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Calle Cilla, Tarifa, Spain
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Dar Cilla
Ranked #2 of 20 Tarifa B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
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Huntington Beach, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great beach guesthouse/hostal and excellent for trip to Tangier!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
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Martina (the manager) of Dar Cilla was excellent, kind, easy to contact and gave great advice and detailed instructions for our visit to Tangier, Morocco. She arranged for us to have a private guide (Said) in Tangier which is the ONLY way that you should see Tangier, Morocco.
We stayed in the Zahara suite. It was very big and very nice!
Decorated very well. You can cook your food here also. Has a mini-frig.
An amazing balcony/patio.
I highly recommend Dar Cilla.
We are looking forward to returning here.
There is a detailed book of recommendations in each room about restaurants/places to go see etc that I recommend to use during your stay.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sacramento, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“I don't want to ruin the reviews as I haven't stayed there.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011
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Not sure what is happening. I have emailed twice through their booking site and once directly to the hotel. I even called and left a message, all over the period of 3-4 weeks and I have had no response from anyone. Just thought that it was important to share this information with other travelers. i would love to stay and share my opinion. Hopefully I'll stop by and update this review.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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DarCilla, Owner at Dar Cilla, responded to this review
25 November 2011
Other guest house owners have told me the same – once something starts to go wrong it usually goes really wrong! This would seem to be the case with the comments of the writer of the recent review concerning his potential booking. We have printed out copies of the many e mails Martina sent, which apparently never reached the writer. I can only assume our computers were not ‘talking to each other’. I , Zoë, owner of Dar Cilla, would only add that I have worked with delight with Martina, General Manager, for the last five years and know she always replies within 24 hours (usually 12 – I am sure our other guests would confirm this); I have myself seen her replying from the middle of the desert in Morocco. I am of course very sorry George seems to have been unlucky – obviously even the latest technology has its shortcomings. I trust he will be happy wherever he has now booked in Tarifa.
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Brussels, Belgium
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great place to stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011

This is probably the nicest place in Tarifa, Spain. They have a shower on the rooftop terrace and you can soak under the hot water while you take in the view of the Strait of Gibraltar and the rugged peaks of Morocco (day or night). Then head down to your Moroccan-style apartment, cook yourself a gourmet dinner and head up to the terrace again for a nice sunset dinner. You'll probably never fall in love with Tarifa, but the Dar Cilla will give you good memories of the place.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Grand Rapids MI
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Can't wait to return!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

My partner & I were lucky to stay here earlier this month, but unfortunately just for two nights. What can I say that hasn't already been said...it's just the best place to stay in Tarifa! It's simple to find, right on the main road into town. We had a rental car and had no problem finding a spot to park nearby. Martina & Zoe couldn't have been more helpful with recommendations on where to eat, etc. Plus they lined up a guide for us for a day trip to Tangier who was just perfect...we'll never forget that day. So much attention has been paid to making the rooms comfortable, you won't want to leave and the roof top terrace is just amazing. We went on to Gibraltar & London from here, but we really wished we just booked the rest of our vacation at Dar Cilla...like I said we can't wait to return!

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Moorish retreat in the windy White town”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011 via mobile

Excellent find. Our room Zafra worked well for a couple even with two single beds. Much more spacious than imagined. Able to cook simply, but many cheap options nearby. Gorgeous decor. Near to loads of great tapas places, boutiques and the beach. Day trip to Tangiers organised by Martina was superb. Hosts friendly and full of advice. We loved the terrace and only wished we could stay longer to explore further.

  • Stayed September 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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