About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Almijara Residence in Cómpeta offers family rooms with private bathrooms. Each room includes a TV, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and electric vehicle charging station. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Fresh pastries, pancakes, and local specialities enhance the morning experience. Activities and Location: The guest house provides walking tours, hiking, and cycling opportunities. Located 73 km from Malaga Airport, it is highly rated for its breakfast and friendly host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sheehan
    Ireland Ireland
    Maurice was lovely and the breakfast was a treat. Place was smack bang in the centre of town which was fabulous. The rooms were spotless and bed was lovely and bathroom very clean and shower was lovely.- I cant reccomend enough
  • Martin
    Denmark Denmark
    Perfect location, cozy room, very nice view from the terrace, delicious breakfast and a very friendly and welcoming host. Amazing value for the money.
  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional spotless stylish amazing breakfast host Maurice couldn’t have been better he went above and beyond could not recommend it strongly enough
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Central location, exceptional service and tastefully decorated and very clean.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Enchanting Competa is stunningly complemented by this stylish boutique hotel. Maurice delivers a warm, friendly and bespoke experience. The hotel exceeds expectations and delivers unique access to the many charms of this special Andalusian town....
  • Jana
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Almijara Residence feels like a slice of calm right in the soul of Cómpeta. Tucked beside the old church on the lively Plaza Almijara, you’re immersed in the village’s rhythm—morning coffee chatter, soft church bells, and golden sunsets over the...
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, excellent room, really lovely and helpful and generous hosts. We couldn’t have had a nicer stay. Maurice was a fountain of knowledge that made our stay super easy! Couldn’t ask for more!
  • Shak
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great friendly host, accommodated my dietary needs without any issue.
  • Gaz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent breakfasts, made by brilliant host maurice
  • Marianne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Almijara Residence is small and personal. I was astounded by the level of attention to detail. The proprietor, Maurice, couldn’t have been kinder or more helpful. It is clearly not just a business. The room was delightful with everything needed...

Managed by Paul & Maurice

Company review score: 9.8Based on 320 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Almijara Residence is a multi awarded, privately owned Boutique guest house, architecturally designed, interior decorated & lovingly refurbished in 2017, offering five individual rooms, described as “perfectly light & airy with a beautiful clean modern finish”. Our rooms range from "intimate & cozy" to our plaza view suites, all providing a high standard of en-suite facilities. Whichever room you choose you can be assured of a wonderful stay & a warm and friendly welcome from your hosts. Winners of the Global Travel Guide awards for 2021/2022 as the Best Modern Guest House , Spain and also the European Travel & Hospitality Award 2020 as the Best Modern Guest house in Andalucia, we look forward to welcoming each and every guest and nationality in our friendly way to make them feel at home from the start.

Neighbourhood information

The Residence Location: The Plaza location gives you an ideal base to explore Cómpeta with its amazing history, stunning Moorish architecture, individual shops, restaurants and tapas bars. The village is located seven hundred meters above sea level with stunning views of the surrounding mountains, countryside and Mediterranean, it is best known to many for its locally produced wine, available both dry and sweet, as well as being plentiful and cheap. Situated in the Axarquia region, a beautiful whitewashed Andalusian village amidst the majestic mountain scape of the Sierra Almijara.  The village has Moorish roots, evident in the style of the village, with its winding, narrow streets and peaceful squares. Located 20 kilometers north of the coastline of Algarrobo Costa, a car journey of half an hour and 53 kilometers from the Centre of Malaga, about an hour’s drive away. With the coast close by, there is plenty of opportunity to experience the more contemporary side of Andalusia. Natural surroundings.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish

Property surroundings

House rules

Almijara Residence takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 17:00
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 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 Almijara Residence 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.

License number: CA/MA/01384, ESHFTU00002901300042725310100000000000000CR/MA/013844, ESHFTU00002901300042725310200000000000000CR/MA/013843, ESHFTU00002901300042725310300000000000000CR/MA/013842, ESHFTU00002901300042725320100000000000000CR/MA/013843