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El Meson de Despeñaperros

3.0 star property
Santa Elena hotel with 2 bars/lounges and restaurant

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Balcony
2 bars/lounges
Lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room | Bathroom

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Avda. Andalucia, 91, Santa Elena, Jaén, 23213

What's nearby

  • Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa Monument - 8 min drive
  • Desfiladero de Despenaperros - 9 min drive
  • Ayuntamiento Plaza - 36 min drive
  • Cascada de Cimbarra - 40 min drive
  • Civil Guard Academy - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Almuradiel-Viso del Marqués Station - 18 min drive
  • Vilches Station - 19 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

When visiting Santa Elena, El Meson de Despeñaperros is a great choice to consider. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 4.90 per person

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 29 October and 2 December.

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.

Also known as

El Meson De Despenaperros
El Meson de Despeñaperros Hotel
El Meson de Despeñaperros Santa Elena
El Meson de Despeñaperros Hotel Santa Elena

Frequently asked questions

Is El Meson de Despeñaperros currently open?
The property is closed between 29 October and 2 December.
Does El Meson de Despeñaperros offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, El Meson de Despeñaperros does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at El Meson de Despeñaperros?
Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at El Meson de Despeñaperros?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Meson de Despeñaperros?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at El Meson de Despeñaperros and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and horse riding. El Meson de Despeñaperros also has 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near El Meson de Despeñaperros?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does El Meson de Despeñaperros have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.

El Meson de Despeñaperros Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

6/10 Good

Quaint Hotel with Rustic Charm
Quaint little hotel with very nice staff. Clean rooms and comfortable beds. Toilet kept running in our room overnight and the view from the window was just an adjacent rooftop. Breakfast was disappointing with only simple toast, muffin, and juice/tea/coffee. Excellent surrounding restaurants.
Kirsten, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dylan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Francisco, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place and easy parking. Nice restaurant and excellent staff hospitality.
Roland, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

An easy to find hotel for a stop on a long journey. Good food and helpful staff.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

alexander, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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 😀
mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nissim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Laurence, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

An establishment of character and great service.
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Julian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Evan, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Depressing!
Depressing Room, uncomfortable small bed. Only one light in room. No chairs. Filthy small balcony. Restaurant really overpriced very average food and wine.
Adrian, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly hotel staff, good location. Restaurant was overpriced.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Santa Elena stop-over
A convenient stop-over between Bilbao and the Costa del Sol. Good, clean facilities; with a reasonable restaurant serving local dishes. Convenient parking (free).
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
C, 1-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

Hotel and rooms very outdated,staff friendly but restaurant meals expensive and not good value
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
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8/10 Very good

good overnight stop
friendly service
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wow we really enjoyed our stay here, great room and the views are amazing, lovely little town, very friendly and excellent value
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect and convenient
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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Fantastic restaurant
The restaurant of the hotel is fantastic. The menu specialises in hunting plates like deer and pheasant and the view from the terrace is breathtaking.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Marco Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Juan, 1-night family trip
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