This might be the nicest hotel/resort I have ever been to in my life...and by nicest I mean…read moreluxurious, comfortable, relaxing, charming, expansive and much much more. Lets start with the wonderfully friendly and efficient staff. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with smiling faces. Everyone seemingly loves there job...I get it as its a wonderful place to be. We had a sea view suite and they added 2 roll away cots in the sitting area for our children. There was plenty of room for the 4 of us. We had a great patio where we could sit and have a glass of wine while they slept. My husband played golf 3 of the 4 days and said it was a great course (I believe you have to have a handicap to play, otherwise he would have taken my 8 year old son with him one of the days.) We never left the hotel for a meal as the food is so good. Usually we try to find some authentic local food restaurants, but Finca Cortesin ropes you in so that you don't want to leave. We ate at Don Giovanni 2 nights which we loved. We found the pizzas and pasts to be excellent and a great atmosphere just across the road from the front entrance. We had lunch one day at the beach club which is pricey for children (no kids menu) but enjoyable with a bottle of rose, paella and some great salad options. One night we fed the kids at the more casual bar patio which has bar food and a children's menu (very reasonably priced kids food) and brought them upstairs to bed so we could try the adults only Raw Kabuki restaurant which is very expensive but absolutely delicious--sashimi, fried rice, tempura, carpaccio--small, excellent and not stuffy. Again, the servers made the whole experience terrific. I would be extremely remiss if I didn't mention the breakfast--best breakfast I have ever had at a hotel. You are given fresh yogurt, fruit, a fresh bread basket with an excellent assortment of goodies and of course parma ham, manchego cheese etc and then....you can order a la cart in addition. My husband had the eggs benedict every day because it was that good. My daughter said the french toast was the best she has ever had (and I think I make a pretty mean french toast.) And my son loved the pancakes, french toast and eggs benedict...while I was quite happy with the bread basket and the assortment of other goodies. The pools and the beach club were just so picturesque, I could have moved right in...We would go right to the pool after breakfast and wouldn't leave until 6-7pm. It was pure heaven. We did have the opportunity to see the cottages and they were huge. You could easily fit 2 families of 4 in a cottage--they have a gourmet kitchen, 4 bedrooms and its own infinity pool. I wish I was still there!! But I guess if every day were a vacation, vacation wouldn't feel so special...though living at Finca Cortesin sure sounds good as I write this review!!

Amazing hotel - our stay was enjoyable and the property is gorgeous. The staff are attentive and we…read morethought the cuisine was creative and delicious. This hotel is a must for anyone visiting Spain!

Such a wonderful place. Everything was amazing…read more The room was comfortable with a great view of the golf course. Huge pool. It was a little cold so we paid the $16 Euro for a day pass to the spa and used the heated indoor pool. Well worth it. Complimentary breakfast everyday was fresh and really good. I ate lunch at the same restaurant that serves breakfast. I got the club sandwich and was pleasantly surprised. I would definitely get it again. We played the Pinos and Lagos courses and they were great. We didn't get much time to walk around the grounds or even spend time at the hotel bar. We were so busy with day trips everywhere. I would highly recommend NH Almenara.

Good hotel to stay if you enjoy golf. Three 9-hole courses…read morewich you can mix anyway you want to make 18-hole course. The hotel has couple of resturants, swimming pool, spa and a gym. Food is good, but not great, same with the rooms. All the way good but not great place to be.

We stayed in Tarifa the evening we came back from a day trip to Tangier. This hotel was lovely…read more Our room was very tiny, but the bed was comfortable, the room clean, and the decor just lovely. The bathroom was also very tiny, but clean, and stocked with the usual amenities. Some notes: -It can get VERY loud. The rooms all face out on the bar area which can disrupt your sleep if you're in bed before midnight. Bring earplugs. The night we were there they were having a huge party and there was a man playing the guitar and singing. We actually opened the windows of our room to listen, but if you are trying to sleep, this might be an issue. -There is free wifi in the lobby. Just ask the front desk for a password. -They will stow your bags for you if you arrive and your room is not ready. -Free buffet breakfast that was quite good. We enjoyed mimosas and toast in their lovely cafe. There is yogurt, ham, cheese, and coffee available as well. -No television in the room. We didn't care, but if that matters to you, just an FYI. -There is a small shop and a spa on site if you're so inclined. I think we paid 75 euros for our room and it was worth every penny. It's close to the dock if you're planning on taking the ferry to Tangier, and also walkable from the bus station if you arrive that way. (We took the bus from Sevilla.) Highly recommended if you're in Tarifa!

