El Mesón de Despeñaperros
About this property
With easy access to the A4 Motorway, this hotel is located in Andalucía’s Despeñaperros Nature Reserve. It offers air-conditioned rooms and a terrace with great views of the mountains. The rooms at the El Mesón de Despeñaperros feature tiled floors and simple décor. Each one has a private bathroom and a TV, some of which are flat-screen TVs. The hotel’s restaurant serves a mixture of Mediterranean food and traditional dishes from Jaén province. There is also a Spanish-style café-bar serving drinks and light meals throughout the day. You can drive to Jaén in around 45 minutes from the Mesón. Baeza and Úbeda, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, are around 50 minutes’ drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Natalie
Spain
“The room was fantastic. There was loads of space and the beds were so comfy. I loved the old bathroom with it's huge tiled mirror and even bigger shell-shaped sink. The view from the room was of the mountains and while it was next to the highway,...” - Vivienne
United States
“Charming Spanish inn with lots of personality. The staff couldn’t be nicer. The bed was modern and comfortable. Would stay again.” - Bernard
United Kingdom
“Our stay for one night was excellent as was dinner , breakfast and the service A great place to stay between the coast and Madrid- characterful.” - Eleni
Czech Republic
“We stayed in the property for a night stop on our way to the south. Very comfortable location, comfortable and clean rooms, excellent staff and breakfast! All you needed for a good night sleep and stop to refresh and get some rest! I would go back!” - Roberts
Portugal
“The view and area was very good. The hotel was full of interesting parafanalia” - Lorraine
United States
“beautiful views, wonderful dinner at the restaurant, helpful friendly staff” - Jeffrey
United States
“This place is exceptional. The room and bathroom were spacious and comfortable, with beautiful old heavy wooden furniture. The restaurant was out of this world, really high culinary art— the desserts particularly extraordinary. And the people...” - Helen
United Kingdom
“Really good value for money. We had a really good sized bedroom with a large bathroom both with nice views. Clean and warm, a simple breakfast that met our needs, conveniently situated off the A-4. Restaurant serving locally sourced food. There...” - Emer
Ireland
“The restaurant , the atmosphere , the homely feel, the wonderful friendly staff , the relaxed dog friendliness , the extra large bath tub , the comfortable bed . Everything!!” - Jill
Spain
“The restaurant was amazing and the staff were lovely…”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- El Mesón Despeñaperros
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.



The fine print
License number: H/JA/00016