Gourmet La Finca restaurant, which serves modern interpretations of local dishes
Very friendly, attentive staff and family-friendly atmosphere
Good to know
charge for the spa, jacuzzi and sauna at additional charge
Outdoor swimming pool open from May until September (depending on weather conditions)
A rental car is recommended for exploring the region
Those guests seeking peace and quiet may occasionally be disturbed by large wedding parties and corporate events
Outdoor pool is usually open from May to September, weather permitting
Cats and dogs permitted at an extra charge
Location
Carretera Salinas-Vª Nª De Tapia (A-333), Km. 65,5
18300
Villanueva de Tapia
Andalusia,
Spain
License number
ESB07967086
Hotel description
This gleaming white hotel, designed in the style of a Moorish village, enjoys stunning views of its 350-acre estate dotted with olive groves, as well as the Sierra de Loja beyond, thanks to its hilltop location. It features a spa with heated indoor swimming pool, a tennis court and a gym. In addition, you can take a stroll, horse riding or go cycling in the extensive grounds of the hotel. The imposing cities of Granada, Cordoba, Malaga and Seville are not far away.
Wellness Hotel: U-Spa with views, beauty salon, gym
The U-Spa in the La Bobadilla, a Royal Hideaway Hotel invites guests to relax with a range of spa treatments while looking out onto the estate’s sleepy courtyards and gardens. It’s easy to let your mind to wander while enjoying a hydro-massage, sensation shower, steam room or sauna. A solarium and beauty salon complete the ensemble. Those looking to work-out can use the hotel’s gym.
Weddings & Honeymoons: Private chapel, picturesque setting, romantic packages
Romantic weddings can be celebrated on the large estate that surrounds the hotel, with its picturesque olive groves. The property even has its own chapel, where the happy couple can tie the knot. The wedding reception can be sumptuously catered for, with culinary delights ranging from typical local dishes to international cuisine. White arcades, romantic courtyards with fountains, and rustic elements such as wooden beams, lend La Bobadilla a unique ambience. Couples can also book one of the Balinese beds in the VIP area, which features a private whirlpool, for quality time together.
Luxury Hotel: Highly praised service, gourmet restaurant, suites with terrace or garden
The 5 Star Hotel pampers its guests with a spa area offering an extensive range of massages and beauty treatments. Foodies will get their money’s worth in the gourmet La Finca restaurant. Naturally the hotel also offers first class service, for which it is often praised. All rooms and suites are individually decorated with traditional and modern elements, and offer plenty of sensual charm, with lots of natural wood and romantic beds topped by crisp white linen. The suites have either a private terrace or garden, while some also feature a whirlpool.
Eating & Drinking: Breakfast with show cooking, 3 restaurants, Andalusian and light cuisine
Every morning, the attentive staff serve a rich breakfast buffet, with hot and cold dishes prepared in an open show kitchen. Guests can choose where to enjoy their breakfast: either in the large, light-filled dining room of the La Bobadilla restaurant, or in the adjacent El Tropic, with its glass roof and 3 rooms decorated in colonial style. At lunchtime, La Plaza serves light entrees, snacks and tapas under white arcades overlooking a fountain. The hotel is renown for its gourmet restaurant, La Finca, where the head chef uses select ingredients to create dishes using traditional methods combined with his own personal creative twists. Guests may either dine in the elegant La Chimenea hall, with its high ceilings, pillars and Germanic tiling, or in the romantic flower-filled courtyard with its fountain. In the hotel’s third restaurant, El Cortijo, guests can enjoy a culinary journey through typical Andalusian cuisine, with occasional excursions into other regions of Spain. Here, guests can eat either in the dining room with its Arab-inspired lighting, or on the terrace with uninterrupted views. The poolside El Mirador bar is the perfect place to enjoy the sunset or finish off the evening on warm summer days.
Sport & Leisure: Large outdoor pool, tennis, hiking, horseback riding
The La Bobadilla, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is the ideal destination for active holidaymakers, as well as those seeking relaxation. It has both a spa – where guests can relax with beauty treatments, massages and a sauna – as well as a tennis court, gym and 1,500 square-metre swimming pool. In addition, guests can hike, horseback ride and mountain bike in the surrounding countryside. Hot-air balloon or light aircraft flights can also be arranged.
Location: Quiet setting amid rambling country estate near Loja in Andalusia
This 5 Star hotel is located in Andalusia, Spain, in the midst of a 350-acre estate filled with oak trees and olive groves. The cities of Granada and Malaga, both of which have international airports, are 55km and 65km away respectively. The nearest shopping opportunities are provided by Antequera, which is around 30 minutes’ drive. The famous Costa del Sol is about an hour away. A private or rental car is recommended for exploring the region, as the next bus stop is around 10km away.
What else? Experienced wedding planner and event organiser
In addition to weddings, the La Bobadilla, a Royal Hideaway Hotel can host other parties and corporate events. A total of 8 meeting rooms, including restaurant and bar, are available and can accommodate up to 160 people, depending on individual arrangements. It is also possible to rent the entire hotel for an event.
Sneak peek
30
Facilities
concierge
elevator
wireless LAN
free of charge
air conditioning
parking
parking spaces, Free of charge
terrace
laundry service
garden/outside area
sunbeds
bar
restaurant
reception
24 hour reception
room service
safe
airport shuttle
shuttle to tourist attractions
for a fee
breakfast
breakfast served in room
dogs permitted
tennis
table tennis
jacuzzi
for a fee
outdoor pool
open seasonally
indoor pool
fitness studio
Outdoor playground
childcare
sauna
sauna use at extra charge
Massage services
wellbeing massage
spa area
For a fee
treatments
facials
manicure
pedicure
body treatments
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the hotel provides free parking facilities for its guests: Parking space
The following pools are available onsite: whirlpool, outdoor pool and indoor pool