El Horcajo

Spain , Malaga
Montecorto, Carretera Ronda - Zahara De La Sierra A-2300, KM.21.800
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50 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2025

Jenny

We loved this quiet hotel and the birdsong in the morning. It was just what we needed. The restaurant was mediocre.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2024

Scott

Perfect location and place.

This is an amazing location and city. You have everything within walking distance and this hotel is very well located near it all. Great staff that were very helpful. You don’t need a car, we left our’s in the parking garage 1 km away. Great breakfast in the morning as well.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2024

O. E.

Lovely and isolated place 20km away from Ronda

Highly recommendable rural accommodation. Pet friendly, quiet with a beautiful scenery and excellent food, but don't try the house wine, go for Jorge Bonet.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2022

JANICE

Quiet location easy reach of surrounding towns/cities clean comfortable accommodation felt at ease straightaway staff very very friendly and accommodating would love to go back sometime

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2021

Richard

Peacefuol, quiet and remote

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Agri-turismo! Hiking trails right out the back gate!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Sep 2018

Alice

Traditional Spanish finca

El Horcajo is situated at the end of a long windy private road, which means that while you are there, you feel like you are far from it all. In reality, the location is very convenient if you want to visit Ronda and some of the Pueblos Blancos such as Grazalema. We arrived after driving through a huge thunderstorm and were relieved to be greeted by the friendly staff, who gave us lots of information about the area (including walks directly from the hotel) as well as about the dining option at the hotel. Our room and bathroom were large with nice views of the countryside. The furniture is simple and traditional, fitting well with the countryside setting. The beds were very comfortable. Dinner at the hotel was simple with a choice of salad or soup to start, a meat or a fish main, with fruit or crème caramel for dessert. It's a shame that the weather wasn't good enough for us to try the swimming pool (which looked very inviting).

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2018

THELMA

The hotel people were lovely, their English was as good as my Spanish, but it worked out. Breakfast was good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2017

John

Rustic Getaway Close to Ronda

Spent two nights here. Hotel is nestled in a beautiful mountain valley about 10 miles from Ronda, Spain. Sheep roam the nearby hills. All kinds of birds on the property and they greet you with lots of sounds in the morning. Wonderful dinners served on premise. Skimpy breakfasts. Delightful pool. Rustic setting. Old style architecture with wood and adobe. Very nice change of pace from city hotels.

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 May 2017

Verified traveler

In the middle of nowhere

One of the worst hotels I have ever staying at - so bad I left after only one night, very shabby, 16 miles from Ronda town centre (not the few K that they say) I could hear very single noise from the next door room, which when they run a bath reached 69 Db's. The driveway from the main road is 3 Km of rough twisty badly maintained road - 1st gear & lots of concentration to to drive in & out.

2/10

Poor

13 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

A MISTAKE TO GO HERE

Remote location,poor food options and mediocre breakfast. Room had old, non working TV (replaced on request),bathroom door which jammed on lock and other windows and ddoors which didn,t open - also poor lighting. WIFI only at reception area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2016

ElenaJ

No horses here :(

The staff were very friendly.
The rooms were really different - very cool place to stay. Lots of space in the room with steps leading upstairs to the 2 single beds.
I was very disappointed in the fact that there were no horses there. This was one of the main reasons for booking our stay. There is local horse riding available but no actual horses on site which is deceiving with the photo advertised of the hotel.
This would be my only complaint.

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2016

John

Great Place to Stay in the Pueblos Blancos

The Hotel El Horcajo is in the heart of the Pueblos Blancos, in an ideal location for visiting the surrounding towns. The hotel is deep in a beautiful valley, surrounded by hillside meadows dotted with sheep, goats, and cows. The driveway is long, winding, and steep, not particularly well maintained, but in keeping with the rustic character of the hotel itself. Birds abound, especially swallows, many of which nest in doorways and other crannies of the hotel's courtyard and put on an aerobatics show most of the day.
The hotel is an old stone-walled, tile-roofed building. Some of the furnishings in the common areas are worn, but the rooms are spacious and very clean and well appointed. The bathrooms are very comfortable, the showers hot. Views from the windows are beautiful. The tranquility of the hotel made it very restful. We stayed in the central, two-story part of the building, and there are also a dozen or so rooms opening onto the hotel's courtyard.
The hotel's management style was casual and friendly. The staff was eager to provide anything requested, and though they kept track, they were not always asking for signatures. The buffet-style breakfasts were excellent and generous, though we were not impressed with the dinners (and dined elsewhere in the evenings).
We loved the Pueblos Blancos region, and enjoyed our stay at El Horcajo greatly.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2015

Amanda

Beautiful \"Hotel\"

This \"hotel\" was wonderful, it was like being in a B&B of sorts. We stayed with our 2 children ages 10 & 12 and the room was perfect. There was a queen bed on the main floor and 2 twin beds in the loft area above. It is beautifully situated in a valley with rolling hills and very quiet surroundings. I love the old farmhouse style and our hosts were very friendly and helped us to book horseback riding tours and find the nearby towns for food (it is a very small family run establishment and there was no kitchen open on the evening we arrived). It is not difficult to find but is tucked away and off the beaten path. I would stay again.

