Hotel Tarifa Lances, a member of Radisson Individuals
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.
Yes, it is one of the stronger budget picks on the site: a four-star with an 8.9 score and a long facilities list for €84 a night. It suits travellers who do not mind a twenty-minute walk into town; if you want to sleep in the old centre, look at our Best Value pick.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Budget pick for Tarifa, the full name being Hotel Tarifa Lances, a member of Radisson Individuals. It fits couples and active travellers who want facilities without paying luxury prices. The property lists a gym, a spa and wellness centre, a pool, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace.
Skip it if you want to step out of the door into the old town; guests put the walk at about twenty minutes. Skip it also if a warm pool is the main reason you are booking, as guests say the water is cold.
Location and getting around
The address is Playa de los Lances, Calle Mar Adriatico 38. Guests rate the location 8.5 out of 10 and mention the beach and a supermarket nearby, with about a twenty-minute walk to the town centre.
The Castle of Tarifa is about 1.7 km away, roughly 21 minutes on foot. Our reference point for Playa de Los Lances is about 2 km, around 25 minutes, though the beach itself is long and guests say it is close. El Estrecho Natural Park is about 2.7 km, roughly 34 minutes, which is a long walk, so a taxi may suit you. Beach is listed among the facilities, but that does not confirm a beachfront position. All times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
The 8.9 score comes from 2,255 reviews. Breakfast is the standout: a buffet with a wide variety and a fresh cooking station. Location near the beach and a supermarket is the other common plus.
The pool area gets mixed comments. Guests find it clean with nice views, but say the water is cold and the opening times are late.
Price and how it compares with our other Tarifa picks
The reference price was €84 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room. That is €168 for both nights and 23% below the €108.73 median of the hotels we compared. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Mesón de Sancho, was €87.47 a night with a 9.0 score. Our Luxury pick, La Residencia Puerto Hotel & Spa, was €179.18 with a 9.2. The Budget and Best Value picks were only €3.47 apart on these dates, so compare both for your own stay. Lances lists more facilities in our data; Mesón de Sancho scores slightly higher.
Why it made our top 3
Only 4 eligible hotels in Tarifa made the comparison, so the field was small. After setting aside an upscale choice, Lances had the lowest eligible reference price, and it pairs that with an 8.9 score from more than 2,200 reviews and official four-star status.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check the pool and spa opening times and any fees for your dates, especially in November. Confirm whether breakfast is in your rate, since guests rate it highly. Check the hotel's exact position on a map if beach access matters.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel Tarifa Lances on the beach?
Guests say the beach is close, and the address is on Playa de los Lances. Beach is listed among the facilities, but a beachfront position is not confirmed, so check the map.
How far is Hotel Tarifa Lances from Tarifa old town?
Guests describe about a twenty-minute walk to the town centre. The Castle of Tarifa is about 1.7 km, roughly 21 minutes on foot.
Is the pool at Hotel Tarifa Lances heated?
That is not confirmed. Guests say the water is cold and the pool opens late, so check times before you go.
How much does Hotel Tarifa Lances cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €84 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Is breakfast good at Hotel Tarifa Lances?
It is the most praised feature: a buffet with wide variety and a fresh cooking station. Inclusion depends on your rate.