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Reviews of Cortijo El Sotillo 4 stars

Carretera Entrada San José, s/n, 04118 San José, Spain

#7 of 11 hotels in San José

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 98 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The doors didnt work very well.

    Great location. Big spaces. Beautiful place. Very nice breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loved our stay! Rustic but comfortable. Walk to town and its many restaurants, and beach. Relax after a long day of hiking in the large pool or the many rooms equipped with comfortable sofas. The king size bed was comfortable, the terrace private and overlooking a pine grove. We recommend it heartily.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast can be a bit more extended as it is quite basic, but it did not make the stay less great!

    It's a real oasis. All was great, he sound of the birds waking up. The lovely cortijo style decoration The size of the room, overall great!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Great accommodation facilities, rooms are neat and tidy and very generous with size. Staff are very helpful and kind. Great options with breakfast. Love it. Will definetly visit again!!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Beautiful peaceful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Beautiful place, unfortunately we could not use the pool as the wind was too strong. We loved the details, everything was decorated with love. The receptionist was very friendly although we paid way less than the normal rate.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What did I like. The beds room balcony were all lovely. We played cards in the sitting area if the hotel and I did my yoga there as well It was a great stay. I wish they had the large group separate from the guests. The large group were lovely people but overpowering.

    We are English speaking Canadians. When we arrived the front desk staff spoke excellent English. It really helped us to be comfortable. The next day there was a man on the front desk who did not speak any English and he wouldn't try to communicate with us... So sad. There was a large group of hikers while we were there. They are all the breakfast food! There was very little for us on the first day. A potatoes egg pie was heated in the microwave for us and was still partially frozen. I complained the lack of food and it was much better the next day. But a frozen premade potatoes egg pie is not in keeping with the calibre if the hotel.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Completely unexpected. We were on a road trip and this place was perfect. Nice hotel. Beautiful nature. Welcoming staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Excellent stay. The hotel is right outside of town so it is very secluded and quiet, great style and vibe in the facilities, and great pool.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    10
    Great place to stay, good value. A unique hotel and setting, friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night

    Leaving for home.

    Our third enjoyable visit here in recent years and good value. The hotel is in a great location just outside San Jose in the country. Used as a location for some old Spaghetti westerns, it is great to sit in the bar area by the fire and play back a fight scene on YouTube from Clint Eastwoods "A Few Dollars More". It has changed a bit since then but seeing Clint fighting the bad guys where you are actually sitting is amazing. The hotel is spread out over a large area and San Jose is not that far to walk too, a nice chilled out little town with a great beach and marina. The staff at this quiet time of year seem to do many jobs but are very friendly as always. The rooms are big and clean and there is a good sized sheltered pool. There are lots of places to sit and read, chat or enjoy a drink inside the hotel in huge lounges with lots of interesting things in them. A great base for exploring the fantastic rugged coast and beaches, or less than half an hour to Mini Hollywood, one of 3 western film sets. We look forward to our next visit.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    10
    Excellent hotel, rooms are spacious and clean. Friendly staff, and the facilities are very nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    Everything

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    10
    Perfect place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely room, excellent pool, very nice breakfast and diner !! Staff gets a 10 Parking is free and easy Surrounding astonishing

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    10
    Fantastic place, wonderful staff. 5star stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is perfect. It’s only a 4 minute drive or it’s a 20 minute walk to San Jose. We stayed in a room which had a massive bed and a nice terrace. Facilities were great. The swimming pool was open in october and they have a pool table and tennis courts (needs renovating a little but was fine) which are both free. The restaurant opens in the evening and the food is fantastic. They even let us take our special bottle of wine without a corkage fee. The staff were incredibly nice and we were allowed late check out as nobody was coming that day with no extra charge.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful property and grounds in ideal location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Food only available at limited times No kettle in room

    The property and location is wonderful and the town isn't far Helpful staff Nice pool and common areas to relax Lovely patio in rooms

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If we want find something : the structure level is closer to 3 1/2  then 4 stars hotel as it needs some (very  secondary) maintenance. The half Board was good, not expensive only a bit monotonous .unfortunately we didn't find any family room for 5 persons so we had to book 2 rooms(much more expensive)

    the location is spectacular in the middle of the desert of Cabo de Gata just few minute walking from San Josè . We were where Sergio Leone made the clou scenes of "A Fistful of Dollars" with Clint Eastwood ((in the nice hall you can hear something of a western film).Close to the structure you can also ride horses. Our rooms, with spacious terraces, were completely sorrounded by nature with nothing in front but grasslands and mountain.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There is WIFI but it is not the fastest connection.

    The pool was great, we spent our afternoons there when it was too hot to walk to the town.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 16 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing hotel in an even more amazing spot!! Great food (barbacoa), service, location, and even better, you can now walk directly to San Jose. Muy muy bien!!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    8.0
    We will return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is located a 10-15 minute walk into town but upside it's nice and quiet. Fly's are annoying rather than a problem particularly inside the hotel, I think there might be some way of reducing them indoors. Otherwise a great hotel.

    Great hosts, beautifully renovated Cortijo. Room huge, pool great. Food good, Difficult to fault.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night

    The pool was fabulous and the rooms were large and beautiful with a nice little terrace to relax on. The children loved the little playground. It was spacious and the views were great. It was on the outskirts of San José so it was peaceful yet it was a very easy walk into town and to the beach. Only a 30 minute drive to Almeria airport.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    8.0
    Chill stay at San José
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there was lots of flies in the restaurant which was a bit unpleasant. the bed needed upgrading, was an old springs mattress not particularly comfy

    staff was very friendly. the pool was really nice. it is closer enough to walk into town for lunch or dinner. the room was very spacious. the place is very chill and relaxing.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2023

    9.0
    Classy property very well presented and managed. It was spotlessly clean and the communal areas made it so much more tha
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, we liked the short walk into town and to the beach.

    Fantastic value, classy property, large rooms with terraces. Pool open in April (most aren’t)! Didn’t mind water being fresh as weather was hot. The amount of lounge space separated into sections was incredible, beautifully presented and full of character. one of the best places we’ve stayed in 5 weeks of touring.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2023

    10
    What a treasure, happy to be able to stay in this real gem for Spaghetti Western enthusiasts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would like a menu del dia or some kind of offer for hotel guests as it would be very expensive to eat there more than once. Worth it for a special treat, though!

    Incredible hotel in a perfect location for nearby exploration. Great pool overlooking the desert/mountains. Huge spacious clean room, massive shower & lovely classic Cortijo doors & windows. The food/restuarant was an unexpected treat! Being Vegetarian/Vegan is not always easy in rural Spain but the food I had was well thought & presented. Excellent service, the barman/waiter was really sweet & made me a great Negroni! I've visited the hotel many times as it was used in 2 of my favourite Spaghetti Westerns, but this was the first time I stayed & I really loved it :)

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful stay in a charming hotel close to San Jose but peaceful and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Coffee and tea making facilities in the room

    We loved the location. The hotel is stylish and full of character. Very peaceful. Lovely pool. Very friendly and accommodating staff.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2022

    10
    A few dollars more
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is in a great location just outside San Jose but easily reached on foot. The building has been extended , but this is in keeping with the original house. A must for fans of spaghetti westerns! The rooms are spacious and very pretty.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very friendly staff, spacious room, private terrace, quiet location

    Stayed in November 2022

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