Family

4/10

Poor

27 Aug 2015

mr P

rustic country hotel

Very nice Rustic hotel in out of the way location on a national Park 15 kilometres from Ronda
nice basic room simple furniture, good pool
hotel let down by indifferent service
and terrible not cheap food

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2015

tony

The real spain

A lovely break in the Grazelema National Park, splendid scenery and wonderful setting. All prices very reasonable as well.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2015

jennifer

Hidden gem

Lovely rustic old farmhouse in middle of nowhere if you want peace and quiet it's perfect. Beds are ok , bathroom has everything you need clean towels etc, no fridge in room though, swimming pool was not forking whilst there but is lovely area. Fire in lounge , all very cosy. Breakfast was ok cold choice of cheese, salami, bread , cereal, yogurts, juice. Bar was good and not expensive. Owners very welcoming and kind. Step back in time at this place and relax on your little patio it will never be busy here only few rooms to let. Just a warning though it is advertised near Ronda but it's far north and difficult to find. Def do not arrive in the dark. Signposted on A374 North of Ronda. A little gem if you can find it

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2014

Caryn

Above expectation - wonderful!!!

*Above expectation. *Beautiful little room with all we needed and a private patio outside the back door. The room was more like a little terraced cottage and was tastfully decorated etc. *Everything was clean. *Check in was easy, with an english speaking receptionist. *Breakfast was amazing - as much as you like from a varied buffet type layout. *The views were spectacular. *The only noise we could here were the goats bells in the morning - we have never slept in such a peaceful place! *We only stayed one night but i left regretful that we werent staying for longer. You could easily stay a week. Highly recommended by us very happy british couple.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2014

Nicholas

Rustic Charmer

The location was unreal! The hotel is in a valley surrounded by sheep, and we got stuck on the road in by bulls on the road which was neat! (But don't worry, the hotel is gated so the animals can't come in!) Dinners were pleasant, rustic but home-cooked and inexpensive. Only complaints are that the wi-fi does not reach the rooms and that our bed was two twins beds, each with their own set of twin-size sheets, stuck side-by-side. Surprising given that the hotel seems geared towards couples. However, still highly recommend, as it has great atmosphere!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2014

Rita Ann James

Great location

Perfect for relaxing chilling out the hotel was very clean and the staff were very good have told friends and would definitely go back.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2014

Lee

el horcajo

Such a lovely place, was recommended to stay and it was delightful.

Would love to come back again

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2014

jasper

Superb

This is the second time we have stayed here so decided to take our friends as we travelled through Spain.

Superb location, home cooked food and we'll priced.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Aug 2014

FIFI HEART

Rural location

Very peaceful and rural location with an astonishing drive down to the hotel. Staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast simple but good. This is about 15km from Ronda and surrounded by nothing but the stunning national park. Bed not at all comfortable as mattress cover under sheet was horribly stiff so celt like we had cardboard underneath so had dreadful night which was a pity. Dinner wad very good and also excellent value. Fast wifi in public areas but lots of wasps around and dead in the swimming pool so we didnt use it.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2014

Maurice

Return visit

I last stayed here about 9 years ago and am pleased to say that standards have not just been maintained but improved. The pool is lovely, the food basic but good, the rooms very comfortable and the setting ideal.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

Beautiful place

Very cool cabin-like loft room with plenty of space for our family. The hotel staff were helpful and kind and made special meals for our picky toddler. The pool was closed which was disappointing in such warm weather (mid April) but other than that a very nice stay!

4/10

Poor

31 Mar 2010

Richard

Disappointing

An extremely difficult place to find and spartan exterior. Friendly enough.

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2025

Antonio

Alojamiento para relajarse, mezclarte con un entorno rural y con naturaleza paisajística excelente. Buen Acceseso a otras poblaciones. Fui a hacer tomas con drones audiovisuales y volveré a alojarme sin duda.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2024

Jose

No ir los que le molesta la naturaleza.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2024

Rodolphe

Hébergement très dépaysant ... c'est une ancienne hacienda en pleine nature.
Obligatoire d'avoir une voiture pour s'y rendre .
Quel plaisir de se réveiller avec le chant des oiseaux et la vue des moutons qui paissent sur la montagne.
Petit déjeuner excellent et possibilité de dîner sur place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2024

Marcha

Unieke locatie als je van rust en natuur houdt

Wat een geweldig hotel, prachtige locatie als je van rust, natuur en wandelen houdt.

