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Hotel El Dorado

3.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near Playa de los Barquicos
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025

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

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Standard Single Room | Room amenity

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room (Orientada al Mar) | Room amenity

Single Room (Orientada al Mar)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 6 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Orientada al Mar) | Room amenity

Double Room (Orientada al Mar)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room (Orientada al Mar)

Triple Room (Orientada al Mar)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Room amenity

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Carboneras

At Hotel El Dorado you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Playa de los Barquicos and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Playa del Algarrobico. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 beach bars, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include beachside massages and sports massages. The restaurant, Zhivago, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers and volleyball. A meeting room and coworking space are among the business amenities offered. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and litter trays. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Carboneras hotel include Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park and Playa de los Muertos.

What's nearby

  • Playa del Algarrobico - 8 min drive
  • Playa de los Muertos - 12 min drive
  • Playa de la Torre Vieja - 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
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 beach bars, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A meeting room and coworking spaces are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel El Dorado. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Carboneras hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars on the beach
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Dorado offers 29 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Memory foam beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include sports massages and massages.

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 transport

  • Free offsite parking within 30 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • 2 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Zhivago

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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 1 October to 31 May:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of EUR 25 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and litter trays are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 12 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. 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.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel El Dorado?

Hotel El Dorado offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Dorado?

As of 23 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Dorado on 4 Jan 2025 start from AU$161.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel El Dorado?

Yep, Hotel El Dorado has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel El Dorado?

Yep, Hotel El Dorado is a short 1-minute walk from Playa de los Barquicos. Fun beach activities include volleyball, jet skiing and surfing. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel El Dorado?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like sports massages.

Does Hotel El Dorado have a pool?

Hotel El Dorado has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What makes Hotel El Dorado a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and romance packages, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel El Dorado.

Does Hotel El Dorado serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Dorado?

No, Hotel El Dorado does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel El Dorado?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from October 1 until May 31.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel El Dorado?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel El Dorado?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Hotel El Dorado, with food and water bowls and litter trays on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

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