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El Balcón de Nieves

3.0 star property
Hotel in La Zubia with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels
Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | Living room | TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Alayos, 174, La Zubia, Granada, 18006
  • Place, Granada Cathedral
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Plaza Nueva
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Alhambra
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, City View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Triple Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Single Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

La Zubia

El Balcón de Nieves is located within a 15-minute drive of Estadio Nuevo los Carmenes and Los Cahorros. This 3-star hotel has 10 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Granada Cathedral - 17 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Plaza Nueva - 17 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Calle Gran Via de Colon - 17 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Alhambra - 19 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Generalife - 19 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Granada Station - 30 min drive
  • Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Niokobok Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Il Salentino - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Chistera - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cafeteria Bellavista - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Pollo Disfrutón - ‬10 min drive

About this property

El Balcón de Nieves

Hotel in La Zubia with free breakfast and a coffee shop
At El Balcón de Nieves, guests have access to an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. You can put free offsite parking to good use if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a library, and a terrace.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Other amenities include electric kettles, hair dryers, and safes. Housekeeping is not available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 50 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 11:30 PM and 12:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that 2 dogs reside at this property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 12 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 12 and younger (only guests older than 12 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: EUR 12 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 11:30 PM and 12:30 AM

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property only offers motorcycle parking on site, but there's also free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

El Balcón Nieves
El Balcón Nieves Hotel
El Balcón Nieves Hotel La Zubia
El Balcón Nieves La Zubia
El Balcón de Nieves Hotel
El Balcón de Nieves La Zubia
El Balcón de Nieves Hotel La Zubia

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at El Balcón de Nieves?

El Balcón de Nieves provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see within easy reach of El Balcón de Nieves?

This hotel is located in La Zubia, close to Alhambra, Carrefour Commercial Center, and Granada Exhibition and Conference Centre. You'll also find Science Park and Plaza Mariana Pineda nearby.

Is parking available on site at El Balcón de Nieves?

Yes, though motorcycle parking only.

Does El Balcón de Nieves include a casino?

No, El Balcón de Nieves doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at El Balcón de Nieves?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is El Balcón de Nieves good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Does El Balcón de Nieves have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does El Balcón de Nieves have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, El Balcón de Nieves serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does El Balcón de Nieves allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at El Balcón de Nieves for a fee of EUR 12 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at El Balcón de Nieves?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from El Balcón de Nieves?

The closest major airport to El Balcón de Nieves is Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca), which is 19.6 mi away (33 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at El Balcón de Nieves?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy city or courtyard views.

El Balcón de Nieves Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I’ve unlocked a core memory

Fantastic hotel. Located on a hilly city, it overlooks the valley where Granada is located offering a splendid view. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Rooms are spacious and cozy. Mine had a private balcony. The main terrasse has a pool and plenty of seating options. They offer a varied breakfast and several dining options. I will remember this stay for my entire life so much I enjoyed it.
Workationing with a view.
Private balcony view
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Corinne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Sweetest dog lives at the hotel. It has a nice view of the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were tremendously helpful and very friendly. Big thank you to Victor
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owner and lovely place to stay. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquil Retreat With Beautiful Views

My stay was superb. In my travel from Madrid to La Costa Del Sol I found this Gem. A family operated hotel in an amazing beautiful area with astonishing views a beautiful sunsets over looking the Sierra Nevada and villages surrounding it. A place full of peace and serenity with excellent home cooked food, especially made for each individual guest. You get to choose from a daily menu that is provided. Than your choice will be cooked especially for you on that day. I stayed for three nights and I didn’t want to leave on my check out day. Pedro, Natacha, Maria Del Carmen and Andrea are all beautiful caring people, they are the ones that hosted my. I now call them family. Pedro provided me with lots information to continue on my travel. I also met other returning guest. One lady I met was her 7th stay. As I will be returning to El Balcón De Nieves a mountain hotel in La Zubia. Thank you to all the staff for a beautiful relaxed stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ian

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Views are fabulous

The hotel is family ran, and they could have not done more. The breakfast and meals are of great quality. I loved the surrounding area, plenty of interesting walks, and for those shopper try out the Nevada shopping centre, it has everything, modern and plenty of space
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding hotel

Very nice place. Clean, comfortable, and friendly. Breakfast 5 stars, and excellent dinner menu. Very quiet with a very nice view, and close to a National Park. Excellent for sports fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful tranquil paradise

this hotel is really lovely in a beautiful spot with amazing views. The staff are lovely - a little bit of upgrading/ tlc is required in one or two rooms but pedro told us that was about to be done
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

This hotel is amazing. The location is around 4 kilometers from the nearest city centre (la Zubia) but the travel worths it. t is a beautiful trip all going up the hill between pines. When you go down, you see the city below, so pretty. The hotel is a recycled old house, nice and tidy. Our room was huge with a huge balcony overlooking the city and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Breathtaking. Bathroom was totally updated and functional, and of generous dimensions. Breakfast was european style, plenty and deliciuos, with different kind of breads, tarts, pies, mermelades, fruits, yogurt, etc. Coffee, teas and chocolate are available too. The orange juice is squeezed at your request. The owners, who attend the place, are great people. There is one dog living at the hotel that is the sweetest dog ever and the owners even let you take it for a walk if you want. Great hotel, great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I want to move to Cumbres Verdes after this stay!