Kamer was prachtig, schoon en de douche was een feest.

Ontbijt en diner was superior.

En hele aardige mensen.

We komen zeker terug.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2023

Tomás

Un lugar con encanto y muy bonito, trato muy bueno, repetiremos

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2023

Verified traveler

Genial para ir en familia

Las habitaciones son muy acogedoras y el sito espectacular en medio de toda la sierra. Cerca no hay mucho así que decidimos cenar allí mismo y genial, carta completa, buen servicio y entorno idílico.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2023

Nieves

Sitio espectacular para descansar, el personal super amable y atentos, la comida fabulosa

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2023

Marie

Environnement extérieur vraiment paradisiaque.
Installations sanitaires, particulièrement la douche
demanderaient une grande amélioration (débordement de la douche inévitable sur le plancher de la salle de bain).
Excellent petii-déjeuner, très complet.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2023

Inga-Lill

Naturupplevelse

Fantastiskt ställe beläget mitt ute i naturen. Smakfullt renoverat, rymliga rum med terass. Hundvänligt. God mat i restaurangen.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2022

ÁUREA

Para desconectar.

El hotel está estupendo para desconectar. Está en el fondo de un valle. La carretera hasta llegar está regular, pero merece la pena por el paisaje. El hotel es sencillo, pero proporciona lo necesario. Incluido restaurante donde se come bien y el precio no es elevado. Lo mejor: el silencio, la naturaleza y que no alcanza la cobertura de los móviles en la habitación! Para descansar.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2022

Matthieu

Magnifique

Excellent séjour ! Hacienda au coeur d'un parc naturel, environnement très depaysant.
Réceptionniste très agreable, chambre très propre et confortable.
Rapport qualite prix excellent petit dej inclus.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2022

Oliver

Perfekt für uns

Alles war absolut super, ruhig gelegen, toller Pool, leckeres Essen, geräumige Zimmer, freundliches Personal, Natur pur. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder einmal dorthin.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2021

Mikael

Fantastic retreat

Fantastic remote location. A perfect oasis for a getaway in beautiful surroundings!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2020

Verified traveler

El hotel està situado en un lugar maravilloso , el personal es agradable y la comida està muy rica , el desayuno muy completo , no tenemos ninguna pega

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2020

Germania

Un sitio de relajación sin ruido muy bueno para desconectar de la ciudad un paisaje agradable

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Máximo relax natural

Buena ubicación si quieres desconectar. Personal muy atento y estupenda comida casera.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2019

javier

Buen hotel para pasar unos días tranquilos. Limpio, espacio agradable.

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2019

olga

una experiencia muy linda.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

La ubicacion es excepciinal nos gusto mucho todo desde ya muchas gracias

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2018

Madi

Bon accueil, petit déjeuner copieux, hotel dans un site remarquable très s calme à proximité de Ronda

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2018

Marc

Mooi en rustig

Prachtig en rustig gelegen hotel met zwembad. Vriendelijk personeel en traditionele finca kamers met airco. Leuk dag menu en lekkere koele drankjes. Kortom ben je in de buurt gewoon doen!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Lugar encantador, en pleno parque natural

El entorno del hotel es muy agradable, en plena naturaleza. Las habitaciones son amplias, y tienen el encanto del estilo totalmente rustico/rural del entorno, como estancias de un cortijo. Recomendable.

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2017

Han

A great hotel with a authentic spanish atmospheer

A great hycienda between the spanish mountains.
Our stay was a true and outstanding experience, witch was mutch too short.
The breakfast was really good. Diner was simpel but very tasty. The wine was excellent.
The staff did anything to make our stay comfortable in witch they really succeed.

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2017

Dag

Morsomt \"Ekte Spansk\"

Dette er et lite, meget spansk hotell som ligger koselig til ca 15 km fra Ronda. Veldig landlig. Vi tilbrakte et døgn her og fikk svært god service. Vi spiste en tre retter i restauranten, til dette fikk vi servert en god lokal vin. Dette var virkelig en opplevelse utenom det vanlige, i trivelig atmosfære.
Betjeningen var veldig hyggelige og gjorde sitt beste for at vi skulle ha det bra.
Har du lyst til oppleve noe utenom det vanlige? Da er dette et godt alternativ.

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