Calle Jerez 25, Ronda, Spain | (618) 248-8274
In a quiet residential area, a seven-minute walk from the city center
Modern rooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and lovely bathrooms
Some rooms have furnished terraces with Tajo views
Spa with Turkish bath and hydrotherapy pool
Sprawling grounds with outdoor swimming pool
Restaurant with extensive breakfast buffet featuring regional specialties
Modern fitness center with cardio and weight equipment
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Parking available for a fee
Fee to use spa facilities
Swimming pool closed in autumn and winter
Slightly removed from city center (pro for some)
The four-pearl Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria Wellness & Spa is situated in a residential area of Ronda, a short walk from the city center. Although the building dates back to 1906, the hotel feels decidedly modern, owing largely to a 2012 renovation. This is particularly apparent in the 95 rooms and suites, all of which have sleek decor and modern amenities; many also have furnished terraces with beautiful countryside views. On-site features are geared toward wellness, including a lovely spa with hydrotherapy pools and a Turkish bath, a decent fitness center, and large grounds with an outdoor pool (though it's only open seasonally). Travelers looking to be even closer to the action should consider Parador de Ronda, though it lacks a spa.
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Scene
Historic wellness hotel with a mix of classical architecture and modern furnishings
Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria Wellness & Spa attracts tourists with its solid wellness offerings, stunning views, and laid-back ambience. The hotel occupies an old three-story building dating back to 1906, and poet Rainier Maria Rilke purportedly lived in the building for a few months back in 1913. The property was completely renovated in 2012, and the result is a mix of classic interior and exterior architecture with modern decor elements. The exterior has modern windows and shutters but retains an old-fashioned molded entryway, while inside, the lobby features modern light-wood flooring and sectional sofas, but retains a few older features, such as fireplaces and high arches. The lounge area's chic patterned wallpaper, ornate black chandelier, and pincushion sofas add to the modern-meets-classic feel. The outdoor terrace is less elegant, but equally striking thanks to palm trees and breathtaking vistas over the valley.
Location
In a quiet, residential area in Ronda, an hour inland from Spain's Costa del Sol
Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria Wellness & Spa is located in Ronda, a small city just inland from the Costa del Sol that's characterized by beautiful old bridges and narrow cobblestone roads. The hotel itself is located in a quiet residential area, but the primary tourist sites are about a 10-minute walk away, as are plenty of bars, fast-food restaurants, supermarkets, and clothing shops. It's a one-hour drive inland from San Pedro de Alcantara, while getting to Malaga takes around an hour and a half by car.
Rooms
Sleek, contemporary rooms, many with furnished balconies and countryside views
The Catalonia Reina Victoria offers a variety of air-conditioned rooms and suites, ranging from 17-square-meter (56-square-foot) Standard Rooms clear up to sprawling Junior Suites Deluxe, which are twice the size of their Standard counterparts and come with separate living rooms with TVs plus a welcome box of chocolate. All have a similarly modern decor scheme, complete with light-wood floors, a mix of light-wood and white furniture, patterned wallpaper, and bedding and upholstery in neutral shades of muted gray and magenta. Standard amenities include desks, safes, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, plus some rooms add terraces with patio furniture and lovely countryside views. Bathrooms are particularly sleek, with vessel sinks on large white counters and mosaic-tiled walk-in rainfall showers. Hairdryers and toiletries are provided, and upgraded rooms have bathrobes.
Features
Plenty of health and wellness facilities, plus restaurant with outdoor terrace
The hotel has an excellent array of amenities -- particularly for a smallish property -- many of which are geared toward health and wellness. Acegeria Spa by Catalonia is a standout and offers a variety of treatments along with a Turkish bath and a hydromassage pool. Note that while guests can access the facilities without booking a treatment, they will be charged a nominal fee. A large garden area has an outdoor swimming pool, but it's only open in the spring and summer months. The fitness center is equipped with both cardio machines and a good selection of weight-training equipment, including a LifeFitness cross-training machine and a rack of free weights. The on-site restaurant, Azahar, offers an extensive breakfast buffet with lots of continental offerings plus a few Catalan specialties. Azahar also serves regional and international cuisine at lunch and dinner. Other features include multiple meeting rooms for up to 250 people and free hotel-wide Wi-Fi. On-site parking is available for a fee.
