Hotel Los Castaños

El trato que nos dieron fue de 10. Son super amables y atentos con todo. Las habitaciones amplias y muy bonitas y el desayuno perfecto

Liebevoll eingerichtete Zimmer, sehr landestypisch

Very friendly owner, nice and cozy atmosphere. The place was clean, view was great and bed very comfortable.

La tranquilidad ,que no tenía TV magnífico ,las toallas lo bien que olían .

El espejo del lavabo muy bajo 😂

Es súper acogedor. Los anfitriones son encantadores (incluso tuvieron un detalle con nosotros). Y el desayuno de diez. Muy recomendable.

Me encontré con un hotel muy bonito y acogedor, una terraza hermosa que invitaba a quedarse. Frank ha sido súper amable, el desayuno con productos caseros. Cartajima es muy bonito aunque pequeño, solo estábamos de paso por allí y nos hemos enamorado del sitio

Difícil acceso y pocos sitios para aparcar

Hotel molto carino con camere spaziose. Il proprietario super gentile e accogliente!

Fajna mała wioska na punkt wypadowy, nocleg max 2,3 dni, przestronny, czysty pokój z balkonem, widok na wioskę i góry. Duże wygodne łóżko, śniadania smaczne, tylko monotonne, mało do wyboru.

Klimatyzacja, która niby automatycznie była ustawiona na 25 stopni, ale zawsze jak wracaliśmy do pokoju, nie działała i musieliśmy prosić właściciela o włączenie, bo my nie mogliśmy ją sami sterować. Tak samo musieliśmy prosić, żeby rano była ciepła woda, bo była od 9ej, i jak ktoś wcześniej wstawał tak jak my, to musiał się myć w zimnej wodzie. Co prawda zawsze właściciel spełniał od razu nasze prośby. Basen to balia na tarasie, z wężem, a siłownia to tylko jakaś leżącą na tarasie w rogu zepsuta maszyna. Śniadania smaczne: wypełnia się kartkę co chcesz na śniadanie, ale tam jest tylko jajko, ser, wędlina, jogurt, sałatka owocowa do wyboru. My zaznaczylismy wszystko i po 3 dniach mieliśmy dosyć jajek 😉. Brak parkingu, trzeba mocno szukać a uliczki są na szerokość auta i nie wszędzie da się wjechać, bo można utknąć. Co prawda są miejsca parkingowe na wjeździe do wioski, ale zawsze są zajęte.

Todo era espectacular 😃😃, habitación, terraza , desayuno, comedor ,etc y Fran el dueño una persona increíble 😃

Très joli village, les gens sont accueillants. Le lieu et les vues sont magnifiques! Les hôtes sont attentionnés et sont vraiment accueillants ; petit hôtel au milieu du village, on se sent faire parti de ce village. Très bon petit déjeuné. Merci!

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Bijzondere plek, midden in het kleine witte dorpje maar heel rustig en met een prachtig uitzicht vanaf balkon v kamer en vanaf mooie dakterras. Mooi zicht op een aantal hele grote gieren die zweefden boven de bergen. De eigenaar kwam ons met zijn auto de weg wijzen, daardoor waren de steile smalle kleine straatjes geen probleem maar juist leuk. In het dorp is 1 mini winkeltje… open als het luik open is… als je meer assortiment wil kan je het beter elders halen of van tevoren meenemen. Maar niet nodig want ontbijt en diner in hotel waren prima.

Een beetje fris bij aankomst, maar was met kacheltje snel opgelost

Todo

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Tout! La gentillesse des hôtes, le délicieux petit-déjeuner et dîner, la beauté de la chambre et de tout l'hôtel, la localisation dans un charmant petit village de montagne... On recommande à 100%!

Rien.

