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Hotel Posada San Marcos, Alájar

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Hotel Posada San Marcos in Alájar offers an adults-only country house with a swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and private balconies with garden or pool views. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Mediterranean, Spanish, and local cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes local specialities, fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice. Leisure Activities: Guests can relax by the pool, enjoy the sun terrace, or explore the surrounding area with hiking and cycling. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor seating, bike hire, and a tour desk. Convenient Location: Located 105 km from Seville Airport, the property is a short walk from Arias Montano Rock and near attractions such as La Gruta de las Maravillas (12 km) and Corta Atalaya (43 km). Highly rated for its swimming pool, breakfast, and attentive host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
Ecostars
Ecostars
EU Ecolabel
EU Ecolabel

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Roger
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location in Alajar, a charming white pueblo in the Sierra de Aracena. Gorgeous area with fantastic walking. Lucy and Angel are great hosts. Their home cooked food was probably the best we've had on this trip. Great local beers and wine....”
Wilson
Canada Canada
“Excellent breakfast with organic local produce and homemade jams and pate The pool is lovely Lucy cooked and incredible dinner. Angel is very knowledgeable about all. Thank you both. Janet”
Suziecrew
United States United States
“We had an authentic Spanish experience, provided by the very friendly owners. Their property is a beautifully rehabbed home with spacious, comfortable rooms and a lovely dining area where we had a fabulous breakfast consisting of homemade breads,...”
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was great with homemade and local produce . The pool and garden were fabulous, great after a hot walk. Hosts were really helpful and knowledgeable about the area and have a genuine commitment to the environment. Beds were very...”
Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I liked everything about it, especially the delicious locally sourced food: immediately developed a taste for Spanish breakfast and the dinners were truly excellent. The hosts: Angel and Lucy, whose business and home this is, do a superb job: many...”
Stephanie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our host, Angel, could not have been more helpful or lovely. He began by coming to rescue us from some remote village due to a bus ticket problem (with no questions asked!) and continued to be a wonderful host throughout our stay - even taking us...”
Janice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful location in thriving village community with walking trails from the door. Lots of places to eat and bars in the village. Fantastic hosts who were passionate about eco measures and supporting the community with local produce. Very...”
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great sustainability story and implementation without sacrificing comfort in any way. Very helpful owners, who provided all kinds of information and suggestions to optimise stay”
Maria
Spain Spain
“Los desayunos increibles!! De diez la mermelada casera, manteca de lomo... Todo exquisito. El personal del hotel encantadores. Sin duda volveremos”
Alejandro
Spain Spain
“Todo muy cómodo y acogedor, la piscina ideal con el monte al lado, a veces se ven ciervos cerca, una experiencia muy buena para desconectar y estar en paz en la tranquilidad de la sierra, el cielo nocturno es un espectáculo”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Ángel and Lucy

9.9
Host review score
Ángel and Lucy
Get the best of both world's at La Posada de San Marcos where the front door takes you straight out to the hubub of a pretty white Andalusian village and our back door hides a secret oasis of peace and quiet.
A real family providing a delightful, comfortable stay in Spain's Secret Sierra. Here at San Marcos our strong green credentials and emphasis on hospitality go hand in hand, along with life's little luxuries. We are passionate about sharing all we know about the area and spend time with you at check in with our map of the village to tell you all about the village secrets!
So much to do and see in the area - from Alájar we have our very own walking notes that will take you from a short stroll to a full day's hike. Prefer to see the surrounding villages - let us show you the map of the area where we can indicate the interesting places to visit and the best restaurants in each one! More active? We can organize abseiing, caving, horseriding, canoeing, rock climbing, bungee jumping. Want to learn about wild mushrooms? the ecosystem here in the park? iberian ham? goat's cheese? the night skies? We can organise any of these activities for you!
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurante #1
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean • Spanish • Local
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Hotel Posada San Marcos, Alájar takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:30 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroRed 6000Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 16:00 and 18:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note: Our official pool season is from 1 June to 15 September and we clean the pool on an almost daily basis, depending on its use and also provide pool towels in the rooms. During the rest of the year the salt water pool is filtered on a daily basis keeping the water crystal clear but the pool bottom is not cleaned so regularly as in the summer season, however the water it is perfectly clean to swim in.

Please inform Hotel Posada San Marcos, Alájar in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 16:00:00 and 18:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: CRHU623