Hotel Rural El Convento
Valencia de Alcántara · Extremadura

Hotel Rural El Convento

Rural guest house in Valencia de Alcántara with a seasonal outdoor pool, restaurant and garden, close to trails, Roman remains and historic villages on the Portuguese border.

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9.3 Score
225 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Nearby Temple of San Pedro at the Franciscan Convent of Los Majarretes · 70 m
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Hotel Rural El Convento

Hotel Rural El Convento is a guest house in San Pedro de los Majarretes, Valencia de Alcántara, with a seasonal outdoor pool and restaurant. Its rural setting lets you combine relaxation with visits to historic sites and walks in the Extremadura countryside.

The rooms for two guests have a private bathroom with a bath, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. One also has a terrace and a hot tub; the other has a balcony. The accommodation serves a continental breakfast and offers a bar, garden, terrace and tennis court. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and free public parking is available nearby without the need to reserve.

Staff speak Spanish, English and Portuguese and can provide information about the area. From the guest house, you can visit the Sierra de San Mamés, Marvão Castle and the Roman remains of Ammaia. El Pino is 4.8 km away, and Badajoz Airport is 65 km away.

Hotel Rural El Convento
★ 9.3 · Wonderful · 225 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel Rural El Convento

Rural guest house in Valencia de Alcántara with a seasonal outdoor pool, restaurant and garden, close to trails, Roman remains and historic villages on the Portuguese border.

Room types

The two rooms at Hotel Rural El Convento are designed for up to two guests and share several practical features: a private bathroom with a bath, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Their décor and facilities let you choose between a stay with a terrace and one with a balcony, both with views.

The room with a terrace also has a hot tub, providing an extra place to relax in the bathroom. The Standard option has two single beds and a balcony, making it suitable if you prefer separate beds. In the other room, you can choose between a double bed and two single beds, subject to availability. Neither room has a listed floor area, so you can focus your choice on the type of bed and the outdoor space you prefer. In both, the bath and views complete a simple stay, with air conditioning for warm days.

Double Room with Terrace - 1 or 2 Beds — Hotel Rural El Convento
Double Room with Terrace - 1 or 2 Beds

  • 1 Double bed or 2 Single beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Terrace
  • Hot tub

This room for two guests stands out for its terrace and hot tub, as well as its views. The private bathroom includes a bath; air conditioning and a flat-screen TV complete the facilities. You can choose between a double bed and two single beds.

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Standard Twin Room — Hotel Rural El Convento
Standard Twin Room

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Balcony
  • Views

The Standard option has two single beds and a balcony, as well as views. Its private bathroom has a bath, and the room also has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. It's the option in this category with separate beds and its own outdoor space.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to alternate relaxing with a swim in a seasonal outdoor pool
  • you'd like a restaurant and bar at the property
  • you're looking for walks and hiking near San Pedro de los Majarretes
  • you're travelling by car and free public parking nearby would be useful
  • you prefer a room with a terrace and hot tub, or one with a balcony and two single beds

Maybe not, if...

  • you need private parking at the property
  • you want continental breakfast included in the rate
  • you expect to find an outdoor pool that's open all year
  • you need a railway station within walking distance: Valencia de Alcántara station is 8 km away

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel Rural El Convento has a garden and terrace, as well as a seasonal outdoor pool. The terrace also serves as a sun terrace, while the tennis court offers another activity during your stay. To explore the surroundings, the property offers walking tours and hiking; packed lunches are also available.

The restaurant and bar let you eat or have a drink at the property, and continental breakfast is available. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Free public parking is available nearby, with no reservation required. Practical facilities include a 24-hour front desk and facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility, including wheelchair access and a toilet with grab rails. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are also available.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Bath
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Views
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

General facilities

  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
  • Tennis court
  • Packed lunches
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for guests with reduced mobility
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Parking

  • Street parking

Food & drink

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath
  • Views

Location & what to see

Hotel Rural El Convento is in San Pedro de los Majarretes, a small village within the municipality of Valencia de Alcántara, in a rural setting near the Portuguese border. The Temple of San Pedro at the Franciscan Convent of Los Majarretes is 70 m away, and the D'Angel Rodrigo Lopez monument is 80 m away. San Pedro de los Majarretes village is 60 m away; Las Casiñas Bajas is 1.6 km away. These nearby places let you explore the area's heritage and small settlements without travelling far from the accommodation.

Valencia de Alcántara railway station is 8 km away and Badajoz Airport is 65 km away. Nearby attractions include the Sierra de San Mamés, 1.5 km away, and Cascata de São Julião, 6 km away. Marvão Castle and Roman City of Ammaia are 7 km away; Serra de São Mamede Natural Park is 9 km away. The 1st-century Roman Aqueduct is 4.6 km away, and the Roman Bridge of Portagem is 14 km away.

The area invites you to combine walks through the mountain scenery with visits to archaeological remains and monuments. You can visit Dolmen La Miera, 2.7 km away, or explore the remains of Ammaia and Marvão Castle in Portugal. For a day outdoors, Serra de São Mamede Natural Park has trails and mountain views; the Sierra de San Mamés and the waterfall add nearby options for walking and discovering the surroundings.

Temple of San Pedro at the Franciscan Convent of Los Majarretes — Historic temple associated with the village's Franciscan convent. 70 m
Dolmen La Miera — Megalithic monument where you can discover the area's prehistoric heritage. 2,7 km
Cascata de São Julião — Portuguese waterfall in a natural setting suited to an excursion. 6 km
Marvão Castle — Medieval fortress overlooking a historic Portuguese town. 7 km
Roman City of Ammaia — Archaeological site with the remains of an ancient Roman city. 7 km
Serra de São Mamede Natural Park — Portuguese nature park with mountain ranges and walking trails. 9 km

What guests say about Hotel Rural El Convento

9.3
Wonderful · 225 reviews
Staff
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Value for money
9.3
Free Wi-Fi
7.6

Guests especially appreciate the staff, cleanliness and comfort of the facilities. The value for money and the setting also make a good impression. Wi-Fi receives a more moderate rating than the other highlights.

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