Era un sitio cercano a la senda perdida y la amabilidad de Frank

No había televisión ni habitaciones y tampoco en el salón no tenían señal , me comentó que era para desconectar, pero en el salón había dos una para la parte infantil y otra en otro lugar del salón ( mejor quitarlas) En estos momentos me interesaba el desarrollo de la guerra en O. M. Las vi en el móvil pero lo recomiendo . La próxima vez me llevo el iPad. Desayunó abundante y muy bueno. Volveré 😊

Everything was perfect — I truly enjoyed my stay and would highly recommend this hotel. The host was exceptionally kind and welcoming. The room was warm, cozy, very clean, and had a beautiful view. Both dinner and breakfast were excellent. It was a wonderful stay, and I will definitely come back.

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Food was lovely, easy to park near the hotel and not complicated to find. Bed super comfy and the view from our bedroom was stunning.

Cudowni właściciele, przemiła i pomocna obsługa. Wystrój i klimat hotelu

Todo

El servicio espectacular. Los propietarios un encanto y muy amables. Los desayunos estupendos y las cenas ESPECTACULARES (RECOMENDABLES). Muchas gracias por todo. Fue un placer.

El desayuno fue maravilloso, todo recién hecho y de muy buena calidad

Me llamó la atención que no hubiera tele en la habitación, aunque realmente no es que no me gustara en si, sólo me sorprendió. Pero fue más relajante aún

La habitacion y el desayuno increibles.

Big and silent room. Very good dinner and breakfast

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Cama cómoda, desayuno excepcional y buena atención . Quizá con un tiempo frío se echa de menos una habitación más calentita y una ducha con más fuerza, además de un TV

Temperatura habitación y poca iluminación

Excepcional todo perfecto

El hotel esta situado en Cartajima y tiene una ubicacion perfecta para visitar todo el Valle del Genal; una zona espectacular de naturaleza y con pueblos todos ellos con encanto. Nuestra estancia en el hotel ha sido muy confortable, tanto las habitaciones como las zonas comunes, estan muy bien decoradas de manera que te sientes como si fuera tu casa den el campo y sobre todo, el trato que nos han ofecido la pareja de propietaros, ha sido muy acojedor; siempre dispuesto a hacer nuestra estancia muy agradable y dandonos sugerencias y consejos para nuestras visitas en la zona. Un desayuno muy bueno, en nuestro caso incluido en la estancia y con una gran variedad según los gustos de cada uno. Sitio muy recomendable; si se da la oportunidad, repetiriemos.

La calefacción es controlada de forma centralizada y tan solo quizas la sugerencia de que estuviese un poco mas alta para hacer mas confortable el tiempo en la habitación. Pero no es una queja porque no les dijimos nada a los dueños, porque si se lo hubieramos dicho, seguro que habrian subido un poco mas la temperatura.

Prachtig gelegen hotelletje wat het dan ook wat avontuurlijker maakt om er te geraken. Maar met de supergoede instructies van Frank ging alles zeer vlot. Kamer was mooi en zeer gezellig en in de badkamer genoten we van de extraatjes (badjas, douchegerief,…). Een speciale vermelding toch wel voor het eten dat hier geserveerd wordt, van ontbijt tot avondeten: zeer smaakvol, veel groenten en alles van zeer goede kwaliteit.

Un hotel muy cuco y bonito. Las habitaciones amplias y cómodas. Desayuno incluido en el precio y bueno. Un sitio tranquilo y agradable para una escapada.

La verdad es que la estancia ha superado nuestras expectativas, todo de primer orden. La cena maravillosa y el desayuno mejor todavía. Situado en el mismo centro del pueblo al mismo tiempo es muy tranquilo y el trato del personal inmejorable, todo facilidades.

