La Almunia del Valle
Quiet, personal, sustainability-led. Traditional slate floors and terracotta tiles mix with contemporary art, leather chairs, and woven hangings. The Moorish roots of the place (an 'almunia' was a Moorish summer estate) show in the water channels, secluded terraces, and olive and chestnut groves. Owners Patricia Merino and José Manuel Plana are hands-on and genuinely enthusiastic about helping guests explore the area. This is not a party hotel.
Book dinner at least 24 hours before arrival — the kitchen operates a strict zero food-waste policy and won't accommodate walk-in dinner requests
Why It Matters
Awarded 1 Michelin Key in 2024. Ranked #1 hotel in the Monachil/Sierra Nevada National Park area on TripAdvisor with 612+ reviews. One of Spain's leading sustainable boutique properties — holder of the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas. The dinner alone is reason enough to stay: a five-course house menu built on Sierra Nevada beef with Designation of Origin, Andalusian coastal fish, and homegrown cold-press olive oil.
La Almunia del Valle is a small owner-run eco-boutique hotel built into a hillside above the village of Monachil, 8 km from Granada's historic centre. The property is a restored traditional Granada 'cortijo' — a mountain farmhouse — with flat, walkable stone rooftop terraces that are its most arresting feature. Everything here is tied to the Sierra Nevada National Park: the pool water comes straight off the mountain, breakfast uses produce from the hotel's own orchards and olive groves, and hiking trails start right at the door.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Double Standard
From EUR125 / nightThe entry-level room in the original cortijo building. Around 20 sqm, so not large, but well-finished: soft earthy tones, 100% cotton linen, terracotta floors. No private outdoor space, which at this price point is the main trade-off. Ground-floor rooms have doors opening onto the garden. All the basics are here — Wi-Fi, TV, minibar, hairdryer, toiletry kit, welcome tea tray.
Double (180×200 cm) or twin (2×90×200 cm) · 20 sqmStandard Double with Balcony
From EUR145 / nightSame footprint as the standard double (~20 sqm) in the original building, but with a balcony that brings in the Sierra Nevada views. A step up from the base room without the full private terrace of the higher categories. Good option if you want outdoor space on a tighter budget.
Double (180×200 cm) or twin (2×90×200 cm) · 20 sqmStandard Double with Terrace
From EUR155 / nightIn the original cortijo building, these rooms (~20 sqm) come with a proper private terrace — the real draw. Ground-floor rooms open directly onto the garden. Upper rooms get longer views across the valley and mountains. Traditional style and aesthetics carried through in the furniture and finishes. A popular choice and often praised by guests for the combination of character and outdoor space.
Double (180×200 cm) or twin (2×90×200 cm) · 20 sqmSuperior Double with Terrace
From EUR175 / nightThe top category, located in a newer annex building cut into the hillside behind the main house. More space than the standard rooms (~25 sqm), more modern interiors — cosmopolitan and open-plan with the shower integrated into the living space as a nod to Al-Andalus hammam tradition. Some units are glass-fronted and simply stunning. One room is built into the stone hillside itself. Private terrace with the best mountain views in the hotel. Only category that can accommodate a cot or extra bed (for under-7s, on request). Bathrobes and slippers included.
King (180×200 cm) or twin (2×90×200 cm) · 25 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel helps guests secure advance Alhambra tickets — which sell out weeks ahead in peak season. Staff advise on booking directly via the official Alhambra patronato site or by phone. A genuinely useful service given how competitive Alhambra access is.
The hotel can connect guests with specialist local operators for horse riding, rafting, parasailing, mountain biking, and skiing at Sierra Nevada (20 km). Not run directly by the hotel but actively facilitated with trusted companies in the area.
One of the most popular hikes in Granada province starts right at the hotel's doorstep. Los Cahorros is a dramatic gorge trail through the Sierra Nevada, complete with hanging bridges and river crossings. Typically 2.5–3.5 hours return. The hotel staff can brief you on routes, difficulty levels, and conditions.
The hotel provides personalised advice on hiking routes departing from the hotel or further into the Sierra Nevada National Park, from easy valley walks to high-altitude routes. Staff are well-versed in responsible and eco-friendly trail access.
On-request private transfers to/from Granada city centre, the Alhambra, bus and train stations, and the airports of Granada and Málaga. Rates quoted directly by the hotel. Essential for those who don't want to deal with Granada city driving and parking.
On clear nights in spring and summer, the rooftop terraces offer impressive stargazing away from city light pollution. No organised programme — simply walk out onto your terrace or the hotel's common outdoor areas.
An outdoor pool fed by Sierra Nevada mountain water — genuinely cold and refreshing. 300 sqm solarium area surrounding it. Panoramic views of the valley and mountains from the pool deck. Seasonal (spring/summer). Pool towels provided.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Wi-Fi available in all rooms and common areas.
Each room includes a minibar stocked with complimentary fruit juices and water — notably, the water supply comes fresh from the Sierra Nevada mountains and is safe to drink directly from the tap.
Individual air conditioning and heating in all rooms.
Private library in the main building with an interesting collection of photography and travel books and magazines. Each room also has a small book nook with a book-exchange option.
Spacious shared living-dining room with an open fireplace, exclusive to hotel guests. Particularly welcome on cooler mountain evenings.
Multiple lookout terraces built on the flat stone rooftops of the original cortijo building. Some serve as outdoor dining areas in spring/summer. The defining architectural feature of the property.
Pets are accepted at the hotel. The owners have their own dogs on the property.
Seasonal outdoor pool fed by Sierra Nevada mountain water. Surrounded by a 300 sqm solarium terrace with panoramic valley views. Pool towels provided.
Solar panels generate electricity as part of the hotel's commitment to sustainable operations.
The hotel produces its own organic extra virgin olive oil from first cold pressing, served at breakfast and dinner. Guests can sometimes witness the seasonal olive harvest.
Outdoor parking area available to hotel guests at no charge.
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