The Riad - Adults Recommended - Tarifa

Boutique adults-only sanctuary in Tarifa's historic quarter

Spa & Wellness

The Riad - Adults Recommended Tarifa features a full-service spa with a traditional Hammam and multiple massage options, including couples massage, foot massage, and head massage. Guests can book a Hammam ritual at the spa located in a nearby 17th-century restored house, offering both Moroccan and Turkish styles. The on-site wellness center provides back massage, full body massage, and neck massage, with therapists like Paloma receiving guest praise.

Rooms & Decor

Each room at The Riad Tarifa has Moroccan-style décor and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer, with some rooms including a balcony or patio. The hotel offers uniquely decorated rooms such as Junior Suites on the second floor and Family Suites, with original fresco paintings preserved from the 17th-century building. Rooms feature stone walls, comfortable beds, and large bathrooms, though some guests noted no minibar or TV in certain rooms.

Dining & Terrace

Breakfast at The Riad is served buffet-style on the rooftop terrace, offering local baked goods and gluten-free options upon request. The rooftop terrace provides self-service coffee and tea throughout the day, with views of the Strait of Gibraltar. The terrace features water features and a lounge area, though the hotel notes that during low season breakfast may not be available on Sundays.

Location & Activities

Located in Tarifa Old Town, The Riad Adults Recommended is 200 metres from Puerta de Jerez City Gate and 300 metres from Plaza de Santa Maria Square, with Tarifa Port a 5-minute walk away. Guests can engage in windsurfing, diving, cycling, and hiking nearby, with onsite bicycle rental and horse riding excursions available. The hotel is a 20-minute walk from the bus station and offers a shuttle service to parking areas near the port.

Services & Policies

The Riad enforces an adults-only policy to maintain a tranquil environment, with check-in by code after limited reception hours and a 24-hour emergency number provided. The hotel provides daily housekeeping, tour desk assistance, and fax/photocopying services, with security via CCTV and smoke alarms. Guests have access to complimentary internet and airport shuttle arrangements, though parking is paid at a nearby lot a 5-minute walk uphill.

• Spa & Wellness: Full-service spa with traditional Hammam and 10 massage types
• Rooms: Moroccan-style rooms in a restored 17th-century building with frescoes
• Location: 200 m from Puerta de Jerez City Gate, 5 min walk to port
• Activities: Windsurfing, diving, cycling, horseback riding nearby
• Dining: Rooftop terrace breakfast with local baked goods and gluten-free options
• Services: Airport shuttle, tour desk, daily housekeeping with security alarms

Licence number: H/CA/01400