Hostal Restaurante El Cruce
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Why people book this hotel
“Great location, nice staff, good food, simple old fashioned style but fine to ex…”
“5min walk to town and close to El caminito del Rey”
“Great Hostel just right for an overnight stay on our motorbike tour of Andalucia”
“The lady in tge restaurant was very kind and helpful and the food was good”
“Comfortable beds, especially the pillows”
“Simple room with own toilet”
“Good parking for our motorbikes at the rear of the hostel”
“Free parking”
“It was clean”
“Well organizer and very responsive staff, nice and clean room, clear access inst…”
“Good breakfast and very quiet”
“Breakfast not included but got full Spanish breakfast for 6”
Overview
Offering an on-site restaurant and swimming pool, Hostal Restaurant El Cruce is located in the village of Ardales. This guest house offers rooms with air conditioning, heating and free WiFi. Each simply decorated room has a TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Homemade meals, including traditional local dishes and specialties such as grilled meats, are served in the restaurant. Breakfast is also offered. Kayaking and canoeing can be organised at the Conde de Guadalhorce Reservoir for an extra cost. Malaga is 50 km from the property and Antequera is 52 km away.
Traveller reviews
Gertrude
couple
May 17, 2026
“Simple wel located hostel”
Great location, nice staff, good food, simple old fashioned style but fine to explore the countryside from.
Eleanor
solo_traveller
May 8, 2026
Good value
Piotr
couple
April 11, 2026
localization , balcony, city view
mike
solo_traveller
April 10, 2026
Convenient
Jolanta
extended_group
March 26, 2026
Comfortable beds, especially the pillows. There were enough blankets, we didn't get cold. It was clean.
Paul Tovell
extended_group
November 22, 2025
I've stayed here many times and as usual it's very good
Anu
solo_traveller
November 8, 2025
“Good location”
Simple room with own toilet. Easy access to highway. Conveniet with the restaurant downstairs. 5min walk to town and close to El caminito del Rey.
John Holmes
extended_group
October 28, 2025
“Overnight stay for our 2025 moto tour of Andalucia”
Great Hostel just right for an overnight stay on our motorbike tour of Andalucia. Good breakfast and very quiet. Good parking for our motorbikes at the rear of the hostel.
Sampathkumar
couple
October 22, 2025
“Excellent place to stay”
Nice place to stay .. along with the restaurant with good food
Michael
couple
October 19, 2025
“Simple,but inexpensive”
Price performance ratio, uncomplicated check-in by key box
AVW
couple
September 28, 2025
“Very pleasant place to stay.”
A great little place to stay after completing the Caminito Del Rey. Breakfast not included but got full Spanish breakfast for 6.5 Euros each. Older style accommodation. Free parking.
Grzegorz
extended_group
August 19, 2025
Well organizer and very responsive staff, nice and clean room, clear access instructions
Stefan
family_with_children
August 18, 2025
“Real value for money and lovely restauranr”
Very rural Spain and very authentic
Harold
couple
June 15, 2025
“Good - many thanks.”
Location was superb, as I have a large car.
David
couple
May 31, 2025
A great restaurant, open from 7am till 4pm and the hotel is situated on the edge of the village. The lady in tge restaurant was very kind and helpful and the food was good
AJDA MEŠIČ
couple
May 29, 2025
“Lovely quite stay”
Great stay for one night, easy accessible by car. Room has everything u need. Also downstairs is restaurant.
Attila
couple
May 26, 2025
“Good for a stay before a trip to Caminito del Rey”
Very kind staff, good breakfast, perfect location for a trip to Caminito del Rey, close to a nice city center, local parking.
Stephen
solo_traveller
May 15, 2025
“Lovely hotel in a v interesting town .. great value .. go for it”
Front desk staff exceptional.. location great.. old school Spanish hotel
Wendy
couple
May 6, 2025
“Nice, convenient place to stay for visit to Caminito Del Rey 20 mins drive away.”
Convenient, easy parking, nice view, clean, restaurant downstairs, nice walk to town centre & remains of castle. Nice coffee in the morning.
Boo
couple
April 16, 2025
“Clean wihout charm”
Great location, but with total lack of interior cuisines. But, close to Ronda and Caminito del Rey and other places in the region.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Public Bath
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms, Heating
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Terrace
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Security alarm, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Shuttle service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Packed lunches, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Airport shuttle, Meeting/banquet facilities
One-Bedroom Apartment
This apartment comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which comes with a refrigerator, a dishwasher, kitchenware and a microwave. The apartment provides air conditioning, a washing machine, a coffee machine, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room has air conditioning, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Triple Room
Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This triple room features air conditioning, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.
Twin Room
This air-conditioned room has free WiFi, a TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries.
Twin Room with Balcony
The twin room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Single Room
Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This single room features air conditioning, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
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