We picked the Hotel Bandolero because it was off the beaten path but also central to exploring the nearby sites (Ronda, Zahara and the prehistoric cave paintings at the Cueva de Pilata) . It is located in a beautiful valley that is dotted with white Spanish hill towns and wild flowers. Our hosts, David and Ivan, were friendly, charming and... More

We had a lovely time here in early April. The room was very large with a fantastic shower. It was a great base for us to do some walking. We took half board and were well fed throughout our stay. More

We were at the Hotel Bandolero for 10 days in May 2011, David and Ivan made us feel welcome in every sense of the word. The Hotel is clean and comfortable, the rooms spacious and well appointed. Each room opens onto the terrace and pool below. Every day Ivan treated us to a meal which seemed (impossibly) even better than... More

The service at Hotel Bandolero was exceptional. David was a wonderful host and very knowledgeable of the area. Ivan is a first class chef and totally outdid himself with our meals. The staff were friendly and very well versed in the ability to make strangers feel welcome. My room was large, airy and doors opening onto a beautiful terrace with... More

We stayed 4 days in Hotel Bandolero and the longer we stayed, the longer we wanted to stay! More

Was able to escape from the Costa this week, and squeeze in time for a quick 'top-up' of Bandolero 'welcoming'! Lovely drive up the hill, to be met by the lovely welcome we have come to know, from David and Ivan- no longer merely hotel propriotors to us but real friends. Fantastic tapas from Ivan's kitchen as usual and warm... More

Yes the road leading into the valley is a bit hair raising, but its all part of the magic. Adorable hotel with excellent hosts set in a charming little village a very pleasent change from the Costa More

The Hotel Bandolero is situated in Juzcar, one of the white villages of the Upper Genal valley in Andalucia. We just had a marvellous week there, the second time we've visited This time we took two of our grown up children and one of their partners back. Both David and Ivan are extremely helpful and welcoming. (Not obsequious; helpful and... More

OK, So I might not have stayed in Hotel Bandolero but I really needed to leave a review to thank the owners David and Ivan (Ivon?) The hotel looked lovely, clean, great pool and rooms with balconies but the main reason for my review is the restaurant... AMAZING food, great service... In the middle of the mountains in Andalucia, this... More