This hotel, with its exquisite service, has already accommodated many well known people who valued the tranquillity of the area for relaxation. Guests have included Charles de Gaulle, who in 1970 finished writing his memoirs here and Alfonso XIII, for whom the hotel was one of his favourite retreats. The hotel has space for 60 guests, who may be accommodated over 2 floors in 20 double rooms, 1 single and 4 suites. This air-conditioned hotel has its own garden and terrace, as well as a foyer with 24-hour reception desk, currency exchange facility and lift access. A restaurant serving excellent food, several conference rooms equipped with audio-visual facilities for up to 60 people and communal lounge areas are also on hand. Guests may also make use of the room and laundry services and parking facilities.
This rustic and grand hotel was once the hunting lodge of the Marqueses de Larios family who are well known in the city of Málaga. It lies in the middle of a nature reserve, 800 m above sea level. Here guests may enjoy life in the mountains without having to go without the facilities of a good hotel. The centre of Marbella, where public transport links may be found, lies around 15 km away. The beach is roughly 20 km from the hotel, whereas Málaga airport is roughly 70 km away.
The El Refugio kitchen is proud to offer guests delicious food with ingredients from the region. Game meat, including marinated partridge, deer, pheasant, quails, and mountain goat during hunting season, is the speciality here. Vegetarian dishes are equally popular amongst guests. In addition, delicious typical Spanish cuisine is available, as is the famous grilled Segovian suckling pig, lamb, grilled baby goat, and a selection of international dishes. The El Refugio de Juanar further offers a wine cellar with more than 7000 bottles of Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and others, comprising simply the best range of Spanish wines. Breakfast is available to guests each morning. At lunchtime and in the evenings guests may select dishes from the set menu or choose from the à la carte option. Guests may book either a half board stay or a bed and breakfast only stay.