Hotel Domus Selecta Finca Eslava

Good location for Antequera’s main sites, and fig-laden trees on route (September) that you can stop and pick from if you’re tall enough. My room wasn’t that nice (215), a family room. The bed wasn’t comfortable, and I’m not a fan of the bolster pillow, and there was no comfortable seating (lounge area downstairs though). The room itself was dark, mainly overlooking the car park and the factory beyond. WiFi only available in a corner on the opposite side of the room to the writing desk. I asked, there wasn’t a room with a better view available. But the room rate does include access to the pool and spa - this makes it well worth the stay. The indoor pool is 25m (you need a swim cap though) with wide lanes. It was a real treat. There is a smaller, outdoor, pool which I didn’t use as the weather wasn’t clement. The spa is basic with a plunge pool and massage jets, which was great, and a sauna and steam room. I had no interest in the gym but it had several areas and looked well-stocked with cardio and weights. Classes are from the Les Mills suite and even though they’re taught in Spanish, if you know the format of the class there is no difficulty following. These too are included in the room rate. This facility is open from 0700 - 2300 on weekdays (which is ace) and 1000 to 2000 at the weekend (I think). Skip the breakfast and go elsewhere but do go to the restaurant; a lovely covered outdoor extension - my black pig fillet steak was delicious!! Enjoy!

This is most certainly a 'must visit' hotel. It takes us back to the days of traditional Spanish service: nothing was too much trouble for the staff; the hotel itself is styled in the cool, traditional Andalucian way; and the food was excellent. Although it might be seen as an 'en route' stopover, the fitness and pool facilities are excellent and would offer a wonderfully enjoyable family break. We will most certainly return!

About the only fault with this place is the location. It's a little bit out of town - certainly not walkable. However, this does mean there is ample parking - something in short supply in Antequera. The rooms are very good, bathrooms excellent, and staff in the bar very friendly. There is also a health club next door which is free for guests, with a fantastic pool which is solar heated and not full of chlorine. Ideal if you just want to do lengths and they're very tolerant of children there as well. Didn't eat in the restaurant at all so can't vouch for the quality of the food.