Hotel Description

The 4 star Hospederia Conventual De Alacantara is a unique two storey hotel with 15th century architecture and ultra modern facilities set in the tranquil countryside of Alacantara The hotel is 5km away from the town of Alacantara which boasts a great many historical sights including Alacantara bridge and the San Benito monastery 70km away Caceres offers a range of restaurants bars and other amenities The traditional stone Spanish villa style hotel built in the 1400s was originally used as a monastery and later transformed into a flour mill Remnants of its history remain the original church of the convent houses a museum and the old flour mill machinery The quiet location of the detached hotel ensures that guests can fully relax in the outdoor swimming pool or when taking a stroll in the attractive garden area which is shaded by olive trees and formed from the site s old kitchen yard and orchard Inside the hotel large open plan communal areas create a friendly environment and vivacious colours carefully compliment the intricate stonework Specialising in local cuisine the hotel restaurant Kantara uses traditional Extremadura cooking techniques and serves a mix of traditional popular local dishes including baked cod and marinated partridge and creamed rice pudding with locally sourced cream cheese as well as modern national dishes Guests can also snack drink and socialise at the hotel s cafeteria and bar located on the first floor of the hotel which features a large indoor lounge with TV and an outdoor terrace from which the surrounding rugged countryside can be admired Brightly painted and spacious Standard rooms are centered around the hotel s arched courtyard Rooms feature marble floors and large picture windows with wooden beam ceiling detail High end amenities include a flat screen HD TV mini bar and complimentary Wi Fi