La Residencia Puerto Hotel & Spa
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 want the best rated hotel in Tarifa with a spa, a pool and the old town on your doorstep. It costs about twice what our other two picks charge, so skip it if you mainly need a bed near Playa de Los Lances.
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La Residencia Puerto Hotel & Spa is our Luxury pick in Tarifa. It holds an official 4-star rating and has the top guest score in our sample. It suits couples and families who want a spa, a pool and an easy walk to the old town and ferry terminal.
Day trippers heading across the strait are a good fit, since guests mention the ferry terminal is within walking distance. Budget travellers and those who plan to spend every day on Playa de Los Lances may find better value in the other two picks.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Calle Alcalde Juan Nunez, 8. Guests rate the location 9.7 out of 10 and say the ferry terminal, the old town and the beach are all walkable, with views towards Africa.
Castle of Tarifa is about 0.4 km away, roughly 5 minutes on foot. Playa de Los Lances is 3.5 km away, about 44 minutes walking, and El Estrecho Natural Park is 3.9 km, around 49 minutes. Both of those are far on foot, so plan on transport or a taxi. Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified. Beach appears in the provider facilities, but that does not confirm a beachfront location or a walking distance.
What guests say
The score is 9.2 out of 10 from 930 reviews, joint 1st of the 4 hotels we compared. Breakfast gets the most praise: an extensive buffet with a wide range of fresh sweet and savoury items. Continental, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are listed, and there is a breakfast to go option, useful for early ferries.
Location is the other recurring compliment. The data shows no common complaint, but read recent reviews for anything specific to your trip.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, were about €179.18 per night. The sample median was €108.73, so this is a clear premium. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Hotel Tarifa Lances, a member of Radisson Individuals, our Budget pick, was €84 per night with a score of 8.9 and 4 stars. Mesón de Sancho, our Best Value pick, was €87.47 with a score of 9.0. Both cost less than half. The extra money here buys the spa, the pool, a restaurant and a central location by the castle, plus the highest guest score of the three.
Listed facilities include free Wi-Fi, a spa and wellness centre, a pool, a restaurant, family rooms, air conditioning and a terrace. Opening times and any fees for the spa and pool must be checked for your dates.
Why it made our top 3
Only 4 eligible hotels were compared in Tarifa, a small sample. For the Luxury slot, five-star hotels come first and a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5. La Residencia Puerto scores 9.2 with an official 4 stars, so it clears that bar comfortably.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check whether breakfast is in your rate, whether spa access costs extra and what the pool hours are in November. Views of Africa are mentioned by guests about the area, not confirmed for any specific room, so ask if that matters to you.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is La Residencia Puerto close to the Tarifa ferry?
Guests say the ferry terminal is within walking distance. Check the exact route on a map before an early departure.
Can you walk to Playa de Los Lances from the hotel?
It is about 3.5 km, roughly 44 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Most people will want transport or a taxi.
Does La Residencia Puerto have a spa and pool?
Yes, both are listed by the property. Opening times and any extra charges need checking for your dates.
Is there an early breakfast option?
A breakfast to go option is listed, which can help on ferry days. Check times and whether it is included in your rate.
How much does La Residencia Puerto cost?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were about €179.18 per night. Check today's price for your dates.