Hospedium Hotel Cortijo Santa Cruz
Villanueva de la Serena · Extremadura · 4 Stars

Hospedium Hotel Cortijo Santa Cruz

4-star hotel in Villanueva de la Serena, in a 19th-century Extremaduran farmhouse beside the Guadiana, with a regional restaurant and event spaces.

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8.5 Score
435 Reviews
4★ Stars
14:00 Check-in
Nearby Castle of La Encomienda · 980 m
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00
Pets Allowed

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Hospedium Hotel Cortijo Santa Cruz

Hospedium Hotel Cortijo Santa Cruz is a 4-star hotel in Villanueva de la Serena, set in a former 19th-century Extremaduran farmhouse beside the Guadiana River. Its historic architecture and riverside landscape shape a stay in a secluded setting, with spaces for meetings and events. The rooms have private bathrooms and offer different features: some have views and a bathtub, others overlook an inner courtyard, and the suites offer a separate living room or a hot tub.

The hotel combines accommodation, dining and outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing and birdwatching in nearby conservation areas. La Encomienda serves typical Extremaduran cuisine with a creative touch; there is also a bar, café, and children's menu and special diet options on request. Free private parking and free WiFi are available, and pets are allowed, with possible surcharges. Mérida, Trujillo and Guadalupe are some of the Extremaduran towns you can visit during your stay.

Hospedium Hotel Cortijo Santa Cruz
★ 8.5 · Very good · 435 reviews

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4-star hotel in Villanueva de la Serena, in a 19th-century Extremaduran farmhouse beside the Guadiana, with a regional restaurant and event spaces.

Room types

The rooms have private bathrooms, with layouts suited to both solo stays and trips as a couple. The Twin Room - 2 beds covers 15 m² and combines views, a bathtub and a shower; the Superior Twin Room - 2 beds, at 20 m², overlooks an inner courtyard. Both include practical details such as a minibar and soundproofing.

The Junior Suite covers 35 m² and adds a separate living room with its own television, as well as views and a bathrobe. There is also a 12 m² single room and a 35 m² suite with a hot tub. Each room has a distinctive feature, from views of the courtyard to a separate seating area, while all have a private bathroom.

Twin Room - 2 beds — Hospedium Hotel Cortijo Santa Cruz
Twin Room - 2 beds
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning

At 15 m², this room offers views and combines a bathtub and shower in a private bathroom. Soundproofing and air conditioning add to your comfort, while the minibar keeps drinks close at hand. Its layout with two single beds is practical for sharing a stay while having separate sleeping spaces.

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Junior Suite — Hospedium Hotel Cortijo Santa Cruz
Junior Suite
35 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Double beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bathrobe
  • Views

At 35 m², the Junior Suite has a separate living room with its own television, separating the sleeping area from the space to relax. It has views, air conditioning and a private bathroom; a bathrobe is also provided. Its layout lets you enjoy two separate areas during your stay.

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Superior Twin Room - 2 beds — Hospedium Hotel Cortijo Santa Cruz
Superior Twin Room - 2 beds
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Extra-large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Minibar

This 20 m² room stands out for its views of the inner courtyard, giving it a more secluded feel. It has a private bathroom, minibar and soundproofing, as well as toiletries, a bidet and a bathtub or shower. Tiled or marble flooring completes its distinctive features.

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Single Room — Hospedium Hotel Cortijo Santa Cruz
Single Room
12 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Desk
  • Minibar

At 12 m² and with capacity for one person, this room is a simple option for solo stays. It has a private bathroom, minibar and soundproofed walls; it also includes a desk, safe and tiled or marble flooring. The layout features one single bed.

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Suite with Hot Tub — Hospedium Hotel Cortijo Santa Cruz
Suite with Hot Tub
35 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

The hot tub is the defining feature of this 35 m² suite, designed for those looking for a place to relax with an added extra. It has a private bathroom and air conditioning. The layout includes a double bed, and its main difference from the Junior Suite is the hot tub.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • are looking to stay in a former 19th-century Extremaduran farmhouse beside the Guadiana River
  • want to try typical Extremaduran cuisine at the La Encomienda restaurant
  • are arriving by car and value free private parking, with no reservation needed
  • are travelling with a pet: pets are allowed, although surcharges may apply
  • are interested in outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing and birdwatching

Maybe not, if...

  • need breakfast to be included in the rate
  • want to stay next to Plaza de España, which is 4.9 km away
  • need to use the gym or spa during your stay: they are unavailable for health reasons
  • want to walk from the railway station, which is 7 km away

Hotel facilities & services

Hospedium Hotel Cortijo Santa Cruz offers free parking and free WiFi, as well as a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, luggage storage and room service. The garden and outdoor furniture provide spaces to enjoy the fresh air; activities include hiking and fishing. There are also facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility, soundproofed rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Dining options include a restaurant, bar, café and snack bar; children's menus and special diet options are available on request, as well as wine and champagne. Meeting and banquet rooms and a business centre with fax and photocopying facilities are available for meetings and events. Laundry and ironing services, daily housekeeping, air conditioning, heating and a lift complete the facilities.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pets allowed
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Parking

  • Street parking

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Children's menu
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Private bathroom

Location & what to see

The hotel is on the N-430 road, at km 113, on the outskirts of Villanueva de la Serena and beside the Guadiana River. The landscape combines open countryside and riverside scenery; Castillo de La Encomienda is 980 m away. Casas del Castillo is 1.2 km away and Encomienda is 1.5 km away; both are small rural settlements near this area. The river and nearby conservation areas make the setting suitable for birdwatching and outdoor activities.

In Villanueva de la Serena, Plaza de España and Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles are 4.9 km away; Recinto Ferial and Parque del Rodeo are 6 km away. Villanueva de la Serena Railway Station is 7 km away. The N-430 road is a useful reference for getting around the area, and the station provides connections to the rail services available in the town. If travelling from there to the hotel, it is worth arranging the final leg by road.

The area lets you combine walks through the Guadiana landscape with hiking, fishing and birdwatching. In the milder months, outdoor activities are a practical way to explore the nearby natural areas. For a cultural day out, Mérida, Trujillo and Guadalupe offer different destinations in Extremadura, while Villanueva de la Serena lets you explore its squares, parks and churches. Castillo de La Encomienda, less than a kilometre away, is a nearby visit to add to your itinerary in this part of Badajoz province.

Castle of La Encomienda — Historic riverside fortification linked to the landscape of La Encomienda. 980 m
Casas del Castillo — Small rural settlement near the castle and surrounding fields. 1,2 km
Encomienda — Small town where you can explore the rural landscape of this part of Extremadura. 1,5 km
Church of Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles — Parish church in Villanueva de la Serena, in the town centre. 4,9 km
Parque del Rodeo — Municipal green space for a walk or a rest during your visit. 6 km
Villanueva de la Serena Railway Station — The town's railway station, useful for planning regional journeys. 7 km

What guests say about Hospedium Hotel Cortijo Santa Cruz

8.5
Very good · 435 reviews
Staff
9.2
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Facilities
8.7
Value for money
8.8
Free Wi-Fi
8.6

Travellers particularly value the staff's service, which stands out among the aspects of their stay. The facilities, cleanliness and comfort also receive favourable comments. Value for money is rated well, while the setting is a practical advantage for those travelling by car.

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