We are proud to announce that Hotel La Casa del Califa has been recognized as one of the 50 best hotels in the world by The Telegraph. The British daily broadsheet newspaper ranks the hotel at number 18 on its exclusive list, highlighting its unique charm, rich history, and unparalleled guest experience.
“Catch a glimpse of the Costa de la Luz’s beaches or dine under the garden palms in the Califa’s fabulous restaurant, and you’ll instantly feel why this boutique beauty has grown into one of the country’s loveliest hotels”, says The Telegraph.
As we can read on the article: “The evocative Califa lures regulars with its sultry Andalucía-meets-North-Africa style, outstanding Moroccan-Middle Eastern cuisine, romantic hammam treatments and fascinating history. Vejer de la Frontera is one of southern Spain’s most beautiful and intriguing pueblos blancos (white villages), and the Califa sits right on the town’s buzzy main plaza.
The rambling building is made up of 10 interconnected houses. It dates mostly from the 15th and early 16th centuries, but now incorporates later additions as well as some sections going back to the 10th century. The Califa is full of tucked-away corners – a street full of flowers; a cosy reading lounge; a lively tetería (tea room) and a massage room in an ancient cave”.
Located in the heart of the picturesque white village of Vejer de la Frontera, Hotel La Casa del Califa is much more than just accommodation. It’s a journey through time via its historic buildings, a sensory experience through its exquisite cuisine, and an invitation to relaxation in its exclusive Hammam.
According to James Stuart, Director of Califa, “this international recognition is a milestone for Hotel La Casa del Califa and a source of pride for the entire team. It reaffirms our firm commitment to excellence while motivating us to continue providing the best experience for our guests. We are also thrilled that our Hotel Plaza 18 has recently been included in the MICHELIN Guide, a achievement that further solidifies our commitment to quality and drives us to improve every day.”
The director adds, “We would like to thank Ellie Cormié Interiores for the significant changes made to the hotel rooms over the past two years, marking the most radical transformation of the last decade”.
On the other hand, Regli Álvarez, Director of Califa Vejer, says, “we want to share this award with all our guests and the incredible team we have not only at the hotel but also at the Hammam and the restaurant El Jardín del Califa.”
About La Casa del Califa Hotel
La Casa del Califa Hotel, located in the heart of Vejer de la Frontera (Cádiz), is set upon a collection of buildings dating from the 10th to the 16th centuries. It is a place where guests can experience Moorish ambiance, escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and lose themselves in the panoramic views from its terrace.
To celebrate its twentieth anniversary, the hotel has made a restyling of its 20 rooms, each with its own style and personality, from simple doubles to luxurious suites. All are situated in interconnected buildings, linked by stairs and courtyards, with a distinctive Andalusian patio-garden at its center. A picturesque labyrinth that exudes history and charm.
The restyling project was led by interior designer Ellie Cormié, who has given a refreshed and sophisticated look to each of the hotel’s rooms while preserving their original spirit.
“The design of a hotel begins with feeling its soul, researching its history and architecture, highlighting its personality and the uniqueness of the space”, says Ellie Cormié.
Discover an authentic experience not only in our rooms and suites but in our charming patios and spaces decorated with antiques and pieces of art. A hotel with soul where everything has a story to tell.
