Patio Del Malinche, Granada

Situated two blocks from the central cathedral, this charming boutique hotel offers a stylish stay in a restored colonial home, in the heart of the city. Accommodation is centred around two principal patios, the first with a garden and seating for breakfast and relaxing, and the second with a small pool for cooling off in the mid-day warmth.  The 20 modern rooms are simple and compact, presenting touches of colonial charm such as the wicker-style furniture, local-patterned fabrics and wooden beams running across the ceiling. Many of the rooms offer direct access to the central garden and outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy spectacular views of Mombacho Volcano from the hotel’s second floor. Patio del Malinche is family owned and operated by a charming Spanish couple who support their workers by subsidising their children’s education and also carries out social work with local communities.