Andalusian-style hotel in Zahara de los Atunes, with pools, 5,500 m² of gardens, Spanish cuisine and beaches within walking distance.
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El Cortijo de Zahara by QHotels is a 4-star hotel in Atlanterra, Zahara de los Atunes, a five-minute walk from the beaches. Its whitewashed buildings, tiled courtyard and 5,500 m² gardens evoke the architecture of an Andalusian villa, while the rooms retain terracotta floors and wooden beams.
Your stay includes two outdoor pools — one for adults and one for children — and a heated indoor pool. La Bodega serves Spanish cuisine, and Café del Sol offers light meals and snacks by the pool. Free WiFi and free private parking are available. Spa services and massages are also offered for an additional charge.
Rooms include air conditioning, a TV and a fridge; depending on the category, you'll find a terrace, balcony, seating area or garden or sea views. Suites and family rooms offer options for different types of trip. The property offers half board with a dinner credit at the à la carte restaurant; drinks are not included, and the amount varies by season.
The rooms at El Cortijo de Zahara by QHotels retain details of the Andalusian villa, such as terracotta floors and wooden beams. All have air conditioning, a TV and a fridge, as well as a private bathroom. Options include 22 m² double rooms, suites and 42 m² family rooms, plus a 56 m² Junior Premium with sea views.
The rooms differ in their outdoor spaces and views: some have a balcony or terrace, several overlook the garden, and the Junior Premium has a furnished terrace and minibar. The Junior Suites include a seating area, while the family rooms add a sofa bed. There's also a suite with garden views and a terrace. You can choose between a simpler double room, a suite with space to relax or a family room with an additional seating area.
At 22 m², this room retains original features of the house, such as terracotta flooring and wooden beams. It has a private bathroom with a shower, as well as air conditioning, a safe, a TV and a fridge. A simple option for two people, it comes with toiletries and a hairdryer.
This 42 m² suite adds a spacious seating area and a terrace to the double-room layout. The space includes a sofa, air conditioning and a safe; the private bathroom comes with toiletries and a hairdryer. You can choose between a bath and a shower.
At 22 m², this double room has a balcony or terrace and garden views, features that distinguish it from the Standard Double Room. The room also includes air conditioning, a safe, a TV and a fridge. The private bathroom has a shower, hairdryer and toiletries.
This 42 m² family room combines a double bed and sofa bed with a balcony or terrace and garden views. The seating area provides space to relax between activities. It includes air conditioning, a safe and a fridge, and the private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and toiletries.
This 42 m² family room has a terrace and sofa, garden views and a private bathroom. The layout combines a double bed with a sofa bed, and the amenities include air conditioning, a safe, a TV and a fridge. The bathroom has a bath or shower, a hairdryer and toiletries.
At 56 m², this adults-only room has sea views, a furnished terrace and a minibar replenished daily. The rate includes access to the pool and bar in the adults-only area. It also has air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and toiletries.
This 42 m² suite has garden views and a terrace, rather than the sea views of the Junior Premium Suite. The interior includes air conditioning, a TV, a safe and a fridge. There's a private bathroom with a bath or shower, a hairdryer and toiletries.
The hotel brings together ways to enjoy the coast and relax without leaving the property. Shared spaces include a garden, terrace and solarium; the spa and wellness area offers a dedicated space for relaxation. You'll also find a 24-hour reception, concierge service and luggage storage. If you're arriving by car, free parking is available, and there's free WiFi throughout the property.
Dining options include a restaurant, bar, café and children's menu. Outside, water sports facilities are complemented by activities such as horse riding, diving, cycling and windsurfing. The property also offers bicycle hire and has outdoor furniture. Family rooms and facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility provide further accommodation options. There's a children's pool for those travelling with children.
El Cortijo de Zahara by QHotels is in Atlanterra, on the coast of Zahara de los Atunes. Atlanterra Beach is 300 m away and Playa del Búnker is 700 m away; Playa de los Alemanes is 850 m away. Playa de Zahara de los Atunes is 1.3 km away. The hotel is a five-minute walk from the beaches, and Zahara de los Atunes is 3.7 km away. This coastal setting lets you combine days by the sea with visits to viewpoints and the town.
Mirador del Faro Camarinal is 2.3 km away, and Mirador Camarinal is 2.5 km away. Playa del Cañuelo is 2.9 km away and Playa de Bolonia is 3.7 km away. Nearby sights include Castillo de Zahara de los Atunes and Mercado de Abastos, both 3.6–3.7 km away; Baelo Claudia Archaeological Museum is 4.7 km away. Gibraltar International, Tangier Ibn Battuta and Jerez airports are 41, 42 and 72 km away, respectively.
In the warmer months, the beaches of Atlanterra and Los Alemanes are good for swimming and relaxing by the sea. For a change of pace, the hotel mentions surfing, horse riding and hiking among the activities in the area; there are also viewpoints and archaeological sites to visit. The nearest golf course is a 30-minute drive away. Zahara de los Atunes, with its castle, church and market, offers a chance to explore the town centre.
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Guests particularly value the staff, cleanliness and comfort of the facilities. They also highlight the services and coastal setting. WiFi receives a more moderate rating than other aspects, while value for money scores somewhat lower than cleanliness and service.
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El Cortijo de Zahara by QHotels is at Avenida Cabo de Plata, nº 6, in Atlanterra, Zahara de los Atunes. Gibraltar International Airport is 41 km away, Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport is 42 km away and Jerez Airport is 72 km away. The hotel has free private parking, and no reservation is needed.
El Cortijo de Zahara by QHotels is 300 m from Atlanterra Beach and 700 m from Playa del Búnker. Playa de los Alemanes is 850 m away, and Playa de Zahara de los Atunes is 1.3 km away. You can also visit Mirador del Faro Camarinal, 2.3 km away, and Castillo de Zahara de los Atunes, 3.7 km away.
Yes, El Cortijo de Zahara by QHotels offers family rooms with a balcony or terrace, garden views and a seating area with a sofa bed. Options are available for two adults and one or two children. The hotel considers guests up to 12 years old to be children; the family rooms also have a private bathroom.
Half board at El Cortijo de Zahara by QHotels includes a credit for dinner at the à la carte restaurant. The amount per adult per night is EUR 30 in low season and EUR 32 in high season; for children, it's EUR 15 and EUR 16 per night, respectively. Drinks are not included.
Yes, spa facilities and massage services at El Cortijo de Zahara by QHotels are available for an additional charge. The hotel has a spa and wellness centre, a spa and relaxation area, spa facilities and wellness packages.
El Cortijo de Zahara by QHotels has two outdoor pools, one for adults and one for children, as well as a heated indoor pool. The adults-only area also has a pool and bar; access to this area is included in the rate for the Junior Premium Suite.