Palacio Ducal de Medina Sidonia

HSDB1, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Andalucia

Historic town hotel, palacial style

To call this a historic hotel doesn't even begin to describe it. For nearly 5 centuries the palace was home to the Dukes of Medina Sidonia, perhaps Andalucia's most prominent family which gave us, among others, Guzman El Bueno, commander of the Spanish Armada and the Red Duchess who stood up to Franco leading to her exile and imprisonment.

Nowadays the palace has been converted into a museum, housing one of Europe's most important document archives, and a very special small hotel.

With just nine rooms the hotel is a fantastic base to get to know historic Sanlucar de la Barrameda with its Manzanilla Sherry bodegas and traditional bars as well as the nearby nature reserve of Doñana just across the river. The rooms are very spacious and decorated and furnished in keeping with the nature of the buildings as are the common areas. There is also an airy courtyard to sit out with plenty of shade and tea rooms which are open to the public.

Accommodation

9 double rooms: 3 standard rooms on the first floor, 3 classic rooms with archway on the ground floor and three superior rooms with views to the town or patio
All rooms are individually decorated in period style and have ensuite bathroom, TV, and hair-drier

Hotel Features

Large patio with chairs and table for guests and tea room clients to enjoy.
Tea room serving home made cakes.
Extensive grounds with very mature and well kept gardens including a small aviary – cool and shady even on the hottest Sanlucar days!
Palace museum and historic document archive – guided visits can be arranged, enquire at reception
Free parking

Restaurant

Breakfast service only.

Breakfast room exclusively for guests of the hotel. Cold and baked goods on buffet, eggs etc as well as coffee tea and juice made freshly to order.

There are plenty of bars and restaurants within five minutes' walk of the hotel

Hotel Facilities

24 Hour Reception
WiFi all areas
Spacious Grounds
Garden/Patio/Terrace
No smoking in hotel
Laundry Service
Air Conditioning

Room facilities (all rooms)

En-suite bathroom
Heating
Air conditioning
WIFI
TV
Fridge / Minibar
Coffee maker
Walk-in shower
Hairdryer
Safe deposit box
Desk

Dining

Breakfast only
Bars / restaurants within walking distance of the hotel
Bar with terrace, open to the public, serving drinks and light snacks

Accessibility

Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility

Parking

On-site parking (free)
On-street parking

Pets

Pets allowed by prior arrangement - please consult

Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Andalucia

The reason why most people come here is to see the huge bodegas where the dry “manzanilla” wine is produced. Other main attractions are to take a boat trip up the Guadalquivir, to visit the Doñana Park, the Salinas (salt beds) and pine forest of Monte Algaida, to wander round old Salúcar, to visit its lively market, to eat the freshest of fish and the famous prawns from here and just to be in a real place, still untouched by mass tourism.

Visit sherry bodegas, best come in early June for Fería de Manzanilla, a celebration of the local version.
Doñana National Park, a haven for migratory birds
Boat trip up the Guadalquivir
Visit the local villages and Cadiz itself
See the famous Andalucian processions at Easter week or the Romeria del Rocío in late May
Horse racing on the beach, two weekends in August