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Aparthotel

El Rancho

3.0 star property
Beach aparthotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a coffee shop

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Terrace/patio
Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 Adults) | Private kitchenette
Terrace/patio
Twin Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Flat-screen TV
El Rancho combines country charm with thoughtful hospitality. Travelers love the on-site spa's restorative massages and the steakhouse's traditional Spanish dishes. Enjoy WiFi throughout, peaceful garden spaces, and a refreshing pool.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Twin Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 Adults)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 Adults)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 Adults)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Basic Loft, Multiple Beds | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Loft, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

Basic Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Pedro Valiente N6, Tarifa, Cadiz, 11380

What's nearby

  • Playa de los Lances - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Whale-Watching - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Castillo de Guzmán - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Castle de Guzman El Bueno - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Punta Tarifa - 10 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Roque-La Línea Station - 28 min drive
  • Gibraltar (GIB) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pastelito - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waves Beach Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Lances - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Manduka Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café del Mar (Beach) - ‬4 min drive

About this property

El Rancho

Beach aparthotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a coffee shop
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free aparthotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a meeting room. Each apartment features free WiFi, a patio, and a flat-screen TV. Room service, a rainfall shower, and in-room massages are among the other amenities available to guests.
El Rancho offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to patios. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Pool loungers
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Restaurants on site

  • EL RANCHO
  • EL RANCHO

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Work spaces

  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 12 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 23 to March 31:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Thursday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 11 AM to 8 PM

Property is also known as

El Rancho Apartment Tarifa
El Rancho Tarifa
El Rancho Tarifa
El Rancho Aparthotel
El Rancho Aparthotel Tarifa

Frequently asked questions

Does El Rancho have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 11 AM–8 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from January 23 to March 31.

Is El Rancho pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at El Rancho?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Rancho?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at El Rancho?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is El Rancho located?

Situated in Tarifa, this beach aparthotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Playa de los Lances and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ensenada de los Lances de Tarifa and Whale-Watching. St. Matthew's Church is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Reviews

El Rancho Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zoltan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great place to stay for Tarifa and kiting

Brilliant stay at El Rancho - really friendly hosts and excellent access to Tarifa's beaches and town and nearby villages too.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A True Spanish Experience!

Adjoining restaurant was great, authentic meal with genuine service. Loved the decor, El Rancho is outside of the city, close enough to town but away from the hustle and noise. The “hotel” is old and rustic but clean and a true Spanish experience! Location is about 10 minutes South of Tarifa, but worth the drive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness

Una estancia ventosa.

En general estuvo bien con la excepción de haber ruidos de personas conversando hasta altas horas de la madrugada y que se quedan fuera una vez el bar-restaurante cierra.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Günther

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness

gorgeous beach close by but hotel nothing special.

After booking I received an email stating that I needed to check I by 17:30 otherwise there was an extra 20€ charge. I specifically made sure I was booking a room with a microwave, but when checking in the receptionist said twin rooms don't have kitchen, I had to show her the description on hotels.com staying a kitchennete and she was able to give me a 1 bed apartment, as I needed somewhere to cook my food. There is not a freezer as described. The attachment to hold the shower head was broken and the towels were very thin. The bed sheets smelt slightly of sweat. It was cheap and location was good. It was OK for the 2 days, but I wouldn't return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verena

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Well thought out concept by El Rancho: rooms / apartments, restaurant (with a lot of choice), fitness / sports area with bar area for snacks and breakfast, free parking (some right in front of the room), facility in the countryside a little away from the city center. The concept of converting what was presumably a former farmhouse was basically a success. However, the original walls visibly have their own peculiarities: In particular, our room was extremely damp and although there was constant ventilation in the bathroom. Both the comforter cover and all our clothes were damp, and a book we had brought with us had curled pages after a day's stay. There were two single beds in our room whose mattresses were no longer comfortable. They were extremely saggy, had been laid out and were far too soft, which led to back problems for us. It would have felt cleaner if the comforters had had a comforter cover and not just a separating sheet between the body and the comforter. The check out was not ideal as the reception (which was in the restaurant which was closed) was not manned and it was not clear where to return the keys (no return box visible).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Efrosini

