Name: Los Castaños
Address: Calle Iglesia, 40, 29452 Cartajima, Spain, Calle Iglesia, 40, Andalucía, 29452, Spain
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $155 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.4

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Hotel Los Castaños

Calle Iglesia, 40, 29452 Cartajima, Spain – Excellent location – show map

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Breakfast was included and saved us time. Food was great. We also had dinner at the hotel several times and the food was delicious. My mom is a vegetarian and Di the owner made sure to take that into account. Both Di and her partner John, were super friendly and very interesting to talk to, as were the other guests who stayed at the hotel during our stay. The hotel is cozy and has a lot of character. Cartajima is a beautiful small town. We used it as our home base for our daily road trips. It was definitely nice to come back to some peace and quiet after a full day of sight seeing. Overall a wonderful experience!

Linda

United States of America

This is a very delightful and well located bed and breakfast. The area is so beautiful and quiet. The town is lovely and well tended. The hotel has wonderful moroccan influenced decor, terrific breakfasts and dinners, comfortable beds and various relaxing spaces to hang out and enjoy. Di and John provide the perfect balance of helpfulness and care, yet allowing for private space and time to relax.

Robert

Spain

Di is a superb cook. We had a great and interesting stay. We got great directions to Ronda (not to be missed). The village is very nice. A great stay in Andalucía!

Margareta

United States of America

Amazing, beautiful accommodations in a gorgeous location ...felt like we were visiting friends in their private home. Gracious hospitality and delicious food. Owners went out of their way to “find us” and to provide every comfort.

Henry

United States of America

This was a return visit after five years and it is still an unspoiled oasis. Di and John were very welcoming and we were immediately at home. We were extremely lucky with the weather and were able to enjoy a leisurely G&T on the roof terrace. Our evening meal and breakfast were excellent. A great place for a short break.

John

Spain

This is lovely hotel with a few rooms. Rooms are well decorated and colorful, and feel like Mediterranean style. Breakfast was served by the hosts and it was nice.

Patrick

Macau

I really liked the room decor which is not creation of chance and in the same time is cozy and not from ikea calatofue. I also admired the view from the window. The owners were nice and kind, they helped us finding a parking slot and gave recommendations for visiting Ronda.

Weronika

Poland

loved it - owners are just lovely, breakfast was outstanding. Very homely place.

Siobhan

Ireland

The location is lovely, you are in the middle of a beautiful white village with a great view. The room is quite big with a cosy little balcony. The terace is perfect for having a coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening. Breakfast is delicious with local food and good variety. I loved the silence and actually not hearing any noise as you are far away from the national road. There is a little bar near the hotel where locals meet and you can enjoy a glass of wine, a beer or some tapas. The hotel doesn’t have private parking, but there are plenty of parking spots 1 min walk away from the hotel. The hosts are very kind and very helpful, they can recommend you nearby places to visit. I definitely recommend the hotel for an authentic andalusian experience.

Maria

Romania

Los Castanos is a rare find. I went for a 4 day solo hiking holiday and it was perfect in all respects. Di and John are such friendly and knowledgeable hosts and made me so welcome. The place is beautifully appointed and my room exceeded my expectations. I had dinner at Los Castanos on 3 of my 5 nights and it was lovely food with great company. John is such an unassuming and modest host - about the nicest guy I've met in such a situation. Overall I'd rate this as the most enjoyable booking.com trip I've done in the last decade. Such a great place!

Richard

United Kingdom

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“Breakfast was included and saved us time. Food was great. We also had dinner at the hotel several times and the food was delicious.”

Linda United States of America
“This is a very delightful and well located bed and breakfast. The area is so beautiful and quiet. The town is lovely and well tended.”

Robert Spain
“Di is a superb cook. We had a great and interesting stay. We got great directions to Ronda (not to be missed). The village is very nice. A great stay in Andalucía!”

Margareta United States of America
“Amazing, beautiful accommodations in a gorgeous location ...felt like we were visiting friends in their private home. Gracious hospitality and delicious food.”

Henry United States of America
“This was a return visit after five years and it is still an unspoiled oasis. Di and John were very welcoming and we were immediately at home.”

John Spain
“This is lovely hotel with a few rooms. Rooms are well decorated and colorful, and feel like Mediterranean style. Breakfast was served by the hosts and it was nice.”

Patrick Macau
“I really liked the room decor which is not creation of chance and in the same time is cozy and not from ikea calatofue. I also admired the view from the window.”

