Hotel Resort Cueva del Fraile
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you have a car and want a cheap, quiet countryside base near Cuenca with a pool and free parking. Skip it if you want to walk to the cathedral and old town, which are about 4 km away.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Budget pick for Cuenca. It suits drivers, families and travellers who prefer a calm natural setting to a city street, and who are happy to drive in for sightseeing. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 from 1,941 reviews.
Family rooms are listed, along with a pool, restaurant, garden, terrace, air conditioning and free parking. The hotel is also tagged as pet friendly, though pet rules and fees are not confirmed.
Skip it if you do not have transport. The cathedral and the abstract art museum are both about 51 minutes away on foot.
Location: countryside, a drive from the old town
The address is Carretera Buenache, Km 7, outside the city. Guests describe a quiet natural setting near Cuenca with mountain views. The location sub-score is 8.5.
Cuenca Cathedral is about 4.1 km away, roughly 51 minutes on foot, and the Museo de Arte Abstracto Español is the same distance. Both are far, so plan on driving, a taxi or public transport.
Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified. Road routes from a countryside address are often longer.
What guests say
The setting gets the most praise. Reviewers like the calm, the nature around the hotel and the mountain views, while still being close to the city.
Staff are described as friendly, helpful and attentive.
Breakfast divides opinion. Guests mention a varied buffet, but many find it expensive, and some describe it as chaotic at times. Listed options are gluten-free and buffet.
Price and how it compares with our other Cuenca picks
The reference price was 53 euros per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room. That is about 106 euros for two nights and 23% below the sample median of 69 euros per night. This is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Exe Cuenca, scored 8.6 at 60.75 euros per night as a four-star. Our Luxury pick, NH Ciudad de Cuenca, scored 8.7 at 148 euros. Exe Cuenca costs under 8 euros a night more for a higher score, so compare the two before you choose. Cueva del Fraile is the pick for those who want the countryside setting, the pool and free parking.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible hotels in Cuenca. The Budget slot goes to the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice is set aside, and at 53 euros this hotel had it.
Its review score placed joint 5th of 6, so price is the main reason it is here. Nearly 2,000 reviews and good comments on the setting and staff made it a sound budget option.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room description and rate rules.
Check whether the pool is open in November and whether breakfast is in your rate, since guests call it pricey. Then compare today's price with the 53 euro reference.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Hotel Resort Cueva del Fraile from Cuenca old town?
Cuenca Cathedral is about 4.1 km away, roughly 51 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. A car or taxi is the practical option.
Is parking free?
Free parking is listed by the property. Confirm the details when you book.
Is breakfast worth paying for?
Guests describe a varied buffet but often call it expensive and sometimes chaotic. Check the price and decide whether to add it.
Is the pool open in autumn?
A pool is listed, but opening dates are not confirmed. Ask the hotel if you are travelling outside summer.
Is it cheaper than Exe Cuenca?
Yes, by under 8 euros a night in our reference check. Exe Cuenca scored 8.6 against 8.2, so compare both for your dates.