This charming, eco-friendly country property is located in the Hontanar Valley, 10 km from Cabañeros National Park. It has an attractive chillout terrace with a seasonal pool and amazing mountain views. The air-conditioned rooms at El Refugio de Cristal feature modern décor and a private terrace with beautiful views. They come with an LCD TV, DVD player, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. The Refugio’s bright lounge has floor-to-ceiling windows, sofas, a TV and a telescope. The spacious garden has a stream and various benches where you can relax. Popular activities in the surrounding countryside include hiking, horse riding and visits to wineries and artisan cheese factories. Located 1 km from Hontanar along a country road, El Refugio de Cristal is 45 minutes’ drive from Toledo and 1.5 hours from Madrid. Free parking is available on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Hontanar
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  • Irina
    Spain Spain
    En general todo, el entorno, las instalaciones, el personal. (incluyo a Rita y sus cachorros, que también nos han servido de muy buena compañia!!!!!!!)
  • Mariss
    Spain Spain
    Estar en medio de la nada, con una noche estrellada es desconectar totalmente.
  • Mari
    Spain Spain
    Las vistas y la observación de estrellas con el microscopio
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score

This charming, eco-friendly country property is located in the Hontanar Valley, 6.2 miles from Cabañeros National Park. It has an attractive chillout terrace with a seasonal pool and amazing mountain views.The air-conditioned rooms at El Refugio de Cristal feature modern décor and a private terrace with beautiful views.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      Spanish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of El Refugio de Cristal
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Private pool
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Walking tours
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Tour desk
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Pool with view
    • Salt-water pool
    • Pool bar
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Fence around pool
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules

    El Refugio de Cristal takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00

    Check-out

    Until 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted El Refugio de Cristal accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 09:00.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 15€ per pet, per night applies. Please note that a maximum of 1 pet is allowed Please note that the property can only allow pets with a maximum weight of 30 kilos.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about El Refugio de Cristal

    • El Refugio de Cristal has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurante #1

    • The prices at El Refugio de Cristal may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Guests staying at El Refugio de Cristal can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Gluten-free

    • El Refugio de Cristal is 0.7 miles from the centre of Hontanar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at El Refugio de Cristal is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • El Refugio de Cristal offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming Pool
      • Walking tours