Name: Hostal Rios
Address: El Lentiscal, 8 , 11392 Bolonia, Spain, El Lentiscal, 8, Andalucía, 11392, Spain
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $61 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Guesthouse Hostal Rios

Beachfront · Private Beach. Property is on or next to a beach and has a private beach.

El Lentiscal, 8 , 11392 Bolonia, Spain –

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*9.5* Playa de Bolonia: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)

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The location is unbeatable - there is a very nice restaurant in the hotel, which is packed for “lunch” mid afternoon, other restaurants are within walking distance. The hotel is on the older side but is well kept and clean. The WiFi worked very well ! The staff spoke little English but were helpful.

Huw

United States of America

The hotel is localized just in fron of beach. Its far from the city center but if you want a place to relax and enjoy is the perfect place

Diana

Brazil

This hostal is right on the beautiful beach of Bolonia. The room was comfortable and we had a private terrace to chill with sea view (not the best one nor the worst) Our room was right behind the restaurant which is a bit noisy until 12 at night but this is standard Spanish time for finishing dinner and the rest of the night is very quite. Try to be there the night the restaurant is closed (Thursday I believe) and you will be amazed by the peace surrounding this place! It is perfectly located to get access to village facilities, supermarket etc but outside of the daily confusion of cars coming and going for daily trip to beach. Breakfast was included and good for us. Staff is very busy and they could seem rude at times, but they are in fact very helpful when support is requested. Having a fridge in the room allowed us to keep refreshments in the room avoiding having to go everyday to the supernarket, very convenient.

Antonella

Italy

We were pretty much cool with what we got for our money. Very close to the beach and with in walking distance to all restaurants and what small shops they have. Bonus there was a chemist on the grounds as well. For a national park it was beautiful but if your used to staying at the ritz this is not for you. It’s much on par with Bali accomodation clean with a place to lay your head as you don’t spend all day in your room if you do then this is not the place for you. We enjoyed our stay very much

Ann-maree

Australia

Right on the beach, good breakfast included, great food in the hotel’s restaurant, very clean

Vojtěch

Czech Republic

Plain with toast, orange juice and coffee improved with tomatoes and pate as a choice. Location was really good so breakfast watching the sea was a good start to the day. Beach long enabling lots of walking.

Penni

Spain

The location is stupendous and the beds, surprisingly comfortable.

Brennan

United Kingdom

We were welcomed by the hotel owners personally. The atmosphere is very homely, warm and laid back. Pros- - Beach view from the room, balcony - View of African mountains on the other side of the sea - Clean beach - Hotel just 15 min walk on the beach to Baelo Claudia ( beautiful Roman ruin) and sand dunes

Philipp

Germany

Always stay there when in Bolonia very ample breakfast and always friendly owners and staff

Terence

Spain

The property absolutely exceeded our expectations, everything was lovely. Amazing breakfast, very kind staff, superb view of the sea. Excellent service and location.

Marta

United Kingdom

9.6

Excellent location!
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“The location is unbeatable - there is a very nice restaurant in the hotel, which is packed for “lunch” mid afternoon, other restaurants are within walking distance.”

Huw United States of America
“The hotel is localized just in fron of beach. Its far from the city center but if you want a place to relax and enjoy is the perfect place”

Diana Brazil
“This hostal is right on the beautiful beach of Bolonia. The room was comfortable and we had a private terrace to chill with sea view (not the best one nor the worst) Our room was right behind the...”

Antonella Italy
“We were pretty much cool with what we got for our money. Very close to the beach and with in walking distance to all restaurants and what small shops they have.”

Ann-maree Australia
“Right on the beach, good breakfast included, great food in the hotel’s restaurant, very clean”

Vojtěch Czech Republic
“Plain with toast, orange juice and coffee improved with tomatoes and pate as a choice. Location was really good so breakfast watching the sea was a good start to the day.”

Penni Spain
“The location is stupendous and the beds, surprisingly comfortable.”

Brennan United Kingdom
“We were welcomed by the hotel owners personally. The atmosphere is very homely, warm and laid back.”

Philipp Germany
“Always stay there when in Bolonia very ample breakfast and always friendly owners and staff”

Terence Spain
“The property absolutely exceeded our expectations, everything was lovely. Amazing breakfast, very kind staff, superb view of the sea. Excellent service and location.”

Marta United Kingdom

Set at the beachfront of Bolonia Beach, Hostal Rios features simple rooms with free Wi-Fi. It features a small garden, a restaurant and a café.

Hostal Rios’ simple rooms have a TV. There is also a private bathroom. Some rooms have sea or garden views.

Guests can enjoy Spanish cuisine in the Rios’ restaurant. There is a small selection of bars and cafés in the center of Lentiscal, a 5-minute walk away.

