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Hotel La Fuente de la Higuera, Ronda

Charming countryside hotel converted from an old olive mill featuring a restaurant and outdoor pool

Overview

Just a 15-minute drive from Ronda, Hotel La Fuente de la Higuera feels tucked away in the countryside. The owners converted a historic olive mill to create the hotel, and you can enjoy being surrounded by olive groves. Rooms are bright, chic, and comfortable with balconies. You can relax at the outdoor pool, enjoy your meals at the onsite restaurant, and park for free.

Pros
  • This historic hotel renovated an old olive mill to create its little oasis just 15 minutes outside Ronda, maintaining the Andalusian charm with tall columns, iron balconies, and brick walls.
  • Relax at the outdoor pool surrounded by a vibrant garden and complete with sun loungers, a grassy lawn, and excellent valley views.
  • Enjoy the ultra-comfy rooms, all with a private terrace and most with fireplaces.
  • The onsite restaurant/bar offers outdoor dining on a beautiful terrace or indoor dining in a romantic setting. 
  • Enjoy a daily breakfast buffet and other meals mainly using organic produce—some directly from the hotel's garden—and a wine menu featuring award-winning varietals.
  • Parking is free, and just next to the hotel's entrance, so you can quickly unpack the car and bring your luggage to your room.

Kimkim's Take

Ash
Ash Merscher kimkim staff
Based on kimkim staff visit, June 2022 (Learn more)

Authenticity

Hotel La Fuente de la Higuera (meaning "fountain of the fig tree") sits in a renovated olive mill with its property surrounded by olive trees still producing fruit and oils. The property is full of Andalusian charms, including a beautiful inner courtyard, tall white columns, brick walls, fireplaces, and colorful textiles.

Location

Hotel La Fuente de la Higuera is only a 15-minute drive from the center of Ronda, or about 5.5 miles. It's quiet and private, with the house at the end of a countryside road surrounded by agricultural land and hills. You can quickly drive to local wineries, hiking trails, or the small town of Arriate (just 11 minutes away), well-known for its lively Easter and Halloween festivals despite being the tiniest town in the region.

Rooms & Bathrooms

Choose from standard and superior rooms, suites, and even a private seven-room villa if you're traveling in a larger group. Families might enjoy the two-bedroom duplex suites with an outdoor bathtub, though many of the rooms can accommodate extra beds upon request (and for an additional fee). Even the standard rooms deliver bright, comfy spaces, large balconies or terraces, and modern bathrooms.

Other Highlights

The outdoor pool is a great place to spend your afternoon before heading to dinner, though you can also laze at the bar or anywhere on the garden terrace. For extra relaxation, order a massage in your room. The restaurant serves a delicious breakfast spread each morning, plus lunch and dinner menus featuring organic and local goods, including some from the hotel's very own garden. Parking is free, and there are charging stations for electric cars.

Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +34 615 690 024
Hotel address icon Partido de los Frontones s/n
Free wifi
Free parking