Hotel Cueva del Fraile

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Relax in the tranquil courtyard, surrounded by comfortable seating and a central fire feature.
Relax in this stylish room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable sofa.
Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable lounge seating.
Relax with a drink at the bar, surrounded by rustic charm and warm ambiance.
Relax in this spacious room with a high ceiling, comfortable seating, and large windows.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Carretera Cuenca a Buenache, Km. 7, Cuenca, 16001
  • Hanging Houses of Cuenca
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cuenca Cathedral
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Playa Artificial
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Room options

Superior Suite, Terrace

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Cuenca

Hotel Cueva del Fraile places you next to Serranía de Cuenca and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Mirador. This 76-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • San Pablo Footbridge - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Hanging Houses of Cuenca - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Castile-La Mancha Science Museum - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Cuenca Cathedral - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Playa Artificial - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cuenca Station - 18 min drive
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iglesia de San Pedro (Cuenca) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Mayor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Posada Tintes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Parador de Cuenca - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cueva del Fraile

Family-friendly hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
At Hotel Cueva del Fraile, guests have access to a children's pool, free WiFi in public areas, and an outdoor tennis court. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include meeting rooms, a business center, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Safes are also standard.
A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 11.90 for adults and EUR 6.90 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 10 and March 10.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 15 per pet, per stay
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 11.90 for adults and EUR 6.90 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

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 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.
  • The seasonal pool is open from July to August.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Cueva Fraile Hotel Cuenca
Cueva Del Fraile Cuenca
Hotel Cueva Fraile Cuenca
Hotel Cueva Fraile
Cueva Fraile Cuenca
Cueva Fraile
Hotel Cueva del Fraile Hotel
Hotel Cueva del Fraile Cuenca
Hotel Cueva del Fraile Hotel Cuenca

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Cueva del Fraile?

Hotel Cueva del Fraile provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around Hotel Cueva del Fraile?

This hotel is located in Cuenca, just steps from Serranía de Cuenca. You'll also find Cuenca Cathedral and Castile-La Mancha Science Museum within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Hotel Cueva del Fraile?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Hotel Cueva del Fraile have a casino?

No, Hotel Cueva del Fraile doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Cueva del Fraile?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from July until August.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hotel Cueva del Fraile?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include jetted bathtubs and mountain views.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Cueva del Fraile?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel feature private spa tubs.

Does Hotel Cueva del Fraile have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Cueva del Fraile serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Hotel Cueva del Fraile allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Hotel Cueva del Fraile for a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Cueva del Fraile?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Cueva del Fraile?

Yes, some guestrooms at Hotel Cueva del Fraile offer a deck and may feature mountain views.

Hotel Cueva del Fraile Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 207 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joseph, Charleston

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They had an event during our stay, which led to waiting in the parking lot for an hour to find parking. Pool was closed. Shower head broken. Place is very peaceful and serene. Very clean and staff helpful. Close to being an excellent hotel, just need to tie up some loose ends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

paul

Cancelled my booking the evening before we were due to check in. Expedia sent an email. After a really long hard day of travel, to find out when we arrived at the hotel it was closed. Thats when I read the email. Really hard to read emails when riding a motorcycle across France & Spain. But hey, there are other hotels and websites
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ana

Traveled with group
Necesitan mejores almohadas
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Excellent - would stay again

Great location - a few miles from ancient Cuenca. Excellent restaurant on site. Super breakfast. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some rooms lack air conditioning so please check in advance
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

María

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Family and pet friendly

Great except for the music in the foyer that could be hear gently weeping through the bedroom walls during siesta. Perfect other than that. Personally we loved the fact that it was a family friendly hotel with lots of kids running around - also dog friendly too 😊😘
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

colin, Tunbridge Wells

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Karla, wichita

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t waste your time or money. What a mistake to stay here. The rooms are awful: stench of moist, a wall A/C unit to heat the room was noisy and had to be turned off at night due to its noise level. The room was depressing, and the bathroom was straight out of the 1960’s. It was disgusting. The front desk person was rude and at checkout they even tried charging us for breakfast, which we didn’t have.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Eric

