Albero Lodge

New Special for November 2008: 2 Nights included Breakfast and Vat: Double Standard 181.90 €; Junior Suite 203.30€; Suite 224.70 €; Extra Night included Breakfast and Vat: Double Sandard 90.95 €; Junior Suite 101.65€; Suite 112.35€.

This small hotel is located close to the Mediterranean near Estepona -- and although the road leading to the hotel looks unprepossessing it is a pleasant surprise when you come across the quiet and attractive location of Albero Lodge. An old Andalusian villa, totally renovated and expanded, is surrounded by lush gardens. There are a total of nine rooms, four of which are double rooms, three junior suites and two suites. The rooms are named after towns and cities of the world, and reflect the theme of those places: Florencia, Deauville, Berlin, Dover, Ronda, Madras, Djerba, Fez and New York. Each of the rooms has its own patio, terrace or garden to ensure intimacy and independence. The rooms include air conditioning, minibar, direct line telephone and satellite television. Some of the rooms are quite funky (New York is black and white and full of mirrors) while others are stylised according to their location - Indian, Moroccan, Oriental etc. Some people enjoy this eclectic mix while others have commented that they find some of the rooms too flambouyant. The inn has been featured in many French and Spanish design magazines. The swimming pool is in the mature gardens and is very peaceful. The hotel is adjacent to the beach and the sea. Only a simple breakfast is served (in your room from 9 - 12), but there is a beach restaurant just a five minute walk away (the name is Heaven) and more restaurants and attractions are in the vicinity within an easy drive. Myriam, the owner, speaks excellent English and is particularly helpful and charming. Myriam may not be at the hotel all the time so note that reception need to know your time of arrival (if you plan to arrive after 5 p.m).