Hotel Cortijo San Ignacio

This is a small, quiet hotel set in what can only be described as an oasis of peace in a gradually encroaching urban development around the protective Golf course and other sports facilities. It appears to be an old building with beautiful old furniture and vegetation set out to appear as a family stately home. All the staff we met in our short overnight stay were lovely people and made us feel very much at home. The evening meal was simple and good and served to us in a cosy enclosed terrace down the side of the building. The only thing that went wrong was that the early breakfast we needed for catching a 6.30 am flight did not materialise at all - or we couldn't find it? I am sure this was a mistake and it would certainly not stop us using the hotel again nor recommending it to friends & family.

18th century ex monastary and bodega, with walled, shaded courtyards. Beautiful quirky furnishings and decorations, some looking as though they are renovated originals. Outside swimming pool and seating. Good, helpful, friendly staff. Very clean, well furnished bedrooms and bathrooms. Relaxed, calm atmosphere, very quiet and gentile. Good breakfast buffet. Only down side was difficult to find, and the immediate area, mostly not visible from the hotel, was not particularly attractive. About 15 mins drive from the airport.