Terraced mountain cortijo
Staggered along the Monachil hillside, this secluded stone retreat centers around quiet lookout terraces and a fireside library lounge.
Where it shines
Notable
Tiered hillside buildings incorporate glass-fronted cube rooms alongside traditional terracotta terraces.
Notable
Candlelit dinners serve Sierra Nevada vegetables and Motril seafood beneath hillside olive trees.
Listed
Restored Granada mountain farmhouses preserve regional walkable clay terraos across the slopes.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Hiking trails lead straight into the Sierra Nevada and Los Cahorros gorge, while Granada and the Alhambra are eight kilometers away.
The rooms
Bright rooms open onto terracotta terraces overlooking the valley, with two distinctive cube-shaped spaces nestled directly into the slope.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Fresh Sierra Nevada mountain water fills the outdoor pool, bordered by grassy terraces and olive trees facing the valley.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Lookout dining terraces
Tables sit under olive trees and evening lanterns, serving seasonal mountain produce alongside seafood brought in from Motril.
At the table
The indoor dining room sits beneath a central skylight, where morning breakfasts are set beside the library shelves.
How it began
Founders José Manuel Plana and Patricia Merino restored a traditional stone cortijo, preserving classic flat walkable roofs known as terraos.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.