Weronika Poland
“loved it - owners are just lovely, breakfast was outstanding. Very homely place.”

Siobhan Ireland
“The location is lovely, you are in the middle of a beautiful white village with a great view. The room is quite big with a cosy little balcony.”

Maria Romania
“Los Castanos is a rare find. I went for a 4 day solo hiking holiday and it was perfect in all respects. Di and John are such friendly and knowledgeable hosts and made me so welcome.”

Richard United Kingdom

Located in the middle of a small village, this boutique hotel has lots of character. You can soak up the Spanish sun on the roof terrace and refresh yourself in the paddling pool.

Experience authentic Andalusia in the remote white village of Cartajima. This hotel has stunning views over the mountainous countryside.

Keep up-to-date and email friends on the free internet connection. Alternatively, relax with a good book in the Castaños' library or choose between a good selection of films, games and music.

Each bedroom of the Castaños is decorated uniquely and has an intimate ambiance thanks to the decor which is inspired by Andalusia's tradition and culture. You can make yourself a cup of tea or coffee and sleep well in the king-size beds or twin beds. Some rooms have mountain views.

Begin the day with the Castaños' buffet breakfast and then return to the hotel for a candle-lit dinner in a romantic setting.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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An Inside Look at Los Castaños

Los Castanos is a spacious and airy building. The guest rooms are considerably larger than the Spanish average at 22 square metres approximately. The open plan ground floor has a convivial atmosphere which results in a salon type atmosphere on most busy evenings. The piece de resistance is the rooftop terrace with extraordinary views of the mountains of the Serrania. Guests spend hours watching stars, observing the villagers below as they come and go, taking the sun or reading in the shade.

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What's nearby *

Museum of the City-Ronda
6.4 miles
Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor
6.4 miles
Ronda's New Bridge
6.6 miles
Bullring Ronda
6.7 miles
Tajo's Tree-lined Avenue
6.8 miles
Ronda Train Station
7.1 miles
Cueva del Gato
7.4 miles
Parque Natural Sierra de las Nieves
12.1 miles
Flamingos Golf
12.2 miles
Marbella Club Golf Resort
12.2 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Ronda Market
10.6 miles
Bar Salvador Cafe/Bar
0 miles
Tienda Maria Supermarket
0.1 miles
Bar Amalia Restaurant
0.1 miles

Natural Beauty *

Genal River
0.6 miles
Zahara Lake
12.4 miles
Mediterranean Ocean/Sea
28 miles

Closest Airports *

Gibraltar International Airport
35.9 miles
Malaga Airport
36.8 miles
Jerez Airport
50.7 miles

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Food: Mediterranean

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2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Until 11:00 AM

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Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Pets are not allowed.

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Please inform Los Castaños of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: HO2/MA/01810

Guests staying at Los Castaños can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
Check-in at Los Castaños is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Los Castaños has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
Room options at Los Castaños include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
Los Castaños offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Hiking
- Library
- Steam room
- Tennis equipment
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Los Castaños (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- Street parking
From the nearest airport, you can get to Los Castaños by:
- Car 1h 30min
The prices at Los Castaños may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

“Breakfast was included and saved us time. Food was great. We also had dinner at the hotel several times and the food was delicious. My mom is a vegetarian and Di the owner made sure to take that into account. Both Di and her partner John, were super friendly and very interesting to talk to, as were the other guests who stayed at the hotel during our stay. The hotel is cozy and has a lot of character. Cartajima is a beautiful small town. We used it as our home base for our daily road trips. It was definitely nice to come back to some peace and quiet after a full day of sight seeing. Overall a wonderful experience!”

“This is a very delightful and well located bed and breakfast. The area is so beautiful and quiet. The town is lovely and well tended. The hotel has wonderful moroccan influenced decor, terrific breakfasts and dinners, comfortable beds and various relaxing spaces to hang out and enjoy. Di and John provide the perfect balance of helpfulness and care, yet allowing for private space and time to relax.”

“Di is a superb cook. We had a great and interesting stay. We got great directions to Ronda (not to be missed). The village is very nice. A great stay in Andalucía!”

“Amazing, beautiful accommodations in a gorgeous location ...felt like we were visiting friends in their private home. Gracious hospitality and delicious food. Owners went out of their way to “find us” and to provide every comfort.”

