Mr & MRS Smith Hacienda de San Rafael

A stunning Andalusian retreat in a majestic rural setting with spacious, elegant rooms, lavender scented courtyards, romantic el fresco dining - have your lunch served poolside; it's a thing of art in both presentation and culinary regional tastes! The food is truly sensational - try the smoked cod carpaccio. To die for! The staff, including hosts Anthony and Patrick and concierge Isabel and Adrianna, are remarkably attentive and thoughtful, making you feel like their special guests. They helped us plan a wonderful sherry tour in Jerez and there are many other activities and excursions on offer in the area including Cadiz. Just be sure to make time to stay at the hotel and enjoy the glorious ambiance. Hacienda de San Rafael was hard to leave and we can't wait to return.

I wish I could have stayed longer. This is exactly the kind of hotel I imagined staying at for a Spanish holiday. Even though it is out of the city a bit, it is so relaxing and so personalized that we loved every second of the stay. Plus waking up to that amazing breakfast spread and flower atrium just can’t be beat. Thank you for the stay

We returned to this absolutely Magical and Unique Hacienda for the fourth time , which says it all. From the moment you arrive, your shoulders drop and you feel so relaxed and in the most special and wonderful place. One doesn’t even feel guilty about doing so little other than enjoying swimming to the sound of the doves singing, a daily stroll to the cotton fields and being so well looked after my Anthony Reid and his completely amazing staff. Just to mention a few, Fina, Monica, Pilly, Eva, Chari, Juani and ALL the rest. The food is so fresh and absolutely delicious, not to mention the superb collection of wines. Lunch can be anywhere you want to have it and dinner is in a different and stunning, candle lit place every evening. We are just home and already looking to book our return next year. The best place to unwind in the World.

We were thrilled to find that the Hacienda was in such good hands and was as excellent as we remembered from previous visits in 2004 and 2006. The younger generation have taken over running the hotel but retained its quality and wonderful staff.

The Hacienda is such an amazing place. The food, ambience and service were superb. we went as a family (3 kids 15; 13 and 9) and all had a great time. It is such a peaceful and relaxing setting. highly recommend and we will definitely be returning!

Maravilloso hotel en la campiña. Un gusto excepcional en decoración, una jardinería cuidadisima , habitacióne increíblemente decoradas. Y un servicio impecable . Pili y Ariana encantadoras. Volveré sin duda!!. Muchas gracias por todo