Finca La Bobadilla

Recent Reviews: 1482

• User:Adam C

  Trip type: Business

  5-star service...Spanish style!

  28 May 2026

  The hotel itself was gorgeous and the staff very friendly and helpful. Their training had serious shortcomings for a hotel of 5 stars and the supporting services were inadequate. On the first night of my arrival I advised the front desk that heating did not work and that there was no wifi network in my room. I stayed two nights and to the time I left there was no change in these issues nor an explanation from the hotel.I think heating and wifi are essential in a 5-star hotel and should not even be an issue for discussion. There was an obvious failure on these points.

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• User:lelbleasdale

  Trip type: Couples

  Superb unassuming luxury - best of the best indeed

  02 Nov 2025

  The art of an incredible hotel is one where you feel as if you’ve come home and yet you’ve had the most luxurious pampering of your life! Not easy to achieve and yet they manage it here - everything is classy and caters to your every need even those you didn’t know you had - best breakfast I have ever had in a hotel - world class offering in a wonderful setting- friendly spa with luxurious steam, sauna, hydro pool and warm beds - beautiful setting in a traditional finca style with an onsite chapel / meditation site (not consecrated) - superb pool area which is so relaxing with enough sunloungers to never worry about having to reserve one and a huge pool! There are flies here but this is common in any inland hotel in the region and I’m only mentioning it to manage expectations and still less than other places I’ve stayed at - beautiful stunning grounds with a turtle pool (yes really!), a herb garden with seats to relax in, lovely horses you can ride and pet if you don’t want to ride, electric bikes and hiking trails- lovely bar (I think this is my only thought that this area could perhaps do with a splash of colour but then that may detract from the relaxing nature of the building) a lovely touch was the complimentary cocktails - again you could choose any you wanted and not just an entry level - we particularly enjoyed the LB version of an aperol spritz with blood orange juice and are already planning to make it at home- fantastic Michelin star dining which deserves more than one star - friendly staff and Alfonso (?) the head wine waiter was excellent and knowledgable - the wine pairings were incredible with the tasting menu and changed, enriched and enhanced the flavours so that this was such a memorable part of our stay - even my husband who really struggles with fine dining experiences due to finding them overlong and stuffy enjoyed this immensely.We really hope we can one day return - it is expensive to stay here but so worth it if you want to treat yourself you will not be disappointed! Thank you so much from one LB to another for making our stay so special!

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• User:Amidave

  Trip type: Friends getaway

  A gem and beauty

  28 Oct 2025

  Beautiful place . Away from Malaga town but very accessible if you have the car Superb rooms the suite .The rooms are small Fantastic horses and treks . The sunsets were brilliant If u have a car it is much easier . Lovely food and staff . The hotel is all bricks and white Guests Experience, Atención al cliente/recepción at Finca La Bobadilla, responded to this review Dear guest,Thank you for sharing this nice review and for considering our hotel a gem.As you indicated we are in a privileged location surrounded by nature, but less than 1 hour to Málaga or Granada by car. If our guests are looking for exploring our surroundings, we recommend renting a car or if not, we can organize private transfer services with an additional charge.We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay among us and specifically our horse-riding experience and the different paths we have for hiking and cycling. It is nice to read that we have fulfilled your gastronomic expectations with the different options we offer our guests.We appreciate your kind words towards our staff which are doing all a great job offering always the best service.We will be pleased to welcome you back at Finca La Bobadilla.Best regards,Elisa RosasGuest ExperienceFinca La Bobadilla

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• User:claire20102017

  Trip type: Family

  Beautiful hotel! But book your own transfers

  11 Aug 2025

  This place is just beautiful! We received the warmest of welcomes at check-in and stayed in the most amazing suite — huge, rustic, and full of traditional charm.The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, and the grounds are stunning with a huge pool.Our kids absolutely loved it here — from horse riding along one of the trails (the instructor was fantastic) to seeing the horses, donkeys, and even turtles! It’s very family-friendly, and we had a fabulous dinner at La Finca.That said, two things do stick in my mind: • The BBQ was €70 per adult and €45 per child, but the selection was limited and the food just didn’t taste great — we left feeling a bit disappointed given the price. • Airport transfer pricing — the hotel quoted €220 for a 50-minute drive via their sole provider taxi service. Considering the hotel is in the middle of nowhere (the driveway alone is 3 km), I think they could make transfers more accessible, affordable, and guest-friendly rather than profiting from the location. We booked our own transport with Malaga Transfers and paid much less.Overall, a beautiful, relaxing stay in a magical setting — we’d love to return, but would arrange our own transport and skip the BBQ next time. Jaime Estellés, Atención al cliente/recepción at Finca La Bobadilla, responded to this review Dear Claire, Thank you for visiting recently Finca La Bobadilla and also for taking the time to share your experience with us. It is fantastic to see that you had a great family time and the kids enjoyed our family-fiendly atmosphere. A place where family can enjoy but thankfully also relax. Thank you for pointing out the surroundings including our Horse Experience area, an activity that creates wonderful memories. Regarding the barbecue, I am sorry to hear that was not up to your liking as we are receving mostly a very positive feedback. We are trying to offer meat, fish and veggie options to offer variety and our chefs are there to cook to your liking. If you wish to share furhter feedback we would be very happy to speak to you directly. Regarding the airport transfers, we do work with a private that operates our transfers and proces are competitive. We always quote rates beforehand so guests can decide wether they wish to explore other options. Distances are long here but that is the magic, you travel far to find this hidden spot that would not be as magic if it was closer to bigger cities. We of course take your comments on board and I do hope it did not reflect much on your overall experience. Thank you again for your kind words, Your home away for home is here and will always welcome you back !Warmest regardsJaime E

