Refugio de Juanar

Refugio de Juanar descritpion

El Refugio de Juanar is located in Ojén, in the Sierra de las Nieves Nature Reserve. It is a converted manor house with an outdoor pool, tennis court and sun terrace.
Rooms at the Refugio are decorated in country style, with tiled floors and dark wood furniture. They come with satellite TV and a private bathroom with bathrobe, slippers and a hairdryer.
The hotel’s restaurant serves local food and specializes in game. It also serves Spanish dishes such as roast meats, as well as some international dishes.
The surrounding landscape is popular for walking and birdwatching, and you can arrange a 4x4 trip at the front desk. You can drive to the beaches of Marbella in 15 minutes.

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Facilities of Refugio de Juanar

Outdoors ：Outdoor Pool (seasonal) | Grounds | Terrace

Pets ：Pets are not allowed.

Activities ：Tennis Court | Hiking | Cycling | Bicycle Rental

Food & Drink ：Bar | Breakfast in the Room | Restaurant with Dining Menu | Snack Bar

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

General ：Safe | Shops (on site) | Family Rooms | Elevator | Heating

Languages Spoken ：Spanish | English

Reviews for Refugio de Juanar

Review 1：The rooms are a little antiquated and in need of refurbishment . The beds are uncomfortable and the bedding is old fashioned . Need good mattresses and duvets and comfy pillows.

Review 2：The hotel is quaint and charming and the location is beautiful for nature lovers The staff are excellent and went Out of their way to accommodate us.

Review 3：There ws no one at the 24 hours reception at our arrival and departure. I was really unhappy with the room, it smelled of smoke although a non smoking room was booked and the bathroom was dirty. Breakfast was ok. At home we had to get angry again because too much has been debited from our card. We have asked by email, why too much has been debited from the account, there was no answer until now. That was probably the self-granted tip.

Review 4：Localization was nice

Review 5：The smell all over the hotel, especially in the dinning room and bedroom corridor, uncomfortable beds, very old public toilet looking bathroom.

Review 6：The location and the rustical decoration of the hotels interior(besides bedrooms).

Review 7：Bar closing too early & could do with a pool bar but not a major issue

Review 8：Location was hard to find but worth it as in a lovely quiet location, we stayed in the apartments which were clean & comfy. Good value for money!

Review 9：There is no air conditioning so the room get hot and my daughter bed was uncomfortable . We also had mouldy toast for breakfast

Review 10：Lovely location and the room was big enough

Review 11：Staff not amazing

Review 12：Position in the middle of nowhere - but actually perfect for who wants "silence in the mountatins". The good point is that in 25 minutes you get to la playa and citylife!

Review 13：On arrival we waited over 10 minutes for a member of staff to come to the 24 hour reception desk. As the staff were all talking in the kitchen. Once in the bedroom we soon realised there was no air conditioning or fan. Which in temperatures of over 35 degrees made it very uncomfortable. Being in the countryside and not having fly screens, meant , if we opened the windows we would have been bitten to death with all the flies and mosquitoes. Unbelievably they had made the beds up with 4 layers. A throw, a bed cover, a thick blanket and a cotton sheet. We went to eat lunch on the terrace. Which was lovely, once again, when the staff had finally finished talking amongst themselves. When going out in the evening, again nobody was on the 24 hour desk. So we took our key with us, as otherwise anybody could have gone into our room. Not very secure. Given the fact, there was a large car park, I was not happy when another car had caught my car door. The cleanliness of the bathroom floor, wasn't great and there was a leak from the bath. On checking out, yet again it took us a little while due to lack of service by the staff.

Review 14：The location is very peaceful and the hotel very traditional. Glad we only had 1 nights stay.

Review 15：Mini bar did not work

Review 16：Superb location, lovely temperature, the silence of nature, great walks under the trees, good pool,dinner on the terrace outside with a fox....great fun!!

Review 17：Nothing

Review 18：We loved this hotel. The setting amongst the hills is fabulous and the quality of the food is excellent. The staff are so friendly and will do anything to help.

Review 19：The restaurant menu is very old fashioned, with nothing for vegetarians at all. I am used to this in Spain, though, and the staff were happy to cook what I asked for (variations on egg and chips...)

Review 20：The forest location. The garden. The tranquillity. The friendly and accommodating staff who were all very sweet. The breakfast. The visiting fox! The car park.

Review 21：Cleaning staff not as thorough as they should be. Drawers not checked in wardrobe, toiletries not topped up, toilet paper not topped up. Chef / Hotel would benefit from learning how to cater for vegetarians.

Review 22：Location, bed comfy, bar/restaurant/reception staff, breakfast.

Review 23：We ordered a meal from the menu in the restaurant: both were fish dishes and were highly priced. We were very disappointed with the quality, taste and presentation. I would definitely not order from the menu again: next time I would play it safe and order a bar meal of grilled meat & chips (difficult to get this wrong!).