To start a good review (perversely) on a bad note: the rooms at La Sacristia are not the biggest,…read moreand in peak season they're not the cheapest, either. Hotel stays aren't determined by fixtures, fittings or facilities, though - it's the time you have that make them. And the time we had was fantastic. We had a great meal in the buzzy bar/restaurant (a mixture of local tuna and local beef, if memory serves), a stroll round the block on a summer's evening for a couple more drinks followed by a great night's sleep. The next morning, up for breakfast and a wander round the lovely old town (which the hotel is at the heart of). Objectively speaking, La Sacristia was good. But for some reason we just had an amazing time - so I'll always remember it very fondly.

L'Boutique Tarifa is, per its name, a little boutique hotel in the town of Tarifa. The staff is…read moresuper-friendly and helpful. When we arrived, close to midnight, I really wanted to go see the lights of Tangiers, which I'd read were very visible from the Plaza del Miramar. The owner very kindly offered to drive around town with us, to show us the sites, right then. How cool is that? The hotel was easy to find, even with our lying Google Maps lady's directions. Small, practical, family-run hotel with chic contemporary style. Very personal and relaxed atmosphere. Rooms are cheerful, clean, and meet all the standard needs. Bath has a sizable shower, by Euro standards. Their combination of IKEA and vinyl decals made for pretty sleek boutique hotel decor! Atmosphere was perfect for this Boho surfing/beach town! They use conventional keys, and you get a blue key for your room, plus silver key to access the hotel at all hours. Free Wifi with strong connection!!! This hotel is conveniently located near authentic Spanish restaurants and two grocery stores. Tarifa is a small town, so it's difficult to get lost. You are pretty safe finding your way around whether walking or driving here, though driving you will be hampered by one-way streets (as with any town we visited in Spain). The downtown area is where all the sites are, as well as the trendier restaurants. It did make more sense for us to drive to the downtown coastal area, when sightseeing (Castillo de Guzmán, Puerto de Tarifa, Plaza del Miramar, Isla de Tarifa, etc.). In the off-season it was not difficult to find metered street parking, although I can imagine this would be difficult in the summer months. Tarifa is a very cool casual beach town, with a Cali-type feel. L'Boutique Tarifa embodies this feeling, and offers very reasonable rates on informal accommodations with all you need, and no hype or fuss, which is perfect for a beach stay.

Great location, but don't be confused by the Marriott Hotel which is on the back side of this same…read morebuilding. There is no hotel sign on the roof or anywhere else from the road. Free parking on the side, paralleling the main street, between these two hotels is a big plus. The bathroom is amazingly small given the huge entry space on one side and the huge wasted space on the other for watching TV. Seriously you can brush your teeth and use the toilet at the same time. But, you can't get into the shower safety. Who designed this place leaving all that wasted space on other side. Downright dangerous in that cramped space. It's nuts. And why haven't they finished decorating? No furniture other than a single chair in that TV room and no pictures on the walls. Nice bed but absolutely rock hard pillow, which I had to replace with a bathroom towel. Looks like they recently bought the place from next door. Overall, good value for the money but that bathroom needs rethinking for sure!

This urban lounge, bar and hotel mixes up stylish moorish charm with a vibrant contemporary vibe,…read moreall to a relaxed Sade sountrack. The main bar and lounge area consists of individually designed seating areas where guests can chill with a glass of something cool, or have a bite of breakfast or a light snack. There is also a wide range of teas and infusions available.

We stayed at the Misiana for two nights in early season (late March, 2017) and enjoyed ourselves…read morevery much. Staff were friendly and very helpful in recommending things to do and helping us make arrangements, when we discovered that a trip to Morocco wouldn't work out for us after all. Comfortable rooms, fun views down Tarifa's streets, and a good included breakfast.

We loved our 3-night stay at Dar Cilla. We booked a studio for our daughters and an apartment for…read moreus. Martina and Barry were the most welcoming and friendly hosts; they greeted us at check-in, showed us around, and answered all our questions on WhatsApp. The rooms were both beautifully decorated in modern Moroccan style, with kitchen, earth tone walls, terra-cotta-tiled floors, and Moroccan rugs, and had very thoughtful and convenient touches. They surround a communal courtyard. Best of all, there was a large roof terrace with a stunning view over the sea and out to Africa!

Very comfortable and quiet hotel to stay in, in the heart of the old town. Calm atmosphere, at…read moreleast now on low season :) A really, really nice and friendly reception. 30 € / double r with shared bathroom.

Pension Correo is a very simple and cheap but quite cute and tidy guest house with about ten nice…read morebedrooms (single/twin/triple) partially with own bathrooms. Maria Jose and Luca the owners give you a warm welcome and were nice and friendly to everybody equal if family or backpacker (special: you can do your laundry, up to ten kilo for 10,-EUR). The location of the Pension is in the centre of the old town of Tarifa, opposite the post office and near the church. The price was reasonable (we paid 50,-EUR for a triple in june). I can recommend this Pension to everybody.