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Monasterio de San Francisco

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM, pool loungers
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Avenida Pio XII, 35, Palma del Rio, Cordoba, 14700
  • Plaza de Espana
    34 min drive
  • Almodovar del Rio Castle
    36 min drive
  • Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba
    62 min drive
  • Cordoba (ODB)
    55 min drive
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Standard Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Triple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Junior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Monasterio de San Francisco

Historic hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and restaurant
A restaurant, a seasonal outdoor pool and a business centre are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, conference space and concierge services.
Monasterio de San Francisco offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a business centre at Monasterio de San Francisco.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Regional cuisine while dining at Hortus
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • 9.5 miles (15.3 km) from Palace and Gardens of Moratalla and 10 miles (16 km) from Sendero de Las Cruces
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2819 square feet (262 square metres) and includes conference space. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Monasterio de San Francisco. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Palma del Rio hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Hortus – This restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 15 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hortus

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,819 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday and Monday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 44 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 for adults and from EUR 7.50 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 10 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Monasterio San Francisco
Monasterio San Francisco Hotel
Monasterio San Francisco Hotel Palma del Rio
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Monasterio San Francisco Palma del Rio
Hotel Monasterio de San Francisco Palma del Rio
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Monasterio Francisco Palma Del
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Monasterio de San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful old historic building. Unique atmosphere. A little off the main motorway but well worth the drive. Staff very friendly and nice long pool to relax around.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

zofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab
Fab room, great breakfast, lovely dinner, Great staff. Stayed an extra night!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Ross

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not bad…
My second time to Palma Del Rio and I stayed here for 4 nights on a business trip to the area. The note itself is beautiful, set in an old monastery and the grounds are great with a pool and garden. It’s set pretty much on the centre of town with an easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. The hotel doesn’t open their bar or restaurant (which includes breakfast, I don’t think they state this in their description but they should) until weekends but there was a fridge in my room so I could buy food from the local supermarket nearby or you can go to the little cafes/restaurants nearby. The parking is on the street outside. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff did not make us feel welcomed, starting with the receptionist and continuing to two wait staff. We were in Spain and Portugal for a month. And found wonderful hospitality people everywhere.else. The facility is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stanislava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great to stay there. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
15th Century Charmer
Historic property, built in the 15th century as a monastery. Has been beautifully renovated and converted into a charming hotel. Has a couple of pleasant courtyards with nicely tended plants. Food was delicious. Our room had a gorgeous vaulted ceiling with painted design. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool Historic Hotel!
The Monastery is amazing! They offer a pool, restaurant and bar area. Palma Del Rio is a nice little town, with friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasure to be back😊
Perfectly peaceful location to immerse yourself in Spanish life, but still close enough to Seville and Córdoba for more touristy things. Pool re-vamp fabulous, staff, great to see some familiar faces again, who were impressed by my ability today more than one word in Spanish now. Wonderful place but don't tell anyone!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A n interesting experience !
Interesting property ! It was an old monastery remodeled. Diferent rooms, the atmosfere takes you to an ancient time. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful historic monastery in a great location. Palma del Rio is a central location for visits to Sevilla, Cordoba, and Granada. Palma also has its own attractions and charm . We were there for Holy Week, and the processions of Palma were moving. Monasterio San Francisco is attached to a church, and the processions on many nights ended at that church, so from our room we were able to see many different penitents marching solemnly behind the carried sculptures of Jesus and Mary. Palma also has a wonderful palace of its own, Portocarrero, which is well worth a visit (must be arranged with a phone call first). Overall, we had a great stay (two adults and one child).

