Hotel or B&B Near Algeciras Ferry

[Pughy]

Hi. My wife and I are off to Morocco on the GS in May planning on using the Algeciras to Tanger Med Ferry. I am looking for a decent hotel / B&B or similar within an hours drive of Algeciras, can anyone recommend anywhere? Thanks

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

There can omly be one place to stay

Hotel Reina Cristiana, in Algeciras itself LINKY HERE

It's proper old skool colonial and has always seemed a fitting farewell to Europe before hitting the madness of Maroc. It really is like going back in time (in a good way), they even have a 'Spanish Tea Dance' some evenings. Prices are more reasonable than it might look at first glance and the place is a bit of an institution with overlanders so they aren't fazed by dirty, scruffy biker / Landy drivers

Andres

 

[Pughy]

There can omly be one place to stay

Hotel Reina Cristiana, in Algeciras itself LINKY HERE

It's proper old skool colonial and has always seemed a fitting farewell to Europe before hitting the madness of Maroc. It really is like going back in time (in a good way), they even have a 'Spanish Tea Dance' some evenings. Prices are more reasonable than it might look at first glance and the place is a bit of an institution with overlanders so they aren't fazed by dirty, scruffy biker / Landy drivers

Andres

Hi Andres. That look like just the place Mrs Jones will be very happy!! Thanks for the tip

 

[W900BMW]

As an alternative you might like to consider Holiday Inn Express Hotel Campo De Gibraltar Barrios - Stayed there on three separate occasions whilst doing the Algecerias -Tangier Med crossing. In a retail park so not very scenic, but very close to the ferry for the early crossings. Close to Gibraltar also, for cheap fuel and the obligatory £8 bottle of Bells Whiskey from Morrisons. Staff have good English been more than helpful with early breakfasts. Carpark well covered by CCTV & 24 hour reception so never worried about bike security.
Perhaps not everyone's cup of tea, but nice to have a guaranteed good night's sleep before the 'adventure' of accommodation in Morocco!

 

[Pughy]

As an alternative you might like to consider Holiday Inn Express Hotel Campo De Gibraltar Barrios - Stayed there on three separate occasions whilst doing the Algecerias -Tangier Med crossing. In a retail park so not very scenic, but very close to the ferry for the early crossings. Close to Gibraltar also, for cheap fuel and the obligatory £8 bottle of Bells Whiskey from Morrisons. Staff have good English been more than helpful with early breakfasts. Carpark well covered by CCTV & 24 hour reception so never worried about bike security.
Perhaps not everyone's cup of tea, but nice to have a guaranteed good night's sleep before the 'adventure' of accommodation in Morocco!

Thanks Woody a good back up....we have booked Hotel Reina Cristiana on the way out but its useful to have another option on the way back as we aren't sure what date / time so need some flexibility. Cheers

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

You got me all reminicing over the last time I was there.......... here's a picture of my old bike sat outside reception, there were 11 of us all working on our bikes there and not one eyelid was batted

Enjoy your trip



Andres

 

[Rockred]

Plus 1 for the Reina Christina . Set in large we'll mentained grounds, park outside the main enterance ,bike will be safe and only a 5 mins ride to the port.

 

[tecman]

Plus 1 for the Reina Christina . Set in large we'll mentained grounds, park outside the main enterance ,bike will be safe and only a 5 mins ride to the port.

1+ as well. Stayed there last year while on day trip to Ceyuta. It was very cheap considering sharing room with my mate.

 

[Pughy]

Reina Christina Booked. Thanks all