Escuela La Crujía
Atalaya Baja, El Trapiche
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Why people book this hotel
“Gardens and pool area beautiful”
“Beautiful well kept garden and pool facilities”
“Very quiet and tranquil”
“Room was spacious and very clean and comfortable”
“We had our own space outside our room, breakfast was excellent”
“Excellent breakfast with home made food including items from the garden”
“Host Liz was super efficient, friendly and helpful”
“The hosts were very hospitable, being there if we needed but quietly getting on …”
“Clean”
“The property was kept perfectly clean”
“Lovely location and friendly proprietors who were very helpful”
“The grounds and the pool were very peaceful, and the property is in a very conve…”
Overview
This charming, converted rural school is set in Trapiche, 10 minutes’ drive from Vélez-Málaga and 10 km from the beach. It features a seasonal outdoor pool, trampoline, barbecue and free WiFi zone. Escuela La Crujía offers air-conditioned Andalusian-style rooms with satellite TV and a fireplace. Each has a private bathroom and patio area. All have a fridge, microwave and kettle, and some include a kitchen and dining area. A continental breakfast is served at Escuela La Crujía and breakfast in the room can be requested. The property's former classroom is now a comfortable lounge for guests, with a comprehensive library of books and board games, plus children's toys and books. Luggage storage is offered and Escuela La Crujía has a tour desk. The A7 Motorway is easily accessible and Málaga is 39 km away.
Traveller reviews
Barbara Ann
couple
January 19, 2026
Very quiet and tranquil. We had our own space outside our room, breakfast was excellent. Gardens and pool area beautiful.
Mike
couple
November 2, 2025
“Great stay in a lovely property in a great location.”
Clean. Lovely location and friendly proprietors who were very helpful.
Alastair
couple
October 20, 2025
“A truly enjoyable stay and incredible value for the price we paid. I cannot recommend highly enough.”
The owners were the most attentive we have ever experienced in a very understated way. The property was kept perfectly clean. We stayed for four nights and were sad to leave. Excellent breakfast with home made food including items from the garden. The grounds and the pool were very peaceful, and the property is in a very convenient location. The owners dogs are both perfectly behaved and only add to the experience.
Guest
couple
August 4, 2025
Very quiet and tranquil. We had our own space outside our room, breakfast was excellent. Gardens and pool area beautiful.
Debbie
couple
August 4, 2025
“Beautiful stay with excellent facilities. Will definitely recommend and come again!”
Easy access all one floor. Beautiful well kept garden and pool facilities. Room was spacious and very clean and comfortable. Host Liz was super efficient, friendly and helpful. Lovely friendly dogs (Miele & Rocco) to keep us company during our stay!
Amy
couple
July 19, 2025
“Peaceful, hospitable and very comfortable”
Perfect place to wind down after a busy trip seeing family and attending a wedding. Really peaceful gardens and pool area, with a good quality jacuzzi for an additional fee. The hosts were very hospitable, being there if we needed but quietly getting on with their own lives and their breakfast is amazing. As a bonus, there are two sweet and very well behaved dogs, they come for cuddles if you want them too and equally will stay away if you don't like them! We will definitely come and stay here again.
Gerald
couple
June 1, 2025
“Fabulous, peaceful, delightful accommodation”
Lovely peaceful short stay, accommodation was clean and comfortable with a very comfortable bed, great air con and an easy to use shower. The swimming pool surrounded by fruit trees and well maintained garden was perfect. The owners were extremely friendly and helpful and respectful of our privacy. Lastly the breakfast was amazing with a lot of homemade produce available.
Suzanne
family_with_children
May 18, 2025
The people were so kind
Lembit
couple
May 5, 2025
Liesbeth and Koen are great hosts. Breakfast was delicious. Rocco is so cute. We were very happy to have Tai Chi experience as well. Thanks for having us.
Michael
solo_traveller
January 29, 2025
It's a peaceful, interesting place to stay. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable & the breakfast was delicious! Koen & Liesbeth were great hosts & my dog was very welcome, too. I would recommend a stay here.
Mel
couple
December 7, 2024
“Would have preferred to keep it a secret!”
Superb establishment, have previously stayed here, and the new owners Koen and Lisbeth are doing a fine job.
Shirley
couple
October 21, 2024
“A quiet weekend away.”
We were looking for a quiet weekend away in the countryside and that is what we got! The property is close to Velez Malaga and a short drive to the coast but it's setting is so peaceful. Our hosts were excellent, attentive, friendly and on hand at all times, if needed. The pool area and gardens are delightful. Our room was comfortable and spacious. Tasty breakfast both mornings with fresh produce. Easy private parking.
Reneta
couple
October 11, 2024
A lovely family-run hotel with a pool and a barbeque area. The owners are a very nice and caring couple. We had a lovely week there. Thank you for everything!
david
couple
September 24, 2024
“Great”
Clean fresh and comfortable
Dominik
family_with_children
September 2, 2024
Great hosts, Breakfast, 24h swiming pool
Valentin
couple
August 27, 2024
“Great stay !”
Very nice owner, super clean and well equipped rooms. The breakfast was amazing and the swimming pool enjoyable! The bed was very comfy and great internet connection. Beautiful place as it was a former school. I would definitely turn back there if I'm around.
Paul
couple
August 20, 2024
Loved everything about this accommodation, the quality of everything was amazing! Our room was gorgeous and so comfortable, having a kitchen area was a bonus! The pool area was superb, extremely relaxed. The breakfast was also well prepared and enjoyable with a wide range of items on offer.
Florentin
couple
July 29, 2024
“Amazing accommodation”
We came back here after 8 years and everything was wonderful as we expected even we found new owners. Koen and Liesbeth are very friendly and they did everything to make us feel comfortable. Breakfast was great and we got it even when we asked to have earlier than the normal schedule. The pool is in a very beautiful garden with trees and grass where you can make a BBQ too. You need a car to get there but is very easy to find and go to the sea side in Torre del Mar or in trips to visit the beautiful places from Andalusia Definitely we will be back soon
Karen
couple
July 17, 2024
We loved the location, the tranquility, and the hosts. The room was beautiful and the en suite was perfect. The bed was so comfortable and we had such a great breakfast. It also had a beautiful garden and swimming pool. We will definitely stay again and recommend to all our friends.
Cassandra
couple
June 24, 2024
The quiet location,gardens,pool, etc ,plus the proprietor couldn't do any more to be helpful or attentive. Beautiful setting & full of original charm..
Facilities
Activities
Spa and wellness centre, Children's playground, Table tennis, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Spa facilities, Spa lounge/relaxation area
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, 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
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed, Heating, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal), BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, 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, First aid kit available
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Private check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Meeting/banquet facilities, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Ironing service
Double Room with Kitchen
This double room offers a fireplace. The double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which comes with a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker and a dining area. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Kitchen
This air-conditioned room has a private furnished terrace and a kitchen with kettle, fridge and microwave. It comes with 1 super-king-size bed with a state of the art relaxation technology mattress, a wood-burning stove and private shower room. This room can accommodate an extra bed.
Twin Room
This attractive and comfortable room has a furnished patio and comes with 2 single beds and private shower room. It has air conditioning and includes a fridge, microwave and wood-burning stove.
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