Hotel José Cruz

The Jose Cruz is a small bed and breakfast situated half way up the hill at the West end of the Burriana beach area of Nerja. Rooms are spread over 3 floors - ours was at the top and had a panoramic view with the sea out to the left and the mountains out to the right. The room faced west so the balcony got the sun from noon till sunset and was a real sun-trap. The room itself wasn't huge but it was perfectly fine with enough storage space and daily maid service, including fress towels every day. The hotel is spotlessly clean and we found the staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is buffet style with cereals, meats and cheeses, bacon, eggs etc. and is available in a pleasant dining room on the lower floor. You need to bear in mind that as mentioned this is a small hotel and caters for mainly Spanish guests, so don't go expecting multilingual staff and bells and whistles. However, as long as you're realistic in your expectations you'll be happy here. The one downside it that unless you want to use your car all the time (there is on-street parking outside the main reception) as already mentioned the hotel is set up a hill, so you need to be prepared for a climb to get back after the beach. Most people will use the back entrance but although there is a lift in the hotel you have to climb a lot of stairs to get there. All in all, a very pleasant place, immaculately kept and if you don't mind a bit of a climb well worth a visit.

Really friendly staff, and VERY helpful when asked for suggestions on things to do etc. Breakfast was super with lots of choice from the cold buffet, although limited hot food, but typical of a small family run hotel. Car parking was at 'front/reception' of hotel in a dead end street, so easy parking. All rooms face out towards the west (opposite from 'reception') and ideal to sit and watch sun-sets etc. only downside is that the 'short-cut' from the street is up a long flight of stairs!! short stroll down to one of the better beaches, although the walk into town was a bit further. small pool and area to catch the sun if you wish.

Nice local place. Non-chain environment. Great breakfast and truly kind people.