Perfectly situated at the heart of the old town of El Puerto de Santa María, you can soak up the atmosphere of unspoilt Western Andalusia in this old 18th century ducal palace and its botanical garden. Its special atmosphere has attracted guests such as Prince Frederick of Denmark and the Sultan of Malaysia.

Hotel Duques de Medinaceli is an ideal base for exploring the Costa de la Luz and its gastronomic and cultural delights as well as enjoying the area’s many excellent golf courses.

This elegant historic mansion has 28 rooms decorated in simple good taste on two floors built around a typically Andalusian courtyard which gives light to the main part of the building through a transparent gallery and offering peace and quiet.

Rooms are divided into 5 Standard rooms, 4 Superior rooms, 18 Junior Suites and 1 Royal Suite.

All rooms have
Complete bath with tub and shower with independent hydromassage
Telephone and TV with international channels
Individual and private air conditioning
Mini bar and safety box free of charge.

For dining, the Hotel Duques de Medinaceli’s restaurant is situated in the old dining room of the palace and overlooks the botanical garden. Here you can savour a starter of “Bellota” Iberian ham and a number of main courses with delicious local ingredients.

If you want to spend some of your free time around the hotel you won’t be disappointed with the garden and outdoor swimming pool, hammocks, and snack bar which are at your disposal. The hotel also features a quiet library, a small chapel, and heritage- listed botanical gardens for your tranquillity and comfort.

Hotel Duques de Medinaceli offers special rates with the most prestigious golf courses in the area. It also arranges private visits to wine cellars and organised tours of the White Villages as well as other activities. The town itself is located 10 km north-east of Cadiz across the bay of Cadiz and there is a famous ferry El Vaporcito which will bring you across the bay. The town is famous for its excellent local tapas and seafood. In particular, El Puerto has escaped the mass tourism and remains unspoilt and very picturesque, although the atmosphere is very lively during the summer months.

Hotel Duques de Medinaceli, 10.0 out of 10 based on 1 rating