7.7 · Good950 reviews
- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 12:00 PM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.4 out of 10, at Avenida los Geránios,1.
Convenient Beach Location El Ancla, just 150 metres from the beach in Calahonda, offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and private balconies. Delicious Dining Options Indulge in traditional Andalusian cuisine at the hotel's restaurant or grab snacks and drinks at the café. Enjoy the terrace or make use of the barbecue facilities. Explore the Area Get insider tips from the reception on nearby attractions. Don't miss the stunning Sierra Nevada National Park and the historic city of Granada, both just an hour's drive away. Book your stay now to experience the best of Andalusia's Costa Tropical at El Ancla.
What this place offers
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Tour desk
Rooms
7.7
Good
Rated 7.7 out of 10 by 950 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.0
- Service8.4
- Location8.4
- Rooms7.0
- Amenities7.5
- Value8.0
- Food & drink8.0
Guests mention
LocationServiceComfort
Maria JoséSpainHabitación regular
La comida muy buena
La habitación para ser un sitio de playa, no tiene donde colgar los bañadores o las toallas .
Maria ConcepciónSpainEstaba muy sucio el baño olia s pis
Nada
OscarSpainBuena ubicación y la comida del restaurante espectacular. El personal amable y correcto
La limpieza brilla por su ausencia . Olores en el baño
DesireéSpainUna estancia bastante decepcionante
Nada en particular que compensara las deficiencias de la estancia. (Si hubo algo mínimo positivo, como la ubicación o la atención del personal en recepción al pedir el secador, puedes incluirlo aquí. Si no, puedes poner…
EstherSpainLo hemos pasado bien y tranquilos
La ubicación es perfecta.
El restaurante muy bien.
Cambio de toallas cada día.
Es muy ruidoso, las puertas suenan mucho.
Las habitaciones algo antiguas.
Pedimos una cama grande en la reserva y no nos la…
AliciaSpainLa ubicación, pegado a la playa y en la zona con bares. Es verdad que en Calahonda no hay nada lejos, es un pueblo muy pequeñito, que por eso mismo, tiene su encanto. La habitación era amplia, el baño estaba totalmente…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
Avenida los Geránios,1, Calahonda, Spain
Guests rate the location 8.4 out of 10 — very good.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-out by 12:00 PM
Children welcome
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Hotel El Ancla
What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel El Ancla?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Hotel El Ancla allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Can I book a block of rooms at Hotel El Ancla?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does Hotel El Ancla have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Hotel El Ancla?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 2:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Hotel El Ancla?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Hotel El Ancla?
Avenida los Geránios,1, Calahonda.
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