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Hotel in Santa Elena with a terrace and mountain views, a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine and Jaén dishes, and access to the landscapes of Despeñaperros.
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El Mesón de Despeñaperros is a 2-star hotel in Santa Elena, in the natural surroundings of Despeñaperros, with a terrace and mountain views. Its location close to the A4 makes it a practical option for exploring this area of Jaén and visiting its natural spaces and historic towns.
The rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom and simple décor with tiled floors; some have a flat-screen TV, a balcony or views of the mountains and garden. Options include single, double, triple and quadruple rooms, as well as family rooms. The restaurant combines Mediterranean cuisine with traditional dishes from the province, while the café serves drinks and light meals. Breakfast in the room and massages are also available. The property has a terrace, free WiFi and free public parking, subject to availability as spaces cannot be reserved. Jaén is about a 45-minute drive away, while Baeza and Úbeda, UNESCO World Heritage cities, are about 50 minutes away.
The rooms at El Mesón de Despeñaperros include single, double, triple and quadruple options, all with a private bathroom and air conditioning. The décor is simple, with tiled floors; depending on the category, you’ll find a TV, desk, heating or free toiletries. Room sizes range from 12 to 20 m², with single or double beds depending on the room configuration.
Some rooms have a balcony with garden or mountain views, while others offer mountain views without a balcony. The Standard Double Room lets you choose between two single beds or one large double bed. For groups, there are triple and quadruple options, the latter with four single beds and 20 m² of space. The 12 m² Single Room is set up for one person; the Basic Double Room offers 16 m². In some rooms, the upper floors are accessible only by stairs.
At 12 m², this room offers a practical space for one person, with a single bed, air conditioning and a private bathroom. The simple décor and tiled floor keep things practical; it also has a flat-screen TV and free toiletries for your stay.
This 16 m² room has a double bed, a private bathroom and air conditioning. Its simple layout focuses on the essentials for two people, with heating and free toiletries. It offers more floor space than the Single Room, but does not have a balcony among its notable features.
At 18 m², this double room adds a balcony with mountain views, setting it apart from the Basic Double Room. It includes air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV, as well as a desk and tiled floor. The layout is suitable for two people.
This 18 m² room has three single beds and mountain views, a different setup from the double options of a similar size. It has a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A desk and free toiletries complete the room’s amenities.
At 18 m², this room has a balcony with views of both the garden and the mountains. You can choose between two single beds or one large double bed. The private bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen TV add comfort, while a desk completes the space.
The quadruple option offers 20 m² of space and four single beds, with mountain views. It has air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV; there’s also a desk and free toiletries. Its capacity for four people and bed configuration set it apart from the Triple Room.
El Mesón de Despeñaperros combines dining options with spaces to relax after exploring the area. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine and traditional Jaén dishes; there’s also a café, bar and snack bar for drinks or light meals. Breakfast in the room is available, as are children’s menus and special diet menus on request.
The accommodation has a terrace and outdoor furniture, as well as free WiFi throughout. Parking is public, free and cannot be reserved. Other facilities include family rooms, room service and luggage storage. Activities and services include hiking, cycling, horse riding, canoeing, bicycle rental, walking and cycling tours, and massages. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and a shuttle service is also available.
El Mesón de Despeñaperros is in Santa Elena, in the province of Jaén, beside the natural corridor of Despeñaperros and close to the A4. Santa Elena town centre is 470 m away; nearby are Plaza de Vicente Aleixandre (170 m), Bulevar de Pablo de Olavide (200 m) and Monumento al Buen Cazador (540 m). The "Puerta de Andalucía" Visitor Centre is 570 m away and offers an introduction to the area’s landscape and history.
Despeñaperros Natural Park is 3.7 km away and La Aliseda Recreation Area is 3.8 km away. Salto de la Cerrada is 4.7 km away, while the Museum of the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa is 1.1 km away. Santa Elena and Correderas railway stations are 3.5 km and 4.5 km away, respectively. Jaén is about a 45-minute drive away; Baeza and Úbeda, recognised as UNESCO World Heritage sites, can be reached in about 50 minutes.
You can combine cultural visits with outdoor activities in the area: hiking and cycling routes cross the surroundings of Despeñaperros, and the accommodation also offers horse riding and canoeing. In Santa Elena, you can visit the Museum of the Battle and the Church of the Concepción, both 10 km away according to the distances for the area. The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa Monument is 4.3 km away; for more history, the Museum of La Carolina is 10 km away. The A4 makes it easy to travel by road between these places and the towns in the province.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff’s service and also highlight the cleanliness and value for money. Comfort and facilities receive positive feedback too, though they are not as highly rated as those strengths. WiFi and the surroundings round out an overall favourable impression.
Rates at El Mesón de Despeñaperros vary depending on the season, dates and room. You can check the current price for your stay.
El Mesón de Despeñaperros is next to the A4 motorway, making it easy to arrive by car. Free public parking is available at the property, but spaces cannot be reserved. Santa Elena and Correderas railway stations are 3.5 km and 4.5 km away, respectively. Jaén is about a 45-minute drive away, while Baeza and Úbeda are about 50 minutes away. The address is Avenida de Andalucia, 91, in Santa Elena.
El Mesón de Despeñaperros is in Santa Elena, 470 m from the town centre. Monumento al Buen Cazador is 540 m away and the "Puerta de Andalucía" Visitor Centre is 570 m away. The Museum of the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa is 1.1 km away, and Despeñaperros Natural Park is 3.7 km away. You can also visit La Aliseda Recreation Area, 3.8 km away.
El Mesón de Despeñaperros serves breakfast, which you can request in your room. It also has a restaurant, café, bar and snack bar, with options for children and special diet menus on request.
El Mesón de Despeñaperros allows pets on request and may charge a surcharge. You need to request permission in advance, and bringing pets may incur an additional charge.
El Mesón de Despeñaperros has free public parking at the property. Spaces cannot be reserved, so parking cannot be guaranteed in advance.
El Mesón de Despeñaperros offers family rooms and a 20 m² Quadruple Room with four single beds and mountain views. There’s also an 18 m² Triple Room with three single beds.
In some rooms at El Mesón de Despeñaperros, the upper floors are accessible only by stairs. This applies to the Triple Room and Quadruple Room, so bear it in mind if you need to avoid steps.