Aparthotel

El Rancho

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A building with a white facade and a dark doorway, surrounded by greenery and a wooden structure.
A bedroom with a stone wall, a bed with a blanket, a hanging lamp, and a window with curtains.
An outdoor patio area with stone walls, wooden beams, and outdoor seating.
A dining area with a table set for two, a framed photograph on the wall, and a television mounted on the wall.
A kitchen with a brick island, wooden stools, a microwave, and a television.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Massages in spa
  • Bar and lounge
  • Spanish restaurant
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

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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
    ‪35 min drive‬

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A double bed with a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and two pillows.

Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, and a stone wall.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 Adults)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, and a stone wall.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 Adults)

  • 409 sq ft
  • 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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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, and a stone wall.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 Adults)

  • 409 sq ft
  • 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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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a TV mounted on the wall, and brick arches.

Basic Loft, Multiple Beds

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

Basic Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About this property

El Rancho

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 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.

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.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Property # 25834616
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

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?

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 within a 15-minute walk of Playa de los Lances and Golfo de Cádiz. Ensenada de los Lances de Tarifa and Parque Natural del Estrecho are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

El Rancho Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 28 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Communication

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

6/10 Okay

Sääolojen vuoksi sähköt poikki liki vuorokauden, asunnossa tuli kylmä ja mitään informaatioo El majoittajan puolelta tullut
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
één van de slechte vakantie huisjes die wij ooit heb gehad drie keer viel de stroom uit veel mieren in de slaap kamer en woonkamer keukengerei ontbrak waardoor koken haast onmogelijk was knop van de wc om door te trekken was helemaal los douch liep de gootsteen niet door die was verstopt waardoor de douch vol met water liep en douch was heel klein met beide ellebogen kom je tegen de muur en internet wifi viel elke dag weg slecht ontvangst
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Zeer goed eten en geweldig personeel :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

4/10 Poor

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

4/10 Poor

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019