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Diese Unterkunft unterscheidet sich von anderen Hotels, da die Einrichtung nicht die typische Standardhoteleinrichtung ist. Alles ist mit viel Liebe zu Detail eingerichtet. Wir hatten im Zimmer einen Balkon in Richtung Patio, man kann aber auch Zimmer mit Aussicht auf die Berge buchen. Für uns war der Blick auf den Patio völlig ausreichend, weil wir uns einfach auf die Dachterrasse gesetzt haben mit herrlicher Aussicht. Im Hotel selbst gibt es einen kleinen Frühstücks-/ Abendessenbereich, der ebenso liebevoll gestaltet ist, wie die Zimmer. Dort befinden sich auch eine Selbstbedienungsbar und man kann sich kostenfrei Trinkwasser holen. Weiterhin ist eine Sofaecke vorhanden, direkt neben dem Kamin, welcher extra für uns in Betrieb genommen wurde. Das Hotel hat nur 6 Zimmer. Deshalb ist alles sehr individuell. Wir haben tolle Tipps bekommen, was wir in der kurzen Zeit machen können und haben uns für eine kleine Wanderung entschieden, die durch Olivenhaine und Kastanienwälder führte. Die Wanderung war nicht ausgeschildert, aber von Frank, unserem Gastgeber so beschrieben, dass es keine Probleme gab und wir wundervolle Aussichten und Ruhe geniessen konnten. Witzig fanden wir die Idee des Outdoor-Gym auf der Dachterrasse ;-) Zum Abendessen haben wir uns überraschen lassen - es gibt ein 3-Gänge-Überraschungsdinner. Ich hatte im Vorfeld geschrieben, dass wir kein Fleisch und lactosefrei essen/trinken - das hat sowohl beim Abendessen als auch beim Frühstück gut funktioniert. Man weiß wirklich nicht, was es gibt, bis das Abendessen beginnt. Ich kann aber sagen: Das Essen war unglaublich lecker und wir empfehlen allen, es auszuprobieren. Beim Frühstück kann man aus einem Menü auswählen, gibt abends die Bestellung ab und früh kommt man an einen liebevoll gedeckten Tisch. Das Dorf selbst ist sehr ruhig. Aber wunderschön.

Im Dorf gibt es derzeit nur eine Bar/Restaurant, welches um 20 Uhr oder 21 Uhr schliesst. Frank meinte, dass sich das wohl wieder ändern soll. Aber derzeit gibt es in Cartajima nicht das typische abendliche Leben, welches wir aus anderen Dörfern kennen.

El desayuno muy buena calidad y muy relajado

Todo me gustó. Pero decir algo, al ser un hotel pequeñito, si van familias con niños pequeños puede que alteren tu descanso, eso ya es cuestión de suerte...

aankleding van het appartement

Habitación y personal

Todo bien

La habitación estaba muy bien decorada y muy cómoda. Además de que tienen un menú para cenar muy completo.

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La persona que nos recibió fue muy amable.

Según las fotos tan bonitas que aparecen, reseñas y servicios que ofrece el hotel, según Booking, el precio parece acorde, pero, cuando ves la realidad, es abusivo para lo que ofrecen en cuanto a las habitaciones, las zonas comunes y el desayuno.

Hôtel plein de charme situé dans un magnifique petit village (Pueblo blanco) à l’écart de la foule touristique de Ronda. Hôte aux petits soins. Nourriture (petit déjeuner et souper) excellente. Une excellente adresse que je recommande chaudement!

Rien, tout était vraiment parfait.

Lovely little hotel with delicious dinners and breakfast. Comfortable and private room. Wonderful hosts!

La tranquilidad, la amabilidad y el agrado de los propietarios, la limpieza y el desayuno espectacular.

La habitación y la comida casera

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Me encantó la habitación, la atención recibida, la cena una delicia, y abajo, en el salón comedor, hay una zona más apartada con juguetes para los niños. Todo un acierto! Se siente como un hogar.

Pues me gustó todo.

Les photos ne rendent pas justice à la beauté et au charme de cet hôtel et de ces chambres ! Il s’y dégage une atmosphère chaleureuse, cela est aussi le fait de ces propriétaires qui auront à cœur de vous accueillir avec attention. Le repas préparé par nos hôtes étaient incroyables de saveur et de fraîcheur, n’hésitez pas une seule seconde !

La vista

I’d actually rate 4 and 1/2! This was a terrific location & option to get out of the hustle & bustle. Beautiful, homely & serene place, clean & you could park nearby. I only took half a point off because I had emailed requesting to have dinner at the hotel, but I think they may not have checked & whilst they did provide us a lovely meal, I don’t feel it was worth the $$$ (however my husband loved it). So just ensure you confirm dinner reservation. Breakfast was fabulous. I would definitely visit again!

