Apartahotel El Cañuelo, roadside casitas in Monturque
Restaurante Apartahotel El Cañuelo is a set of small casitas with a restaurant and a pool beside the N-331 road, in Monturque, Córdoba. It suits a night on the road or a motorbike trip. Before booking, check that the pool and restaurant are open, because recent reviews do not agree.
Written by Valeria Romano
Published .
Updated
Mapiola is a travel blog: this is not the official website of Restaurante Apartahotel El Cañuelo.
Where Apartahotel El Cañuelo is and how to get there
Restaurante Apartahotel El Cañuelo is on the N-331 road, in Monturque, in the middle of the Córdoba countryside. It is made for those who travel by car or motorbike: several guests point out that you can park right at the door of the casitas. On Google it has 4.1 from 479 reviews.
The area is quiet, but one guest warns that it has few services. The petrol station on the site seemed to be out of service, and the next one was a long way off. Another guest says it was the petrol station staff who helped them on arrival. My advice is to arrive with a full tank and the shopping done.
What the casitas are like inside
The casitas at Apartahotel El Cañuelo are small, simple and, according to those who slept in them, cosy. Several describe them as clean, with very comfortable beds. This is not a luxury hotel. It is a place to rest on the road.
- Size. One guest found them fine for a couple of nights with several people, another found them tight for four.
- Kitchen. There is a microwave, plates, cutlery and a sink, but no hobs. One guest missed cleaning products.
- Parking. Right at the door, no detours.
The property description talks about simple, functional stays, and the reviews agree. If you need to cook properly, this is not the place for you.
What guests highlight
The most repeated points are the friendly service and, in summer, the pool. There is a lot of praise for the restaurant staff and the kindness of the hosts.
- The pool. Several describe it as large, very clean, with natural water, plenty of shade and a children's pool with a slide.
- The welcome. A group of motorbike riders phoned ahead with nowhere to sleep, and the host waited for them. Another guest talks of very kind hosts.
- The food. Guests praise the charcoal-grilled meat and the table service, although some warn that you should order ahead to avoid a long wait.
Keep in mind that several of these reviews come from people who only went to the pool or the restaurant, not people who stayed the night.
What to know before booking
The main question is what is open today. The glowing reviews of the pool are older, and a more recent one says the pool and restaurant have closed for retirement, something the guest says is still being advertised.
| Good points | Worth knowing |
|---|---|
| Clean casitas with comfortable beds | Small for four people |
| Parking at the door | Quiet area with few services nearby, doubtful petrol station |
| Large pool with shade | It may be closed, so confirm first |
| Charcoal-grilled meat and friendly staff | Long waits and a complaint about the food |
There are also harsh reviews of the restaurant, with a wait of more than an hour on a busy day and a dish with hair in it. The person who reported it adds that they changed the dish without any problem. Another visitor mentions grass with holes where it is easy to trip. Write or call first and ask which services are working on your dates.
Who this aparthotel is for
El Cañuelo suits someone who needs a comfortable night on the way, for example on a motorbike or car trip through Andalusia. It also works for families who want a simple base in Monturque and have the pool as the plan, as long as it is open.
I would not recommend it to anyone who needs a full kitchen, services nearby or everything guaranteed. If the restaurant and pool are the reason for your booking, confirm them first, because the complaint from the guest who booked for them is one of the most serious I have read.
Things to do in the area and other options in Andalusia
Monturque puts you in the middle of the Córdoba countryside, with rural routes, nearby villages and natural areas a short drive away, according to the property description. It is a good base for a short break or a work trip where you want some quiet.
If you want to compare with other places in the region, try Casa Rural del Guadalora in Hornachuelos and Alojamiento los Poetas in Baeza. For another part of Andalusia, there is Hotel ELE Andarax in Aguadulce.
Passionate about travel and about the kind of places that turn a getaway into something unforgettable. I love writing about hotels, country houses and charming hideaways, helping every traveller find the perfect place to rest and feel at home.
