La Estrella de Tarifa

We loved our stay at La Estrella de Tarifa! The penthouse room was wonderful for our family of four. We only stayed one night, but I could easily imagine us staying there for an entire week. The room was a good size. The kitchen was stocked with dishes and other things you might need. The bathroom was nice. There's no air-conditioning, but I can't imagine a scenario when you would need it in Tarifa. There are multiple windows, on every side of the room, that you can open and let the fresh sea air blow through. We didn't have any issues with noise from the streets, even with the windows open. In the early evening (~7pm to ~10pm), you may be serenaded by the faint sound of acoustic guitarists playing a block or so away. With that in mind, virtually anything you would want to see in Tarifa is within an easy walk. There was nowhere we walked to that took over 15 minutes, and we covered every major tourist site you can think of. We parked by the port and walked to the hotel, and it may have taken 8-10 minutes, tops. I've seen people complain about the stairs, either because of the amount or how narrow they are, but we didn't have any issues coming or going with our bags. And although reception is only open a few hours each day, we had no problems getting into the hotel and the room, as they communicate quickly and thoroughly through WhatsApp. It truly was a flawless visit!

Room on first floor extremely small, cramped; have to sit sideways on toilet so as not to hit wall. Small frig nice. Even for one person, I felt cramped with window that looked out at sidewalk/road. Little privacy. Price is in the proper range considering what's on offer - but suggest looking at larger rooms even with higher cost.

I booked this hotel direct from its website attracted by the great reviews, very affordable rates and its proximity to the port. Upon booking I received details of the codes for the main door and key box for my room. This was a relief as my arrival would be outside of reception hours. Also provided was tourist information. Great customer service! The message also included the WiFi password. The hotel was about a three minute walk from the port and not hard to find. It was a Tuesday night and there were quite a few people outside nearby restaurants and bars. There were also a couple of ATMs en route. I found my room (number 9) clean, cosy and decorated with a stylish blue and white theme. It was also well-equipped (see hairdryer, TV, fridge and fan in the pictures - wall heater not pictured). There was a bit of street noise but not excessively so and things quietened down after midnight. The windows were double-glazed and offered views of neighbouring streets and the castle. I would not hesitate to stay again when next in Tarifa.