Hotel Lanjarón, a simple pet-friendly hotel in the heart of Lanjarón
Hotel Lanjarón is a simple, family-run hotel in the centre of Lanjarón, in Granada, at the gateway to Sierra Nevada. It has basic rooms, a terrace with views and a panoramic solarium, and it accepts pets. It suits hikers and budget travellers, less so anyone looking for quiet or a really comfortable bed.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Hotel Lanjarón is and how to get there
Hotel Lanjarón is on Calle Pareja Yebenes, in the centre of Lanjarón, in the province of Granada. The town sits at the entrance to the Sierra Nevada Natural Park, and the hotel is a few minutes from the centre and the famous spa.
Watch out if you drive. One guest describes the location as a bit awkward and the car park as very limited. Another explains that a large car park is just down the next street.
What the rooms and spaces are like
The rooms are simple and bright, with views of the mountains around the valley. Some reviews mention comfortable beds, and guests describe a building that keeps its traditional structure and is not very old.
- The room terrace. Several guests highlight the small terrace, with a table and chairs, for taking in the view and photos. One triple room with a terrace was a big hit.
- The courtyard. It is full of plants, and one guest mentions the smell of jasmine in the evenings.
- The solarium. According to the hotel, it is large and panoramic, ideal for unwinding after a day of hiking or cycling.
- Daily cleaning. One guest says the rooms are made up every day while you are staying.
What guests highlight
Google rates it 3.9 out of 5, from 455 reviews. It is not a brilliant score, but the pattern in the good reviews is very clear and keeps repeating.
What gets the most applause is the staff: the receptionist and the owner come across as friendly, helpful and happy to give information. Cleanliness, quiet, a good location and value for money also come up again and again. Several guests travelled with a dog and say they were accepted without any problem.
What to know before booking
It is an affordable, simple hotel, and the criticism reflects that. Better to know this before booking than to find out on arrival.
| The good | Worth knowing |
|---|---|
| Friendly, attentive staff | One guest says the rooms are small, with barely space to move |
| Cleanliness praised by most | Two negative reviews criticise the hygiene and the bed linen |
| Pets are welcome | If there is noise in the next room, you can hear it clearly |
| Terrace and views | Gaps under the doors let in light from neighbouring rooms |
The most repeated complaint is about rest. Several reviews mention noisy floors, uncomfortable beds and poor mattresses, and one reviewer warns that more than two nights on the mattress can end in back pain. Another guest says some people slam doors, and that the staff put up signs asking for respect.
There is also a complaint about cleaning staff being noisy early on a Sunday. These are minority voices next to the positive ones, but they all point to the same thing, so I would take them into account if you sleep lightly.
Who Hotel Lanjarón is for
I would choose it for hikers and cyclists who want a cheap base in Lanjarón, for travellers with a pet, and for short stays where you spend the day out. It suits anyone who values friendly service more than luxury.
I would not recommend it to anyone who needs a firm mattress and total silence, or to anyone travelling with a lot of luggage and wanting spacious rooms. For a several-day break focused on the spa, it may be worth considering another option.
What to do in Lanjarón and nearby
Lanjarón is known for its spa and for its position at the edge of Sierra Nevada. According to the hotel, the area works well for combining mountain excursions, cultural visits and trips to the Costa Tropical, with Granada to the north.
If you want to compare other places in Andalusia, you could look at the Hotel ELE Andarax in Aguadulce or the Alojamiento los Poetas in Baeza. For the countryside, there is the Casa Rural del Guadalora in Hornachuelos.
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