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Reviews of Hotel Lara 3 stars

Av. Bombeiros Voluntarios, 4930-645 Valença, Portugal

#7 of 9 hotels in Valença

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 155 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable room close to the entrance to the fortress city.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    8.0
    Overall this was a perfect stop off on our Camino trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Friendly welcome at reception. Great location a short walk from the bus station and also only a short walk to the old historical town. Room was very clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    7.0
    Overpriced
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lift was broken The stairways were very dated with old carpet. The Aircon was rubbish and did not cool us down. The toilet seat was not fitted well, it kept falling down with a loud clatter. There was no iron to hire.

    The room was spacious and had a balcony. There was a fridge. There was a bathtub 🛁. The location was good. The breakfast was nice and had hot options. There was a coffee machine.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything bit dated

    Very good location, near train station and old city

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    7.0
    Nice hotel, and okay for the price. Great location!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I paid for the "view" and ended up with the back of another building, though - so save your money. The one lady they had working the breakfast area was running around very busy and couldn't keep enough tables clean or items on the breakfast line - early hikers and pilgrims overwhelmed the area.

    The room was quiet and comfortable. The breakfast was light, but nice. The gentleman on evening check-in was very friendly and helpful. The morning staff was good. The location was great! Right next to the fortifications in the city and on a major road.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Clean and straight forward hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to camino route. Clean and simple. Good restaurants nearby with pilgrim menus

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Perfect hotel in Valença
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All Perfect

    Location is really good. Close to the muralha and the room was amazing. Amenities are incredible and the bed really comfortable. I had a hard stage in Camino and had a perfect night stay in Lara to recover my energies

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Helpful staff, good breakfast and great location for our Camino walk

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for a stopover on the Camino. After a long walk in the pouring rain having a warm quiet room to rest was what I
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Convienent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Close to Camino opposite walled city - great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean comfortable almost on Camino

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing could be improved without increasing the price. It is a great place to be in that area.

    Breakfast was great, staff very accomodating, close to all of the activities and centre, and it was also very close to train station ( for the price location to old town and the train station- all was very easily walkable. Not one cab/uber/bus needed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel itself is a bit outdated, wanted to use the air conditioning but it only blew warm air even though I've changed the setting on the console. It was not a big deal though, as it wasn't super hot in the room but could have used it.

    The receptionist was really helpful, check-in was quick. Breakfast was really good: plenty of options for everyone. The room was pretty quiet to be fair. The bathroom had a bathtub in it, which was a bonus as I could use it after a long day of walking. There are a few restaurants and shops nearby. For Camino pilgrims: they do have a stamp for your pilgrim passport.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Jekyll and Hyde reception. Terrible initial reception.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The receptionist ( female) was extremely rude and unhelpful when we arrived after a long, hot walk. The male receptionist was extremely friendly later. Check in was very late due to understaffing.

    The breakfast and location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    End of our Camino
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very basic but clean. Loved the bath.

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Handy place for camino
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice welcoming old school hotel...Great space everywhere from corridors to rooms and good breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to old town and Camino

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    9.0
    Ideal for an overnight walking the Camino. Clean and comfortable and a lovely choice of breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would benefit from a kettle in the room

    Right on the Camino Portugues

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    8.0
    Fair price.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old fashioned

    Clean

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excelente 👍

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    7.0
    Super location, clean, quiet, near to restaurants and next day’s start.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Halls a bit off putting. Room ok. Breakfast grand. Restaurants nearby. We ate in the Indian restaurant almost next door. Recommend that.

    Location great. On the Camino. Short uphill to the old fort and the way to Tui.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We would have appreciated a kettle and cups in the room to make hot drinks. The room did smell damp and the decor was very dark and dated. There was a lack of communication between the kitchen and elsewhere. Dinner was advertised on a board as starting at 6pm when it didn't start until 7pm. The restaurant staff then also didn't appear to know what was on the board specials menu either. Nevertheless the woman in the restaurant was super great in spite of language barriers between us and we had a delicious meal in a lovely restaurant overlooking the fort.

    A great place to stay on the Camino opposite the fort and not far from the bridge to cross over into Spain. Comfy beds, nice to have a balcony. Great breakfast and nice toiletries. Very good for a reasonable price. Staff were great, friendly and helpful

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    8.0
    good location , comfortable and cater for bicycle travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    breakfast good and good location. They also cater for bicycle travellers

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Junior
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    An old, unrenovated room. The furnishings and decor are not very attractive. The whole suite is very, very dark even with the curtains open. There's a massive balcony all along this room, but no furniture. We appreciate the space and cleanliness, but it wasn't a great experience because of the dull decor and dim appearance.

    We stayed in a Junior Suite, which has lots of space with a separate lounge area and big bedroom. The room was serviced daily, and very clean. There is a small fridge in the loungeroom which might be handy for some - I think other reviews mentioned no fridges in some rooms??

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    8.0
    On the trail great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was updated and modern. Clean with a huge balcony!

    Stayed in September 2023

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