Two-star guest house in Sierra Nevada, next to the ski slopes, with family rooms, a restaurant and several ski lifts just minutes away.
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El Ciervo is a 2-star guest house in Pradollano, Sierra Nevada, 260 m from the Parador ski lift and next to the ski resort.
Its rooms, measuring between 10 and 15 m², have a private bathroom with a bathtub, heating, a TV and a desk. Options include double, triple and quadruple rooms, with single beds or bunk beds depending on the room type; some rooms offer alternative layouts. The building has no lift, and the upper floors are accessible by stairs.
The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and dinner, and free WiFi is available in the shared areas. The property also offers direct access to the ski slopes, ski storage and a 24-hour reception. Plaza Andalucía is 500 m away and has shops, bars, restaurants and ski and snowboard hire services. The entrance to Sierra Nevada Natural Park is 20 m away, while Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport is 33 km away.
El Ciervo offers six room types, from double rooms to triple and quadruple options. Most measure 10 m²; the interior double room is 15 m² and faces inward, with no view. Bed options vary between single beds and bunk beds, with different layouts depending on the room type.
All rooms include a private bathroom with a bathtub, heating, a desk and a wardrobe; they also come with a toilet, towels and bed linen. The room types described include a TV. Some rooms can be configured as connecting rooms, an option to consider if you’re travelling in a group. The building has no lift, and the upper floors are accessible only by stairs. The stated maximum occupancy ranges from two to four people, depending on the room.
At 10 m², this double room offers two sleeping arrangements: two single beds or one bunk bed. The bathtub and desk complete the space, along with heating and a wardrobe. It has the lowest capacity of all the room types and is suitable for a couple or two travellers.
This 10 m² room accommodates up to three people and stands out for offering a single bed alongside a bunk bed, or three single beds. It has a private bathroom with a bathtub, a wardrobe and heating; you can choose between a layout with a bunk bed and one with separate beds.
Within its 10 m², this room type can be arranged with bunk beds; the alternative adds two single beds and another bunk bed. The private bathroom has a bathtub, and the room also includes a desk and wardrobe. Its distinctive feature is the choice of bed combinations for arranging the space.
At 10 m², this room shares the two bed configurations of the other Triple Room, but its name specifies an arrangement for two adults and one child. It has a bathtub, heating and a desk, as well as a private bathroom. The option of choosing three single beds sets it apart from the bunk-bed arrangement.
This 10 m² room accommodates up to four people and offers a choice between two bunk beds or a combination of two single beds and one bunk bed. The private bathroom includes a bathtub; a wardrobe and bed linen are also provided. The two-bunk-bed layout is the most compact option for sharing.
This is the largest double room at 15 m² and the only one described as interior-facing: it has no view. It can be set up with a bunk bed or two single beds. It has a private bathroom with a bathtub, heating and a desk, with a simple layout focused on rest.
El Ciervo offers services suited to a stay centred on snow activities. It has direct access to the ski slopes and ski storage, as well as tourist information to help you plan activities. Reception is open 24 hours a day, and housekeeping is provided daily. There is also luggage storage, a safety deposit box and heating.
The shared areas include a games room and an indoor play area, as well as a picnic area. The accommodation has family rooms and connecting rooms, along with non-smoking spaces and a no-smoking policy throughout the property. The restaurant and bar complete the range of services; free WiFi is available in the shared areas. The upper floors are accessible only by stairs.
El Ciervo is in the Edificio Penibético, in Pradollano, the Sierra Nevada village linked to the ski resort. Plaza Andalucía is 500 m away, about a five-minute walk, and has bars, restaurants, shops and ski and snowboard hire. The entrance to Sierra Nevada Natural Park is 20 m from the accommodation, and Telesilla Parador I is 240 m away.
Several ski lifts are nearby: Borreguiles Gondola is 290 m away and Al-Ándalus Gondola is 410 m away. Sierra Nevada University Botanical Garden is 840 m away; the Monument to the Virgen de las Nieves is 1.4 km away, and the Ethnographic Museum is 1.6 km away. Sierra Nevada Ski and Mountain Resort is 2 km away. Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport is 33 km away.
In winter, the nearby ski lifts and direct access to the slopes make it easy to spend the day skiing. For a mountain outing, Veleta Peak is 5 km away and Peña del Perro is 2.7 km away. In the milder months, the botanical garden and the local trails offer another way to explore Sierra Nevada. Pradollano lets you combine outdoor activities with a visit to its restaurants and shops; the ski lifts and attractions mentioned provide specific reference points for planning each walk.
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The staff’s service stands out as the best-rated aspect, and the mountain surroundings also receive favourable feedback. Opinions are more moderate about the facilities, cleanliness and comfort; value for money is rated somewhere in the middle.
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The nearest airport is Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, 33 km from El Ciervo. The accommodation is in the Edificio Penibético, in Pradollano; Telesilla Parador I is 240 m away, and Borreguiles and Al-Ándalus gondolas are 290 m and 410 m away. There is no parking at the property. Plaza Andalucía is about a five-minute walk away.
The entrance to Sierra Nevada Natural Park is 20 m away, and Telesilla Parador I is 240 m away. Borreguiles Gondola is 290 m away; Plaza Andalucía, with shops, bars and ski hire, is 500 m away. You can also visit Sierra Nevada University Botanical Garden, 840 m away, and the Ethnographic Museum, 1.6 km away.
El Ciervo’s restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and dinner, and the accommodation also has a bar. Drinks are not included with the half-board option. Breakfast is served in the restaurant; these options let you eat at the property during your stay.
El Ciervo is in a building without a lift. The upper floors are accessible only by stairs, so reaching your room may involve climbing steps. This affects rooms on the upper floors.
El Ciervo offers double, triple and quadruple rooms, with layouts that may combine single beds and bunk beds. Most rooms measure 10 m²; the Interior Double Room measures 15 m² and has no view. All rooms have a private bathroom with a bathtub.
Check-in at El Ciervo is available between 16:00 and 00:00, and check-out is until 12:00. You need to let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. Guests must present photo identification and a credit card when checking in.