Absolutely amazing!!! Way high up above Grenada in the mountains provides beautiful sunsets and quiet. Loved loved loved!! The meals were great, the ambience incredible and I didn’t want to leave! And I loved the sound of chickens clucking in the morning and the dogs to pet by the pool. Oh, and the breakfasts are superb, lots of variety, fresh squeezed OJ and home made yoghurt!! Wow! To travellers who go, it is hard to find with no GPS and google maps got us very lost as Zubia, the town your have to go through to get there, has no street names on the buildings. Use GPS and it is simple. Staying there is the perfect complement to the AlHambra chaos with all the people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

The hotel was nice and comfortable with modern bedrooms. The bed was very comfy. The service of the hosts was really pleasant and kind. The food was delicious and the chef very nice. The two canine hosts steal the show! Awesome pair of dogs. The view to the city is lovely. The only thing is that the hot water for the very nice bath tub with a view never really heated up, so we couldn’t use it. I’m sure it was a one off..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely peaceful spot with great breakfast

We loved it (& the dogs). Beautifully modernised, fab view, lovely people, great breakfast (freshly baked bread, cakes, pastries etc). We wished we'd been better organised and booked to have dinner there, in their nice dining room overlooking the valley, as we're sure the food would have been excellent.

8/10 Good

CC, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy and friendly with a very warm welcome

We stayed here last week with our two children and really liked the hotel. The hotel staff were all lovely and very welcoming and the hotel itself feels really homely. It is about 5km from La Zubia where we found a lively local tapas restaurant (La Almadraba) with just the right mix of atmosphere and good food recommended by the hotel. The breakfast provided is very nice with a good choice of fresh food. The two hotel dogs were a welcome addition to the overall experience.

2/10 Terrible

Errol, London

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Celia - Celia - Celia - I must give a bad review.

It might sound like I have a thing for the receptionist Celia - but she was almost the only thing good about this hotel. And if she was not there - I am convinced this hotel would be struggling to survive. When we arrived, the place looked great. Even the room looked fantastic. And the views over Granada and the Sierra Nevada mountain range are really quite pleasing. Celia, was fantastic, pleasant, helpful, and a great cook. Her cooking skills are brilliant - and her soup should be a choice for a last meal. HOWEVER -- The pool was frozen over (even though I was told it would be open), not to mention filthy. And the room - whilst it looked great at first, soon started to fall apart. The blind on the doors to the balcony came crashing down, the coffee maker in the room would not work (which was the only refreshments in the room), the towels were a joke, the shower poured water all over the floor. The room was too hot (even with a window open), it took about five minutes to get the key out of the lock in the door every time and the tv did not work. BUT - the tv next door worked. How do I know? Because through the paper thin walls, I could hear the tv blaring away - and the people next door shouting and screaming until 4am. And there was no way to get them to shut up. I tried calling the contact number (as the reception was closed), but no-one answered. As a result - I over slept and was late for a meeting the following day. Finally, the breakfast was an awful experience

10/10 Excellent

karmel , w

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely fantastic stay

10/10 Excellent

Stella, Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just Perfect

Fantastic location and ambiance. Will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Matt, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice mountain retreat

Very nice mountain retreat with great views overlooking the city of Granada and the Sierra Nevada's. The staff was very friendly and the rooms were very cosy with modern utilities. Its far enough out of the city and close enough to it. They offer a great menu and have a large breakfast in the morning. We will be going back.

10/10 Excellent

george, albox spain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional Hotel

A wonderful location with views over Granada Friendly reception Lovely bedroom with large double bed and a fully equipped bathroom Excellent Wifi Breakfast was very good with a large self service selection And 2 lovely friendly labradors

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Far from city center, but awesome stay! Cozy indee

Only check in with this hotel if you're okay with dogs. They have a sweet Golden Retriever named Enzo, and he is indeed 34kgs of Pure Love. Room's were unique and had a special touch, perfect for younger generations and the view was perfect, overlooking Granada! Only check in with this hotel if you have the transportation means to get here, its far from the center, around 12km if I'm not mistaken. Breakfast was awesome, their homemade yogurt is really good. Expect Enzo to accompany you everywhere, from when you arrive to check in, til you have breakfast the next day, til you leave the hotel. He's your host, safe to say! It's a homey, cozy home hotel!

10/10 Excellent

Choon Heong, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A quaint retreat in Granada

This is a quaint b&b perfect for my hubby and I. The b&b is peaceful and our room had a little balcony overlooking the city below. It had all the amenities we needed and very friendly and helpful staff. The food is lovely. Chef Daniel's 3 course dinner was delicious and we were impressed with the breakfast selection.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a pearl just putside Granada that we enjoyed a lot. The two guys running the place (we assume they did at least) really made us feel at home and relax. The balcony with the pool and eating place offered a great view of Granada end the Sierra, which we took delight of greatly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Coche

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar con mucho encanto, unas vistas excepcionales, el trato del personal inmejorable y los desayunos buenísimos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evguenia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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