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Hostal Doña Carmen

Hostal Boutique Doña Carmen is a modern guesthouse, built in 2018, at Calle La Cruz 11 in the centre of Nerja: the Balcón de Europa is about 400 metres away and the nearest beach 300-400 metres. It is rated 4.3 on Google and on Tripadvisor, and many guests think it beats some of the area's hotels.

Rooms. Spacious, modern and very clean, with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a desk, safe, free wifi and private bathroom; several have a terrace overlooking the town. All come with a welcome basket of coffee, water and sweets.

Good to know. Reception has limited hours, so let them know your arrival time. Some rooms are noisy and there are occasional maintenance complaints. There is a lift and parking is offered; no pets.

Practical details. Check-in from 14:00 and check-out by 11:00. From around €85 a night in low season. More options in guesthouses in Nerja.

How to get to Hostal Doña Carmen

Distance to the beach: Playa 300m

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Guest review profile

Summary of the 262 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (July 2018 – August 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 262 recent reviews on Google (230) and Tripadvisor (32): standouts are location (100 % of 95 mentions), cleanliness (92 % of 86 mentions), rooms (92 % of 65 mentions); most mentioned: excellent central location · very clean rooms · friendly, helpful staff · comfortable, well-equipped rooms.

Google vs Tripadvisor

Google 4.3 · Tripadvisor 4.1

Both platforms agree.

Months with the best average rating

February, March, November

Based on review dates; not a forecast.

What people talk about most, and how

Location100 % · 95
Cleanliness92 % · 86
Rooms92 % · 65
Breakfast91 % · 38
Service20 % · 27
Noise73 % · 24

Share of positive mentions and number of reviews that mention it.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest beach is just 400 m from Hostal Boutique Doña Carmen Nerja

Hostal Boutique Doña Carmen Nerja is 300 m from the centre of Nerja.

You can check in at Hostal Boutique Doña Carmen Nerja from 14:00, and check out until 11:00.

Some nearby attractions are Hemingway's (0,4 km), Balcón de Europa (0,3 km) and Iglesia del Salvador (0,3 km).

Some of the most popular facilities offered are free Wi-Fi, breakfast included and a jacuzzi.

The lowest price we found is €60 a night (for 13 November 2026). It varies a lot with the date and season.

Yes, it has an outdoor pool.

Hostal Doña Carmen has a 4.3 out of 5 rating on Google from 230 reviews. Guests mostly praise this hostal for its excellent central location, spotless rooms, and friendly staff. Many say it feels better than a typical hostal, with comfortable, well-equipped rooms and thoughtful extras. A few guests reported noise, reception issues, or service problems.

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