Tarifa is a 25-minute drive from the guest house, while Zahara de los Atunes is approximately 19 mi away. Algeciras, Cádiz and Chiclana de la Frontera can be reached in just over an hour by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Playa de Bolonia
0.1 miles
Punta Paloma
3.2 miles
Cape Malabata
18.5 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Bolonia Beach Golden sand
Swimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink, Watching the Sunset

200 feet

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Gibraltar International Airport
23.6 miles
Ibn Batouta Airport
26.1 miles
Sania Ramel Airport
41.8 miles

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What Travelers Love About This Location

“The view from the terraced area of the room was spot on, the breakfast was good, even though the staff did not speak English and my Spanish is rubbish they were...”

David

United Kingdom

8.7

“This hostal is right on the beautiful beach of Bolonia. The room was comfortable and we had a private terrace to chill with sea view (not the best one nor the w...”

Antonella

Italy

7.9

“Right on the beach, good breakfast included, great food in the hotel’s restaurant, very clean ”

Vojtěch

Czech Republic

9.5

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Menu: À la carte

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Children of all ages are welcome.

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The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Pets are not allowed.

The Fine Print

Please note that the restaurant is closed from 01 until 31 October 2019.

“The location is unbeatable - there is a very nice restaurant in the hotel, which is packed for “lunch” mid afternoon, other restaurants are within walking distance. The hotel is on the older side but is well kept and clean. The WiFi worked very well ! The staff spoke little English but were helpful. ”

“This hostal is right on the beautiful beach of Bolonia. The room was comfortable and we had a private terrace to chill with sea view (not the best one nor the worst) Our room was right behind the restaurant which is a bit noisy until 12 at night but this is standard Spanish time for finishing dinner and the rest of the night is very quite. Try to be there the night the restaurant is closed (Thursday I believe) and you will be amazed by the peace surrounding this place! It is perfectly located to get access to village facilities, supermarket etc but outside of the daily confusion of cars coming and going for daily trip to beach. Breakfast was included and good for us. Staff is very busy and they could seem rude at times, but they are in fact very helpful when support is requested. Having a fridge in the room allowed us to keep refreshments in the room avoiding having to go everyday to the supernarket, very convenient.”

“We were pretty much cool with what we got for our money. Very close to the beach and with in walking distance to all restaurants and what small shops they have. Bonus there was a chemist on the grounds as well. For a national park it was beautiful but if your used to staying at the ritz this is not for you. It’s much on par with Bali accomodation clean with a place to lay your head as you don’t spend all day in your room if you do then this is not the place for you. We enjoyed our stay very much”

“Plain with toast, orange juice and coffee improved with tomatoes and pate as a choice. Location was really good so breakfast watching the sea was a good start to the day. Beach long enabling lots of walking.”

“We were welcomed by the hotel owners personally. The atmosphere is very homely, warm and laid back. Pros- - Beach view from the room, balcony - View of African mountains on the other side of the sea - Clean beach - Hotel just 15 min walk on the beach to Baelo Claudia ( beautiful Roman ruin) and sand dunes”

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Reviewed: August 28, 2019

Antonella
Italy

7 helpful votes
7.9

“Right on the beach! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I know I’m being specific but hostal restaurant had not even 1 choice for vegetarians outside so simple salad, we had to eat every evening at other restaurants bad for them more than for us really. Room isolation showed some limit when a very chatty and loud family staid next door, fortunately for us it was for 1 night only. The room structure leaves the bathroom at the end with no window and you lo need air conditioning on to avoid bad smell from umidity and missing fresh air.
This hostal is right on the beautiful beach of Bolonia. The room was comfortable and we had a private terrace to chill with sea view (not the best one nor the worst) Our room was right behind the restaurant which is a bit noisy until 12 at night but this is standard Spanish time for finishing dinner and the rest of the night is very quite. Try to be there the night the restaurant is closed (Thursday I believe) and you will be amazed by the peace surrounding this place! It is perfectly located to get access to village facilities, supermarket etc but outside of the daily confusion of cars coming and going for daily trip to beach. Breakfast was included and good for us. Staff is very busy and they could seem rude at times, but they are in fact very helpful when support is requested. Having a fridge in the room allowed us to keep refreshments in the room avoiding having to go everyday to the supernarket, very convenient.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 1, 2019

Ann-maree
Australia
6.7

“Our stay was relaxing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Unfortunately there was 2 things that were lacking as I’m an early riser I love a couple of coffees before breakfast and with no jug to boil water, breakfast didn’t start till 7.30am I wake at 5.30am so it’s a long wait. The mattress’s really need to be replaced as the 1 I steeped on didn’t come back to shape after 2hours the other 1 you could feel the springs digging into you. So new one would benefit all.
We were pretty much cool with what we got for our money. Very close to the beach and with in walking distance to all restaurants and what small shops they have. Bonus there was a chemist on the grounds as well. For a national park it was beautiful but if your used to staying at the ritz this is not for you. It’s much on par with Bali accomodation clean with a place to lay your head as you don’t spend all day in your room if you do then this is not the place for you. We enjoyed our stay very much

