The Villa de Biar Hotel **** underwent a complete makeover between December 2010 and January 2011. It offers 40 rooms and suites and it is located in the centre of the village of Biar, which sits at the foothills of the Mariola Sierra, a place of great natural beauty and extensive pine forests. It is situated in Alicante´s interior, in the region of Alto Vinalopo, around 45 Km from the city of Alicante itself and just 8 Km from Villena. It is easily accessible from motorway Madrid - Alicante (exit Villena - Biar).The Villa de Biar Hotel **** is in the perfect location for guests to discover the village of Biar and other places of interest such as the well-preserved Castle of muslim origin (Almohad style), which has been declared a National Monument, or the plateresque facade of the parochial church (15th Century), Nuestra Senora de Gracia Sanctuary (17th Century), the gothic hermitages of El Rosario, Santa Lucia and Santos de Piedra, plus Pozo de las Nieves (The Snow Well) (18th Century) and large network of paths for mountain walking.The Vizconde de Valdesoto Restaurant offers traditional local dishes as well as national and international dishes. An extensive breakfast buffet. Lunch and dinners with table service.All the rooms have air conditioning, heating, satellite TV, mini-bar, safety deposit box (optional), free WIFI, and fully equipped bathroom with hair dryer. The hotel offers a sauna and gym, large gardens and terrace, swimming pool for adults and children and free parking. Guest are offered an elegant and homely place to able to enjoy the beautiful scenery and nature, rest and local gastronomy. Pets are allowed at the Villa de Bihar Hotel.Official category 4 ****The Villa de Biar Hotel has been awarded a Seal of Quality of Bike Friendly Lodgings by Bikefriendly.Here you can enjoy the following services:Bike storage area, where you can keep you bike safely.Workshop area, where you can find tools to fix up your bike.Washing area, where you can get your bike looking as good as new.Information on cycling routes around the area.