 49 min drive
Getting around
Almuradiel-Viso del Marqués Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Casa Pepe - 8 min drive
Hotel Restaurante la Teja - 7 min drive
Restaurante del Arco - 9 min drive
Taberna de Maria - 9 min drive
Área Despeñaperros - 4 min drive
About this property
El Meson de Despeñaperros
Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 3-star Santa Elena hotel
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at El Meson de Despeñaperros. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Santa Elena hotel.
20 guestrooms or units
2 bars or lounges
Deli
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Terrace
Television in lobby
Smoking in designated areas
1 conference room
Dining venue
El Meson de Despeñaperros offers 20 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs.
This Santa Elena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish
Property amenities
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 4.90 per person
1 restaurant
2 bars/lounges
Room service available
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
Room amenities
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Towels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Desk
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 29 and December 2.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are welcome and stay free
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 4.90 per person
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
We should mention
Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
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El Meson De Despenaperros
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El Meson de Despeñaperros Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dylan
22 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Dylan
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Francisco
Travelled with family
18 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place is great, confortable and very clean. Because of its location, it is a little outdated but we were satisfied with the facility and service.
Lovely hotel fantastic decor.
Room was very large, super comfortable bed and a balcony with two chairs.
The bathroom was enormous with a balcony.
Staff was very friendly helpful and polite.
Dinner was good and interesting choice of meals.
The drinks were slightly expensive but considering the good price of the room with breakfast included and dinner
That’s was fine.
We will definitely stay here again and would recommend this lovely hotel.
We would rate it a 10/10 😀
Depressing Room, uncomfortable small bed. Only one light in room. No chairs. Filthy small balcony. Restaurant really overpriced very average food and wine.
A convenient stop-over between Bilbao and the Costa del Sol. Good, clean facilities; with a reasonable restaurant serving local dishes. Convenient parking (free).
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
8/10 Good
C
16 Sep 2018
Lovely location for a stopover
Brilliant location - restaurant, terrace and some rooms have a fantastic view over the Despenaperros valley. A good stop over for anyone driving between Madrid and Andaluia. And a good base for walking.
Good sized room and good Spanish breakfast. Friendly staff. Only disappointment is that the bar is a bit expensive and doesn't offer tapas and the range of food is limited. And St Elena offers few other watering holes,
We travelled outside the hunting season and found the stay excellent value. Might be more in demand during the hunting season.
Hotel and rooms very outdated,staff friendly but restaurant meals expensive and not good value
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
Alan
2 Apr 2018
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not the best. But okay.
I liked the place. But it wasn't that special. But for the price it was good. We had been travelling through Spain from France and this was just an overnight stop. So it was okay for that. I won't be going back in a hurry though. The bathroom smelled awful. I think the bar prices and restaurant prices were expensive compared to the other hotels we have stayed in. The food. Well, it must of been us. Because it was packed with locals. We had the deer with freezing cold potato puree. The meat was just slightly warm. Maybe that is the way the locals like it. But it wasn't for us. The staff were very nice.
Wow we really enjoyed our stay here, great room and the views are amazing, lovely little town, very friendly and excellent value
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
10/10 Excellent
Andreas
16 Apr 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Cheap hotel situated perfectly for a 1-night stay
We stopped here during our road trip from Barcelona to Motril in the south of Spain. It was perfectly located between Almagro and the Sierra de Cazorla.
We arrived late in the evening and the check-in was fast. The staff is friendly. The room included breakfast which we think makes this hotel good value for money.
The parking facilities are right in front of the hotel which makes this hotel great for a one-night stop.
nice, clean rooms and very hospitable staff. Would definitely stay here again. Perfect location off highway if needing a night's rest. Top of hill with views from restaurant.
Todo perfecto. Lo queríamos para hacer un descanso a mitad de viaje. La habitación familiar, bastante amplia, con 3 camas y más más una de matrimonio grandes