See all properties
Save

Monasterio de San Francisco

4.0 star property

Photo gallery for Monasterio de San Francisco

Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM, pool loungers
Lounge
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 18 per person)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

View map
Avenida Pio XII, 35, Palma del Rio, Cordoba, 14700
  • Place, Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba
  • Place, Almodovar del Rio Castle
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Plaza de Espana
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Room

Junior Room

Junior Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Similar properties

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Hotel Castillo
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.0 out of 5, Very good, 32 reviews
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Hotel Castillo

About the area

Palma del Rio

With a stay at Monasterio de San Francisco, you'll be centrally located in Palma del Rio, 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Palace and Gardens of Moratalla and 10 mi (16 km) from Sendero de Las Cruces. .This historic hotel is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Sierra de Hornachuelos Natural Park and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Sendero del Bembezar.

What's nearby

  • Palace and Gardens of Moratalla - 22 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Sendero del Águila - 28 min drive - 22.7 km
  • La Sierrezuela - 30 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Almodovar del Rio Castle - 39 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Plaza de Espana - 40 min drive - 38.0 km

Getting around

  • Peñaflor Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cerveceria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Balma - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Peporro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Centro Hípico La Herradura - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪101 Montaditos - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Monasterio de San Francisco

Riverfront hotel with a winery and a seasonal outdoor pool
Monasterio de San Francisco offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 35 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an attached winery and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Hortus serving guests of Monasterio de San Francisco. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Palma del Rio? This hotel has 2819 square feet (262 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Hortus - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 18 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hortus

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,819 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1492
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 22 to January 30:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Business center
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 10 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Monasterio San Francisco
Monasterio San Francisco Hotel
Monasterio San Francisco Hotel Palma del Rio
Monasterio San Francisco Palma del Rio
Monasterio San Francisco Hotel Palma del Rio
Monasterio San Francisco Hotel
Monasterio San Francisco Palma del Rio
Hotel Monasterio de San Francisco Palma del Rio
Palma del Rio Monasterio de San Francisco Hotel
Hotel Monasterio de San Francisco
Monasterio de San Francisco Palma del Rio
Monasterio San Francisco
Monasterio Francisco Palma Del

Monasterio de San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 125 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The character of the building was fantastic and the large pool a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, confortable and very appealing place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff.Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jean-Francis

Travelled with partner
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful old historic building. Unique atmosphere. A little off the main motorway but well worth the drive. Staff very friendly and nice long pool to relax around.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

zofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab

Fab room, great breakfast, lovely dinner, Great staff. Stayed an extra night!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Ross

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not bad…

My second time to Palma Del Rio and I stayed here for 4 nights on a business trip to the area. The note itself is beautiful, set in an old monastery and the grounds are great with a pool and garden. It’s set pretty much on the centre of town with an easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. The hotel doesn’t open their bar or restaurant (which includes breakfast, I don’t think they state this in their description but they should) until weekends but there was a fridge in my room so I could buy food from the local supermarket nearby or you can go to the little cafes/restaurants nearby. The parking is on the street outside. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff did not make us feel welcomed, starting with the receptionist and continuing to two wait staff. We were in Spain and Portugal for a month. And found wonderful hospitality people everywhere.else. The facility is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stanislava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great to stay there. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Angeles

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

15th Century Charmer

Historic property, built in the 15th century as a monastery. Has been beautifully renovated and converted into a charming hotel. Has a couple of pleasant courtyards with nicely tended plants. Food was delicious. Our room had a gorgeous vaulted ceiling with painted design. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cool Historic Hotel!

The Monastery is amazing! They offer a pool, restaurant and bar area. Palma Del Rio is a nice little town, with friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasure to be back😊

Perfectly peaceful location to immerse yourself in Spanish life, but still close enough to Seville and Córdoba for more touristy things. Pool re-vamp fabulous, staff, great to see some familiar faces again, who were impressed by my ability today more than one word in Spanish now. Wonderful place but don't tell anyone!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A n interesting experience !

Interesting property ! It was an old monastery remodeled. Diferent rooms, the atmosfere takes you to an ancient time. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful historic monastery in a great location. Palma del Rio is a central location for visits to Sevilla, Cordoba, and Granada. Palma also has its own attractions and charm . We were there for Holy Week, and the processions of Palma were moving. Monasterio San Francisco is attached to a church, and the processions on many nights ended at that church, so from our room we were able to see many different penitents marching solemnly behind the carried sculptures of Jesus and Mary. Palma also has a wonderful palace of its own, Portocarrero, which is well worth a visit (must be arranged with a phone call first). Overall, we had a great stay (two adults and one child).

10/10 Excellent

David, Ringwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You will never forget the charm of this hotel

I have read with interest other reviews about this hotel and some aspects of the accommodation being lacking ( yes - there are only six sun beds..) . My thoughts are if you want four or five star service you'd better head to the Hilton. On the other hand if you want a stopover in a truly atmospheric old Spanish building loaded with history and with unique charm then this is for you. One day a "boutique" hotel chain will buy this wonderful property and you won't be able to afford to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Don Miguel, London, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A hidden treasure

What an unexpected surprise. A historic piece of Spain adapted for the modern tourist while maintaining all the mystery and stark charm of a monastery that was the home of 500 monks at its peak. Long corridors with nooks and cranies that lead the guests to their adequately furnished, and well heated, large cell ; we visited over wet and chilly days in March,. To dine in the former monks refectory with the walls hung with tapesteries and paintings beneath a wooden beamed ceiling, prepared diners for what was a splendid supper offering a range of Spanish specialities and local dishes. The courtyards and large vegetable garden encourage the visitor to explore the estate. A place to revisit.

10/10 Excellent

Pedro, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

FAR AWAY HOTEL

Unfortunately the ad for the hotel does not mention that it is located 35 miles (48 km) from Cordoba. Other than that, the hotel is fine

10/10 Excellent

Kate, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Something a little different to the norm

We really liked the hotel. You could park for free on all the side roads surrounding the hotel so it is perfect if you are on a driving tour round Andalusia. The decoration is quirky and the place grounds are beautiful. The hotel is a good place to stop off between Cordoba and Seville. We visited in late September and found the actual town it is in, Palma del Rio (approx. 40 min drive to Cordoba) is a quite little town, mainly with local people who don't speak English. There were plenty of good cafes and bars near by and we managed to muddle our way through with virtually no Spanish language skills. The restaurant and bar in the hotel were very quite, and far more expensive than the local places, so we avoided them.

10/10 Excellent

Marjory, Australia - ACT - Canberra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average, did not make best use of ; Value: Great deal, Great breakfast; Service: Go the extra mile, Recptn staff warm welcmng; Cleanliness: Spotless; 100km from Cordoba wondeful Roman walls, Moorish castle, convent ruins in the town, fantastic Pena Flamenca restaurant with locals singing and dancing

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Monastery Retreat but Still silent order.

The hotel was fine. They let themselves down in 2 ways. They told me about their secure parking but didn't tell me it cost 10 euros a day. The food was ok but very salty and not up to the promised levels. Nice place though. Lots of ringing bells on a Saturday night.

8/10 Good

Paul & Myriam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Wonderful historic building

The magnificence of the building easily blinds one to its defects as a modern hotel. The maintenance was a concern, as the bath shower didn't function correctly, and the main shower was less than 6 feet high, and required you get wet and cold before adjusting the taps (non-mixer). Also the headboard was not fixed and banged against the wall every time you moved in the night.having said that, it was a great building and a good location. Parking was €10 extra, and they were on a skeleton staff with only 1 receptionist, and one waiter at dinner coping with about 20 people. He did a great job and the food was excellent.