About 4 km from the Plaza Mayor, on an estate beside the Buenache road, Hotel Resort Cueva del Fraile occupies a former 16th-century monastery. It is a 3-star hotel with an outdoor pool, a restaurant and large gardens. It is a good fit if you are travelling by car and prefer to sleep in the countryside and visit Cuenca during the day.
Location and getting around
The hotel is outside the city: the Hanging Houses (Casas Colgadas) are about 4 km away as the crow flies and the Plaza Mayor about 4.2 km. You need a car or taxi to get there and back; it is not a walk. Cuenca Fernando Zóbel high-speed rail station is about 8.8 km away as the crow flies, on the other side of the city.
According to the hotel, the estate has around 25,000 m² of gardens, and the Bonilla stream runs 1 km away.
Rooms and facilities
The building keeps original features such as the central courtyard and stone arches. Rooms are rustic in style, with exposed stone walls and beamed ceilings, and all have a TV and a full bathroom.
- Outdoor pool.
- Restaurant serving traditional Spanish food, with a wine list.
- Buffet breakfast.
In summer, according to the hotel, you can eat by the pool with views of the countryside.
Who it suits
- If you are touring by car and do not mind driving into the city each day.
- If you are travelling in summer and want a pool to come back to after visiting the old town.
- If you would like to stay in a historic building surrounded by gardens.
- If you are travelling as a family or group and want outdoor space.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:30, with photo ID and a credit card. You need to leave your room by 12:00. There is no mention of Wi-Fi or on-site parking, so it is worth asking when you book. To compare with options inside the city, see our hotels in Cuenca.