We had a very pleasant stay here with Frank & Angela who were delightful hosts. Room was comfortable, food was excellent. We ate in the hotel on two nights and both meals were delicious. Frank was very knowledgeable on what to do in the area and the hotel was a good base for day trips out and about. You do need a car however, unless you like hiking!

An outstanding place to stay, up in the mountains. Spent a week at Los Castanos where Frank is a superb host and chef. Friendly atmosphere throughout our stay, couples and families, various ages and nationalities. The breakfasts prepared with care and top quality products kept us going all day, returning to enjoy varied and very tasty evening dinners, all prepared by Frank. Tip: let him know in advance if you’ll be wanting dinner so he can shop and cook accordingly. Rooms are light, airy and well looked after, ours was sunny with views over the village roofs and the mountains. Beds and armchairs very comfortable, bathrooms simple with everything you need. Cartajima is a lovely village worth exploring – look out for the clever murals everywhere and walk out to the springs (signed) to understand how people had to get their water in past times. We visited in April-May and walked every day: wildflowers superb and many, many different birds singing. A paradise for both. Frank and online walking apps will help you find the ways to go. Autumn is another good time to visit when the chestnuts trees are golden.

Overnight stop with family. We had 2 amazing rooms, next door to each other with balconies overlooking the mountains. (Rooms 2&3) Very comfortable bed too. Sitting on the roof terrace, listening to the birds with amazing views of the mountains and the church...wonderful. My mobility isn't great but we were able to park on the street really close to the entrance of the hotel. We paid for the three course evening meal and it was excellent. The owners are really friendly and look after you. You will not be disappointed if you book a stay here.

Absolutely nothing to dislike or find fault with!

One of the best places I've ever stayed - the village is idyllic and the hotel is totally charming. Frank's food is exceptional, the roof terrace is perfect, lots of good hikes from the door. Already planning to return!

Nothing, it was a great stay

Family run hotel with lots of carefully thought through details. We arrived on a cold evening in April, Sam was kind enough to show us the entire place and then he lit a fireplace which made it the whole experience soooo cosy!! We chose to eat dinner there and were surprised with the quality and taste we got on our 3 course meal! Breakfast was equally good, the child play area was fantastic and the beds were also extremely comfortable. This small village is a good alrernate/escape after spending a s Day in Ronda.

Lovely couple run it. Charming village. Big room with balcony and panoramic views. Best breakfast of whole trip. Beautiful terrace.

Nothing but be aware it’s high up and can get chilly in the colder months.

Great relaxing spot and really enjoyed our stay Family who run the hotel are wonderful, and helped us a lot as it was our first day in Spain. Good room and healthy breakfast. Plenty to eat and the cook catered to all your needs Pity we could not stay longer.

Beautiful place with a good vibe

Very pleasant hotel and service. Good cooking. Nice small hotel. Recommended to go to. Tiny and friendly village. Staff is pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was nice too. Close to Ronda. Pleasant talking with Frank and Antje. Apparently good for hiking as well. Beds were good

Nice place to stay while visiting Ronda ... with very nice host family.

Very Nice Inn (auberge) style. Needs softer pillows,

Everything ! Great value , lovely rooms, clean and tidy. Quality breakfast and awesome staff!

It was perfect

The breakfast was delicious. Frank our host could not have been nicer. Our room was gorgeous with a beautiful view looking over the town. We loved Cartigima and getting a taste of Spain. Loved the hotel!

We lived this quaint place in the mountains

It was like staying with family

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Location is wonderful country. Almost unique spot.

Bed a little more comfortable.

The hôtel rooms are very charming and spacious. Frank, the host, provided delicious meals and was happy to answer our questions. Los Castanos is in a beautiful hiking area, and we really enjoyed our daily rambles.

Getting to the hotel is not for the faint of heart. Cartajima is reached by a winding mountain road (with stunning views of the area.) Once you arrive in town, the parking is a challenge but one gets used to it and it is worth the effort!

