Four-star hotel in Tarifa, next to two beaches, with a heated outdoor pool, rooftop terrace overlooking the Strait and a spa offering massages.
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La Residencia Puerto Hotel & Spa is a 4-star hotel in Tarifa, 150 m from Playa Chica and Playa de Los Lances. Its heated outdoor infinity pool offers views of Africa and the Strait of Gibraltar, and the rooftop terrace has sun loungers available all year round.
Rooms include doubles overlooking the courtyard or the sea, junior suites and a suite with a private pool. Some have a terrace or balcony, and the junior suites have space for up to three guests. The hotel has free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a café and a spa area; massages are available for an additional charge, and children under 12 cannot access the spa. The buffet breakfast is served from 08:00 to 11:00, with continental, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Families can make use of a games room and toys for young children. Private parking costs €18 per day, requires a reservation and is subject to availability. The old town is a one-minute walk away.
The double rooms have a large double bed, and some also include a sofa bed; room sizes range from 16 to 21 m². Some overlook the Moroccan-style courtyard, while others offer sea views, with a terrace or balcony depending on the room type. Amenities include air conditioning, soundproofing, a minibar, a coffee machine and a kettle; bathrooms may have a shower or a bathtub.
The junior suites measure 25 or 27 m² and have either a large double bed and a sofa bed or a large double bed, respectively. Their terraces overlook the courtyard or the sea, and they have a bathtub; one also has an outdoor bathtub. There is also a suite with a private pool, a large double bed and a sofa bed. You can choose between courtyard rooms, options with sea views and rooms with their own outdoor space, depending on the layout and capacity of each room.
At 16 m², this double room overlooks a Moroccan-inspired courtyard and is located on the first or second floor. The room is quiet and bright, with air conditioning and soundproofing. The bathroom has a shower, and room-specific amenities include toiletries, a kettle and the first minibar restocking.
At 21 m², this room sleeps three guests and combines a large double bed with a sofa bed. Its outdoor terrace overlooks the Moroccan-style courtyard, and the bathroom has a shower and bathtub. It also has air conditioning, a kettle and toiletries; a free filtered water station is available on the same floor.
This 16 m² double room offers sea views and a terrace overlooking Tarifa harbour and the Strait of Gibraltar. It is on the first or second floor and has a bathtub in the bathroom. The balcony, coffee machine and minibar are among the features that make this room for two stand out.
This 25 m² junior suite sleeps three guests and combines a large double bed with a sofa bed. Its spacious terrace overlooks the Moroccan-style courtyard and has an outdoor bathtub. The suite is on the third floor or upper floor; inside, the bathroom has a bathtub and shower, and there is a coffee machine and welcome toiletries.
At 27 m², this junior suite has a terrace overlooking Tarifa harbour and the Strait of Gibraltar. It is on the third floor or upper floor and has an outdoor bathtub and furniture for relaxing outside. The bathroom also has a shower and bathtub, and the room includes a coffee machine and welcome toiletries.
This suite combines a large double bed and a sofa bed and sleeps three guests. Its private pool sets it apart from the courtyard rooms and rooms with sea views, offering an exclusive space to use during your stay. The layout can accommodate a couple and another guest, with two sleeping options.
This 16 m² double room has sea views, a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and wooden or parquet flooring. The large double bed makes it suitable for two people. Its simple, practical features distinguish it from the other Double Room with Sea View, which has a terrace, balcony, bathtub and coffee machine.
The hotel offers garage parking, free Wi-Fi, room service and airport transfers. It also has a spa and wellness centre, massages, yoga classes, a solarium and a sauna. If you are looking for outdoor activities, there is a terrace, a sunbathing area, a nearby beach and bicycle hire. Reception is open 24 hours a day, and concierge service, luggage storage and tourist information are available.
Families can choose from family rooms, a children's play area, a games room, an indoor play area and board games. The restaurant, bar, café and snack bar offer a range of dining options; fruit, wine and champagne, a children's buffet and a children's menu are also available. Other facilities include rooms adapted for guests with reduced mobility, non-smoking rooms and daily housekeeping. The hotel also offers laundry and ironing services, and meeting and banquet facilities.
La Residencia Puerto Hotel & Spa is on Calle Alcalde Juan Nunez in Tarifa, next to the port and close to the old town. Playa Chica and Playa de Los Lances are both 150 m away, so you can visit two stretches of coast without going far from the hotel. Castillo de Santa Catalina is 120 m away, Castillo de Guzmán El Bueno is 330 m away, and Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís is 350 m away. The area combines a seafront promenade, streets in the town centre and places linked to the port's history.
Tarifa Maritime Terminal is 330 m away and has ferry connections to Tangier. Gibraltar International Airport is 27 km away, while Tangier – Ibn Battuta Airport is 40 km away. To experience local life, Mercado Central is 370 m away and Museo Municipal is 390 m away; you can walk to both from the old town. Playa de Valdevaqueros, known for its wind sports, is 7 km away.
In the milder months and during summer, the nearby beaches are ideal for swimming and seaside walks. Tarifa's wind also makes activities such as kitesurfing and windsurfing popular. Playa de Los Lances has plenty of space for walking along the coast, while Valdevaqueros draws people who enjoy sailing sports. In the town centre, you can visit the nearby castles and monuments and stop by Mercado Central. The maritime terminal makes it easy to plan a trip to Tangier and add an international visit to your stay.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff, cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. They also like the proximity to the beaches and old town, as well as the hotel's facilities. The Wi-Fi receives a more moderate rating than the other aspects highlighted.
Rates vary depending on the season, room type and dates of your stay. You can check the updated rate for your dates.
Gibraltar International Airport is 27 km away, and Tangier – Ibn Battuta Airport is 40 km away. Tarifa Maritime Terminal, with ferry connections to Tangier, is 330 m away. The hotel has private on-site parking for €18 per day; spaces must be reserved and are subject to availability.
La Residencia Puerto Hotel & Spa is next to Playa Chica and Playa de Los Lances, both 150 m away. Castillo de Santa Catalina is 120 m away, and Castillo de Guzmán El Bueno is 330 m away. You can also visit Tarifa Maritime Terminal, 330 m away, Central Market, 370 m away, and Municipal Museum, 390 m away.
The hotel serves a buffet breakfast from 08:00 to 11:00, with continental, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, as well as takeaway breakfast. Breakfast is not included in the rate; you can choose between the buffet and takeaway options.
Children under 12 cannot access the spa facilities at La Residencia Puerto Hotel & Spa. For younger guests, the hotel has a games room and toys available throughout the day.
La Residencia Puerto Hotel & Spa has a heated outdoor infinity pool and a rooftop terrace with sun loungers available all year round. During high season, a bar opens next to the pool, where you can enjoy a drink outdoors after a swim or time on the terrace.
La Residencia Puerto Hotel & Spa has double rooms overlooking the courtyard or the sea, junior suites and a suite with a private pool. The junior suites measure 25 or 27 m²; the first sleeps up to three guests and overlooks the courtyard, while the second offers sea views and sleeps two.