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About this property

Hostal Africa features a terrace with panoramic views of Tarifa and the African coast line. This 19th-century house is located in the historic town center and is 1640 feet from the south coast of Spain. This cozy and warmly decorated hostel features a choice of single, double or twin rooms, with private or shared bathrooms. The terrace with panoramic views also features a chill-out zone with free Wi-Fi. There is a comfortable interior patio with plants and seating area. All rooms include towels and bed linen. The hostel offers a free, temporary luggage storage service for guests wishing to visit Morocco. Hair dryers are available from reception on request and the hostel offers a laundry service. Hostal Africa is 1640 feet from the Strait Of Gibraltar and Strait Nature Reserve. It is 27 mi from Gibraltar Airport. Hostal Africa features a terrace with panoramic views of Tarifa and the African coast line. This 19th-century house is located in the historic town center and is 1640 feet from the south coast of Spain. This cozy and warmly decorated *hostal* features a choice of single, double or twin rooms, with private or shared bathrooms. The terrace with panoramic views also features a chill-out zone with free Wi-Fi. There is a comfortable interior patio with plants and seating area. All rooms include towels and bed linen. The *hostal* offers a free, temporary luggage storage service for guests wishing to visit Morocco. Hair dryers are available from reception on request and the *hostal* offers a laundry service. Hostal Africa is 1640 feet from the Strait Of Gibraltar and Strait Nature Reserve. It is 27 mi from Gibraltar Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
or
1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
Bedroom
1 full bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Charlotte
    Belgium Belgium
    Best place to stay in Tarifa!! Amazing bohemian vibe, perfect location inside the old town (quiet) Plus are the what's app group to connect people staying at the hostel, option to subscribe to a yoga class, book a massage and restaurant/bars...
  • Allister
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Central location, easy check in, friendly helpful staff. Good breakfast all in good value for the money, will definitely stay again next time we are in Tarifa.
  • Budoor
    Bahrain Bahrain
    Everything! The experience and the host. Super flexible and accommodating. Very kind staff and doesn’t treat guests like a contractual hotel agreement.
  • Askhat
    Sweden Sweden
    A picturesque place in the very heart of town close to everything from tapas cafes to beaches. A lot of attention to quality and details. Incredible atmosphere
  • Lisa
    United States United States
    Beautiful, well-decorated space. Helpful staff to provide information on what to do. Good for solo travelers as there are organized yoga classes and WhatsApp group for people to meet.
  • Saskia
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Staff was extremely friendly, the overall vibe in the hostal is very relaxing and welcoming. The rooftop terrace is AMAZING! I also appreciated the yoga classes taking place there.
  • Christine
    United States United States
    It is a very pretty hostel with a great vibe .. the couple who own it are lovely & the staff great
  • Suzanne
    Morocco Morocco
    EVERYTHING!!! Beautiful, clean, comfortable, excellent location, amenities are great. Had a wonderful massage with Fenton. Staff are friendly, warm and accommodating! Will definitely stay again.
  • Sally
    United States United States
    I booked this accommodation for its proximity to the beach and to the ferry to Tangier. Both reasons for booking were fulfilled in addition to finding lovely areas for strolls and for a superb dining experience at El Chiringuita. I must add that...
  • Arleen
    United States United States
    Hostal Africa had a great vibe! First and foremost the hotel manager Felicity was fantastic! She was so welcoming and helpful! She made us feel at home and we loved chatting with her! The hotel was charming and spotlessly clean! The rooftop...

Managed by Triliving Native Spain S.L.

Company review score: 8.9Based on 670 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company info

Est. 2017. Started by married couple Franny and Fenton, having grown up in Spain and married in Tarifa they knew this was somewhere they needed to be and grow their family and business. They now run 2 wedding venues in Gaucin and Jimena, Hostal Africa, and newly opened Casa Africa! We focus all of our energies on adding wellness to the overall theme of our hotels.

Property info

A traditional Old Town House around a central patio. We have chosen to accent the arches and recesses in the wall by decorating with neutral colours. Views of Africa from the Communal terrace and the Apartment.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish

Area info

House rules

Hostal Africa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCB Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform the property in advance.

After booking, you will receive an email from the property with payment and key pick-up instructions.

We do not accept bookings for Stag / Hen dos. Hostal Africa reserves the right to deny entry to anyone who has booked online and is part of such a group.

To confirm a group booking with us all of your guests must comply with the following rules.

A deposit of €250 is necessary before arrival.

Form of payment;

Cash before 17:30

Arrival after 17.30; make a transfer to IBAN ES93 0081 7465 9500 0162 8267 more than 36 hours before arrival.

Quiet hours are between 23:00 and 09:00

The communal terrace is for all guests to relax and enjoy. It opens at 9am and closes at 11pm. It is also used for yoga classes for around 1 hour per day, but you are welcome to enjoy the terrace at the same time respecting the class.

Alcohol is not permitted anywhere in the hotel.

During your stay the entire group must respect the other guests and accept the terms and conditions.

If you have any doubts please get in touch.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hostal Africa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: C-80/1998