Located in Tarifa, El Rancho is within a 5-minute drive of Ensenada de los Lances de Tarifa and Whale-Watching. .This beach aparthotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Bolonia Beach and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Bolonia.
Castle de Guzman El Bueno - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
Punta Tarifa - 10 min drive - 3.4 miles
Bolonia - 20 min drive - 11.7 miles
Getting around
San Roque-La Línea Station - 28 min drive
Gibraltar (GIB) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
Bar Moe's - 5 min drive
Waikiki Beach Club Tarifa - 5 min drive
Chiringuito Agua - 17 min walk
Power House - 2 min drive
Cafe Azul - 4 min drive
About this property
El Rancho
Beach location and seasonal outdoor pool
El Rancho offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to patios. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Enjoy Spanish cuisine at EL RANCHO, a steakhouse which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
EL RANCHO - This steakhouse specializes in Spanish cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
EL RANCHO - Onsite bar.
Room service is available.
Languages
Spanish
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
In-room massages
Pool loungers
Seasonal outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Restaurants on site
EL RANCHO
EL RANCHO
Dining
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM for a fee: EUR 1.20 to 12 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Room service
Snack bar/deli
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Patio
Picnic area
Terrace
Work spaces
Meeting room
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Blackout drapes
Iron/ironing board on request
Limited-hour front desk
Tour and ticket assistance
Things to do
Horseback riding nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
12 units
Banquet hall
Garden
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from January 23 2025 to March 31 2025 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 23 to March 31:
One of the dining venues
Bar/Lounge
Meeting facilities
Parking area
Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Thursday:
Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 1.20 to 12.00 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 11 AM to 8 PM
Property is also known as
El Rancho Apartment Tarifa
El Rancho Tarifa
El Rancho Tarifa
El Rancho Aparthotel
El Rancho Aparthotel Tarifa
El Rancho Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Julie
Apr 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
gorgeous beach close by but hotel nothing special.
After booking I received an email stating that I needed to check I by 17:30 otherwise there was an extra 20€ charge.
I specifically made sure I was booking a room with a microwave, but when checking in the receptionist said twin rooms don't have kitchen, I had to show her the description on hotels.com staying a kitchennete and she was able to give me a 1 bed apartment, as I needed somewhere to cook my food. There is not a freezer as described.
The attachment to hold the shower head was broken and the towels were very thin.
The bed sheets smelt slightly of sweat.
It was cheap and location was good. It was OK for the 2 days, but I wouldn't return.
Julie
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
4/10 Poor
Andrew
Oct 20, 2021
In need of updating and better equipping
I was disappointed overall with the El Rancho apartments. The apartment was very small, the kitchen was tiny and very poorly equipped to cook for yourself. There were broken sockets in the apartment and it is in need of a refresh. The apartment was not representative of the photographs shown on the Hotels.com website and I would not either recommend or stay again.
Andrew
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
8/10 Good
Karen
Oct 17, 2018
Liked: Staff & service
Apartment near to Tarifa
Booked last minute, basic, clean apartment, ideal for what we needed. No kettle or hairdryer. Ate in the restaurant which was okay decorated with bullfighting memorabilia.
Adjoining restaurant was great, authentic meal with genuine service. Loved the decor, El Rancho is outside of the city, close enough to town but away from the hustle and noise. The “hotel” is old and rustic but clean and a true Spanish experience! Location is about 10 minutes South of Tarifa, but worth the drive.
Daniel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
6/10 Okay
Verena
Traveled with partner
Mar 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Well thought out concept by El Rancho: rooms / apartments, restaurant (with a lot of choice), fitness / sports area with bar area for snacks and breakfast, free parking (some right in front of the room), facility in the countryside a little away from the city center. The concept of converting what was presumably a former farmhouse was basically a success. However, the original walls visibly have their own peculiarities: In particular, our room was extremely damp and although there was constant ventilation in the bathroom. Both the comforter cover and all our clothes were damp, and a book we had brought with us had curled pages after a day's stay. There were two single beds in our room whose mattresses were no longer comfortable. They were extremely saggy, had been laid out and were far too soft, which led to back problems for us. It would have felt cleaner if the comforters had had a comforter cover and not just a separating sheet between the body and the comforter. The check out was not ideal as the reception (which was in the restaurant which was closed) was not manned and it was not clear where to return the keys (no return box visible).
In het kort: mooie locatie en zeer gast vrij.
Ons verblijf bij El Rancho was werkelijk geweldig! De appartementen zijn allemaal prachtig en ook het terras is een fijne plek om te zitten. In de appartementen en in het restaurant komt de geschiedenis van de ranch op een interessant manier naar boven.
Het meest opvallende was de uitstekende service en het vriendelijke personeel. Het team regelde alles wat je vroeg perfect en laten zien dat ze plezier hebben in hun werk.
Het restaurant dat erbij zit is van top klasse. Hier heb in het lekkerste vlees gehad dat ik ooit heb geproefd. De prijzen voor het vlees van enorme kwaliteit zijn in vergelijking met Nederland echt een top deal.
Al met al, zowel voor een fijn verblijf als ontzettend lekker eten: El Rancho is een aanrader!
Youk
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Daniel
Traveled with family
Jun 1, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Der Aufenthalt war Ok. Das Restauran ist ein muss für Fleisch Liebhaber! Was ich zu bemaängel habe ist die Toilette Duschkopf Defekt. Die duschkabien ist für kleine Leute gemacht die Halterung vom Duschkopf war kaputt. WC spüle funktionierte nicht, musste immer mit ein küpel Wasser Spülen. Sonst für den Preis ok.
Daniel
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Melodia
Traveled with group
Aug 12, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Estupendo
Estupendo alojamiento, cerca de todas las playas, a 3km de tarifa,todo estupendo y la comida de el restaurante totalmente recomendable. Repetiremos sin duda!
Melodia
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Traveled with partner
Apr 27, 2020
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Wir waren wohl die ersten in diesem Jahr in diesem Appartement, weshalb wir nachgereinigt haben .
Ausstattung ist ok .
Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis gut
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
Sep 25, 2019
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
Mara
Sep 23, 2019
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Si tratta di una casa rurale fuori dal centro abitato ma comoda per andare in paese e alle spiagge. Dotata di giardino, piscina, parcheggio e un buon ristorante.
L'appartamento è rustico e senza troppe pretese, mentre la camera è moderna e più accogliente.
Buona posizione, vicino a Tarifa e a circa un km dalla spiaggia. Le camere sono essenziali, noi avevamo molte formiche in camera, il letto era duro e in bagno l'unica luce era quella dello specchio (che non funzionava bene).
Considerando il prezzo non super economico ci aspettavamo qualcosa in più.
El entorno y situacion muy bien tranquilo y un trato muy bueno por los dueños que también regentan el restaurante continuo con unos platos buenísimos y Si vas con niños fabuloso.solo que en nuestro caso era habitación tipo hotel sin ser apartamento y no nos hicieron limpieza de
habitación ni cambio de toballas en tres noches que estuvimos y muchas hormigas por toda la habitación que se metían en la maleta cama y tohallas.
Poco distante dal centro di tarifa, vicinissino a spiaggia los lances. Consiglio di provare la cucina locale al ristorante annesso.carne ottima , porzioni abbondanti e prezzi abbordabili.
Lugar muy tranquilo ideal para visitar las playas de tarifa y alrededores, habitación tipo apartamento con cama muy cómoda, la piscina pequeña pero ideal para un baño después de la playa, nos ha gustado bastante, sólo estuvimos una noche pero no nos importaría repetir.