Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa Monument - 8 min drive - 11.2 km
Desfiladero de Despenaperros - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
Palace of the Marquis de Santa Cruz - 21 min drive - 28.0 km
Cascada de Cimbarra - 40 min drive - 29.8 km
Civil Guard Academy - 48 min drive - 66.5 km
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
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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
Bicycle rentals
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 drapes/curtains
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite 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 October 29 and December 2.
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Also known as
El Meson Despeñaperros Hotel SANTA ELENA,
El Meson Despeñaperros Hotel
El Meson Despeñaperros SANTA ELENA,
El Meson Despeñaperros
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 October 29 and December 2.
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 to 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 like hiking and horseback riding. El Meson de Despeñaperros also has 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near El Meson de Despeñaperros?
Yes, there's an onsite 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
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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
6/10 Good
Oct 30, 2024
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
Kirsten, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2024
Dylan
Dylan, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2024
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
Francisco, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2024
Nice place and easy parking. Nice restaurant and excellent staff hospitality.
Roland
Roland, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 10, 2024
An easy to find hotel for a stop on a long journey. Good food and helpful staff.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2022
alexander
alexander, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2022
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
mary, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2022
Nissim
Nissim, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2021
Laurence
Laurence, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 13, 2021
An establishment of character and great service.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2020
Julian
Julian, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2019
Evan
Evan, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 24, 2019
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
Adrian, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 19, 2018
Friendly hotel staff, good location.
Restaurant was overpriced.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 4, 2018
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).
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 16, 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.
C
C, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Apr 19, 2018
Hotel and rooms very outdated,staff friendly but restaurant meals expensive and not good value
Verified traveler
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 2, 2018
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.
Alan
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 2, 2017
good overnight stop
friendly service
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2017
Wow we really enjoyed our stay here, great room and the views are amazing, lovely little town, very friendly and excellent value
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2017
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.
Andreas
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2016
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 traveler
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 4, 2016
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.
Jose Paulo
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2024
Gerhard
Gerhard, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
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