La Almunia del Valle

If you're heading to the Sierra Nevada and want easy access to all the delights than Granada has to offer, look no further than staying at La Almunia del Valle. It is an absolutely delightful boutique hotel with a good eye for sustainability. Patricia and Manuel have created a bucolic paradise and their lovely warm personalities are firmly embedded throughout the gorgeous property. They are supported by an wonderful, friendly and very helpful staff who are always on hand to recommend day-trips, restaurants etc. We stayed in a standard terrace room which in my opinion has to be one of the top rooms! The terrace which is smothered by a vine is large and private (although we were visited on several occasions by the hotel's friendly feline, Rita!). The room itself was stylishly and comfortably furnished. The bed linen was the best I've ever experienced in a hotel and the bathroom was fabulous too! There's a great pool area with loads of sunbeds and recliners for snoozing in under ancient olive trees. Here you can get access to a well stocked honesty bar which offers soft and alcoholic drinks and a good variety of snacks. This bar is really convenient as there is no lunch on offer. The breakfast and set menu dinner get massive mentions! They are outstanding and served on a lovely terrace with stunning mountain views. Definitely the best breakfast we've ever experienced, with so much on offer and all produce is locally sourced. The dinner which comprises 5 courses, is out of this world and a gastronomic delight. At 40 euros per head it offers excellent value and is complemented by a great wine list too. Every night offers a different set menu and is always inspired by local cuisine. There are some great walks from the hotel, particularly the nearby river/canyon stroll which takes around 2 hours. We also headed up into the Sierra Nevada and treks with virtually no one else around are only 20 mins drive away. There's so much you can do from this hotel, you won't be bored. We will see you again La Almunia del Valle, as you have to be experienced more than once!

Excellent boutique hotel experience. Patricia and her team provide a genuine and caring welcome. The setting is an oasis of calm and tranquillity. Run or walk the lovely trails in the hills nearby or just doze amidst the fig and olive trees and the beautiful hotel grounds. Rooms are tastefully decorated with nice touches that show real thought for the needs of the discerning traveller. Breakfast and dinner options are consistently good. In summary, this hotel is a place you come to unwind, recharge your energy or heal your mind. Highly recommended.

It is very hard to find fault with any aspect of this excellent boutique hotel. Tucked away in a rural area but within 20 minutes drive to Granada, the staff here are friendly, interested and genuinely want you to have the best time. The hotel owner is around all the time, checking all is as you expect with your room and the service. Of particular note is the kitchen. From the superb array of freshly prepared local specialities for breakfast to the imaginative and delicious five course dinners, you know you are in the hands of a highly competent chef and his staff. The wine list is short, well chosen and good value. You would go a long way to find another hotel offering such high quality service at a very reasonable price.

What a find! Fabulous tranquil setting, with wonderful scenery, wonderful staff who couldn't be more helpful and absolutely fantastic food both at breakfast and evening meals. Nothing is too much trouble and they go out of their way to ensure your stay is wonderful. Such a cosy intimate atmosphere that you feel you are a guest of the host. Everything was perfect and we will be back. One of the absolutely best hotels we have ever stayed in!

We wanted to tour the Sierra Nevada mountains in addition to seeing The Alhambra and Granada so we decided to stay in Monachil at the foot of the mountain range. This unique hotel fit the bill. It is about a twenty minute drive from Granada but totally removed from the tourist hustle and bustle. Our lovely room with balcony overlooked the mountains and we were awoken by roosters, not by traffic noise. The breakfast is served on the terrace overlooking the mountains and is an idyllic way to start the day. We did not opt for the dinner since we were unsure of when we'd finish touring each day so we ate in local Monachil restaurants. The staff is friendly and speaks English. Highly recommended. One does need a car to stay here and visitors should be aware that the turn-off to the hotel property is three quarters of a mile up a two way road barely wide enough for one car. If one met another car travelling in the opposite direction (which happened to us twice), one needed to back up to one of the few turnouts where a car could squeeze past. With a stone wall on one side, a fence on the other, and a couple of blind curves, this was quite a challenge, especially in the dark!

This was a second stay for us at this wonderful hotel. We had a great time last year, and were eager to return. What can I say? Probably even better second time around! The highest praise of all must go to the staff here, all of whom are very friendly but also work so hard to ensure you have a great time, and nothing is too much trouble for them all, no exceptions! We had great weather, and the grounds are just so peaceful if you want to relax by the pool during the day. You need to be aware there is no daytime bar or catering facilities, just a basic honesty bar - and you also really do need a car, to reach it or visit Granada for example. Breakfast is so tasty, and varies each day - but lots of fresh dishes, fruit, bread, cakes etc! We ate in the restaurant all four evenings, and we opted for either fish or vegetarian choices and the food was honestly amazing, the chef is fantastic. The fellow guests all seem of similar mind, and it’s great to stay amongst very varied nationalities which it seems to attract. We love this place and will certainly return at our soonest opportunity! Thanks Almunia!

We had the most amazing time only made very special by the owner Patricia who is passionate about her home and her business. We were treated as one of the family and she always asked what she could do to improve. The situation of the hotel is very special with fantastic views over the Sierra Nevada and we spent 3 days, relaxing, walking and generally having a wonderful time. The breakfast in the terrace were special as all the produce was sought locally, With specialty jams, honeys, meats and cheeses. Lovely homemade cakes. Everything you could wish for was here. We are at the hotel every night and the food was Michelin star. We had four courses and every dish was a delight. The staff were extremely helpful and nothing was too much. Our room was beautiful and we had a large terrace to sit on. Everything about this place was a piece of heaven and we will be back to take advantage of this beautiful place.

This is the first place I've ever stayed in that feels like true 'home away from home.' We felt so incredibly looked after. Patricia (the owner) and her team have created a calm, tranquil place that was an absolute joy to experience. The highlight has to be the mountain views, the walks in the Sierra Nevada and the home cooked food (the first chef of the week was miles better than the 2nd in our opinion). The thought and level of detail that goes into making this place makes it stand out. It is truly special and unique. The bedrooms and the balcony were also wonderful. The sustainable efforts are another reason to choose this family-run hotel, it's the best way to vote with your wallet when travelling in Spain. Although there are still areas for improvement in terms of sustainability (offering fish and meat everyday is the biggest one) they are clearly one of the leading sustainable hotels in Spain.

We had an incredible stay here!! Staff, accommodations, cleanliness, food were all amazing. Particularly the staff was so kind and welcoming. We stayed in a renovated room and it was perfect for 2 people. And of course the most beautiful views. Would come back here again!