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

Great stay at beautiful location

Great value for money overall. I stayed one night only, but the experience exceeded my expectations in terms of comfort of the beds, room size, surrounding area, the breakfast quality and variety and the fact that the Hotel common areas are pleasant. Look forward to next visiting
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Overall, good value for money

Good facilities - great outdoor space and swimming pool, tennis, paddel. Good restaurant and food. Breakfast OK considering COVID 19 restrictions Hotels room a bit tired but acceptable. Good location for exploring Cuenca and countryside
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Quinn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay in this hotel. The hotel was renovated beautifully and sympathetically. The room was a mezzanine and suited our family well. We enjoyed the pool also. We were travelling with our dog and she was made welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

Travelling Spain

The hotel is in a lovely setting, bar and dinning rooms are very nice. The only thing was are bathroom was a bit dated
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arturo, London

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

Wonderful

1. you need a transport from the city centre, definitely 2. the hotel is on the countryside but close enough to the old city (13 minutes drive), which we really enjoyed 3. breakfast very good 4. rooms very, very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

A lovely hotel in beautiful surroundings

The hotel was lovely. A mix of traditional Spanish with very modern. Some rooms opening out onto the gallery above the central quadrangle complete with fountain where dinner is set and there is a bar for al fresco drinks. The pool is really big - open 11am till 8pm. We are more 10am to 7pm swimmers but life in Spain is generally later than home. The staff were amazing. So helpful to us two OAPs trying to get by with my schoolgirl Spanish! All the Reception staff, though, spoke perfect English. The setting of the hotel is beautiful - well into the rocky gorges of the surrounding national park, 7km outside Cuenca. We had a hire car but a taxi to the new town or high old town is 10 euros and taxis seemed to be plentiful. Really good breakfast however the lunch and dinner menu was rather limited. It didn't change during the week as far as we could tell - the daily set lunch or dinner seemed to be choices from the regular menu and didn't seem to be something new each day. However, the menu didn't have an English translation and my phone was out of action for Google translate! I may be doing the chef a disservice! The old town of Cuenca and the Cuidad Encantada- a fascinating geological site (about 30 miles away) which costs 4 euros to enter for the 3km walk round extraordinary rock formations and boulders that are millions of years old, are well worth visiting. We would like to return to Cuenca and to the hotel one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Machiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

8/10 Good

albert david

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 night stopover from Portugal to Valencia

hotel has recently been renovated ,though not quite finished yet.we stayed 2 nights Friday and Saturday ,we had a very nice room with views over the garden area .The amenities are good but the staff need to be a bit more friendly ,they did seem to be a bit harrast at times .the restaurant was good value for money .Breakfast could be improved by having a proper coffee machine instead of thermal jugs of milk and coffee .We didn't see any tea making facilities either.Nice hotel beautifull position for walking in the country.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We greatly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perched high above Cuenca with a rural feel

Place has been recently refurbished with brand new everything Yes, you need a car to access this hotel, or catch a taxi. But you are so far from everything better if you have a car Previous reviews for this hotel whined about the noise of farm animals nearby (get over yourselves). Now with the thick glass and shutters you can barely hear a peep at night Reception staff were friendly enough, but the bar/restaurant guy was a legend I'm sure this hotel will become more high end and slightly less affordable in coming years

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness

Could be better...

We had a good size room for 4, clean but everything was really old... They are trying to improve by doing renovation... we were woke up by hammering at 8 am... !! Not well appreciated when your are on holidays in Spain. The breakfast buffet was ok but products could really be better. The sports area - mini golf and pool - needs improvements too... not well maintained.

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

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

Good value for money, ideal stop for a road trip

Placed in the middle of beautiful nature with the views of the mountains, still close from Cuenca (10 minutes). We stopped here during our road trip from Barcelona to Motril in the south of Spain. It was perfectly located, close to Cuenca for a day trip. Our day ended in this very comfortable hotel after a day in Teruel and Albarracin and the most spectacular ride through the Serranía de Cuenca. The check-in was fast and the staff very friendly. Utmost recomendable!!

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stop over hotel

Excellent hotel and very reasonable prices. Breakfast was very good for just over 4€. We will definitely use again

10/10 Excellent

Belén

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hemos estado super agusto. El personal muy agradable y el hotel esta muy bien. Aceptan a mascotas y nosotros fuimos con una y muy bien.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025