Beautiful hotel, with big comfortable rooms at an exiting location.

very nice & quiet place, nice furnished and renovated village house, kind owner, tasty breakfast

Lovely room. Hard to find hotel but Frank says phone him and he directs. Not his fault as it's in a beautiful white village with little streets which is why you go there ! Lovely dinner and breakfast cooked by Frank. Fantastic views fron roof terrace.

Frank is a very good host, he is also a very good cook ! The village is lovely, beautiful surroundings, the hotel is clean and the rooms are a lovely size, the temperature was lovely, with afternoon sun coming into the room ( nr1) a bonus was the view of the tiny square of the village and being next to the church is great, i love the chime too, it stops at 21.00h so no sleep disturbance at all ! The mini fridge and kettle in the rooms is very pleasant. Watching the stars at night from the roof terrace was awesome too. So, we were pleased with the location, the room layout, the service from Frank, our host and owner and the evening dinner. Breakfast start at 09.00h , which was too late for us, because we had a Bird watching event booked and this starts at 09.00h, so Frank did serve us 1h earlier upon our request. The village is beautifully kept and clean, very pleasent for walking day and evenings. The scenery is stunning and the peacefullness surrounding this village is relaxing. The little bar on the square is briliant. We would recommend this hotel and the professional host Frank.

When we arrived between 15.00h and 16.00h after a long drive and a very busy work week behind us, we were ready for some rest , a cup of tea , a bit of quiet reading and a well deserved short siesta, but the screaming of various children right outside the hotel room , the noise was so loud, we had to close all the windows and patio door sadly, it sounds like the playground of a very busy kinder garden ,this went on for 3 hours! So very little tranquillity which we were asking for and no siesta possible. Strangely, when i walked the entire village instead of the siesta, i realized there was no noise anywhere , the whole village was peaceful and quiet, exept outside the hotel , so that was a shame.

Stunning location surrounded by mountains. Frank was an exceptional host. Tea making facilities and a fridge were a bonus. Frank cooked some awesome meals. Thank you.

Everything was perfect. Beautiful cosy room, very very quiet. Frank and his wife are very friendly and helpful. Diners and breakfasts were excellent. Wonderful stay in Cartajima and the "pueblos blancos" region.

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We loved this homely, welcoming hotel. Frank and Antje were very friendly and helpful. The village is so pretty, with beautiful views. The evening meal was delicious, our favourite dinner on our Andalusian holiday! Great breakfast too. Thank you.

The hotel is in the centre of a small village in the mountains outside Ronda. From the roof there are great views. The owners were very helpful and friendly. The rooms are comfortable and adequate with coffee maker and fridge. Breakfast was good. We did not eat dinner but other visitors seemed satisfied with the food.

Call and ask for the correct the SatNav advice before entering the village. We used the hotel address for our SatNav and became trapped in the warren of narrow streets. There is limited parking so it is worth checking this also.

Stunning location, lovely and helpful owners, and a great meal and breakfast.

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Cartajema is a tiny white village amongst the chestnut trees in a valley outside of Ronda. It is down a narrow curvy road. Once you arrive you will have to drive tiny narrow streets to the hotel but the town is so small you will not hit other traffic. But squeezing into the parking area was not for the faint of heart. It is the only hotel in the town and you visit for the views. It was dead quiet and had lovely views of the surrounding valley and other villages in the distance.

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Amazing family run hotel in the remote authentic village

Breakfast was fantastic and the location of this hotel makes it one of the best places on the planet. Big bonas is having no TV in the bedrooms and eating a no menu dinner with the other guests.If something is not right Frank will make it ok. Paco's bar next door is a spanish jem not to be missed. First class spot.

Everything was Awesome. The location The view of the mountains The water of the fountain Exceptional

Culture party celebrating the mother of Jesus. That's not anyway meant negative. I came to this hotel because I wanted quite surrounding didn't check the local events, so ask the hotel host for any info.