Review 24：The staff were amazing: very attentive and helpful. The rooms were immaculately clean.

Review 25：Dinner on the half board is very limited choice. If you stay more than one night, it gets boring. When we phoned for help getting transport back, potentially in a dangerous position, we were essentially abandoned when they told us the Marbella cab service wasn't available and offered no further help. They could improve their offering by helping walkers with transport solutions.

Review 26：Location and ambience. Very generous gin and tonics. Good wine selection

Review 27：baltic no central heating that worked 2 electric fires needed to warm up the room similarly cold in bar and sitting room big open fire if you can get near it overall ok but remember to take your thick pullover and winter pyjamas decor a bit 1950s but charming after I got used to the cold

Review 28：well placed for a walk in the sierra Nieves helpful waiter dinner very good food exceptional value i thought dinner menu 3 courses for 26 euro exceptional partridge consommé delicious partridge figs in wine to finish did get to the cheese interesting good value wine list

Review 29：Nothing I didn't like, but you really need a car to stay here if you want to see anything else but nature ;-).

Review 30：If you are looking for a quiet place to rest, walk and relax, this is the place to be! You don't hear anything but the sound of nature, staff is very helpfull, room was clean, breakfast was basic but good, and the fireplace made the authenticity complete :-).

Review 31：really liked the bar and lounge with the fireplace; it was november and because there were little people, we did not have diner in the restaurant, but near the fireplace

Review 32：Inside was very dark and even at mid-day lights were required. In the heat of the summer a welcome retreat but at other times a bit gloomy.

Review 33：Very quiet and unique position in the middle of nowhere. Evening meal was excellent, but be prepared, be hungry, portions are generous. No problem speaking English.

Review 34：No a/c in the rooms depending in the room that you stay in the summer is hot The pool should have signs with rules for hotel guests

Review 35：The staff The place is great for nature lovers Very quiet place I will sure come back again

Review 36：The lady receptionist was awful.

Review 37：The waiter was very efficient and friendly. Close proximity to various mountain trails.

Review 38：little bit difficult to find

Review 39：the tranquillity

Review 40：Great get away! Good location for trekking experience

Review 41：Breakfast, poor address info

Review 42：In the nature, nice forest, fox peeking around the carpark

Review 43：The poor internet, too hot in the room

Review 44：Really pleasant staff, homely feel, super relaxed atmosphere

Review 45：The food is over-priced

Review 46：Firendly staff and cozy ambiance within the resort

Review 47：i have to say it was a bit cold in bar and restaurant

Review 48：the dinner and also the breakfast very good also wines were superb

Review 49：Nothing.

Review 50：Characterful building. Staff very friendly and helpful. Wi-Fi worked well.

Review 51：There is no mobile signal,poor wifi,the mini bar not working,the breakfast was poor and discusting,to much sweet!!!

Review 52：Clean hotel

Review 53：Internet not strong in the rooms.

Review 54：Comfort, quite, and beauty of Andalucia. And a great relaxing pool. Breakfast good.

Review 55：Wonderful service by very pleasant staff , top quality food and very nice surroundings

Review 56：so hard to get too!!! even my GPS didnt know about this place

Review 57：Clean nice authentic Manor House style Hotel, along way from the cities and high in the mountains with what looks like exciting nature trails

Review 58：The food was average but too expensive.Groundfloor rooms too dark.

Review 59：The location is beyond compare The only hotel set in acres of wild forest land.numerous footpaths,from easy to difficult . We also loved the pool surrounded by beautiful trees and flowers.Service was excellent and friendly

Review 60：Nothing really! For a non-meat eater there was limited choice of food It is a very quiet place,so not much going on. The nearest village is Ojen which is a bit of a drive away (although Ojen is laso very nice).

Review 61：beautiful and very peaceful and quiet location excellent for walking very good value for money friendly staff garden with swimming pool comfortable public areas

Review 62：We really enjoyed our time at the hotel. It is great for some peace and quite, with lovelly food and great walks with stunning views of the coast from the hills

Review 63：Dark inside

Review 64：Wonderful setting,ideal for those who enjoy walking and cycling. Very tranquil location - superb scenary, yet only a few miles from lively Marbella. Best of both worlds! Hotel very Spanish,delightful pool and terrace area. Rooms rustic/ traditional furniture but very clean.

Review 65：the best surprise of our trip - great location

Review 66：Bed hard.

Review 67：Location and atmosphere, helpful staff.

Review 68：food excellent good wine list

Review 69：Great place for relax, very quiet place, tasty food. Pool.

Review 70：Nothing at all

Review 71：Fantastic location, clean and friendly.

Review 72：great location, with easy access to mountain walks (from the door) restaurant with good food and friendly service easy access to Malaga airport

The Fine Print

Please note, the hotel is accessed by a mountain road from Ojen.