EL LODGE, SKI & SPA, Sierra Nevada

El Lodge, constructed of Finnish timber, features interiors with vintage ski posters, antler chandeliers, and animal prints. The hotel has rooms and suites, all including terraces and mountain views. Lodge Deluxe Rooms with Jacuzzi are 29 sqm. Lodge Premium Rooms are 35 sqm, featuring a King-size bed and mountain views; some include a Jacuzzi or pool access. Lodge Suites are 40 sqm, consist of a bedroom, living room with a sofa bed, and terraces with mountain views; some have a Jacuzzi or pool access. Lodge Deluxe Suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and terraces with a Jacuzzi. Lodge Family Suites (55 sqm) include two interconnecting bedrooms, a living room with a sofa bed, and a terrace with a Jacuzzi. Lodge Premium Suites (70 sqm) consist of a bedroom, a living room with a sofa bed, floor-to-ceiling windows, two terraces, and a bathroom with double vanity and shower; the terrace features a Jacuzzi. The Rooftop Suite (103 sqm) includes a bedroom with a King-size bed, a living room with a dining table, a private deck with a six-person Jacuzzi, and a sauna. The Royal Suite (170 sqm) has two bedrooms with King-size beds, two bathrooms, a living and dining room, skylight ceilings, and three terraces, one with a Jacuzzi. La Cabaña (100 sqm) offers three bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a living room with a fireplace, and Natura Bissé toiletries.

El Lodge offers four dining spots with local cuisine. The Grill is open for breakfast (8:00 am - 11:00 am) and dinner (7:30 pm - 11:00 pm), serving game, fondue, grilled fish, and Caviar de Riofrio. The Sun Deck, Sierra Nevada's only ski-in/ski-out restaurant, is open for lunch (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm), features Mediterranean fusion menu, offering soups, salads, sandwiches, BBQ platters, and a children's menu. The Bar serves classic cocktails and original concoctions (4:00 pm - 12:00 am). The Lounge is open for aperitifs (11:00 am - 12:00 am), offering a pool table and arcade games. Room service is available from 7:00 am to 12:00 am.

El Lodge provides access to 124 pistes (9 green, 41 blue, 50 red, 7 black) suitable for all skill levels. The Sierra Nevada Ski station has three areas for families and children, plus a snow park for tubing and sleighing. The Station is open daily from 9:00 am to 4:45 pm. Guests can ski out from the hotel via the Maribel piste, accessible by the Sun Deck.

El Lodge is in Monachil, in the Sierra Nevada ski resort of Granada, Andalucía, Spain. Federico Garcia Lorca Granada-Jaen is 55 km away. Málaga's high-speed train station and airport are two hours away. The hotel has direct access to Maribel, a main ski run, and offers complimentary shuttles to Pradollano (8:00 am - 12:00 am).

El Lodge has a mountainside spa with an indoor pool, sauna, gym, and treatment rooms. Reflexology and lymphatic drainage massages are available. The gym includes Technogym and Kinesis equipment. There is a 70m2 event space with wireless internet for up to 40 people. Dog-friendly accommodations are available (two dogs per room, up to 8 kg, €150.00 per night). The hotel provides a ski guide and school, plus equipment for hire. A Kids Club is available. Complimentary shuttles to Pradollano are provided (8:00 am - 12:00 am).