With easy access to the A4 Motorway, this hotel is located in Andalucía’s Despeñaperros Nature Reserve. It offers air-conditioned rooms and a terrace with great views of the mountains. The rooms at the El Mesón de Despeñaperros feature tiled floors and simple décor. Each one has a private bathroom and a TV, some of which are flat-screen TVs. The hotel’s restaurant serves a mixture of Mediterranean food and traditional dishes from Jaén province. There is also a Spanish-style café-bar serving drinks and light meals throughout the day. You can drive to Jaén in around 45 minutes from the Mesón. Baeza and Úbeda, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, are around 50 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
3 single beds
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
4 single beds
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Guest review summary
Guests praised the <b>friendly staff</b> and <b>convenient location</b> near the motorway. The <b>breakfast</b> was appreciated, though some found it limited. Beds were noted for their comfort, while <b>room comfort</b> received mixed feedback. The restaurant was a highlight, offering delightful meals.
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Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Santa Elena

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • El Mesón Despeñaperros
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of El Mesón de Despeñaperros
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking

Reception services

  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Family rooms
  • Room service

Wellness

  • Full body massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
El Mesón de Despeñaperros takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 12:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

License number: H/JA/00016

FAQs about El Mesón de Despeñaperros

  • El Mesón de Despeñaperros offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Full body massage
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
  • El Mesón de Despeñaperros is 550 yards from the centre of Santa Elena. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at El Mesón de Despeñaperros is from 13:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • El Mesón de Despeñaperros has 1 restaurant:

    • El Mesón Despeñaperros
  • Yes, El Mesón de Despeñaperros is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

  • Room options at El Mesón de Despeñaperros include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple