Ratings based on 37 Verified Reviews
4.8 Room cleanliness
4.6 Service & staff
4.6 Room comfort
4.5 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Nice hotel but let down spa experience
Posted 14 Oct 2019 on HotelsIf you are thinking on booking to enjoy the spa services ... don’t.
It is a harsh comment, given this is a small establishment with very nice people and rooms.
But the spa is simply lacking, small, not maintained and not working. The water jets were barely noticeable (when they worked at all) and the water was cloudy. The place would have done better to have a steam and dry sauna instead of offering what is a too small a crowded lacklustre experience.
But, that said, the large rooms are great with nice comfy beds and views and the hotel is located not far (by car 15min/7km) from beaches or Santander itself. Breakfast is copious (this is Spanish style so you will have cakes, cheeses and cold meats, nice breads and olive oil/tomato). I am always a little disappointed when the orange juice is not freshly squeezed as it was the case.
You can find cheaper options with similar rooms/services so it is the spa premium that simply leaves a slight sour taste as it is just not up to standards.
by NORMAN
Posted 10 Sep 2017 on Hotels
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Perth, Scotland
Trip to Cantabria & Bilbao
Posted 23 Aug 2017Excellent location, nice and quiet, yet accessible to the beach and mountains. A short ride to the boat stop, makes it an easy boat ride to santander.
Highly recommended, especially when a family run business tries so hard to please.
by A verified traveler
Posted 14 Oct 2015 on Hotels
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Posted 10 Oct 2015
Very nice people good stay everything you need ,, nothing to much trouble
by Mrs A from Merthyr Tydil
Great family run hotel set in peaceful location
Posted 11 Jul 2015 on HotelsThis was our first stay at El Abuleo on route to Santander Ferry from the Cadiz region. Set in a very quiet location and only 15 mins to Santander. We found the owners ver welcoming and our room was very comfortable. We ate locally and enjoyed a three course meal & a bottle of wine for 34 euros! The buffet breakfast was delicious - home cooked produce, the tortilla and home baked cakes were particularly yummy. Unfortunately we did not use the pool/spa. We would definitely recommend and will most certainly make a return visit.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from brittany
Well appointed hotel in a quiet location
Posted 27 May 2015
Pros: See above.
Cons: Perhaps a snack could be provided for people arriving late (check-in at the latest 9 pm).
Location: A quiet, rural location. We didn't stay long enough to ascertain what pleasures the area provides.
Once you have found this hotel, the experience is all pleasing in this family-run establishment. Charming hosts make you feel welcome and, between them, speak French, English and, of course, Spanish. The rooms are motel-style, but very well-appointed. We were particularly pleased that the heating was on and the room cosy on a chilly evening. Breakfast is supplied, but there was nowhere close by for dinner. However, our host jumped in his car and we were able to follow him about 5 kilometres to a good fish restaurant by the sea.
Parking in front of the hotel appears to be safe as it is located in a residential and fairly rural location.
We will certainly stay here again, especially before and after trips on the Santander ferry.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Peace and quiet near Santander
Posted 8 Sep 2014A delightful hotel chosen as a result of reviews. We were upgraded to a suite as the original booking could not be fulfilled. Super helpful staff and we managed to communicate in French! English speaking sister in the morning was more than helpful, supplying us with menu translations and many useful Spanish phrases.
Comfortable bed, loads of hot water, excellent breakfast and very reasonable price.
Great restaurant within walking distance in the village - can't remember the name but it's the only one - 9€ 3 course meal and a MOST acceptable 4€ bottle of white wine.
A superb start to the holiday away from the madness of the city, 2 minute drive to the motorway to head south in the morning.
Highly recommended.
by A verified traveler from bury
Truthful
Posted 10 Aug 2014
Pros: Scenery
Cons: Breakfast layout
Location: Not a lot except maybe have a stroll
Enjoyable local facilities limited.
Was not explained breakfast buffet layout and missed items which had been laid out on the bar top and not really where you would expect them to be as a result they were overlooked and we at first thought it was rather a poor selection later finding otherwise,
by Richard from Wiltshire
Very welcoming hosts.
Posted 5 Feb 2014 on HotelsNothing was too much trouble. Several suggestions provided for restaurants in the evening. Breakfast was a feast, tables groaning with self service food. Staying 2 nights on the way back.
