High in the Andalusian hills near Ronda, La Donaira sits within a 1,700-acre private estate shaped by land, livestock and open landscape. Designed as a working farm as much as a place to stay, it offers just nine rooms within a restored cortijo, creating a strong sense of space and quiet. Much of what you experience here comes directly from the land — from food grown on the farm to wellness shaped by its rhythms. Days move between time outdoors, simple rituals and the stillness of the hills.
La Donaira
La Donaira
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La Donaira
The presence of horses shapes everything. A herd of over 90 Lusitanos — one of the most carefully preserved purebred lines — move freely across the estate, living in groups among the trees and hills. Foals are born in the field and grow within the herd, roaming through the mountains and woodland as part of the landscape. There’s a rare closeness to them that sets the tone for the whole place. Time here is spent outdoors, moving between land, spa and house, with a growing sense of connection to the natural world around you.
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LAND
Working estate
The estate stretches across rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves, with wild terrain that shifts between open pasture, rocky outcrops and wooded slopes. Walking the grounds, you pass vegetable gardens, grazing animals and beehives, with wide skies and long views across the Andalusian hills. It’s a landscape that feels both cultivated and untamed.
EXPERIENCES
Out into the land
Experiences are centred on connection with the land, with many taking you out into the landscape. Time with the horses is one part of this — whether riding, observing or working with them — but the focus is broader, from guided walks exploring wildlife and conservation to visits through the medicinal garden and farm. It’s as much about understanding the estate as it is about moving through it.
WELLBEING
Land and breath
Wellness at La Donaira is part of daily life, shaped by the setting. Yoga and movement sessions take place outdoors, looking out across the valley, with quieter practices like breathwork and sound sessions using Tibetan singing bowls. The spa moves through heat, water and cold — steam bath, wood-fired sauna, ice plunge and an indoor-outdoor pool — with views always open to the hills. Treatments focus on massage and restoration, often using ingredients grown on the estate.
TABLE
From the estate
Cuisine is shaped by the estate’s biodynamic approach, led by Michelin-starred chef Fredrik Andersson. Vegetables are harvested daily, with olive oil, dairy and wine produced on site. Meals are served as a set menu, guided by what’s been gathered from the land that day, with a focus on simple, ingredient-led cooking. There’s no printed menu — each course is introduced as it arrives, often alongside natural wines from the estate or like-minded producers.
DESIGN
Restored cortijo
The hotel is set within a restored Andalusian cortijo, with thick stone walls, whitewashed surfaces and terracotta floors reflecting its agricultural past. The renovation follows a natural approach, using clay, lime and wood sourced from the estate and surrounding area. Interiors combine this with contemporary elements — large windows, simple forms and carefully chosen pieces — creating spaces that feel both grounded and open. Books, music and artwork add quiet detail throughout.
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Rooms & Suites
Each of the nine rooms has its own character, with windows opening to hills, gardens or sky. Interiors combine natural materials — wood, stone and adobe — with antiques and original artwork adding character. Thick walls keep rooms cool in summer and hold warmth in cooler months, while nights remain deeply quiet.
Additional Information & Cancellation
Additional Information
Getting there
The hotel is located in the Serranía de Ronda near Montecorto. The closest airports are Jerez (approx. 1 hour 30 minutes), Seville (approx. 1 hour 40 minutes) and Málaga (approx. 2 hours) by car. A car is recommended.
Child policy
Families are welcome. Children under 3 stay free when sharing a room, and reduced rates apply for children aged 4–12. The overall atmosphere remains calm and best suited to couples.
Things to do
Ride or spend time with the horses, explore the estate on foot, or take part in cooking classes, wine tastings and tours of the biodynamic winery. Time at the hotel often centres around the land, the spa and the pace of the surroundings.
Experiences can be arranged through your Wellness Traveller concierge.
Sustainability
The estate operates as a biodynamic farm, integrating agriculture, livestock and land management into a regenerative system. Materials used in the restoration were sourced locally or from the land itself, while food and wine production remain closely tied to the estate.
Cancellation
Your stay is provided by La Donaira, with Wellness Traveller acting as your booking Agent. The hotel's cancellation and amendment terms apply.
La Donaira cancellation terms:
Free changes or cancellation up to 15 days before arrival.
Cancellations made within 15 days of arrival may be charged at 100% of the total stay.
For refundable bookings, Wellness Traveller requires an additional 24 hours' notice before the hotel's cancellation deadline, allowing us time to process the cancellation on your behalf. Your cancellation will take effect from the date we receive your written request.
If your plans change, please email hello@wellnesstraveller.co, quoting your booking reference.
A £25 administration fee per booking applies where you ask us to make a change or cancellation, in addition to any charges under the hotel's terms. This fee does not apply where you have a statutory right to cancel without charge.
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