We have just completed a weeks hiking in the hills surrounding this lovely hotel in Cartajima. Having stayed there before 13 years ago we were a little concerned about the recent change of ownership but we needn’t have worried. Frank is not only a great host but an excellent chef. He has maintained the open house tradition of LC. Dinner was always delicious ranging from Israeli inspired salad to Hungarian goulash all cooked superbly. All was prepared to accommodate the fact that I need to be gluten free. There was an eclectic mix of guests making for good conversation over dinner. Maria, a local villager, was always there to help with a warm welcoming smile. Rooms are comfortable but basic and the hotel offers a great base for hiking including the Caminito del Rey or visiting the local attractions at Ronda and other villages. The roof terrace offers a lovely location to relax after a days hiking. We would definitely recommend and return again if our walking legs permit.

This was our first stop on our 10 day drive around Western Andalucia and it was a good choice. Frank has taken over the helm and is doing a superb job after only 6 weeks as new owner/manager. We had a lovely welcome with gins on the rooftop terrace and admired the pretty village below. The hotel is comfortable and authentic and there are sustainable measures which are very pleasing to see. The meal cooked by Frank was indeed worthy of Yotam Ottolenghi and accompanied by wine from the locality. We managed a couple of walks around the village but wished we had been able to stay longer to do some of the nearby longer walks to adjacent villages. The chestnut groves and wildflowers are a sight to behold. This is a proper casa rural with a host who will help you get the most out of your stay in this area and to appreciate the joys of a most delightful part of Spain.

We spent three nights at this lovely small hotel in the pretty white village of Cartajima. Our room ( with balcony) was very clean , quiet and comfortable with moroccan style furnishings and a beautiful view over the mountains. The communal roof terrace has stunning view and is a great place to relax. Di and John were very welcoming hosts and we were lucky enough to have three delicious dinners cooked by Di. There are plenty of great walks in the area and we enjoyed exploring Ronda. We are looking forward to another stay.

Los Castaños is a true gem tucked away in Andalucia! Di is an excellent host and cook as well. I enjoyed staying at her place and eating Michelin level home cooked meals a lot. Cartajima and other white villages around are so much worth exploring. If I have a chance, I will definitely be back.

The room was immaculately clean with superb amenities. Bed was sooo comfy! The view from our room was breathtaking with the sun rising in the mornings over the Andalusia mountains - spectacular! Di and John were the perfect hosts and provided us with everything we needed and more, including wonderful, warm hospitality. The village is so very pretty and only a short drive to Ronda which is well worth a visit. Do make sure you check out the roof terrace and enjoy the panoramic view. Will definitely make a return visit.

We arrived tired and hungry after a very long day on the bikes and were welcomed warmly by the owners. Our bedroom had everything we needed from lashings of hot water to fluffy dressing gowns and the most stunning view. We were treated to a delicious meal and had hte most restful night. thank you so much! We will be back!

Close to Marbella and Malaga, but a whole different vibe in the mountains. I rode out of the lovely Monda and north, then south west via Alozaina and the fantastic El Burgo. Brilliant mountain roads for the motorbike. On through Ronda, (touristy) and into the mountains and Certajima. Di and Johns place is wonderful. I parked right outside and extended my stay to 5 days. Di made me a very nice meal and over the w/e I found the one bar, (which the locals stood outside and cooked two types of Paella. It was very quiet in September and the bar shut part of the week. Di and John's place is very nice with the roof garden etc. I had several good ride outs including the 7303/7302 in the Chestnut and Cork trees via Juzcar and Farajan. I also took the 7304 out to Igualeja and Pujerra finding several bars for coffee etc. I met some friendly Belgium bikers and at the end of my stay two british couples. Recommended place to stay. I'd go back, for sure.

This is our 5th visit to stay with Di and John. The setting is idyllic, quiet pretty village in the midst of the hills, magnificent views, great walks, wonderful sunrise and sunset. Di and John are the best of hosts, very comfortable, tasteful, spacious, well equipped rooms. I can’t praise Di’s cooking too much, truly excellent,delicious food. Come here to truly get away from it all and go away completely refreshed.