Mesón de Sancho

Once inside the hotel, it was easy to forget it was situated on a busy road. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxing and the views at the rear, beautiful - especially over the pool area to the mountains beyond. Our room was light and spacious and comfortable. The restaurant welcoming and the food delicious.

The staff were very friendly and the waitress staff in the restaurant were exceptionally hard working - long hours, day after day - and couldn't do enough for us. Despite our awful knowledge of the Spanish language, we muddled through with good humour and patience from the staff. The room was spotless, parking easier than it first looks, and the view from our room was amazing - looking straight over woodland to Africa. We suffered a country-wide powercut during a stay and the staff took it in their stride. Providing candles and still delivering exceptional food on a reduced menu despite no working oven - the chef and waitresses did a great job! Couldn't ask for more. Would love to visit again.

We loved our stay here. It's convenient to Tarifa but in the mountains surrounded by the Alcornocales National Park. The large rooms each have a private terrace overlooking the forest and distant mountains. There are two nice sitting rooms and a communal terrace with tables where we enjoyed morning coffee and croissants. The pool is lovely and nicely landscaped. The restaurant very good but a bit pricey. Free parking on site. All of the staff were very helpful and friendly. This is such a restful, peaceful and quiet hotel which we recommend highly, even if you are a resident of Spain!

We loved being with our dogs in the hotel and around the pool, it makes the trip so special. The peace and tranquility as you hear the goats bells when they wander in front of your room while sipping coffee on the room terrace brings such pleasant moments only surpasses by the comfort of the beds which are amazing The restaurant meal was beyond perfection and the staff are absolutely wonderful, it's like being served a meal by your best friends This is a heavenly place to stay with our furry kids and just feels good the moment you enter the building

Beyond expectations: Truly beautiful, charming and spotless. Decor was gorgeous. We arrived later in the evening and were met with warmth and cheer. We received rooms on the first floor so we didn't have to take luggage upstairs. Dinner was served until 10 p.m. which was so helpful as we'd been traveling all day, and we didn't want to leave the hotel to find something so late. We did not want to navigate Tarifa at night, so this spot was perfect--super close but nestled in greenery in the hills. Don't let the road-side location deter you. Our rooms were quiet, lovely and the beds were excellent. We paid for breakfast, and it was huge: Warm bread, warm croissants, scrambled eggs, meat, cheese, fresh fruit, fresh orange juice and more. It was raining, so we didn't use the pool, but it was absolutely lovely and the large patio area was stunning. Do not hesitate to book this property; we were extremely lucky to find it. There is a lovely gift shop for guests, and the decor in the dining area and throughout was stunning--gorgeous wood-burning fireplaces, multiple sofa areas to gather, table and seating areas for cards and games, and the dining area was beautiful.