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Roadside hotel in Manzanares, next to the A-4, with gardens, a seasonal outdoor pool, a restaurant and rooms with private bathrooms.
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Área de Servicio El Cruce is a 3-star hotel in Manzanares, next to the A-4 and 1 km from the town centre. Surrounded by gardens, it combines simple accommodation with services for a roadside stop: a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and self-service café. Its rooms have air conditioning, a TV and a private bathroom; options include double rooms, rooms with twin beds and a junior suite, with floor areas of 10 to 20 m².
The restaurant serves continental breakfast and traditional La Mancha cuisine for dinner. WiFi is free, and free public parking is available nearby without the need to reserve. The hotel accepts pets on request, for a supplement of €15 per stay; animals weighing up to 10 kg or of medium size are accepted, and there are two pet-friendly rooms, subject to availability. Its location next to the motorway makes it easy to travel around the area, while Manzanares town centre is nearby, with museums, parks and historic buildings to visit.
The rooms at Área de Servicio El Cruce have air conditioning and private bathrooms, with options to suit different sleeping preferences. The range includes a double room with a large double bed, two options with twin beds and a junior suite. Floor areas range from 10 to 20 m², with the suite being the largest room.
Some rooms overlook the garden and have a terrace; one of the twin-bed options also has a balcony. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, and bathrooms include toiletries, towels and a hairdryer. Depending on the room type, you’ll also find a desk or dining area. The double rooms with twin beds vary in size and outdoor amenities, so you can choose between a 14 m² room with a balcony and terrace or a more compact 10 m² option with a terrace.
At 15 m², this room has a large double bed and a terrace with garden views. The private bathroom has a bath or shower. Toiletries, a hairdryer and a flat-screen TV complete a room designed for relaxing with your own outdoor space.
This 14 m² option has two single beds, a balcony and terrace, as well as garden views. The private bathroom includes toiletries and a hairdryer. Compared with the Double Room, it offers separate beds and extra outdoor space to enjoy during your stay.
At 20 m², the Junior Suite has a large double bed and more space than the double rooms. It includes a dining area and desk; the private bathroom has toiletries and a hairdryer. It’s the only room type with a desk.
This 10 m² room has two single beds and a terrace, with a more compact layout than the other options. It has a private bathroom, air conditioning and a TV. The terrace sets it apart from a conventional double room, while its smaller size may suit a short stay.
The hotel offers practical facilities for both a roadside stop and a stay in Manzanares. Common areas include a terrace and garden, 24-hour reception, luggage storage and tourist information. There are also meeting or banquet rooms, a small supermarket and a smoking area. The building has a lift and heating, and offers family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
Dining options include a restaurant, café, fruit, wine or champagne and a children's menu. WiFi is free throughout the property, and free parking is available nearby. Pets are allowed. Rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and toiletries; the hotel also has an electric vehicle charging station.
Área de Servicio El Cruce is on the A-4 motorway, at km 173, 1 km from Manzanares. The hotel gardens offer a break beside the road, while the town centre has cultural attractions and places to stroll. Ermita de Santa Quiteria is 1.1 km away; Museo del Queso Manchego is 1.6 km away, and Castillo De Pilas Bonas is 1.9 km away. Parque Julián Gómez-Cambronero is 1.8 km away.
Manzanares railway station is 1.1 km from the hotel and the bus station is 1.4 km away. If you’re travelling by road, the A-4 connects the accommodation with key routes around the area. To reach the hotel from Madrid heading towards Cádiz, take exit 172; from Cádiz towards Madrid, take exit 174. Ciudad Real is a 45-minute drive away, while Las Lagunas de Ruidera and Tablas de Daimiel nature parks are an hour away by car.
In Manzanares, you can visit Museo Manuel Piña, 1.7 km away, or Gran Teatro, 1.4 km away. For a stop in green surroundings, Parque Miguel Angel Blanco is 1.5 km away. The Don Quixote driving route passes nearby, and Membrilla is 5.0 km away, offering an option to extend your visit beyond the town centre. These places let you combine local heritage, parks and drives through the landscapes of Castilla-La Mancha.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff and access from the A-4. Cleanliness and comfort receive moderate feedback, while the facilities and WiFi are the least highly rated aspects. Overall, the hotel mainly meets the needs of a practical stopover.
Rates at Área de Servicio El Cruce vary depending on the season, room type and dates of your stay. To see the latest price for your trip, you can check the available rates through our search channels.
Área de Servicio El Cruce is next to the A-4, at km 173, and 1 km from the centre of Manzanares. From Madrid heading towards Cádiz, take exit 172; from Cádiz towards Madrid, take exit 174. Manzanares railway station is 1.1 km away and the bus station is 1.4 km away. Free public parking is available nearby without the need to reserve.
Área de Servicio El Cruce is 1.3 km from Museo PlomHist and 1.4 km from Gran Teatro. Museo del Queso Manchego is 1.6 km away and Castillo De Pilas Bonas is 1.9 km away. You can also visit Parque Miguel Angel Blanco, 1.5 km away, or Membrilla, 5.0 km away. The Don Quixote driving route passes near Manzanares.
The restaurant at Área de Servicio El Cruce serves continental breakfast. For other meals, it offers traditional La Mancha cuisine at dinner, and there is also a self-service café on site.
Área de Servicio El Cruce accepts pets on request and charges a supplement of €15 per stay. Animals weighing up to 10 kg or of medium size are accepted. There are two rooms for guests staying with pets, subject to availability.
Área de Servicio El Cruce has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. There is also a pool bar for guests who would like to have a drink while using these facilities.
Área de Servicio El Cruce offers double rooms, rooms with two single beds and a Junior Suite. Floor areas range from 10 to 20 m²; some rooms have a terrace, and one twin-bed option also has a balcony and garden views.
Área de Servicio El Cruce offers free WiFi throughout the property. Guest ratings for the connection are more moderate than those for the staff, so bear this in mind if you rely on an especially fast signal.
