Hotel El Dorado

3.0 star property
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Exterior
Point of interest
Lounge
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Triple Room (Orientada al Mar) | Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Camino Viejo de Garrucha, 24, Almería, Carboneras, Andalusia, 04140
  • Playa de los Barquicos
    1 min walk
  • Castillo de San Andrés
    15 min walk
  • Playa del Algarrobico
    8 min drive
  • Almeria (LEI)
    53 min drive

Room options

Standard Single Room

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room (Orientada al Mar)

  • 6 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Orientada al Mar)

  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room (Orientada al Mar)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Carboneras

Located in Carboneras, Hotel El Dorado is a 2-minute drive from Playa de los Barquicos and 8 minutes from Playa del Algarrobico. .This beach hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Playa de los Muertos.

What's nearby

  • Playa de los Barquicos - 1 min walk
  • Playa del Algarrobico - 8 min drive
  • Playa de los Muertos - 12 min drive
  • Playa Agua Amarga - 22 min drive
  • Playa Macenas - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Almeria (LEI) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Tarahis - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪12 del Doce - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costamarga - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chiringuito J. Mariano - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sol y Playa - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Dorado

On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near Playa de los Barquicos
Hotel El Dorado offers 29 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include sports massages and massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 individually decorated guestrooms. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary bottled water.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Zhivago, a beachfront restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the pool view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 beach bars. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Zhivago - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Free off-site parking within 98 ft
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 beach bars, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Zhivago

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bike tour information
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike parking
  • Bike repair services
  • Bike shuttle
  • Bike storage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking spaces
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage - sports

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Half board rate plans do not include drinks with meals.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 1 to May 31:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of EUR 25 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 8.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Pet deposit: EUR 25 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 8.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Hotel El Dorado Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Lindsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good Ocean Front
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

thomas

No internet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at the El Dorado.
Excellent small hotel at the eastern end of Carboneras playa. Lots of history, great sea views and helpful staff. Good food in the restaurant if not a little overpriced. Nice pool and sunbathing area. Fifteen minutes walk along the front to the centre. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classic hotel
We’ll maintained classic hotel with a nice stretch of beach! Service was excellent thanks to Enrique, Wilson and the lady at the front desk in the mornings. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susie , Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I liked it 25 years ago, and I still !like it.
The decor always was a strange mix of classical and rather tacky gold painted mock baroc, some of it looking as if it had been knocked up by carpenters on set. - and it quite possibly was. The hotel was initially built for visit ing movie stars, and the current owners have preserved the signed photos of big names who stayed there 40 years ago while filming around Almeria. Not too much has been changed, just bettered. The pool area has been rebuilt, and my ensuite was modern and new, but the room retained a slightly old fashioned feel which I thought was charming. It has a very chilled atmosphere, and decent WiFi throughout, so you can sit in the lounge and watch Netflix on your tablet, or out at the pool. You can run a tab at the bar (a nice touch), and the only slightly negative comment is about the restaurant. Friendly service, lovely setting but by offering a limited provincial menu - served on unheated plates, - we thought it disappointing. But I still really enjoyed two nights there and would happily have stayed for longer. :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

hm, Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel near the sea!
We stayed here for a week. As it was just out of the seasons, the area was very quiet which we wanted... The hotel room was facing the sea and we really enjoyed the sunset, sunrise the sound of the waves!! The staff including cleaners are very nice. The room was cleaned every day including Sunday. It takes 45-1 hour to get to Almeria but there is no public transpout. You will need a car to see around. We recommend for families, couples but probably not for youngstars who love clubbing, drinking!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Aub, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Jem in today's world
A rare hotel full of original character and Spanish charm. Staff most obliging and happy Unfortunately as we were the only room occupied no staff on for bar or food unless requested, but this made us use all local amenities. Weather very mixed for the week, however a very enjoyable stay would recommend for anyone wanting a laid back relaxing time.

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bien situé et tres beau paysage
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Fco. Jesús Pozo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel sencillo, tranquilo y con acceso directo a la playa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro Pablo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maravilloso
Maravilloso. Recepcion nos ayudó muchísimo. Nos informó de los mejores sitios para cenar y desayunar. Nos tenia la calefacción encendida para cuando llegáramos. Un diez
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Está muy bien situado, zona tranquila y al mismo tiempo estás cerca del centro. La decoración con los muebles utilizados en la película de Laurence de Arabia, con fotos de los protagonistas. Por ponerle un pero las habitaciones algo anticuadas y en mi caso me tocó una sin terraza, por lo que no teníamos para colgar las toallas cuando venía.os de la playa o de la piscina. La piscina estaba genial, el agua no estaba fría y daba gusto meterse. Situado en frente de la playa. Excelente experiencia.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernestina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ana Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificas vistas al mar
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Lidia

Liked: Staff & service
Bien para estar 2 días y conocer el pueblo
Como positivo, Enrique en recepción, encantador. -aire acondicionado en la habitación y las toallas blancas y nuevas, y una mini nevera. Aparcamiento en la puerta . Luego pues mi habitación daba a la carretera, verás , que no había ruido en la zona . Los muebles tienen más de 50 años , en la bañera había algunos pelos , diferentes tipos de azulejos y de suelos , todo un poco obsoleto, hay hostales mucho pero que mucho mejores, en cuánto a comodidad, a la cama se le salía algún muelle . A pie de playa , puerta con acceso directo , así que, baño en la playa y subida a la tumbona del hotel y piscina (la usamos poco pero buen detalle que lo agradecen quienes lleven niños )
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Travaux de rénovation nécessaire
Nous avons eu une chambre vieillotte au RDC spacieuse donnant sur une terrasse avec une vue sur la mer et la montagne, les serrures ont besoin d’être changer Le climatiseur se retrouve derrière les rideaux donc pour en profiter ne pas tirer les rideaux La Wifi est faible avec un internet qui se coupe de temps en temps Petit déjeuner simple
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

pavel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
plage, mer
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

alejandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mejor de lo que aparace en las fotografías
Destacar su tranquilidad, es muy silencioso, y su ubicación, justo frente al mar.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020