Apart-hotel in Tarifa set in a former farmhouse, with a seasonal outdoor pool, equipped apartments, free private parking and Los Lances Beach a ten-minute walk away.
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El Rancho is an apart-hotel in Tarifa, 550 m from Los Lances Beach, set in a former farmhouse. Its accommodation ranges from apartments with a kitchenette to rooms with a private bathroom, with options for two people and a two-bedroom house for groups of up to six. The apartments include a dining area and living room; some types also have a terrace, balcony and views of the garden or mountains.
Your stay includes a seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi and free private parking. El Rancho serves breakfast and has an à la carte restaurant, as well as a terrace with a barbecue area. It also offers luggage storage and bicycle hire; windsurfing, kitesurfing, snorkelling and horse riding are available nearby. Tarifa is 3 km away, and Los Lances Beach is about a ten-minute walk. The combination of a former farmhouse setting, varied accommodation and easy access to the coast suits trips focused on the seaside, outdoor activities or family stays.
El Rancho has apartments, double rooms, a family room and a two-bedroom house, with options for couples, families and groups. The One-Bedroom Apartment is 35 m² and includes a kitchen, dining area and living room; the Double Room with Garden View is 18 m². The Family Room has 40 m² and accommodates four guests, while the house sleeps up to six. All four types have a private bathroom.
Amenities vary by accommodation: the apartment has a microwave, fridge and coffee machine, while the Double Room and Family Room stand out for their garden or mountain views and outdoor spaces. The Family Room and house accommodate more people; the former combines single beds and a double bed, while the apartment has a sofa bed. Choose between a stay for two, a family layout or a two-bedroom house, each with a private bathroom.
At 35 m², this one-bedroom apartment combines a kitchenette, dining area and living room with a sofa bed. The furnished terrace extends the living space outdoors, and the main sleeping arrangement includes two single beds and a sofa bed. It has a private bathroom and is suitable for two adults.
At 18 m², this double room has two single beds and views of the garden and mountains. It has a balcony and terrace, as well as air conditioning and a private bathroom. Soundproofing distinguishes this room, and its two outdoor areas let you enjoy the scenery from your accommodation.
At 40 m², the Family Room accommodates four people and combines two single beds with a double bed. It has air conditioning, a private bathroom, a balcony and a terrace, with views of the garden and mountains. Soundproofing completes the amenities in this space designed for a family stay.
The Two-Bedroom House accommodates up to six guests and has five beds, combining double beds, single beds and a sofa bed. It has a private bathroom. Its two-bedroom layout makes it an option for groups who want to share accommodation while having separate sleeping spaces.
El Rancho combines outdoor facilities with options to keep active. The picnic area, outdoor furniture, garden and terraces, including the sun terrace, offer several places to spend time outside; sun loungers and beach chairs are also available. For exercise, the property has a gym and offers activities such as snorkelling, horse riding, scuba diving, canoeing, windsurfing and fishing. Massage options include different treatments, from back and neck massages to couples’ sessions.
The property has a restaurant, café, bar and snack bar, as well as room service, packed lunches, a children's menu and special-diet menus on request. Practical amenities include free parking and free WiFi. Family rooms, non-smoking units and soundproofed options give you more choice; air conditioning and a private bathroom complete some of the accommodation.
El Rancho is in Pedro Valiente, 3 km from Tarifa, in an area where the Atlantic coast and natural spaces shape your plans for the day. Los Lances Beach is 550 m away and about a ten-minute walk; its open coastline is known for wind sports. Valdevaqueros Beach is 3.6 km away and Playa Chica is 4.1 km away, giving you a choice of different stretches of coast. The Estrecho Natural Park, 3.3 km away, adds trails and natural scenery to days at the beach.
For getting around Tarifa, the bus station is 3.0 km away. Gibraltar International Airport is 26 km away and Tangier – Ibn Battuta Airport is 42 km away. In town, Mercado Virgen del Carmen is 3.5 km away; Puerta de Jerez is 3.7 km away and Castillo de Guzmán El Bueno is 4.0 km away. These landmarks make it easy to combine shopping with a walk around the old town, including the historic streets around the fortress.
Tarifa is known for windsurfing and kitesurfing, and the nearby beach lets you enjoy activities by the sea without going far from your accommodation. You can also go snorkelling or horse riding; El Rancho offers bicycle hire. If you’re staying for several days, alternate time on the coast with a visit to the market and castle, and set aside another day for the Estrecho Natural Park. In the warmer months, the beach and outdoor terraces suit a day outdoors; the property’s pool is open seasonally.
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The staff and surroundings stand out among the highest-rated aspects, while cleanliness, comfort and facilities receive consistently good ratings. WiFi scores slightly lower than the other aspects, though the overall rating remains positive among guests who have stayed here.
Rates at El Rancho vary depending on the season, dates and type of accommodation. Check the latest price for your stay.
Gibraltar International Airport is 26 km from El Rancho; Tangier – Ibn Battuta Airport is 42 km away. Tarifa Bus Station is 3.0 km away, and Tarifa is 3 km from the accommodation. El Rancho has free private parking on site, with no reservation required. The bus station is a convenient arrival point if you’re travelling by bus.
Los Lances Beach is 550 m from El Rancho and Valdevaqueros Beach is 3.6 km away; Playa Chica is 4.1 km away. The Estrecho Natural Park is 3.3 km away. In Tarifa, Puerta de Jerez is 3.7 km away and Guzmán El Bueno Castle is 4.0 km away. Tarifa is 3 km from the accommodation.
El Rancho serves breakfast and has an à la carte restaurant. For meals, it also offers a children's menu and special-diet menus on request, as well as a café, bar and snack bar. Packed lunches give you another food option for days spent away from the accommodation.
El Rancho has an outdoor pool that is open seasonally. Sun loungers and beach chairs are also available in the outdoor area.
El Rancho’s One-Bedroom Apartment is 35 m² and is designed for two adults. It includes a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave and coffee machine, as well as a dining area, a living room with a sofa bed, a private bathroom and a furnished terrace.
El Rancho’s Family Room with Private Bathroom is 40 m² and accommodates four guests, with two single beds and a double bed. For larger groups, the Two-Bedroom House sleeps up to six people and has five beds.
Near El Rancho, you can go windsurfing, kitesurfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, canoeing and fishing, as well as horse riding. The property offers bicycle hire, so you can also plan a ride during your stay.
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