Hotels in Montejaque

Montejaque is a small village in the serranía de Ronda, in Málaga, that lives mainly on rural tourism and climbing. There is no large hotel offering here; instead, most options are holiday homes and apartments: of the 32 accommodations that can be booked through HotelsCasa, 17 are full houses and 10 are apartments. There are only two hotels, one guest house and one villa, so if you are looking for reception service or full board, you will have to look closely. The average category is around 3.7 stars, which gives an idea that these are simple but well-kept establishments, more oriented toward independence than luxury.

When choosing an area, the first thing is to decide whether you prefer to stay inside the town center or on the outskirts. Inside the village, the steep, narrow streets are part of the charm, but they also mean you will have to climb slopes with your suitcases and that parking can be complicated. The houses in the center are usually the oldest, with wooden beams and stone walls, and they are just a few minutes' walk from the bars and the viewpoint. On the other hand, on the exit road toward Benaoján or toward the train station there are more modern houses and apartments, with a garden or terrace and room to leave the car. If you come to climb, you are interested in being near the via ferrata or the trail that goes up to the Peñón; if you come to rest, you may prefer something farther from the bustle of weekends.

Prices vary quite a bit depending on the season. The lowest price you will find is around 65 euros per night, and it usually appears on weekdays, from November to March, outside long weekends and holidays. The average price rises to 237 euros, which indicates that in August, Easter or long weekends the large houses shoot up. To get there, the most practical thing is the car: from Ronda it is about 20 minutes along the MA-8401, and from the coast about 45 minutes. You can also arrive by commuter train to Benaoján-Montejaque and from there walk about two kilometers or take a taxi, but keep in mind that the schedules are limited. Once there, everything is done on foot or by car, because neighboring villages such as Benaoján or Jimera de Líbar are just a few minutes away.

Before booking, it is worth checking three things. First, whether the accommodation has heating or air conditioning: in winter the stone houses are cold and in summer the heat can be intense. Second, whether the price includes bed linen and towels, because in many rural houses they are charged separately or you have to bring them. Third, whether the kitchen is equipped with an oven, dishwasher or washing machine, depending on what you need. It is also worth reading recent reviews about noise, because some houses are above bars or next to the road. Finally, if you are traveling as a group, compare the price per night with the number of bedrooms: sometimes it is more worthwhile to rent a large house than two small apartments. Real examples you can find on the platform are Apartamentos Sierra del Hacho, Casa Cabra, Posada del Fresno or Hotel Rural Palacete de Mañara, each with its own style and location.