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 15, 2019

Huw
United States of America

7 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
While the breakfast was nice - set items every day we would have perhaps liked some variety - but to be honest it did hit the spot with many locals also coming in for breakfast also
The location is unbeatable - there is a very nice restaurant in the hotel, which is packed for “lunch” mid afternoon, other restaurants are within walking distance. The hotel is on the older side but is well kept and clean. The WiFi worked very well ! The staff spoke little English but were helpful.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: June 22, 2019

Vojtěch
Czech Republic
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Would choos a room with the sea view next time, Wi-Fi available only in the restaurant
Right on the beach, good breakfast included, great food in the hotel’s restaurant, very clean

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: May 28, 2019

Penni
Spain
7.9

“Relaxing - the Roman ruins a pleasure to visit as well as Cadiz”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 6 nights
Visited end of May and found all restaurants closed Mondays and most of the week but open at weekends. Hostal Rios only served food in the evening Friday/Saturday, would have appreciated that information. Wifi was poor.
Plain with toast, orange juice and coffee improved with tomatoes and pate as a choice. Location was really good so breakfast watching the sea was a good start to the day. Beach long enabling lots of walking.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 23, 2019

Brennan
United Kingdom
6.7

“Missing a trick”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was impossible to get anything to eat on a Monday and the rooms aren't set up for self catering. Nobody was very helpful on that front. We had to drive to find a roadside restaurant which hampered our relaxation. Breakfast was coffee, orange juice and toast. Sufficient but hardly enticing. The hostal bar closed at around 6 and that was it! Luckily there was a local general store with great owners who sold and opened a bottle of wine for us.
The location is stupendous and the beds, surprisingly comfortable.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 1, 2019

Anonymous
Netherlands
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
View from the room. Location.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 26, 2019

Philipp
Germany

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Simple yet beautiful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- simple spanish breakfast with bread and tomatoes
We were welcomed by the hotel owners personally. The atmosphere is very homely, warm and laid back. Pros- - Beach view from the room, balcony - View of African mountains on the other side of the sea - Clean beach - Hotel just 15 min walk on the beach to Baelo Claudia ( beautiful Roman ruin) and sand dunes

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 8, 2019

Terence
Spain
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
Always stay there when in Bolonia very ample breakfast and always friendly owners and staff

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 4, 2019

Derek
United Kingdom
6.3

“Lack of comfort”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The garden area was still a building site. No comfort in room no place to sit in comfort. Breakfast very basic. Coffee. Toast tomato jam. Left a day early.
Near beach

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: November 15, 2018

Marta
United Kingdom
10

“Fantastic”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
The property absolutely exceeded our expectations, everything was lovely. Amazing breakfast, very kind staff, superb view of the sea. Excellent service and location.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: September 16, 2018

David
United Kingdom

5 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
Would have preferred more storage area, but that was the only minor thing.
The view from the terraced area of the room was spot on, the breakfast was good, even though the staff did not speak English and my Spanish is rubbish they were helpful. Great food in the restaurant and good prices.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: July 10, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent location

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: July 8, 2018

Denise
United Kingdom
10

“Exploring tarifa”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was nothing we didn't like. It is basic and we didn't need anything else.
Very clean and well kept. Good location on the beach to explore the area. Great food in the local restaurants and rios at lunch time. Breakfast is coffee or tea orange juice 2 x toast with jams pate and tomatoes. Very spanish which we liked. Not much English spoke. We had a garden view room which we were glad of over beach view as gave more privacy.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: June 29, 2018

Christine
Gibraltar

1 helpful vote
7.1

“Enjoyed it but next time will have to ring up Hostal Rios directly to ensure I get the room I want.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
I originally booked a twin room with a balcony and beach views. After I amended my booking for 2 nights instead of 3, booking.com changed my room to a triple with no view, in an interior corridor which was dark and very noisy. Was sorely disappointed as I was really looking forward to sitting in outside balcony area of room to enjoy beach views.
Comfortable beds. good shower.friendly staff.

Stayed in June 2018

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	Double or Twin Room 2 twin beds or 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This simple room has air conditioning, free WiFi and a TV. There is also a private bathroom. Some rooms have sea views. Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Air conditioning • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Tile/Marble floor • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double or Twin Room with Garden View 1 full bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Overlooking the garden, this simple room has air conditioning, free WiFi and a TV. There is also a private bathroom. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Air conditioning • Iron • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Tile/Marble floor • Mosquito net • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Garden view • Towels • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Offering sea views, this simple room has air conditioning, free WiFi and a TV. There is also a private bathroom. Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Air conditioning • Iron • Balcony • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Tile/Marble floor • View • Mosquito net • Wardrobe or closet • Ocean view • Towels • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Triple Room 3 twin beds or 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This simple room has air conditioning, free WiFi and a TV. There is also a private bathroom. Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Air conditioning • Iron • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Tile/Marble floor • Mosquito net • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Entire unit located on ground floor • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Quadruple Room 2 twin beds and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This simple room has air conditioning, free WiFi and a TV. There is also a private bathroom. Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Air conditioning • Iron • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Tile/Marble floor • Mosquito net • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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