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Reviews of Monasterio de San Francisco 4 stars

Avenida Pio XII, 35, 14700 Palma del Río, Spain

#4 of 7 hotels in Palma del Río

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 87 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Instead of a room with one large bed, we got a room with two twin beds

    Lovely atmospheric place, a great opportunity to get away and enjoy the peace and quiet. Incredibly beautiful and well-maintained area, nice place to relax by the pool (swimming at this time was still a bit cold for me). The breakfasts are also good, with quite a large choice. Nice restaurant on the territory, where you can try dishes made from local products. Would love to come again!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Beat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Monastario itself needs more care. Areas were neglected and grounds were not kept up. Pool was old and worn out.

    We loved the comfort and cleanliness of the room. The staff was nice. The restaurant was superb.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    What a wee gem of a place. Full of history and charm. I would highly recommend.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillow too hard

    Staff were marvelous, the atmosphere amazing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Serenity in Palma Del Rio
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We only stayed one night!

    This is a wonderful place to stay. Friendly staff amazing buildings and grounds, great restaurant and set up for cyclists.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I expect that persons working in a reception can speak a minimum of english enough for check in/out.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Fantastic stay in a former monastery, it was invaluable for a history enthusiast like me. The accomodation is a perfect base if you would like to visit both Sevilla and Córdoba. The breakfast was lovely with home made pastries and freshly squeezed orange juice. I would recommend to have a dinner in the onsite restaurant as well, it is also an extraordinary culinary experience, the vegetables are grown in the monastery’s own kitchen garden.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    9.0
    Fabulous stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be better if there was an iron and kettle for water in the room..

    Every thing was amazing, the interiors with Andalusian style, room was large .. the staff very friendly and helpful .. location was in the middle about one hour drive to Seville and Granada

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gardens could be a bit better maintained. But there had been storms so perhaps this is an excuse.

    A really unique hotel. Loved everything about it. Lovely building, library and setting. Beautiful gardens. Also great with drinks before dinner on terrace.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This is the third time I've stayed here - which is testament to its high standard. Great rooms, first class breakfast and excellent value.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    10
    Amazing stay in a beautiful historic building
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    10
    Excellent, and good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    That it was only a one night stay

    Tranquil and relaxing,fantastic pool,cloister is a place to relax and unwind with a glass of vey good Rioja. Air con worked a treat, staff were excellent. The monastery itself is the star, beautiful! We came upon this place by accident en rout to the coast, but would definitely make it a destination on its own. I havnt heard a dawn chorus like it for a long time. Thanks will visit again.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    8.0
    It was friendly, the room was wonderful. The pool had a disabled entrance. Which was lovely. We thought they was a bi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Plastic glasses

    It was a different from a normal hotel.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    10
    Interesting place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice place

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    10
    we are just happy to have had a visit in this spiritual place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked every corner, it is just amazing history place. It was cool for children to go to the pool 🏊‍♂️ and it was exciting to listen for the bells 🔔 ringing. Amazing 🤩

    Very spiritual and beautiful place. We liked it so much. This Hôtel will be long time in our hearts ❤️

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    10
    Superb!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    Everything from start to finish was perfect. The staff were so friendly and helpful, the building is incredible, the pool was amazing and breakfast was fabulous. Wifi worked extremely well and our room was gorgeous. We could not fault anything and we will definitely return.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really beautiful historic building in a peaceful setting, with very generous and helpful staff.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Overall, we liked everything about the hotel a lot, and we would come back. Nevertheless, we thought that the service (although professional) could be more friendly and welcoming. Especially in the restaurant (the dinner was excellent, btw.), the waiter staff seemed a tad too hurried and short.

    We loved the calm, discrete ambiance of this place, its architecture, antique furnishing, the sprawling garden, and the pool.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyable stay in a beautiful monastery
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only minor: took a while before the shower was warm. construction of the window and blinds made that it was not possible to make the room dark and to have fresh air at the same time.

    super beautiful building, very nicely constructed inside an old monastery. Room was spacious and nice, the bathroom as well. The breakfast was also very good and extensive. There was a nice swimming pool as well.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    really unorganized. little outdated. not enough staff but very friendly. limited parking. breakfast can be a lot better.

    nice swimming pool good restaurant friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ambience of the hotel, it's lush garden and terrific sized swimming pool and the high level of competant and very pleasent staff throughout the entire hotel was amazing and most importantly consistent.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    10
    Very special and super comfortable accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only downside is that there is little day light. But that’s obviously unavoidable it being a monastery.

    Amazing, very special accommodation. I arrived early by bike and could check in immediately. Friendly - English speaking - staff. The monastery is just beautiful!! Loved my stay.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    8.0
    Really good place for a couple of days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only thing that was not very good was the matrass in the bed: too hard for me. But it is not a big problem and probably serves to remind you that the monks did have a hard life.

    The atmosphere in an old monastery. The spacious room. The swimming pool and gardens. The location is not very special or interesting, but Cordoba and Sevilla are at driving distance for day visits, and it is nice at the end of a long city visit to leave the city and enjoy the quietness of a monastery outside the city.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2023

    10
    Impressed place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place is really unique and amazing. You are feeling like in fairytale. The stuff is wonderful. A big thank you to everybody who made our stay very comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    9.0
    Character hotel close to local restaurants
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a church right next to it and the bells were ringing every half an hour or hour. My room was quite dark.

    The great garden and the character of the property. Great cosmetics, comfy beds and good sized rooms. Restaurants close by.

    Stayed in April 2023

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