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Reviews of Hotel Rural Convento Santa Maria de la Sierra 3 stars

Carreterra del Tranco, Km 39.8, 23478 Arroyo Frio, Spain

#54 of 99 hotels in Arroyo Frio

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Review score

Based on 22 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    Amazing location and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location and the surroundings are really amazing. We loved the nature, the river and the climate. The rooms were really nice and clean. The food was wonderful and the service was great. Especially the owner and Juan really made sure we had everything we needed. Everyday we were welcomed and served with a smile and we truly had a wonderful time.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    9.0
    Excellent trip and pleased with the staff and facilities. Loved the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The weather on our trip.

    loved the staff. so friendly and hardworking. Location is great for weary travellers wanting some peace and quiet. breakfast was good but could do with some more choices.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Extra Bed (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing significant

    Lovely location and Swiss charm

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast could have been earlier

    Location Uniqueness

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    It was a great six-day, five-night experience! And I thank the management for their hospitality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The tranquility was interrupted, especially at night, by a dog barking--probably disturbed by roaming animals of the wild. The room had a nice balcony, as requested. It had everything, but was rather small; it would have been very tight and difficult to manage if I had come with a partner.

    The location was magical--in the woods--isolated, but close to other restaurants and shops and hiking scenery. The room was on a higher floor with good views, as requested. The grounds were well maintained. And the breakfast was excellent--all I had to do was ask, and I received! Very enjoyable and relaxing. The decor of the hotel is absolutely beautifully artistic--a reason I look for this type of hotel (with character and thoughtful attention to detail).

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lack of a full service restaurant. Although the owner was very helpful over the evening meal a set meal with no choice was not ideal. Two of the three nights we ate there we were the only people doing so and they set us a table in the bar area. As we are both in our 80’s we did not want to drive the narrow twisting roads at night to go to the nearest town.

    The hotel has a number of interesting features and lots of artefacts from its time as a monastery. Gardens and pool area are all well maintained and very colourful at the time we were there.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They prepared a delicious dinner and served it for us although we came very late right before the kitchen closure. It is all very nice, it looks like an old castle inside.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2023

    8.0
    A woodland retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night

    No heating in the bedroom, although spare blankets for the bed.

    Set amongst lovely woodland, well off the main road. Ideal to immerse yourself in nature. We had a room with a terrace that, when it stopped raining, gave us the chance sit peacefully and listen to the morning birdsong. A fascinating site and a lot of grounds to explore and walk around when drier.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2024

    7.0
    Lovely clean traditional hotel in nature park with helpful staff. All services not available in the autumn
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No tea or coffee making facility in bedroom. Swimming pool not clean enough to swim in due to the time of year. Staff unable to speak any English and we had limited Spanish so communication was difficult and we struggled to communicate about prices and dinner options using google translate. In the end it all worked ok.

    The property was as described however all facilities were not open at this time of year. Rooms were both suitable and reasonably priced. It was lovely to look out from the balcony. After telling the staff we didn’t want dinner at the hotel we changed our minds and staff were able to accommodate our needs.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    7.0
    Lovely location in budget rural hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We came for total relaxation and quiet, however, it was very busy when we were there, lots of families and the pool area was extremely busy so difficult to relax. Food was acceptable but service was very hurried and a bit random eg. getting the bill before finishing the meal. Did not like having staff lean over our table at breakfast and spraying fly spray around the windows which probably landed in our food.

    Great location, room with terrace was lovely but quite small. The gardens were beautiful and tranquil as was the general ambience of the setting.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2023

    7.0
    Could have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There wasn't enough staff, we could never find anyone to serve us. One night we went down to have a drink & some food, there was not a single member of staff to be found, inside & out. After 35mins of looking we rang the number we had & a man turned up, we gave him our order & his phone rang & he went outside. Eventually after we has been waiting 45mins we had to go outside & demand he came in & serve us, he came in & made 2 Gin & Tonics. During the process his phone rang again & he answered it, when our drinks came he had forgotten to put the Gin in the glasses so we had to ask for it. Also our room wasn't very good, it was next to the public toilet which disturbed us & there was a constant noise of people dragging chairs & tables around, it may have been the kitchen. I was a bit disappointed as we were regular customers & there plenty of better rooms available because there were only a few guests in the hotel.

    Its our 3rd visit its a lovely place to stay. there are lots of wild animals roaming around, a great photographic opportunity

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    10
    Very secluded friendly feel like home stay!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Accepted mascots noisy at times (dogs) and noisy unsupervised kids

    Friendly staff. Food gourmet quality.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    9.0
    A good stay overall. Met my needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2023

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