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Hotel El Dorado

2.0 of 5
Camino Viejo Garrucha 24, 04140 Carboneras, Spain
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Hotel El Dorado
Ranked #3 of 4 hotels in Carboneras
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Calgary, Canada
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27 hotel reviews
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77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011 via mobile

This hotel was fun, the history of the hotel in famous films was interesting and the staff here were very friendly and always helpful. The rooms were nice and clean. It is a bit of a walk to the main area with restaurants and bars, but the yurt location on the beach make up for this! I would stay here... More

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17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011

this one blew me away. i pulled in thinking not a chance on my budget but why not ask. laura at the front desk - who turned out to be a wealth of knowledge and courtesy - quoted me 35 euros then showed me to a beach front, water level, blow your mind, beautiful room. i literally asked her to... More

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Lagos, Nigeria
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11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011

To start with Carboneras is a beautiful town to visit. Amiable people that will make you feel welcome. A hotel located close to the mediteranean sea! The hotel itself is a very homely one, with very few but efficient 'family like' staff. They tell you how to get the best deals, take you to the beach, and where to go.... More

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Portsmouth, England
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36 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2008

We stayed here for one night on a motoring tour of Spain. We should have stayed here longer! The hotel is in a lovely setting, right on the quiet beach, there is also a swimming pool and the restaurant is very good too. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The hotel featured in the film "Laurence of Arabia" and... More

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San José, Andalucia, Spain
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6 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013
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Brussels, Belgium
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2012
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Additional Information about Hotel El Dorado

Address: Camino Viejo Garrucha 24, 04140 Carboneras, Spain
Region: Spain > Andalucia > Province of Almeria > Carboneras
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 4 hotels in Carboneras
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A Film Location The hotel was built in 1964 by Eddie Fowlie during the filming of several locally produced filmes: Dr. Zhivago, Nicholas and Alexandra, Laurence of Arabia ... Therefore, the memories are constant in these cinema productions: decoration, doors, columns, reception ... everything remains unchanged. The hotel is in constant maintenance, periodically being refurbished to provide a warm and delicate decoration. Located in a privileged enclave in the heart of Natural Park Cabo de Gata, and less than 30 meters from sea . ... more   less 

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