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Three-star hotel in Santa Elena with a restaurant, free parking, a hot tub and easy access to Despeñaperros Natural Park.
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Hotel Alfonso VIII is a 3-star hotel in Santa Elena, 5 km from Despeñaperros Natural Park and next to the A-4 motorway. Its location makes it convenient for a stop on your journey and for reaching the natural and historical attractions nearby. The property has a restaurant, bar, terrace, hot tub and 24-hour reception. It also offers free private parking and free Wi-Fi throughout the building.
The 30 m² rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom; options include double rooms with twin or double beds, as well as a triple room. The Double Room with Terrace also has an outdoor space. All rooms have a desk and wardrobe, and continental breakfast is available at the hotel. Pets are allowed, and charges may apply. The centre of Santa Elena is 1.2 km away, while the Las Navas de Tolosa Battle Museum and Puerta de Andalucía Visitor Centre are 1.5 km away.
The four room categories at Hotel Alfonso VIII are 30 m² rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom. The Economic Double Room and Triple Room have twin beds: the first sleeps two people and the second, three. The Double Room has a double bed and sleeps two guests; there is also a Double Room with Terrace for two people, with twin beds.
Amenities include everyday essentials such as a desk, wardrobe, heating, TV, telephone, toiletries and hairdryer. Bathrooms may have a bath or shower. The main differences are the bed arrangements, capacity and terrace, so you can choose between a double-bed layout, separate beds or a room for three guests.
At 30 m², this room has two twin beds, a private bathroom and air conditioning. A desk, TV, telephone, toiletries and hairdryer add convenience for guests who prefer separate beds in the same room.
At 30 m², this room sleeps three guests and has three twin beds, a private bathroom and air conditioning. A desk, TV and telephone provide practical amenities; a wardrobe and heating complete the facilities for a shared stay.
This 30 m² room stands out for its terrace, which adds an outdoor space to the layout with two twin beds. Sleeping two people, it also has air conditioning, a private bathroom, desk, wardrobe and heating; the clothes rack keeps clothing and luggage close at hand.
At 30 m², this room has a double bed, giving it a different layout from the options with twin beds. It sleeps two guests and has air conditioning and a private bathroom; a desk, wardrobe, heating and clothes rack complete the practical facilities.
Hotel Alfonso VIII offers practical services for a stop on the road: free parking, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. Breakfast is continental. The dining area also has a café, fruit, wine or champagne, a children's menu and special diet menus on request.
The terrace and outdoor furniture provide space to relax; leisure options include live music and shows, sports broadcasts, cycling tours, walking tours and hiking. Reception is open 24 hours, and the hotel also offers concierge service, tourist information, daily housekeeping and express check-in and check-out. Other facilities include a hot tub, soundproofed rooms, a lift and heating.
Hotel Alfonso VIII is on the A-4 motorway, 1.2 km from the centre of Santa Elena, between the motorway and the landscapes of Despeñaperros. The Monument to the Good Hunter is 1.1 km away; Plaza de la Libertad is 1.4 km away, and Parque de los Concejales is 1.5 km away. In this stretch of Sierra Morena, the terrain narrows towards the mountain pass of Despeñaperros.
Despeñaperros Natural Park is 5 km away and features a landscape of gorges and mountains. The Puerta de Andalucía Visitor Centre and the Las Navas de Tolosa Battle Museum are both 1.5 km away. For train travel, Santa Elena Station is 3.7 km away and Estacion Correderas is 6 km away. Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport is 169 km away. The A-4 motorway connects this location with other destinations in Andalusia and central Spain.
You can combine nature and history during your visit: the park has trails through the terrain of Despeñaperros, while the museum explores the battle of 1212, fought in this area. Cerro Quiñones is 1.5 km away and La Aliseda Recreation Area is 2.9 km away. Spring and autumn usually bring more comfortable temperatures for walks; in summer, the middle of the day can be hot inland in Jaén. In Santa Elena, you can also visit its squares and parks, with the town centre 1.2 km away.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff, who receive a high score. Cleanliness, comfort and facilities are also rated well. Wi-Fi receives a more moderate score than the other aspects, while value for money remains favourably rated.
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Hotel Alfonso VIII is located at km 259 of the A-4 in Santa Elena, so you can get there by car. The property offers free private parking with no reservation required. Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport is 169 km away. Santa Elena Station is 3.7 km away and Estacion Correderas is 6 km away.
The Monument to the Good Hunter is 1.1 km from Hotel Alfonso VIII, and the centre of Santa Elena is 1.2 km away. Plaza de la Libertad is 1.4 km away. The Las Navas de Tolosa Battle Museum and Puerta de Andalucía Visitor Centre are 1.5 km away; Despeñaperros Natural Park is 5 km away. You can combine local landmarks, history and nature.
Hotel Alfonso VIII serves continental breakfast on site. It also has a restaurant, café and bar, with fruit, wine or champagne, a children's menu and special diet menus available on request.
Hotel Alfonso VIII allows pets, although charges may apply. Bear this possible charge in mind when planning your stay with your pet.
Hotel Alfonso VIII offers free private parking on site, with no reservation required. Accessible parking is also available.
Hotel Alfonso VIII has Double Rooms, a Double Room with Terrace and a Triple Room. All are 30 m² and have air conditioning and a private bathroom. The Triple Room sleeps three people in twin beds; the Double Room options sleep two and have either twin beds or a double bed.