“This was a return visit after five years and it is still an unspoiled oasis. Di and John were very welcoming and we were immediately at home. We were extremely lucky with the weather and were able to enjoy a leisurely G&T on the roof terrace. Our evening meal and breakfast were excellent. A great place for a short break.”

“I really liked the room decor which is not creation of chance and in the same time is cozy and not from ikea calatofue. I also admired the view from the window. The owners were nice and kind, they helped us finding a parking slot and gave recommendations for visiting Ronda. ”

“The location is lovely, you are in the middle of a beautiful white village with a great view. The room is quite big with a cosy little balcony. The terace is perfect for having a coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening. Breakfast is delicious with local food and good variety. I loved the silence and actually not hearing any noise as you are far away from the national road. There is a little bar near the hotel where locals meet and you can enjoy a glass of wine, a beer or some tapas. The hotel doesn’t have private parking, but there are plenty of parking spots 1 min walk away from the hotel. The hosts are very kind and very helpful, they can recommend you nearby places to visit. I definitely recommend the hotel for an authentic andalusian experience. ”

“Los Castanos is a rare find. I went for a 4 day solo hiking holiday and it was perfect in all respects. Di and John are such friendly and knowledgeable hosts and made me so welcome. The place is beautifully appointed and my room exceeded my expectations. I had dinner at Los Castanos on 3 of my 5 nights and it was lovely food with great company. John is such an unassuming and modest host - about the nicest guy I've met in such a situation. Overall I'd rate this as the most enjoyable booking.com trip I've done in the last decade. Such a great place!”

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Reviewed: December 6, 2019

Bj
United States of America
9.0

“Mountain Luxury”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only things that were a slight turn off were the 5euro corkage fee and we asked if we could do a load of laundry (my son and daughter in law had another week of traveling) and the cost was 30euro - of course they didn’t have it done!
Di and John are friendly, welcoming and run a beautiful bread and breakfast, (though they call Los Castanos a hotel.)The rooms are spacious and well-appointed with bedside reading lights, arm chairs, slippers, robes, small balconies, great pillows, comfortable beds, blow dryers, coffee and a heated towel warmer. The body oil and soap were lovely. There is a roof top terrace with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. The living room has books and games and it feels like you are in the beautiful home of a friend. Breakfast is included and was great- fresh fruit, bread, jam, honey, ham, cheese, eggs on request, fresh squeezed OJ and yogurt. Di cooked dinner for us twice- 4 course meals that were the best we had in Spain. Although she calls herself a cook and not a chef, she has impressive kitchen skills and we were delighted with the dinners. The road to Los Castanos is not for the faint of heart; hairpin turns up the mountain and upon arrival, narrow streets. Di made reservations for us for the cave (so cool) and John was kind enough to park our car near the hotel entry the night before we left so we didn’t have to negotiate the narrow passage when we left in the dark, early morning hour. You can help yourself to a fully stocked bar, and it will be added to your tab. We picked up a bottle of wine in Ronda and were a bit surprised to see a corkage fee of 5 euros on our hotel bill. Corkscrews were in each guest room, so we could have opened the bottle ourselves had we known there would be a fee. No big deal- just thought I could save the reader 5e! I recommend this hotel. Both Di and John are interesting people, both speak English (John is from the U.K., Di is American-Brit) and we enjoyed the stay. The beautiful home is filled with art, antique doors and local pottery and offers small items for sale to guests.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: October 6, 2019

Anca
Germany

4 helpful votes
10

“amazing location”
- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
nothing to complain about

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: June 28, 2019

John
Spain

2 helpful votes
10

“A fantastic place for a short break”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only thing not like was leaving.
This was a return visit after five years and it is still an unspoiled oasis. Di and John were very welcoming and we were immediately at home. We were extremely lucky with the weather and were able to enjoy a leisurely G&T on the roof terrace. Our evening meal and breakfast were excellent. A great place for a short break.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 4, 2019

Patrick
Macau

8 helpful votes
9.2

“Lovely gems”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
This is lovely hotel with a few rooms. Rooms are well decorated and colorful, and feel like Mediterranean style. Breakfast was served by the hosts and it was nice.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 30, 2019

Linda
United States of America
10

“A hidden gem!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 7 nights
Not applicable.
Breakfast was included and saved us time. Food was great. We also had dinner at the hotel several times and the food was delicious. My mom is a vegetarian and Di the owner made sure to take that into account. Both Di and her partner John, were super friendly and very interesting to talk to, as were the other guests who stayed at the hotel during our stay. The hotel is cozy and has a lot of character. Cartajima is a beautiful small town. We used it as our home base for our daily road trips. It was definitely nice to come back to some peace and quiet after a full day of sight seeing. Overall a wonderful experience!

