This magnificent landmark hotel is situated on the Rock of Gibraltar, and has stunning views. Built in 1932, it is decorated in a colonial style, and its famous past guests include Sir Winston Churchill. Rooms at Rock Hotel come with satellite TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Each also has its own bathroom, and views of the sea. The hotel’s restaurant also has panoramic views across the Bay of Gibraltar, the Spanish mainland and the Rif Mountains of Morocco. Guests can enjoy an open-air seawater pool, which sits in its own secluded garden. The town centre is just 1 km from Rock Hotel, with a shopping centre within 2 km. There are botanical gardens to visit just 100 metres from the building. Please note that there is a possibility that the swimming pool may be closed some days due to weather, at the discretion of the management.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Rock Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 28 Sept 2011.

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
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Travel Sustainable Level 1
This property has told us they’re taking some steps towards sustainability that can have environmental and social impact. We’ve worked with experts including Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable programme – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nikki
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Clean, friendly staff and great sea views very nice (basic), breakfast. Reception, porters and the older bar man were exceptional, nothing was too much trouble
  • Nadeem
    QatarQatar
    Location, staff and facilities were great! We didn't eat there but had drinks in the evening. The bar staff were professional and provided a good service.
  • Lynn
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Great location , wonderful restaurant, staff friendly and helpful , best breakfast ever
  • Matthew
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    We've stayed here before and love this hotel, it's a great place to stay
  • Robert
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Room was excellent and spacious, pool clean and inviting .. parking plentiful.
  • Samantha
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    location is great, room was lovely. The bathroom was a bit small but adequate
  • Genandsand
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Everything! Clean comfortable friendly nothing too much trouble and Catherine at reception was really lovely.
  • Tracey
    AustraliaAustralia
    The location is superb. Best views in Gibraltar. Beautiful old hotel with great facilities. Watching the ships in the harbour is mesmerising. Loved it
  • Beata
    AustraliaAustralia
    The view is amazing! Loved our little balcony with views over water. Restaurant and staff just beautiful. Gluten free options for breakfast was a bonus.
  • Mary
    SpainSpain
    We really love the hotel. The staff are excellent and the view from the room is excellent

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property

  • Will your pool be open the first week in November?

    Thank you very much for your message. Our swimming pool is open 1st April to 31st October, weather permitting.
    Answered on 19 October 2020

Hotel surroundings *

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Rock Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Rock Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
12 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per child, per night

Prices for cots and 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 and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Rock Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that the pool is closed for bathing from 1 November until 1 April.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property may host on-site functions and some rooms may be affected by noise.

Please inform Rock Hotel 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.

Swimming pool #1 is closed from Wed 01 Nov 2023 until Sun 31 Mar 2024

Swimming pool #1 is closed from Fri 01 Nov 2024 until Mon 31 Mar 2025

FAQs about Rock Hotel

  • Rock Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Guests staying at Rock Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian

  • Check-in at Rock Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Rock Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool

  • Rock Hotel is 0.9 miles from the centre of Gibraltar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from Rock Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Rock Hotel include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Suite

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Rock Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.