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Andalusian cortijo-style hotel in Tarifa, with an outdoor pool, gardens and gym, between Los Alcornocales Natural Park and Algeciras.
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Mesón de Sancho is a 3-star hotel in Tarifa, 1.6 km from Los Alcornocales Natural Park. This traditional-style Andalusian cortijo is between Tarifa and Algeciras, beside the N-340, and has gardens, an outdoor pool and a gym. Accommodation options include double rooms, a triple room and a single room, as well as bungalows for two or four adults. Rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a TV; some also have a terrace, patio or views of the gardens and pool.
The hotel offers free public parking and free wired internet access in the communal areas. It serves continental breakfast, and the restaurant prepares regional cuisine; there is also a bar, room service and packed lunches on request. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and laundry services are available. Mesón de Sancho organises day trips to Tangier and has space for storing surfboards. The Tarifa ferry terminal is about a ten-minute drive away.
Mesón de Sancho has double rooms, a Superior room, a triple room, a single room and bungalows for two or four adults. Room sizes range from 25 to 40 m². Rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, with options for those looking for a simple stay or more space in a separate unit.
Rooms with a terrace offer views of the gardens and pool, and, depending on the room, the mountains or river. The 40 m² Superior room has two single beds, while the bungalow for four adults has two interconnecting bedrooms and a patio. There is also a Triple Room with a private terrace or porch, and a Single Room with pool views, an electric kettle and heating.
At 30 m², this room offers pool views and a bathroom with a bathtub. It also has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and wooden or parquet flooring. Its flexible layout makes it suitable for a couple or for guests who prefer separate beds.
This 30 m² room has a terrace with garden views. From the terrace, you can also see the pool, mountains or river. The bathroom includes a bathtub, and the room also has air conditioning and a minibar, setting it apart from the Double Room without a terrace.
At 40 m², this Superior room offers more space to relax and a terrace with garden views. It has two single beds, a bathtub and a minibar, as well as views of the pool, mountains or river. It's an option for guests who prefer a spacious room with its own outdoor area.
This 30 m² bungalow is designed for two adults and has a patio and pool views. The private bathroom includes a bathtub, and the unit has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Its separate layout offers an alternative to the rooms in the main building.
At 40 m², this bungalow can accommodate four adults in two interconnecting bedrooms, each with two single beds. It has a patio, pool views and a minibar, as well as a private bathroom with a bathtub. Its separate rooms distinguish it from the hotel's triple rooms.
This economy option measures 25 m² and offers pool views. It has tiled flooring, a TV and a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower, bidet and free toiletries. Its compact size and basic facilities distinguish it from the 30 m² Double Rooms.
This 32 m² room has three single beds and is set up for three adults. It may have a private terrace with garden views or a porch, and comes with a private bathroom, TV and heating. Extra beds are not available, so the room's capacity remains three guests.
The 25 m² Single Room has pool views and a double bed. Distinctive features include an electric kettle and heating, as well as air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom includes a bathtub or shower, bidet and hairdryer.
The outdoor areas have furniture, a terrace, a sun terrace and a garden; sun loungers, parasols and beach or pool towels are also available for relaxing outdoors. The gym, shared lounge with a TV and board games offer options for different times of day. If you want to explore the surrounding area, you can hire a bicycle or join a cycling tour.
The reception is open 24 hours a day, and the hotel offers concierge service, luggage storage and tourist information. Other services include laundry, a wake-up service, car hire, meeting rooms and packed lunches. Dining options include a café, snack bar, bar and restaurant, with children's menus and special diet menus available on request; breakfast can be served in your room. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available, as well as air conditioning.
Mesón de Sancho is on the Cádiz-Málaga road, at km 94, between Tarifa and Algeciras. The hotel occupies an Andalusian cortijo with gardens beside the N-340, south of Los Alcornocales Natural Park. Nearby are El Cuartón, 430 m away, and El Bujeo, 770 m away, two small settlements that serve as landmarks in this rural area, away from the centre of Tarifa. Los Alcornocales Natural Park is 1.6 km away and Mirador del Estrecho is 2.4 km away.
The N-340 leads to the Tarifa ferry terminal, about a 10-minute drive away. Algeciras train station is 9 km away and Los Barrios station is 13 km away; Gibraltar International Airport is 17 km away. Nearby points of interest include La Mano y La Bola, 1.1 km away, and El Bujero Recreational Area, 1.4 km away. To reach the coast, Playa is 3.6 km away and Cala Arenas is 7 km away.
The natural park offers trails and landscapes dotted with cork oaks, while viewpoints in the area provide places to stop and admire the Strait of Gibraltar. The nearby coast makes it easy to combine your stay with days at the beach and surfing, and the hotel has space for storing surfboards. Mesón de Sancho also organises day trips to Tangier, with the port of Tarifa providing the sea connection. The warmer months are best for spending time by the sea, while visits to the park and viewpoints can be part of a getaway at other times of year.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff's service and the care taken with the rooms. Cleanliness and comfort are among the highest-rated aspects, and the facilities also receive positive feedback. Value for money is rated well.
Rates at Mesón de Sancho vary depending on the season, room and dates. You can check the latest rates for your dates.
Mesón de Sancho is beside the N-340, which leads to the Tarifa ferry terminal in about 10 minutes by car. Algeciras train station is 9 km away and Los Barrios station is 13 km away. Gibraltar International Airport is 17 km away. Free public parking is available at the property, with no reservation needed. The hotel organises day trips to Tangier.
Los Alcornocales Natural Park is 1.6 km from Mesón de Sancho. La Mano y La Bola is 1.1 km away, and Mirador del Estrecho, 2.4 km away, offers views of the sea passage. Playa is 3.6 km away and Cala Arenas is 7 km away; both provide access to the coast during your stay.
Mesón de Sancho allows pets on request at no extra charge. You must request permission to bring your pet for your stay; the accommodation does not charge an extra fee.
Mesón de Sancho serves continental breakfast, which is also available in your room. Breakfast is not included in the rate. The hotel also has a café, bar and restaurant serving regional cuisine if you'd prefer other options during your stay.
Mesón de Sancho offers a bungalow for four adults, laid out as two interconnecting bedrooms with four single beds. There are also Triple Rooms with three single beds and family rooms, to accommodate groups with different space requirements.
Mesón de Sancho organises day trips to Tangier. The Tarifa ferry terminal is about a 10-minute drive from the hotel via the N-340, so you can combine your stay with a trip by sea.
