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El Rancho

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Flat-screen TV
Twin Room
Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 Adults) | Private kitchenette
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Pedro Valiente N6, Tarifa, Cadiz, 11380
  • Place, Playa de los Lances
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Punta Tarifa
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bolonia
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 Adults)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 Adults)

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 Adults)

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Loft, Multiple Beds

Basic Loft, Multiple Beds

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Tarifa

At El Rancho you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Playa de los Lances and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Ensenada de los Lances de Tarifa. Highlights at this beach aparthotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Each apartment is soundproofed and features free WiFi, a patio and a flat-screen TV. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a rainfall showerhead and free toiletries. Room service and in-room massages are also available. .The steakhouse, EL RANCHO, serves Spanish cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. EL RANCHO is the aparthotel's own bar. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. .With a stay at this 3-property class Tarifa aparthotel, you'll be 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Whale-Watching and 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from St. Matthew's Church.
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What's nearby

  • Playa de los Lances - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Whale-Watching - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Punta Tarifa - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Bolonia Beach - 26 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Bolonia - 26 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Manduka Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪carbones 13 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Suka - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hotel La Codorniz - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papaya Tarifa - ‬4 min drive

About this property

El Rancho

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at El Rancho. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Tarifa aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
El Rancho offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. Rooms open to patios. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Snorkelling 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 cots/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 that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in 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

What is the cancellation policy at El Rancho?

El Rancho offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at El Rancho?

Yep, El Rancho has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to El Rancho?

Yep, El Rancho is a short 11-minute walk from Playa de los Lances. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing.

Does El Rancho have a pool?

El Rancho has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 11 AM to 8 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from June to September).

What makes El Rancho a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at El Rancho.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Rancho?

No, El Rancho does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at El Rancho?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Spanish cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed on Thursday. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from January 23 until March 31.

What time are check-in & check-out at El Rancho?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at El Rancho?

No, only service animals are allowed.

El Rancho Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alba Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Super acogedor

El lugar es tranquilo, acogedor y familiar. Ha sido una experiencia super agradable, el trato ha sido espectacular y el ambiente que se siente allí es algo que no se puede vivir en cualquier lugar.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Günther

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Efrosini

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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