This charming hotel is perfectly situated in Cabrales to explore the superb Cares route, where you can enjoy trekking and hiking across spectacular landscapes.
Joanna
Poland
We liked the location, stuff and that the dogs are treated very well here.
Set within the Picos de Europa National Park, Hotel Garganta del Cares is located in Poncebos, the starting point of the Cares Route and the cable car to Bulnes.
heike
Germany
Perfect accomodation for hiking la ruta del cares. Just at the starting point. Nice clean room for a good price. Friendly people. Food is delicious. Breakfast really great for 4€. You don’t need a big buffet when you get a well prepared breakfast with fresh orange juice, orange cake and bacon. And the bocadillos…hmmm. Can really recommand staying here
Hostal Poncebos is 500 metres from Bulnes Funicular Railway on the Cares Route in the Picos de Europa National Park. Rooms have free Wi-Fi and views over Cares River and the mountains.
Sarah
United Kingdom
Super, unpretentious, honest little family-run hotel on a small road and river at the foot of a staggering limestone gorge - an incredibly lovely setting, minutes on foot from the start some of the most famous and beautiful trails in the Picos. A most kind and genuine local family run it, working all the hours to provide clean rooms, an all-day bar service and a full menu of simple, tasty home-cooked dishes in their restaurant, where a full 3 course dinner with wine included for just €14 represents outstanding value. The bedroom was clean and attractive, the bed and pillows comfortable, it had the private bathroom I had booked, with a good supply of hot water, towels and toiletries. The central heating in my bedroom was good - and very welcome - too. I was very grateful to the helpful blogger (shout out to kevmrc) who first drew my attention to the Hostal Poncebos as the best place to stay for exploring this part of the Picos. I wholly agree!
Located in Arenas de Cabrales, 45 km from The Lakes of Covadonga, Hotel Los Ángeles provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.
konrad
Poland
Quite good hotel - close to village center, shops, restaurants, etc. Clean room.
Situated in beautiful countryside in the centre of a charming rural village, this hotel has rustic features and a cosy bar – enjoy fantastic views over peaceful surroundings.
Kenneth
United States
We stay there every time we're in Arenas. Beautiful hotel and a great price. Breakfast is excellent and included. Love this little place and town
Boasting a shared lounge, terrace, bar and free WiFi, Hotel Rural Cabrales is situated in Carreña de Cabrales, 42 km from The Lakes of Covadonga and 10 km from Cares Trail.
This charming and tranquil stone house is situated in the heart of Asturias, 1.5 km from Arenas de Cabrales. It has a free car park and large terraces which lead down to a lovely spring and fountain.
Henry
United Kingdom
Just one word. Fantastic. I went with a crowd of biker friends and will go back with my wife.
Situated in the centre of Arenas de Cabrales, near the River Cares, famous for its trout and salmon, this is the ideal base for exploring Picos de Europa National Park
Spend relaxing afternoons enjoy...
José
Portugal
Great location if you want to do the Ruta del Cares.
It’s a 10min ride from here. There are also buses from here.
The property was clean and comfortable. It had a pool which looked good, but unfortunately I never went there due to the rain.
Overall a pleasant experience.
Hotel La Rivera is located in Las Arenas de Cabrales, just outside the Picos de Europa National Park. It offers large rooms with satellite TV and a private bathroom.
Featuring a garden terrace-bar with beautiful views of the Picos de Europa Mountains, Hotel Torrecerredo offers rustic-style rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Christoph
Belgium
The breakfast buffet was diverse and nice. You could ask to have eggs (with or without bacon) on most mornings. Lovely location with great views of the mountains. Great friendliness Spanish-style. Good cuisine with varied dishes. Lovely slow-cooked pork.
The hostal was better than what we expected. Even if the personnel does not speak English we manage to understand and they helped with directions and map for our hike 😁The rooms and bathroom were really clean ( even the shared ones), and food was tasty.
Elena
Romania
10
Scored 10
Poncebos is a great starting point for treks in los Picos.
