Hotel Barcelo La Bobadilla

Press Reviews

Conde Nast Johansens
'Winner Most Romantic Hotel, Europe 2009'
"Following a major extension, this beautiful hotel now has 70 bedrooms filled with unique touches and modern facilities such as plasma TVs and playstations by parents’ request, in the family rooms. All rooms have views across the Granada Hills. El Cortijo offers a variety of regional dishes, and the spa is an opulent, welcome addition. Jump on a bike, horse, quad-bike or buggie to see the area."

The Irish Times, April 2009
"At the top end of the scale is the five-star Barceló La Bobadilla, near Loja, 60km from Malaga and 70km from Granada. Although only 20 years old, La Bobadilla resembles a traditional Andalusian palace, set in 350 hectares of Mediterranean forest. It was built about 20 years ago by a German millionaire to entertain his friends before he sold it to the Barceló luxury hotel chain. And no luxury has been spared at La Bobadilla; the 70 rooms are all large, and each has different decor. The atmosphere is of a Moorish palace, with a labyrinth of patios and passageways, some whitewashed and others elaborately tiled, overlooking wonderful gardens. The hotel is especially proud of its Mudéjar chapel and 1,595-pipe organ, which is a terrific setting for a memorable wedding.

Anyone who wants to do more than chill out on the patio, around the pool or in the spa can choose a horse from the hotel stables, tour the grounds on a quad bike, rent a mountain bike or even hover over the landscape in a hot-air balloon. La Bobadilla also arranges wine, oil and caviar tastings for guests. The beluga-style caviar comes from the nearby Riofrio sturgeon farm, which can also be visited."

Frommer's Guide to Spain
"An hour's drive northeast of Málaga, La Bobadilla is the most luxurious retreat in southern Spain... a secluded oasis in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada near the town of Loja... The hotel complex is built like an Andalusian village, a cluster of whitewashed casas constructed around a tower and a white church. Every casa has a roof terrace and a balcony overlooking the olive grove-studded district. Each sumptuous accommodation is individually designed, from the least expensive doubles to the most expensive King's Suite (which has plenty of room for bodyguards). All rooms have sumptuous bathrooms containing tub/shower combos. The hotel caters to a pampered coterie of international guests, and the service is perhaps the finest in Spain..."

Karen Brown's Guide to Spain, Charming Inns & Itineraries
"This deluxe resort is an experience unto itself, spectacularly situated on over 1,000 acres of scenic countryside. No detail has been overlooked to offer every convenience in a distinctive atmosphere combining characteristic Andalusian style with contemporary elegance. Graceful Moorish arches, carved-wood ceilings, tiled patios, grilled terraces, marble fountains, and blossoming gardens surround the pampered guest in this intimate hideaway... Each spacious guestroom is unique, richly and imaginatively decorated in soft colors, with a large bathroom (featuring both bath and shower), and either a balcony or garden patio from which you can enjoy the tranquil landscape. There are decadent suites and sumptuous Imperial suites. In addition, you have your choice of two dining spots, one of which, La Finca, has gained justifiable regional renown..."

Guest Reviews

Reviews are only from people who have stayed there and booked through i-escape.

• “Pretty décor and very calm - love little balcony
  Food was good but expensive and limited openings of bar food and restaurants. Breakfast is good but needs more organic or local produce at present feels like corporate hotel spread.
  Staff are kind but not much English spoken - and feels very by the book...needs more charm. I really object to the ridiculous prices charged for water when being told tap water is not good to drink - yet there is no alternative - I mean 3 euros for a tiny 50 cl bottle of volvic - its insane!!!!! I drink like 3 litres a day in that heat, at most 5 star places I have been to and much lower starred absolutely normal to put iced water jugs around the place near the spa in the reception with lemon slices etc and a bowl of apples just those little touches that make a difference.
  The courtyard is sweet and the grounds lovely there need to be more touches like hammocks and reading swings in pretty areas - feels very corporate and unimaginative when buildings are very charming.”
  harriet, United Kingdom (26.06.11)