Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating - 8th November 2008 Mixed Group 41+ 4/5 Comments:

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Italy 27th October 2008 Male 31-40 4/5 Comments: Be carefull, 15 km from Ronda but very nice location

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Poland 2nd November 2008 Male 18-24 4/5 Comments: perfect place!!!!the best hostel I have been!

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Switzerland 22nd August 2008 Male 25-30 4/5 Comments: El Refugio - a peaceful, idyllic & heartful place next to a hectic Ronda. No need to worry about anything, Botz, a chef takes perfectly care of you. It's british, very british indeed!

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Sweden 17th October 2008 Female 41+ 4/5 Comments: This was the highlight of our trip around Andalucia!

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Germany 5th October 2008 Male 31-40 4/5 Comments: The reviews are true. It is an island of fun, good food, and good service. Unlike the rest of places we stayed in Spain, El Refugio is run by a guy who cares for his guests. The dinner was excellent and so was the breakfast. It was a welcome change in the mediocre quality of the food we had had before. The guy and actually other people there told us a lot about Spain and life in Spain.

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Poland 3rd October 2008 Male 41+ 3/5 Comments: Distance from Ronda is 17 km, and the last 6 km is the moutain road . Bathrooms and toilets are in the groundfloor and there are very small ship-like stairs up to rooms. There is no windows in both rooms but in very small twin room there is a window to the corridor and a small glass along a room in the ceiling . This hostel is for somebody who would like to stay in Cartajima - not for any which purpose is to visit Ronda .

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Australia 5th October 2008 Male 31-40 4/5 Comments: El Refugio Hostel was great fun -- Bots and Pete are a real laugh! The place had great character and we were well looked after. The guided walk between villages was amazing. Thanks guys!

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Russia 18th August 2008 Mixed Group 18-24 4/5 Comments: It's wonderful hostel! Maybe the most suitable name for type of place for staying like El Refugio is "hometel": sweet, beautiful, comfortable, stylish… We were very nice to know about El Refugio and its cool owner Botz. He speaks English perfect (he is from London))) and gave answers for all questions about Ronda, beaches, free time and night life in Costa del Sol, roads, celebrations and so on! He's very friendly. El Refugio was the best hostel we stayed during our 14-days Spain trip!

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating England 8th September 2008 Female 25-30 4/5 Comments: Very memorable stay ot El Refugio, very entertaining host by the name of Ian.

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating - 16th September 2008 Male 25-30 4/5 Comments: We\'ve stayed one night at the el Refugio in Cartajima. A very good experience... Not only were Botz and Pete very friendly people that are making sure that their guests have a good time (they hung out with us till about 3.30 in the morning) but the dinner was also great (Botz cooks for you if you ask it in advance...) and the breakfast was very rich (Bacon & eggs, corn flakes, Bread, ...) Tip is to arrive early in this hostel, it is perfectly suited to conbine with a trip to Ronda (if you come by your own car) if not you can go hiking into the Sierra de las Nieves eith the owner... (He can come and pick you up at the train station if necessary) Greetz to Botz & Pete

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Germany 24th August 2008 Male 25-30 4/5 Comments: A little bit far off, but very very cosy and quiet. Read the comments first as you can get a nice dinner there -which we unfortunately didn't do ;-) It is situated in a lovely natural place and a friendly, charming village.

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Australia 21st August 2008 - - 4/5 Comments: Fantastic place, if you´re looking for some peace and quiet and something a little different from the average backpackers this place is for you. I highly recommend this hostel to anyone

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Netherlands 14th August 2008 - - 4/5 Comments: If you enjoy staying in total peaceness, than take the drive to Cartajima and enjoy ans relax, because Botz is at your back and call the whole stay!! The hostal is so lovely and you can feel the love Botz is putting in it! The village is lovely with his white houses and there is even a swimming pool! Enjoy the view and night sitting on te terrace and enjoying a drink! We loved the 2 days we spend here!

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating England 14th August 2008 Female 31-40 4/5 Comments: Fantastic place. Beautiful scenery. Definitely recommended. Botz is a great host & views from roof are stunning.

