Although the level of peace in a hotel depends upon a number of factors, this collection of “quiet hotels” includes properties which are found in fairly rural, isolated areas. These places offer visitors a different option from the livelier atmosphere associated with the coasts and larger cities – serene locations where tourists can disconnect from everyday life.
Adults-only hotels are those which do not permit children and therefore mainly cater to adults. The minimum age of guests is generally either 16 or 18 but occasionally the limit is up to 21.
Here we detail a selection of hotels which offer football pitches as part of their facilities, or at the very least are located close to football pitches. Football hotels are great for those with a love for the sport, as well as anyone who is interested in playing and keeping active during their stay.
A selection of hotels which offer either direct or easy access to well-known ski resorts, runs and routes. The only area where one can ski in Andalucia is the Sierra Nevada, but there are no shortage of hotels there.
These are a selection of hotels which are based in ideal locations for keen cyclists, usually in a rural setting close to popular cycling routes. In this category of hotels, you can find establishments which are accustomed to accommodating cyclists, providing nutritious meals, as well as useful places to stay near popular cycle routes.
These hotels are set further in land from the typical coastal destinations, in more rural, hilly and mountainous parts of Andalucía. Thanks to their location, these types of hotels provide brilliant views of Andalucía’s impressive landscape, and opportunities to explore and take part in activities.
An independent hotel is one which is owned and run individually, without being part of a larger chain or company. Technically, all those which are not directly related to a hotel chain can be classed as independent.
A selection of hotels owned by a well-known brand. A hotel chain offers the familiarity and trust that comes through using an established brand, providing the same (or similar) service throughout each individual hotel. This means the same standards of comfort.
A boatel is a boat or ship which is moored up either on the coast, on a riverbank or lake shore, and is used as a hotel. Boat hotels have limited facilities and size but usually offer bedrooms with bathroom facilities, as well as a lounge and kitchen area.
A selection of hotels with a two-star rating according to the official star rating. On top of basic facilities, you can expect to find extra amenities and services such as laundry service and slightly larger rooms than in one-star hotels.
Below are a selection of hotels with a one-star rating according to the official star rating, these offer simple facilities to meet all of the basic requirements for a pleasant stay. Their main benefits usually lie in their low price and convenient location. Even one star hotels must conform to all general ‘hotel’ requirements and have a minimum bedroom size of 12m2. The reception must be attended until 8pm.
A selection of hotels near airports. Unlike in the UK, France and other countries in Europe and beyond, these hotels are not attached to the terminals, or even found on site, since the concept of airport hotels does not exist in Andalucía.
A selection of hotels which are generally defined as small and luxurious. The exclusive, luxury aspect of these hotels implies a focus on tranquillity and intimacy, as well as pleasing decor and style, with each bedroom individually decorated.
The following hotels are all based in rural settings and enjoy the natural beauty of the Andalucian countryside, with its stunning scenery of mountains, forests, and plains. As such, there is a large variety of country escapes to choose from, for example those located in hilltop towns, national parks, olive groves, country estates and lakeside.
A range of hotels that allow your pet to stay with you. These establishments have an animal friendly policy, which means that in all of them pets are allowed to stay and may even be catered to in various ways.
A selection of hotels at lower than average prices, ideal for those who are conscious of saving money whilst also wanting to find a great location to stay for their holiday, work trip or otherwise.
Romantic hotels offer environments which are tailored to couples, giving them the chance to be as private as possible as they spend time together in a beautiful location. These hotels tend to offer bedrooms with special touches like four-poster beds and whirlpool baths, and specialise in offering activities that couples can do together.
A selection of hotels which are especially well-equipped for, and welcoming to, families. In general this means that various age groups and their needs are catered for, from babies, toddlers and children to teenagers. In terms of facilities, these family hotels will usually offer things such as cots.
It was first observed in the Pacific by Captain Cook in the Sandwich Islands in 1778. Thomas Edward Blake is credited as the pioneer in paddleboard construction in the early 1930s. The sport also experienced a renaissance in California in the 1980s.
Hotels in historic buildings in Andalucia are modern or traditional hotels housed in restored historic buildings. In the centre of Andalucian towns and villages, you will find beautiful 18th-century 'señorial' houses, or casa-palacios (mansions), which have been converted into hotels of great charm and character.
