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Couples and families seeking countryside days can settle into Finca La Bobadilla's olive-grove estate, with outdoor experiences that keep a rural stay varied.

What makes it special

Whitewashed village architecture, courtyards and fountains give Finca La Bobadilla an Andalusian identity, making the buildings themselves part of your experience of the countryside.

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Compare accommodation overlooking gardens with countryside views when choosing your room, depending on whether you prefer planted surroundings or a broader rural outlook.

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Arrange a private cycling guide if you want help exploring the estate, with signposted routes and mountain bikes or e-bikes offering different options.

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Finca La Bobadilla

Finca La Bobadilla is a rural Andalusian retreat in the Sierra de Loja, between Málaga and Granada. Its 73 rooms and suites form a whitewashed village within an estate of more than 350 hectares. Olive groves surround the buildings, and much of a stay can unfold on the grounds: riding through woodland, swimming, or sitting down to an Andalusian dinner. This is an inland country hotel, with the space for a family holiday and enough privacy for a weekend away as a couple.

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Rooms

  • 73 73

Hotel Style

  • Relaxed Relaxed

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • Romantic Romantic

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Gourmet Restaurant Gourmet Restaurant
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Finca La Bobadilla

Deluxe Superior Balcony Room
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Deluxe Superior Balcony Room

484–700 sqft
From 387 USD

Rooms have a balcony or terrace with outdoor seating. Layouts vary, and one covered balcony has a small round table and cushioned seating beside the...

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

323–538 sqft
From 398 USD

Individual designs give these rooms distinct character. In one bathroom layout, lattice screens separate a raised bathtub from the sleeping area. A long vanity runs...

Junior Suite
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Junior Suite

323–538 sqft
From 438 USD

Colored panes line the lower part of a tall window, adding a bright detail to the pale room. A padded headboard sits beneath exposed ceiling...

Junior Terrace Suite
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Junior Terrace Suite

431–538 sqft
From 470 USD

Tall doors and open shutters bring light into the bedroom. Designs vary, with a canopy in one layout and a curved headboard in another. Cream...

Balcony Junior Suite
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Balcony Junior Suite

861 sqft
From 471 USD

The suite pairs a private bedroom with an independent lounge and a dressing room. Tall doors connect the indoor space to a balcony or terrace,...

Master Terrace Suite
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Master Terrace Suite

538–861 sqft
From 540 USD

A separate living area opens through a broad doorway beside the bedroom. Pale walls, a curved headboard and rust-colored square floor tiles give the rooms...

Master Panoramic Terrace Suite
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Master Panoramic Terrace Suite

969–1,615 sqft
From 636 USD

The living rooms have individual designs, from paneled ceilings to exposed beams above cream sofas and dark coffee tables. Pale walls and curved headboards continue...

Cortijo Grand Suite
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Cortijo Grand Suite

1,938 sqft
From 879 USD

A living-dining area links the private bedrooms in this suite. Arched windows line the lounge, with a cream sofa, dark oval coffee table and an...

2 Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite
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2 Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite

1,163 sqft
From 893 USD

A central hall leads to the two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The separate living room has large windows and doors opening directly to...

2 Bedroom Garden Residence Suite
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2 Bedroom Garden Residence Suite

1,076 sqft
From 1’051 USD

The living room opens through tall doors to an outdoor table and chairs. A cream sofa sits beneath a ceiling crossed by exposed beams, with...

2 Bedroom Encinar Grand Suite
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2 Bedroom Encinar Grand Suite

2,153 sqft
From 1’114 USD

High ceilings and a large fireplace define the living room, where a long sofa is paired with a coffee table and low round stools. Wood...

Hacienda Tower Terrace Suite
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Hacienda Tower Terrace Suite

1,399 sqft
From 1’117 USD

At the hotel's highest point, arched windows frame the bedroom and living room. A paneled ceiling and tall shutters give the bedroom a distinctive shape,...

Federico García Lorca Deluxe Suite
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Federico García Lorca Deluxe Suite

1,938 sqft
On Request

A living-dining room links the suite's two private bedrooms. Arched windows and tall doors frame the lounge in one layout, with a sofa and armchairs...

Finca La Bobadilla is built to feel like an Andalusian village rather than a single hotel block. White walls, terracotta roofs, stone floors, courtyards, fountains, wooden beams, and shaded passages give the property a clear local identity. Walking between a room, restaurant, and garden is part of the pleasure here. The layout encourages you to notice an archway or stop in a courtyard instead of simply passing through a lobby.

The chapel is a particularly distinctive part of the architecture. High ceilings and stained glass frame a collector's organ, giving private ceremonies a setting quite different from a conventional hotel function room. Elsewhere, the Salón Jardín brings natural light into gatherings, while the smaller Salón Noble suits private meals. These spaces allow a celebration to extend beyond dinner without leaving the estate. They also explain why the hotel appeals to groups traveling together for a particular occasion.

Room choice starts with the 26–37-square-meter Deluxe category. Junior Suites measure 40–50 square meters and add a sitting area; a separate Terrace category provides private outdoor space. Master Suite Terraces offer 50–80 square meters, while the Panoramic Terrace version ranges from 90 to 150 square meters, with two outdoor areas. A terrace is worth prioritizing if you expect to spend mornings in your room.