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 17, 2019

Weronika
Poland
9.2

“Beautiful white town ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Finding the address when driving narrow streets of the town might be challenging. Definitely ask hotel owners for help.
I really liked the room decor which is not creation of chance and in the same time is cozy and not from ikea calatofue. I also admired the view from the window. The owners were nice and kind, they helped us finding a parking slot and gave recommendations for visiting Ronda.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 4, 2019

Siobhan
Ireland

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
Possibly a tad overpriced given the location
loved it - owners are just lovely, breakfast was outstanding. Very homely place.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 30, 2019

Robert
Spain
10

“We have been going to Los Castaños for over 8 years and can’t wait to go back again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This is a very delightful and well located bed and breakfast. The area is so beautiful and quiet. The town is lovely and well tended. The hotel has wonderful moroccan influenced decor, terrific breakfasts and dinners, comfortable beds and various relaxing spaces to hang out and enjoy. Di and John provide the perfect balance of helpfulness and care, yet allowing for private space and time to relax.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 19, 2019

Maria
Romania

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There isn’t a single thing I can think of.
The location is lovely, you are in the middle of a beautiful white village with a great view. The room is quite big with a cosy little balcony. The terace is perfect for having a coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening. Breakfast is delicious with local food and good variety. I loved the silence and actually not hearing any noise as you are far away from the national road. There is a little bar near the hotel where locals meet and you can enjoy a glass of wine, a beer or some tapas. The hotel doesn’t have private parking, but there are plenty of parking spots 1 min walk away from the hotel. The hosts are very kind and very helpful, they can recommend you nearby places to visit. I definitely recommend the hotel for an authentic andalusian experience.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 2, 2019

Richard
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Extremely enjoyable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 5 nights
It's hard to find anything to fault Los Castanos itself but the village of Cartajima is pretty small and isolated and it might not suit everyone. I had dinner in the local bar on one night and it was fine. However, the so-called village "shop" has almost no basic provisions e.g. hiking food etc, so I had to rely on the generosity of Di and John for some hiking sandwiches etc. The nearest big place is Ronda (20 km) and I'm not sure everyone would enjoy a late night drive from there after dinner. On the other hand, there are great local hikes from the village and John is extremely knowledgeable about where to go etc. So if you want to escape the hordes of tourists in Ronda and don't mind a bit of solitude and quiet, it's fine.
Los Castanos is a rare find. I went for a 4 day solo hiking holiday and it was perfect in all respects. Di and John are such friendly and knowledgeable hosts and made me so welcome. The place is beautifully appointed and my room exceeded my expectations. I had dinner at Los Castanos on 3 of my 5 nights and it was lovely food with great company. John is such an unassuming and modest host - about the nicest guy I've met in such a situation. Overall I'd rate this as the most enjoyable booking.com trip I've done in the last decade. Such a great place!

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: December 24, 2018

Jinuss
Spain
10

“We can't wait to visit again and have already recommended Los Castaños to all our friends.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Hmmmmmm, can't think of anything really.
Basically, we liked everything. :) Di and John are charming and very interesting hosts, we spent a lovely evening chatting with them, sat in front of a warm and inviting fireplace sipping a delicious copa de tinto; Di is an excellent cook, we enjoyed our dinner very much and she was gracious enough to give me her recipe for the yummy salmon dish she cooked up for us in no time; the 'hotel' is beautifully and charmingly decorated and located in a most beautiful village in magnificent countryside. What more could one wish for?

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 7, 2018

Margareta
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Di is a superb cook. We had a great and interesting stay. We got great directions to Ronda (not to be missed). The village is very nice. A great stay in Andalucía!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 5, 2018

Henry
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wished we could have stayed longer!
Amazing, beautiful accommodations in a gorgeous location ...felt like we were visiting friends in their private home. Gracious hospitality and delicious food. Owners went out of their way to “find us” and to provide every comfort.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: September 20, 2018

Neil
United Kingdom
10

“a real gem of a place - relaxed and sympatico.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
Having to leave!
Total peace and quiet and breathtaking views. Exceptional hospitality from Di and John. The hotel is in a great location for exploring Ronda and then providing a calm refuge at night. We will return!

Stayed in September 2018

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