10/10 Excellent

David, Ringwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You will never forget the charm of this hotel
I have read with interest other reviews about this hotel and some aspects of the accommodation being lacking ( yes - there are only six sun beds..) . My thoughts are if you want four or five star service you'd better head to the Hilton. On the other hand if you want a stopover in a truly atmospheric old Spanish building loaded with history and with unique charm then this is for you. One day a "boutique" hotel chain will buy this wonderful property and you won't be able to afford to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Don Miguel, London, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden treasure
What an unexpected surprise. A historic piece of Spain adapted for the modern tourist while maintaining all the mystery and stark charm of a monastery that was the home of 500 monks at its peak. Long corridors with nooks and cranies that lead the guests to their adequately furnished, and well heated, large cell ; we visited over wet and chilly days in March,. To dine in the former monks refectory with the walls hung with tapesteries and paintings beneath a wooden beamed ceiling, prepared diners for what was a splendid supper offering a range of Spanish specialities and local dishes. The courtyards and large vegetable garden encourage the visitor to explore the estate. A place to revisit.

10/10 Excellent

Pedro, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
FAR AWAY HOTEL
Unfortunately the ad for the hotel does not mention that it is located 35 miles (48 km) from Cordoba. Other than that, the hotel is fine

10/10 Excellent

Kate, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Something a little different to the norm
We really liked the hotel. You could park for free on all the side roads surrounding the hotel so it is perfect if you are on a driving tour round Andalusia. The decoration is quirky and the place grounds are beautiful. The hotel is a good place to stop off between Cordoba and Seville. We visited in late September and found the actual town it is in, Palma del Rio (approx. 40 min drive to Cordoba) is a quite little town, mainly with local people who don't speak English. There were plenty of good cafes and bars near by and we managed to muddle our way through with virtually no Spanish language skills. The restaurant and bar in the hotel were very quite, and far more expensive than the local places, so we avoided them.

10/10 Excellent

Marjory, Australia - ACT - Canberra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average, did not make best use of ; Value: Great deal, Great breakfast; Service: Go the extra mile, Recptn staff warm welcmng; Cleanliness: Spotless; 100km from Cordoba wondeful Roman walls, Moorish castle, convent ruins in the town, fantastic Pena Flamenca restaurant with locals singing and dancing

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Monastery Retreat but Still silent order.
The hotel was fine. They let themselves down in 2 ways. They told me about their secure parking but didn't tell me it cost 10 euros a day. The food was ok but very salty and not up to the promised levels. Nice place though. Lots of ringing bells on a Saturday night.

8/10 Good

Paul & Myriam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wonderful historic building
The magnificence of the building easily blinds one to its defects as a modern hotel. The maintenance was a concern, as the bath shower didn't function correctly, and the main shower was less than 6 feet high, and required you get wet and cold before adjusting the taps (non-mixer). Also the headboard was not fixed and banged against the wall every time you moved in the night.having said that, it was a great building and a good location. Parking was €10 extra, and they were on a skeleton staff with only 1 receptionist, and one waiter at dinner coping with about 20 people. He did a great job and the food was excellent.

8/10 Good

W Foults

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Rural Parador
An interesting experience, great for one night possibly. Not much to see in the city. An hour from Cordoba. Much construction going on through the grounds. Pool was nice.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Under stated
A step back in time! Comfortable, clean and "The real Spain" designed with restraint and simplicity. Very comfortable stay.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
pleasant surprise
Unexpected, relaxed accommodation, LOTS OF ROOM FOR LUGGAGE, quiet, food in the refectory good,helpful with car parking which is quite secure. We did not realise the hotel was 50km from Cordoba that was not a big problem.

8/10 Good

Mary, Belmont, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Historic Interest but In Transition
Located in the market town of Palma del Rio, the hotel is housed in a wonderful old Franciscan monastery, with large rooms, wide staircases, and spacious public spaces, and has a large garden and outdoor pool in the grounds behind it. It has 'good bones' and will make a wonderful lodging when the renovations currently ongoing are finished. They are upgrading the facility to qualify for the Spanish four-star hotel category. This unfortunately marred our stay: the bar was not functioning and an evening meal was by special request only, so it really was operating as a bed and breakfast (not included in the room charge). Breakfast was an ample buffet, however, served in what had been the monastery refectory--a grand space. It is useful also to know Palma del Rio lies an hour's drive from Cordoba, which was the focus of our visit.