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Monasterio de San Francisco

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM, sun loungers
Lounge
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 18 per person)
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Monasterio de San Francisco overlooks the peaceful river. Travelers can enjoy the sunny terrace or walk through the garden. The spa offers rejuvenating massages, and Hortus restaurant serves delicious local cuisine. WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Room options

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Junior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Palma del Rio, Monasterio de San Francisco is in the city center and on a river. Palace and Gardens of Moratalla and Casa Palacio Fernández Golfín are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sierra de Hornachuelos Natural Park and La Sierrezuela. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Avenida Pio XII, 35, Palma del Rio, Cordoba, 14700

What's nearby

  • Palace and Gardens of Moratalla - 22 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Sendero del Águila - 28 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • La Sierrezuela - 30 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Almodovar del Rio Castle - 39 min drive - 22.8 miles
  • Plaza de Espana - 40 min drive - 23.6 miles

Getting around

  • Peñaflor Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cerveceria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Balma - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Peporro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Centro Hípico La Herradura - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪101 Montaditos - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Monasterio de San Francisco

Upscale historic hotel by the river
At Monasterio de San Francisco, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Hortus, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with car rentals on site and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • 3 meeting rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 18 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hortus

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,819 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1492
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 22 to January 30:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Business center
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 10 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

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 May to October
Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Monasterio San Francisco
Monasterio San Francisco Hotel
Monasterio San Francisco Hotel Palma del Rio
Monasterio San Francisco Palma del Rio
Monasterio San Francisco Hotel Palma del Rio
Monasterio San Francisco Hotel
Monasterio San Francisco Palma del Rio
Hotel Monasterio de San Francisco Palma del Rio
Palma del Rio Monasterio de San Francisco Hotel
Hotel Monasterio de San Francisco
Monasterio de San Francisco Palma del Rio
Monasterio San Francisco
Monasterio Francisco Palma Del

Frequently asked questions

Does Monasterio de San Francisco have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:30 AM–8:30 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from January 22 to January 30.

Is Monasterio de San Francisco pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Monasterio de San Francisco?

Self parking is available for EUR 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Monasterio de San Francisco?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Monasterio de San Francisco?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Monasterio de San Francisco provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Monasterio de San Francisco located?

Located in the heart of Palma del Rio, this historic hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Palace and Gardens of Moratalla, Sendero de Las Cruces, and Sierra de Hornachuelos Natural Park. Sendero del Bembezar and Sendero de los Ángeles are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Monasterio de San Francisco Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 124 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The character of the building was fantastic and the large pool a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff.Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MANUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of a kind, unique retreat to feel closer to the divine, whatever your beliefs. A journey through history, a lesson of the inevitable encounter of the Old and the New Worlds. Exquisite attention to detail and genuine care for their guests. Attentive, discreet, efficient, their staff is superb. And how not not mention their swimming pool, a little piece or paradise in that monastical retreat. Rafael's lessons in history, Azahara's lessons in outstanding service, I only wish I could remrmber the names of each and everyone of those who went well beyond their call of duty to make and unforgettable experience during our stay. Mia and I promised in matrimony in that holy shrine. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful old historic building. Unique atmosphere. A little off the main motorway but well worth the drive. Staff very friendly and nice long pool to relax around.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jean-Francis

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raúl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
T
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Volker

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Kloster als Hotel ist einzigartig.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, confortable and very appealing place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

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

Muy bonito

Fantastico hotel, cumple com expectativas. Habitaciones amplias.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ing- Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cati

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Armando

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murielle

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

Formidable!

Au milieu de nulle part ce monastere est tout simplement exceptionnel ! Très bel endroit avec plusieurs patios un jardin potager et une belle piscine au calme, tout est parfait! Je recommande vivement. A une autre fois sûrement 😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

zofia

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

Fab

Fab room, great breakfast, lovely dinner, Great staff. Stayed an extra night!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buena ,excepcional
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

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

Calidad y precio

Muy comoda y muy bonito todo en si, sin duda volvere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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