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About this property

Hostal El Dorado has a quiet setting in San José, a 5-minute walk from the beach. The hotel offers an outdoor pool and rooms with a private balcony or terrace. Most rooms at Hostal El Dorado offer views of the sea and of the town and all are air conditioned and en suite. International TV is also available. The Hostal El Dorado is in a quiet area at the foot of the mountains. San José is set within the beautiful Cabo de Gata Natural Park, in the province of Almería. Almería Airport is only 25 kilometres away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Buffet


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was good value for money. The location was ideal for us . It was in a peaceful part of San Jose a short walk from the beach
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, rooms are a good size and nice and clean. Pool was great, and they have a good breakfast. Communication also very good. 5 mins walk to the shops / beach etc.
  • Brian
    Spain Spain
    lovely view, breakfast was great and room was lovely with a big balcony
  • Kathleen
    Belgium Belgium
    Excellent hotel and staff, very welcoming and helpfull!! Really pretty hotel and delicious breakfast! And near the wonderfuls beaches in Gabo de Gata natural reserve. Thank you very much, Kathleen Van den Eeckhoudt and family
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lots of street parking. Room and hotel well presented and clean. Peaceful surroundings yet close to town centre and beach. Friendly staff and made me feel welcome. Would be happy to stay again if in the area. Excellent value for money.
  • Ragini
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hostal El Dorado was a really stunning property. The room was very beautiful with amazing view of mountain and also of the ocean. The restaurants, beach and a lovely bakery is very short walk from the hotel which made it super convenient. The...
  • Francesca
    Italy Italy
    The room was very clean, good size, amazing viewing from the balcony. Bathroom with hairdryer, shampoo and towels. Private parking just outside the hostel. The breakfast costs 8 euros and is complete, with pastries and sandwiches, yogurts, juices...
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean & bright, good views. Good bed. Balcony.
  • Timothy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location with a view. Room was comfortable and clean and adequate space. Staff friendly and check-in with key in lock box was fine. Dog friendly and they made an exception for our Labrador although normal policy was no dogs more than 6kg.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wow, where to begin with Hostal El Dorado. The views from our top floor room and from most of the rooms, by the looks of it, are magnificent. All the staff are so very friendly and helpful. The room itself is big, very clean and very comfortable...

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House rules

Hostal El Dorado takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:30 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

For group bookings (4 or more rooms) there are special booking and payment conditions, we will contact you when you make your reservation or you can also contact us for more details.

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of €8 per pet, per night, taxes included, applies. Pets up to 6 kg are allowed (for more information, please contact us).

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hostal El Dorado in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.