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Youk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
In het kort: mooie locatie en zeer gast vrij. Ons verblijf bij El Rancho was werkelijk geweldig! De appartementen zijn allemaal prachtig en ook het terras is een fijne plek om te zitten. In de appartementen en in het restaurant komt de geschiedenis van de ranch op een interessant manier naar boven. Het meest opvallende was de uitstekende service en het vriendelijke personeel. Het team regelde alles wat je vroeg perfect en laten zien dat ze plezier hebben in hun werk. Het restaurant dat erbij zit is van top klasse. Hier heb in het lekkerste vlees gehad dat ik ooit heb geproefd. De prijzen voor het vlees van enorme kwaliteit zijn in vergelijking met Nederland echt een top deal. Al met al, zowel voor een fijn verblijf als ontzettend lekker eten: El Rancho is een aanrader!
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Communication

In need of updating and better equipping

I was disappointed overall with the El Rancho apartments. The apartment was very small, the kitchen was tiny and very poorly equipped to cook for yourself. There were broken sockets in the apartment and it is in need of a refresh. The apartment was not representative of the photographs shown on the Hotels.com website and I would not either recommend or stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Der Aufenthalt war Ok. Das Restauran ist ein muss für Fleisch Liebhaber! Was ich zu bemaängel habe ist die Toilette Duschkopf Defekt. Die duschkabien ist für kleine Leute gemacht die Halterung vom Duschkopf war kaputt. WC spüle funktionierte nicht, musste immer mit ein küpel Wasser Spülen. Sonst für den Preis ok.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melodia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Estupendo

Estupendo alojamiento, cerca de todas las playas, a 3km de tarifa,todo estupendo y la comida de el restaurante totalmente recomendable. Repetiremos sin duda!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Wir waren wohl die ersten in diesem Jahr in diesem Appartement, weshalb wir nachgereinigt haben . Ausstattung ist ok . Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis gut
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Mara

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Si tratta di una casa rurale fuori dal centro abitato ma comoda per andare in paese e alle spiagge. Dotata di giardino, piscina, parcheggio e un buon ristorante. L'appartamento è rustico e senza troppe pretese, mentre la camera è moderna e più accogliente.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Così così

Buona posizione, vicino a Tarifa e a circa un km dalla spiaggia. Le camere sono essenziali, noi avevamo molte formiche in camera, il letto era duro e in bagno l'unica luce era quella dello specchio (che non funzionava bene). Considerando il prezzo non super economico ci aspettavamo qualcosa in più.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El entorno y situacion muy bien tranquilo y un trato muy bueno por los dueños que también regentan el restaurante continuo con unos platos buenísimos y Si vas con niños fabuloso.solo que en nuestro caso era habitación tipo hotel sin ser apartamento y no nos hicieron limpieza de habitación ni cambio de toballas en tres noches que estuvimos y muchas hormigas por toda la habitación que se metían en la maleta cama y tohallas.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poco distante dal centro di tarifa, vicinissino a spiaggia los lances. Consiglio di provare la cucina locale al ristorante annesso.carne ottima , porzioni abbondanti e prezzi abbordabili.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francisco Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente

Sitio espectacular con gente muy familiar. El entorno es maravilloso. Volveré 100% seguro.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Staff & service

Apartment near to Tarifa

Booked last minute, basic, clean apartment, ideal for what we needed. No kettle or hairdryer. Ate in the restaurant which was okay decorated with bullfighting memorabilia.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Benavente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Conchi

Lugar muy tranquilo ideal para visitar las playas de tarifa y alrededores, habitación tipo apartamento con cama muy cómoda, la piscina pequeña pero ideal para un baño después de la playa, nos ha gustado bastante, sólo estuvimos una noche pero no nos importaría repetir.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

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