Poncebos is a great starting point for treks in los Picos. The funicular train up to Bulnes is here as is the path that goes up to Bulnes. You can also start the Cares gorge walk here. This is one of the most beautiful walks in Spain and accessible to all ages.
This hostel has an excellent location for hiking. The roads are packed with cars, so it's nice to wake up and already be near the trails. It is very comfortable with great rooms and beds. Bathrooms are shared, but there are plenty and they are very clean and spacious. Breakfast is provided and the restaurant serves lunches, tapas and dinner as well. There are buses scheduled from Arenas de Cabrales to Poncebos; the bus stop is a 5-10 min walk from the hostel depending on how much luggage you are carrying.
The room was excellent - very comfortable and spotlessly clean. My only complaint would be that it was very hot and not well ventilated but it was August! The location is excellent if you are doing the Ruta del Cares trail - it is the closest hotel to the start of the walk, just a short walk away. There is plenty of parking outside if you arrive in the evening, which means your car is right at the end of the trail when you finish. I highly recommend staying here if you're doing the Cares trail.
If you are planning to make a hike from Poncebos or just enjoy the beautiful mountains, this place is the best for your stay!
We hiked to Uriellu and returned tired to the very warm welcome and comfortable quiet place where we could rest and recover. And our car was in a safe place during our trip. And the dinner after the hike was amazing! Especially I recommend homemade cheesecake - it is not like ordinary cheesecakes and is 100 times tastier.
The Host is very friendly and attentive.
best location we could find for the starting/end point of the Ruta de Cares. breakfast and dinner were available on site, and they had a cute bar. this was key, since you would have to drive to get to a restaurant. safe parking was included in price. we parked close to the trailhead and did the hike. my friend and i split up, which was no problem logistically, since i was able to walk back to the hotel, and did not need the car to get there.
The hotel was what you would expect from a small gateway village to the mountains. Does exactly what you need it to.
What made it so amazing was the owner and the rest of the staff. Some of the friendliest and most helpful people I have encountered whilst travelling. Just genuine great people that went out of there way to make us feel welcomed.
We ate dinner there on our return from the hike and the food was also delicious.
The location of this property was amazing…just a very short walk to the Bulnes funicular. Property is dated but just fine. Owner was very friendly and breakfast was good (freshly baked croissants with pressed orange juice). Free parking on road in front of hotel. For anyone with mobility issues, there are no rooms available at ground level, up a flight of stairs to reception and then up again to rooms.
This hotel was such a great find. The location is perfect for several hikes, including ruta del cares! The view from the rooms is amazing, there is a restaurant at the bottom that serves great food! The host for the hotel is so helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our stay so much we are looking forward to returning!
Perfect location for the funicular that takes you up to the beautiful village of Bulnes.
It’s not a fancy hotel but certainly clean and welcoming. The staff were attentive and the breakfast was more than sufficient. Great value for money. The menu was also excellent for the price.
Very helpful staff. Very simple hotel with clean, comfortable rooms, on-site restaurant (with huge portions), and very friendly staff. Very close to the start of the Ruta de Cares - a 10-15 minute walk to the start or a 2 minute drive.
The family who runs this small low-key hotel are wonderful. The rooms are small and simple, but the location is perfect for parking and day hiking and the hosts very warm. We also enjoyed the lunch of the day which was a great deal.
Not fancy but great for the price. One of the best 2* hotels I have stayed in. Manolo the host is incredibly enthusiastic and helpful, with a language barrier no obstacle. The El Cares trail is a unique experience not to be missed.
It was the best day spent with a toddler. The soul rested and the heart rejoiced. Very nice and cozy hotel, clean and comfortable room, amazing location. I will definitely return.
The location was perfectly situated for hiking the ruta de cares, no need to drive. There was also 1 1/2 hr round trip hike right behind the hotel. A clean basic rustic hotel.
Lovely clean and comfortable budget hotel. Staff very friendly. The menu del dia at 15 euros was a great deal, great local comfort food at the end of a long days hike.
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