Gran Sol
Zahara de los Atunes · Andalusia · 3 Stars

Gran Sol

Three-star hotel on the beachfront in Zahara de los Atunes, with an outdoor pool, gym, Andalusian restaurant and rooms with sea views.

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8.2 Score
919 Reviews
3★ Stars
14:30 Check-in
Nearby Zahara de los Atunes Castle · 110 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:30
Pets Allowed

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Gran Sol

Gran Sol is a 3-star hotel in Zahara de los Atunes, on the beachfront and 50 m from Playa de Zahara de los Atunes. Its facilities include an outdoor pool and gym, as well as double rooms and a suite. The double rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV; some have garden or city views, while others face the sea from a balcony. The suite adds a living room, a separate bedroom and a balcony with views.

The restaurant serves Andalusian cuisine, with fresh fish and local meat, and the hotel also has a café. Breakfast is available as continental, gluten-free or buffet. WiFi is free; private parking is nearby, costs €16 per day and does not require a reservation. Pets are allowed on request, with possible supplements, and one small or medium-sized dog is permitted per room, provided it is accompanied. With coastal access, a pool and a restaurant, Gran Sol suits stays focused on the beach and relaxation.

Gran Sol
★ 8.2 · Very good · 919 reviews

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Three-star hotel on the beachfront in Zahara de los Atunes, with an outdoor pool, gym, Andalusian restaurant and rooms with sea views.

Room types

Gran Sol has double rooms and a suite for up to two guests. The Standard Double Room is 16 m² and has garden and city views. The double rooms with sea views and side sea views are 21 m² and have a balcony; the side sea view category also overlooks the Moroccan coast and Zahara's Playa del Carmen.

The rooms include air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a bathtub, as well as a bidet, hairdryer and free toiletries. The suite has a different layout, with a living room and a separate bedroom, a balcony and views, as well as an extra-large double bed. The double rooms have a double bed as their main configuration; you can choose between city or garden views, sea views and a separate seating area.

Standard Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Gran Sol
Standard Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
16 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed or 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Garden view
  • City view

At 16 m², this Standard Double Room combines garden and city views with a bathtub. It has air conditioning and a private bathroom, with a bidet and free toiletries; a flat-screen TV completes the facilities. Its main configuration is one double bed.

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Double Room with Sea View - 1 or 2 Beds — Gran Sol
Double Room with Sea View - 1 or 2 Beds
21 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed or 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • Sea view

At 21 m², this room stands out for its private balcony and sea views towards the Moroccan coast. It has a bathtub, air conditioning and a private bathroom, as well as a bidet and free toiletries. Its double bed lets you enjoy the panorama from the outdoor space.

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Double Room with Side Sea View - 1 or 2 Beds — Gran Sol
Double Room with Side Sea View - 1 or 2 Beds
21 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed or 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • Side sea view

This 21 m² room has a private balcony with side views of the sea, the Moroccan coast and Zahara's Playa del Carmen. It has the same floor area and bathtub as the room with a direct sea view, but offers a different angle of the coastline. It also has air conditioning and a private bathroom.

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Suite — Gran Sol
Suite
Private bathroom

  • 1 Extra-large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • View

The suite has a living room and a separate bedroom, a layout that separates the sleeping area from the living space. It has a balcony with views, a bathtub, air conditioning and a private bathroom, as well as a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. It comes with an extra-large double bed.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to sleep by the sea: the hotel is on the beachfront and Playa de Zahara is 50 m away.
  • you want to alternate beach days with a swim in the pool and sessions in the gym.
  • you'd like to try Andalusian cuisine with fresh fish and local meat at the hotel restaurant.
  • you're travelling with a small or medium-sized dog and can request permission to bring it; a supplement may apply.
  • you're interested in rooms with a balcony and sea views, or a suite with a separate living room.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need free parking: private parking is nearby and costs €16 per day.
  • a high WiFi rating matters a lot to you; its score is 6.9.
  • you're travelling with a dog that would need to be left alone in the room: dogs must be accompanied, and only one small or medium-sized dog is allowed per stay.
  • you expect drinks to be included in half board: they are not part of this meal plan.

Hotel facilities & services

Gran Sol offers facilities for relaxation and leisure by the sea. The hotel has an outdoor pool, gym, garden and terrace, as well as tourist information to help you plan visits around Zahara de los Atunes. The building has a lift and heating; the rooms have air conditioning, and room service is available. There are also rooms for meetings or banquets, and the property is non-smoking throughout.

The restaurant and bar serve meals and drinks on site. WiFi is free throughout the hotel. If you arrive by car, private parking is available nearby in a garage, for €16 per day and without prior reservation. The property is on the beachfront, so the coast is right outside.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub
  • Pets allowed
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Beachfront
  • Beach

General facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beach
  • Tourist information
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Gym

Parking

  • Parking in a garage

Food & drink

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Wardrobe
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Gran Sol is on Doctores Sanchez Rodriguez street in Zahara de los Atunes, and the hotel is on the beachfront. Playa de Zahara de los Atunes is 50 m away; the centre of Zahara is 170 m away, and Zahara de los Atunes Castle is 110 m away. You can also walk to Nuestra Señora del Carmen Church, 120 m away, the Barco de vapor Gladiator, 280 m away, and Mercado de Abastos, 310 m away. These distances make it easy to combine a walk by the sea with a stroll through the town streets and a stop at the market.

For a day on the coast, Playa de Atlanterra is 2.5 km away and Playa de los Alemanes is 4.6 km away; Playa de Barbate is 7 km away. The natural surroundings include two protected areas: Los Alcornocales Natural Park, 11 km away, and Breña y Marismas Barbate Natural Park, 13 km away. Nearby airports include Gibraltar International Airport, 43 km away, Tangier – Ibn Battuta Airport, 45 km away, and Jerez Airport, 68 km away.

In summer, you can spend the day swimming and walking along the coast, with Playa de Zahara de los Atunes 50 m away and the beaches of Atlanterra and los Alemanes 2.5 and 4.6 km away. For days spent inland, Los Alcornocales Natural Park and Breña y Marismas Barbate Natural Park offer more excursion options. Within Zahara, the castle, church and market are 110, 120 and 310 m away, respectively, and can be visited on a walk around the town.

Zahara de los Atunes Castle — Historic remains recalling the town's tuna-fishing tradition. 110 m
Nuestra Señora del Carmen — Parish church dedicated to the patron saint of Zahara de los Atunes. 120 m
Food Market — Local market where you can discover Zahara's produce and everyday life. 310 m
Playa de Zahara de los Atunes — A nearby stretch of sand for swimming and walking beside the Atlantic. 50 m
Playa de Atlanterra — Another nearby beach for longer walks and days on the coast. 2,5 km
Los Alcornocales Natural Park — Natural cork-oak woodland with inland landscapes and walking trails. 11 km

What guests say about Gran Sol

8.2
Very good · 919 reviews
Staff
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.6
Cleanliness
8.5
Facilities
8.2
Value for money
7.8
Free Wi-Fi
6.9

Guests particularly appreciate the beachfront location and the staff, which receive the highest scores. Cleanliness and comfort receive favourable comments, while facilities and value for money score slightly lower. WiFi is the aspect with the most room for improvement.

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