For families, the 100-square-meter Residence Double Suite Garden has two bedrooms and a private garden. The Cortijo Grand Double Suite offers 180 square meters and two bedrooms, while the Encinar Grand Double Suite increases the area to 200 square meters. Both have private hot-tub features. The Hacienda Tower Suite Terrace, at 130 square meters, is another option for a couple wanting a larger living area and outdoor space. Cribs are available on request in Junior Suites. Confirm the bedroom and extra-bed arrangement for your party rather than choosing by floor area alone.

The restaurants give meals a clear place in the day. El Mirador serves poolside lunches, with salads and grilled meats among the choices. El Cortijo takes a relaxed approach to dinner, with Andalusian dishes to share. La Jara is the more considered evening restaurant, its dining experience aimed at adults. These are different settings for different occasions, so a family lunch and a dinner for two need not follow the same pattern.

Extra-virgin olive oil, produce from the kitchen garden, and regional cooking anchor the menus. Breakfast brings bread and olive oil to the terrace, while Bar La Plaza provides a place for an aperitif or cocktail. Staying on the estate for dinner also removes the need to drive back along country roads after a meal elsewhere.

Flow Spa occupies 600 square meters, with three treatment rooms and two heated pools. Dry and infrared saunas, sensory showers, and indoor relaxation areas broaden the options beyond a booked massage. The main spa welcomes guests aged 15 and older. Fitness facilities include Technogym equipment, and yoga or personal training can be arranged alongside time in the water.

Natura Bissé treatments are part of the spa menu. The Olive Oil Ritual is especially relevant to the surroundings: exfoliation, massage, and a body wrap use extra-virgin olive oil, sweet almond oil, and rosemary essence. Other choices include facials, body treatments, and head or foot massage.

A dedicated heated Indoor Kids Pool welcomes children under 15, with water jets and toys. An adult must accompany children there. This provision is separate from the main spa's age rule, an important distinction when planning a swim with younger guests.

Three outdoor pools include a children's pool, giving families more than one place to swim. Away from the water, children can visit the mini farm or help with planting and harvesting in the vegetable garden. A playground and table tennis add simpler activities between outings. The estate's family provision is practical, with children's dining available and babysitting on request.

Supervised Kids Club programs run during selected holiday periods, so check the program for your stay rather than assuming daily, year-round sessions. Crafts, nature activities, and sports feature in these programs. Horse visits and riding lessons provide another reason to spend a morning outside. Families can alternate organized activities with time together, without building every day around an excursion by car.

The equestrian center offers lessons and guided rides through olive groves and oak woodland. For cycling, mountain bikes and e-bikes are available, and five signposted routes cross the estate. A private guide can be arranged. There are also five marked walking and running trails, allowing a short outing to fit around lunch or a longer morning outside.

Tennis, padel, and pickleball courts offer a different kind of activity, with equipment and coaching available. The outdoor swimming areas together cover more than 1,000 square meters, bordered by gardens and palms. You can be active here without leaving the property, though a day spent beside the water is an equally reasonable use of the location.

Málaga Airport is approximately 45 minutes away by road, depending on traffic. Airport and station transfers are available, and private parking makes the hotel workable within a driving itinerary. Its inland address matters: plan transport for visits to Granada or Málaga rather than expecting city sights within walking distance.

A stay at Finca La Bobadilla works particularly well when countryside days sit between cultural visits. Leave enough time for a ride, a treatment, or lunch at El Mirador instead of treating the hotel solely as an overnight stop. The larger two-bedroom suites make that approach practical for families, while a terrace suite gives a couple a private place to return to after exploring Andalusia.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

La Jara gives adults an evening setting for Andalusian cooking, with regional produce and olive oil connecting dinner to the estate's surroundings.

Guided horse rides lead through olive groves and oak woodland, giving you a different perspective on the landscape than exploring it on foot.

Tennis, padel and pickleball courts bring variety to days on the estate, with equipment available and coaching on request if you'd welcome instruction.

Location of La Bobadilla Royal Hideaway

Carretera Salinas A-333 km 65.5, 29315 Archidona Málaga, Spain

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Weather at Finca La Bobadilla

Loja

What to Know About Finca La Bobadilla

Is Finca La Bobadilla a good luxury retreat in Andalusia?

Yes. Finca La Bobadilla is a strong choice for travelers who want a quiet luxury estate between Malaga and Granada. It suits couples, families, food lovers, wellness travelers, and guests seeking countryside calm with refined service.

Where is Finca La Bobadilla located?

Finca La Bobadilla is in inland Andalusia, near Loja, between Malaga and Granada. The location works well for guests who want olive groves, countryside views, and day trips to Granada, Malaga, Ronda, and the Costa del Sol.

How large is Finca La Bobadilla?

Finca La Bobadilla is set on a 350-hectare estate surrounded by rolling olive groves and Andalusian countryside. This scale gives the hotel a private rural feeling, with space for walks, cycling, horse riding, and quiet pool days.

How many rooms does Finca La Bobadilla have?

Finca La Bobadilla has 73 rooms and suites, designed to reflect Andalusian heritage and countryside warmth. Many rooms and suites overlook gardens, courtyards, olive groves, or the surrounding landscape.

What are the rooms like at Finca La Bobadilla?

Rooms and suites are spacious and warm, with traditional details, refined fabrics, outdoor areas, and calm rural views. Guests should choose a suite or terrace category if they want more space, stronger views, or longer-stay comfort.

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