Why we picked this hotel
La Bobadilla manages to feel enormous and intimate at the same time. You wander through whitewashed courtyards like a little Andalusian village, then disappear into olive groves, long lunches and afternoons around the pools without ever feeling like you are staying at a conventional resort.
Hotel description
Deep in the Andalusian countryside between Málaga and Granada, Finca La Bobadilla spreads across 350 hectares of olive groves, hills and open land. The hotel itself resembles a small whitewashed village, with tiled courtyards, fountains, gardens and arched passages connecting its rooms and suites rather than the corridors of a conventional resort. This is somewhere to properly settle in. Ride horses across the estate in the morning, spend the hottest hours beside the pool, book a treatment at Flow Spa or take a yoga class among the gardens. There is enough happening to fill several days, but enough space that doing very little feels equally worthwhile.
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Hotel location
This is great
A hotel that feels like a village
Whitewashed buildings, courtyards and fountains give the estate the atmosphere of a traditional Andalusian pueblo.
Made for disappearing into the countryside
Olive groves, walking trails and open landscapes make the surroundings a genuine part of the stay.
Horseback is the best way to explore
Guided rides through the estate offer one of the most memorable ways to experience rural Andalusia.
The pools are seriously impressive
Nearly 1,000 m² of outdoor pools create the kind of setting where an entire afternoon disappears easily.
Flow Spa is a proper retreat
Heated pools, sauna, treatment rooms and sensory showers make wellness much more than an add-on here.
Food changes with the mood
La Jara, El Cortijo and poolside El Mirador move from refined Andalusian cooking to relaxed sharing plates and lighter lunches.
Our take on the stay
It feels like having an entire Andalusian village to yourself, with courtyards, olive groves, horses and enough space to properly switch off.
Curated by
Bob
What guests loved
The peaceful countryside setting
The enormous outdoor pools
The spacious accommodation
Horse riding through the estate
The warm, attentive service
Best for
Countryside escapes • Horse riding • Romantic stays • Slow travel • Pool days • Rural luxury
Good to know
73 rooms and suites
Check-in from 14:00
Check-out until 12:00
Room sizes approximately 26 m² to 200 m²
Three outdoor pools, including a children’s pool
600 m² Flow Spa with heated pools, sauna and gym
La Jara, El Cortijo and El Mirador restaurants
Family-friendly, with a summer Kids Club
Pets welcome (charges apply)
Around 50 minutes by car from Málaga Airport
Amenities
Yoga
Spa
Pet friendly
Sauna
Kids club
Gym
Free cots available for children
Great for families
Free parking
About the destination
Villanueva de Tapia
Villanueva de Tapia lies in the rolling countryside of inland Andalusia, surrounded by olive groves, whitewashed villages, and mountain landscapes between Málaga and Granada. This quieter corner of the region is made for scenic drives, long lunches, and exploring traditional pueblos away from the coast. Finca La Bobadilla is tucked into the surrounding countryside, offering a peaceful rural base for discovering authentic Andalusia.
