Villa Oniria, Granada

Charming villa-turned-hotel with neoclassical interiors, a spa, a garden, and an on-site wine bar

Overview

Set a little outside Granada's city center, Villa Oniria feels like a perfect reprieve. The 19th-century building, once a private palace, contains a neoclassical interior but preserves its traditional Andalusian courtyard with a quiet garden. The 31-room hotel opened in 2007. Enjoy dining at the on-site restaurant or relax in the hotel's cozy fireside lounge. You'll also find a spa with a water circuit, sauna, and fitness center.

Pros
  • The 19th-century palace follows the architectural laws for Andalusian buildings, including a traditional outer courtyard with a garden and fountains.
  • The hotel's Onírico Restaurant offers al fresco dining in the garden area.
  • Guests can enjoy several pleasant common areas, including a cozy fireside lounge and a living room with garden views.
  • There's a spa with relaxing treatments, a fitness center, a sauna, two small pools, and a cold water shower.
Cons
  • The hotel isn't in the city's historic center—plan on walking or taking a taxi to get to some of the city's prominent sites.
  • Some guest rooms are showing wear and tear.
  • The hotel isn't very family-friendly: children ages three and up are charged as adults.
  • Guests are charged an additional fee to use the fitness center.

Kimkim's Take

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

Authenticity

Set in a 19th-century palace, the hotel renovated the building while preserving its heritage, with a neoclassical interior and an exterior featuring gardens and fountains in its traditional inner courtyard.

Location

Set slightly out of Granada's tourist area, Villa Oniria is just two blocks from one of the city's hidden gems: the leafy, tree-lined ​​Plaza Bibataubin, established in the 1930s. You can also easily walk to other sites often missed by travelers, including the Fuente de las Granadas and Puente Romano. You'll still be within walking distance of highlights like the Catedral de Granada, Albaicín, and Alhambra.

Rooms & Bathrooms

Rooms are warm and comfortable, though they have fairly standard furnishings. In-room coffee and tea equipment is included. If you'd like a bit more space and elevated decor, opt for a suite or penthouse room with a seating area and a private outdoor terrace.

Amenities

Relax in the spa, which has a modern hammam design to match the ancient bathhouses that were once commonplace in Granada. Guests can enjoy the hotel's common areas, such as its fireside lounge and the garden. There's a fitness center, but guests must pay extra to use it. No rooms are specifically designed for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility. 

Family-Friendliness

Villa Oniria isn't very kid-friendly, and children ages three and up are charged as adults. Those under three stay for free. Cribs are complimentary on request. The Double Room Plus Extra Bed is the best option for those bringing children. Villa Oniria is stroller-friendly, but the restaurant has no kids' menu.

Other Highlights

A buffet breakfast is served each morning at the hotel; the spread features a mix of traditional Spanish and international dishes. Villa Oniria's gourmet ​​Onírico Restaurant offers tasting menus and an extensive wine list in an elegant dining room. The restaurant also offers outdoor seating in the inner courtyard with gardens and fountains. A bar inside the restaurant serves a full bar menu, and a small café and wine bar, Los Toreros Café, are also set up inside the hotel. 

Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +34 958 535358
Hotel address icon San Anton 28
Free wifi

Traveler Reviews

2 total ratings, 2 with reviews
4.0 out of 5
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
5.0
Location
4.5
Staff
5.0
Cleanliness & Comfort
5.0
J
James H.
Middleton, WI | Reviewed on Oct 05, 2023
Very nice, quiet, great breakfast included Read more

Very nice, quiet, great breakfast included

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in October 2023
Nicole
Nicole W.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Apr 24, 2023
While we had a great stay at this hotel, it was our least favorite of the four. The location was good, but the breakfast was not as comprehensive as the other hotels. This could be because it was the end of our trip and we were tired! Read more

While we had a great stay at this hotel, it was our least favorite of the four. The location was good, but the breakfast was not as comprehensive as the other hotels. This could be because it was the end of our trip and we were tired!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in April 2023