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Australia 8th August 2008 Female 18-24 4/5 Comments: A fantastic hostel for those who want to get away from it all. Beautiful countryside and great walking trails. The hostel is fantastic, just the kind of place you want to return to after a day out.

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Russia 17th July 2008 Mixed Group 25-30 4/5 Comments: A very nice place in a lovely mountainous village about 30 min drive from Ronda. We did get the dinner and breakfast and the company of the owner and his local friend, all for ourselves since we were lucky enough to be the only guests that night. I'm glad we got a chance to see a piece of rural life instead of being stuck in big towns. Cheers, Botz:)

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating USA 28th July 2008 Female 18-24 4/5 Comments: This hostel was my favorite hostel yet! The owner is so much fun and took us to a river where the locals hang out... very cool. The hostel isn't actually in Ronda, but is in a really nice small village only a short drive from the big city of Ronda. VERY nice place to go!

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Canada 10th June 2008 Male 31-40 4/5 Comments: The owner is very good cook and nice guy. If you want to relax in clouds and do some mountain walking, this is the place.

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating England 19th June 2008 Male 25-30 4/5 Comments: Probably the best place I've ever stayed. Botz is one hell of a character and a great cook. He took us down to the local swimming hole and the pub... and introduced us to his unique taste in music. The hostel is in a spectacular location in a ancient town complete with its own village idiot. Who we had the pleasure of meeting. Couldn't have asked for a better experience - thanks so much Botz. What I remember - I will never forget. See you again soon!

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Australia 13th June 2008 Couple 25-30 4/5 Comments: ElRefugio islocatedinCartajima,15minsawayfromRonda.AftervisitingRondawhichwasbeaut,however suffocatedwithtouristlikemyselfirealisedhowluckyiwastopickthishostallocatedinthisremotevillage.Ifwanting to experiencereal Spanishlifeinthemountainrange thisplaceis foryou.Youreallydofeelatonewith theearth(orsky)here.The hostalisauthenticandrustic withagreatroof top terrace.Bots runstheshowherewhoistheperfectguidenottomentioncook.ThanksBots forcapturingthispieceofheaven.Letmeknowifyouopenupantherhostel!C&A

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Norway 15th June 2008 Couple 41+ 4/5 Comments: Dinner at the hostell is recommended. He makes really good dinners.

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Germany 5th June 2008 Female 18-24 3/5 Comments: perfect hostel for all who want to visit Ronda by car or do some hiking... very nice host who is an excellent chef, and very good prices for food and room!!

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Greece 12th May 2008 Female 18-24 4/5 Comments: Botz is great,hostel is great,food is great,place is great if you want to walk to spend some quiet time in the nature.I felt like i was in my village and botz was my grandmother!thanx for everything

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Spain 28th April 2008 Female 18-24 3/5 Comments: muy alejado de ronda

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating England 4th May 2008 Couple 31-40 4/5 Comments: What a great place to stay!! We spent two very enjoyable nights at this hostel and thoroughly recommend it. If you are looking for a fun place to stay, with great scenary then this is it. And make sure you are back in time for Botz's evening meal though!!!!

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating New Zealand 7th May 2008 Couple 31-40 4/5 Comments: Not just a hostel, an experience. Owner Botz made us feel right at home, cooked us our best meal in ages, gave us great advice and was a load of fun to hang out with. It is best to have your own transport to get there.

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Netherlands 3rd May 2008 Couple - 4/5 Comments: Botz, a guy from the UK, is the host at this place. Its a small and compact hostal but the place is full of atmosphere. If you are not traveling by car, you can contact Botz to pick you up in Ronda. Dinner and breakfast are served at the hostal for a verry reasonable price. Botz is a good host with a great sence of humor.

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Germany 4th May 2008 Female 25-30 4/5 Comments: It's one of the best places all over the world. Here you can find little bit peace what got lost somewhere else. And Botz ( hopefully I selled it correct, is very into his work and give all what he can and smiles all the time. Hope to make it again possible to hide there.... Thanks alot for evrything

Nationality Stayed Gender Age Group Overall Rating Italy 1st May 2008 Male 25-30 4/5 Comments: Box and his hostel....what we can say: fantastic. Wonderful and peaceful location; fantastic dinner and breakfast; incredible night!!!