The Hotel Sercotel El Encin Golf Alcalá de Henares is a 4-star hotel beside the A-2 motorway, on the outskirts of the city and next to the 18-hole El Encín golf course. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a terrace. It is a good fit if you travel by car, come to play golf or want a hotel with a pool near Madrid.
Location and getting around
The hotel is outside the built-up area, about 6.3 km from Plaza de Cervantes and the university. For the historic centre, take a taxi or car. The nearest Cercanías commuter train station is Alcalá Universidad, about 3.3 km away, with trains to Madrid; that is not a walk either.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (T4) is about 24 km away. The most practical way to get there is by taxi or your own car on the A-2. According to the property, the surroundings are part of the Naturalcalá nature area.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a safe with room for a laptop. Wifi is free throughout the hotel.
- Outdoor pool with a sun deck and views of the golf course.
- Restaurant serving Spanish and international cooking.
- Terrace, which according to the property is used for dining in summer.
- Buffet or continental breakfast.
Who it suits
- Golfers who want to sleep beside the course.
- Drivers on the A-2 who would rather not enter the city centre.
- Business travellers to the Henares Corridor who want wifi and a restaurant in the same building.
- Summer visitors for whom the pool is a priority.
Good to know
Without a car, getting around from here depends on taxis. Check-in is from 14:00 to 00:00 and check-out is by 12:00. On arrival you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. There is no sign of private parking, so ask when you book. If you prefer to stay in the historic centre, there are more options in our guide to places to stay in Alcalá de Henares.