HOTEL MATÍAS — Restaurant in Ruidera

We planned our stay at Hotel Matias as part of a tour of Spain on the way to the Costa del Sol. Needless to say we found the hotel on trip advisor so thank you to previous reviewers!||||The hotel itself looks very rustic but the rooms are very clean and have surprising touches for such a small place including a hair dryer, shampoo/gel and soap. If you require anything else you probably just have to ask as the family owners are extremely helpful and eager to please even to the extent of going out to buy in supplies if you don't like the wine they hold in stock!||||The food is wonderful but beware ordering to many drinks before dinner or you will be full from the tapas. We ordered a bottle of wine and some beers and ended up with Manchego cheese, crisps and the most tender octopus in an onion and garlic cold broth - wonderful but we still hadn't had dinner. Given that we were fairly full we asked for a simple meal of schnitzel, mixed salad and fries which was excellent, not on the menu but not a problem, typical of the family.||||The area is a must see but unless you want to join in the outdoor pursuits of walking, cycling or canoeing it can be done in a day. The scenery and tranquillity is stunning.||||A final tip, make sure that you can speak a bit of Spanish or have a phrase book to hand. Very little English is spoken in the area which for us was part...

We liked this place although on arrival were a little unsure. The hotel itself looks to be in need of some renovation both externally and cosmetically inside too. There is a large vending machine just outside which looks like it needs a good clean (or removal). The room was small and twin bedded with a tired but clean and fully functioning bathroom.||||On the positive side the staff were friendly and attentive. There is ample free parking on site, some of it covered. The hotel restaurant was very good (try the roasted shoulder of kid or the grilled pork chops) and had some good wine at reasonable prices. We chose to eat here both nights and enjoyed the food. Breakfast is quite simple (coffee, juice, toast, butter jam, fruit), but really nice – the fresh cherries were delicious. Both mornings they laid us a table on the terrace by request rather than eat inside.||||The area is beautiful and worthy of extended exploration by foot,...

We liked this place although on arrival were a little unsure. The hotel itself looks to be in need of some renovation both externally and cosmetically inside too. There is a large vending machine just outside which looks like it needs a good clean (or removal). The room was small and twin bedded with a tired but clean and fully functioning bathroom.||||On the positive side the staff were friendly and attentive. There is ample free parking on site, some of it covered. The hotel restaurant was very good (try the roasted shoulder of kid or the grilled pork chops) and had some good wine at reasonable prices. We chose to eat here both nights and enjoyed the food. Breakfast is quite simple (coffee, juice, toast, butter jam, fruit), but really nice – the fresh cherries were delicious. Both mornings they laid us a table on the terrace by request rather than eat inside.||||The area is beautiful and worthy of extended exploration by foot,...