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• User:Voyage01655118040

  Trip type:

  24 Jul 2025

  While the hotel is beautiful and picturesque, they really need to up their service levels. Their room acs do not cool at all. When we asked why they are not cooling they said this is how it isTheir menu needs to be revamped to incorporate a global taste profile as it’s catered only to Europeans. We are Indian (Hindu) but live In dubai so the food options were quite limited for us. Having said that the team tried their best to cater to some veg options for us immediately but if you’re planning to stay for 3 nights then be ware as there are very few options and only three main menus across the entire hotel as there are three restaurants. on the final night my son wanted to just have some plain rice and when I asked our server Miguel he said there was no rice remaining. When we asked if there was no rice in the entire hotel he said possibly there is. So he just didn’t want to go out of his way to get me some plain rice for my son. He did eventually get it but why not try the first time around . Also Miguel needs to be more friendly given he is a service staff he stood out as the only non friendly one. Not sure if it was a language barrier. On the pool side we had to wait for a long time to get served . Eventually I walked up to the bar myself and was charged for water which I found very strange as in used to being served still water for free by the poolside on hot and sunny days. But on the second day I noticed that everyone else was simply asking for water and were served in a glass so I ended up doing the same and wasn’t charged this time around. Again a simple add on like just asking the two servers to walk around the pool to serve water in a very hot day would have been lovely. Or serving simple lemon ice lollies for the kids on a day where temperatures reach 40 degrees. The hotel is working in silos. When we asked reception for help with booking the spa they asked to contact the spa directly instead. We wanted to book tickets to Al hambra as there were too many sites claiming they were legitimate . We went to the concierge and they knew as much as we did. So I ended up spending an hour by the pool figuring out which website is the official one to book tickets on and which guided tour to go for. I don’t understand why the hotel staff just cannot help for a simple task like this. Also Their tv in the rooms don’t have any Apple TV or Netflix streaming options . When you’re in a resort like this it’s nice to relax and watch a movie with the kids at night but we were also unable to do that. Again a simple fix that the management can just add. Their usb charging ports were not working In our room.Also there is absolutely nothing to do around the hotel so don’t even bother venturing out unless you’re headed to Al hambra which is gorgeous! We asked the concierge as we wanted to visit the nearest local town and they recommended a restaurant to try in loja. When we reached we found out that the restaurant was closed because it was Sunday 1pm. I don’t understand why the hotel didn’t just inform us to go later at another time. Again the staff individually are kind overall and try hard to help. We loved our horse riding experience with Paloma and her team. They made it very memorable for me and my family and she really tried hard to calm my nerves as I don’t usually do horse riding. For me it’s the hotel management that needs to up their game. I wouldn’t recommend staying at this hotel until the management gets their act together (we found out from some regulars who stay at the hotel that it was only recently that the hotel changed ownership and therefore the team is a bit all over the place) . I would give it 2 stars out of 5 only because it’s a very picturesque resort , it’s relaxing and because the staff were truly kind and trying their very best. Jaime Estellés, Atención al cliente/recepción at Finca La Bobadilla, responded to this review Dear Guest, We are very sorry to read that this hotel did not match your expectations. We are aware our team tried their best to accommodate all your special needs and from the very first day, our Food & Beverage Manager met you to coordinate and provide vegetarian options. Regarding the visit to Alhambra, you requested information as you were about to buy 4 private guided and 1 public access ticket for the youngest son. We could not guarantee that buying a public access ticket would still allow your younger son to access with the group that purchased a higher priced ticket. We understand you were looking to obtain a better priced ticket for the youngest however the Alhambra does not allow to follow that strategy. Mangement met you in several occassions and even escorted you to your car assisting with the bags. Indeed we could have had a constructive conversation regarding your stay. We were not under the impression that you had such poor experience. I take the opportunity to inform that the hotel will carry renovations to update all rooms and extend our faciltiies. I sincerely apologize if you could not enjoy streaming option however we will ensure this is improved in the coming months. Thank you for pointing out the horse experience, an aspect that is receiving fantastic feedback and offers the best way to get to know La Finca. Thank you again for your time and constructive feedback. Best regards

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