Soho Boutique Duques de Medinaceli - Adults Recommended
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.
Book it if you want the top-rated 5-star stay in El Puerto de Santa María, with praised staff and a quiet setting a walk from the centre. If you are watching costs, our Best Value pick scores almost the same for well under half the price.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Soho Boutique Duques de Medinaceli - Adults Recommended is our Luxury pick in El Puerto de Santa María. It holds 5 official stars and a guest score of 9.2 out of 10 from 380 reviews.
As the name says, it is pitched at adults. Couples looking for a quiet, service-focused stay are the natural fit. The listed facilities include a pool, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Skip it if you are travelling with children and want a family set-up, or if you are sensitive to firm mattresses. It is also a poor match if your main plan is sightseeing in Cádiz on foot.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Plaza de los Jazmines, 2. Guests describe a quiet setting within walking distance of the town centre, and they rate the location 8.9 out of 10.
The big sights in our data are across the bay in Cádiz, and they are far. La Constitución de 1812 Bridge is about 9.5 km away, around 119 minutes on foot. The Museum of Cádiz is about 10.3 km, around 129 minutes, and Cádiz Cathedral about 10.7 km, around 134 minutes. These are straight-line estimates, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
Exact walking times to the town centre and the beach are not in our data. Check a map if that matters.
What guests say
Staff get the most praise. Reviews describe a friendly, professional team that gives attentive and helpful service. Guests also like the quiet location that still lets them walk into town.
Beds are the mixed point. Many guests call them comfortable, but some found mattresses hard or narrow. If you sleep badly on firm beds, ask about the bed type when you book.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
We saw a reference price of about €160 a night, €320 in total, for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room. That is well above the city's sample median of €59.91 a night. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Compare that with our other two picks. Soho Boutique Vistahermosa, our Best Value choice, was about €60 a night with 4 stars and 9.1. Hotel Pinomar, our Budget choice, was about €51 a night with 3 stars and 8.2. The extra €100 a night over Vistahermosa buys a fifth star, an adults focus and 0.1 more points, not a big jump in guest ratings.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 10 eligible hotels in El Puerto de Santa María. This one shares the top review score in that sample. Our Luxury slot goes to five-star hotels first, and this is an official 5-star with a 9.2, so it was the clear choice.
Before you book
Breakfast details are not confirmed in our data, including whether it is included in your rate. Check the rate before paying.
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room description and the cancellation policy.
Pool opening times and any fees are not confirmed. In November, ask the hotel whether the pool is open.
Ask how strict the adults focus is if you plan to bring anyone under 18.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Soho Boutique Duques de Medinaceli adults only?
The hotel name says Adults Recommended. Our data does not confirm a strict age policy, so check with the hotel if you are travelling with children.
Can I walk to the town centre from Duques de Medinaceli?
Guests describe the hotel as being within walking distance of the town centre. Cádiz is a different matter: the cathedral is about 10.7 km away, so you will need transport.
How much does Soho Boutique Duques de Medinaceli cost?
We saw about €160 a night as a reference price for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Are the beds comfortable at Duques de Medinaceli?
Most guests say yes, but some found the mattresses hard or narrow. Ask about the bed type if that matters to you.
Does the hotel have a pool?
A pool is listed among the facilities. Opening times and season are not confirmed, so check before a November stay.