About 1 km from the Istan village you find this lovely quiet place, with view over the valley and to the sea (Marbella). The rooms are very nice and spacious, and during the cold season there is heating. Lovely place for getting away from the crowded Costa del Sol, or just take long walks in the mountains and visit the... More

Stayed here in October 2012 with my girlfriend. Very friendly. Owner insisted we used the pool,lounge etc on our check out day after asking the time of our flight. Free parking. Nothing too much trouble for the owner and staff. Top quality "menu del dia". The food was very good even by Spanish standards and the waiter was very entertaining... More

Very cute hotel just outside Istan. Owner very friendly and led us to our room. Free parking! Pool was nice, though we didn't have time to use it. The rooms were adorable and had character - not like a typical hotel room! Clean & no complaints! Nearby city of Istan is worth a drive through. This was the perfect budget... More

With a friendly welcome, we enjoyed a good "menu of the day" for lunch at €12 per head. Ample choice in the menu, generous portions and nice service. Ample parking on-site. Excellent views from the exterior terrace, overlooking La Concepcion lake, and down to the sea. Just 15 minutes' drive from the coast, and a good destination just before/outside the... More

Great location with wonderful views. Warm friendly reception. Room & bathroom clean. Breakfast for additional cost. Remember your own swimming towel or provided for extra charge. Would recommend. Will return soon.

Hotell Los Jarales lies approx. a 5 minute walk away fra the tiny village of istan. It has a small pool for cooling off. In Juli the temperature reaches 30' easily. We were welcomed by a friendly and very laid back, but extremly helpful staff, and after settling into a quite spacious room we had dinner on the terrasse. A... More

Stayed at this hotel in August 2011 and loved it. Half way up a winding mountain road with lovely panoramic scenery. The hotel is small, rustic and very friendly. Walking distance is the lovely village of Istan. Feel like you are in the middle of nowhere yet only 10/15 mins down the mountain to Puerto Banus. By the way mountain... More

Lovely place to stay, very nice helpful staff. I think the ladys name was Paqui who will give you a map and choices of restaurants in Istan. The hotel is very clean and rustic with fantastic views. Nice small pool as well. Eat in the village of Istan, which is only 5 mins away by car. We ate in same... More

We have spent a weekend in Los Jarales to cellebrate my husband´s birthday. It´s a charming hotel, located in the road access to Istan, easy to find just take the exit from Marbella road called Istand and drive towards the mountain. It´s true that you will drive 14 kms in a mountain road but that´s the only way to enjoy... More