29+ photos
This attractive hotel is located in the leisure district of Santiago de Compostela within 4 km of the town centre where guests will discover a selection of restaurants, bars, shopping and entertainment venues. It is well worth paying a visit to the nearest beach, which lies some 30 km from the hotel.
Guests have a choice of 4 suites, 19 single rooms and 96 double rooms located in a 2-storey main building and a 3-storey auxiliary building. English- and French-speaking staff at the reception desk are on hand round the clock to assist guests with check-in and check-out. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and drinks machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park (no extra charge). Further services and facilities include a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service and a laundry service. Bicycles can be kept in the bicycle storage area. Daily newspapers are available for purchase. A fax machine is available for guests' business needs.
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the garden view from a balcony or terrace. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a sofa bed. Guests can also book separate bedrooms. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a mini fridge. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. The hotel has non-smoking rooms.
A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. For those who wish to stay active while on holiday, the hotel offers cycling/mountain biking.
Various dining options are available, including a restaurant with air conditioning, a café and a bar. Half board can be booked. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. For lunch, guests can choose between à la carte and a set menu. Dinner is served as à la carte. Special culinary options, such as diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.
Formarís, 22-23
Check-in from 12:00 PM · check-out by 12:00 PM
Average
115 reviewsUser: hortens12
Trip type: Family
Geared Toward Groups, Less So for Individuals
We stayed at Hotel Castro and were somewhat disappointed with the experience. We arrived around 1 p.m., hoping to settle in and enjoy some of the amenities. While the on-site café seemed designed with pilgrims in mind, it had already begun to wind down by the…
User: JOHN S
Trip type: Solo travel
Nice hotel on Camino de Santiago
This was a stop on the Camino de Santiago. Nothing special about the hotel. They remodeled everything so it is all new. I'm happy I stayed here because it is right on the Camino de Santiago path---the path is literally right behind the hotel. Nice stay.
User: Jessica S
Trip type: Couples
Do NOT recommend
Horrible hotel. Front Desk staff was not helpful at all and demanded I speak Spanish to them. When I asked for a bottle of water to be able to take medication they ignored me for almost 15 minutes before getting a bottle and charging me 2 Euros for it. I asked…
User: Michel99
Trip type: Friends getaway
Not for me
In the middle of nowhere located next to a busy road. Nothing but a restaurant and a greengrocer next door. Typical hotel built in the 90's and still has the 90's vibe. The staff was not very friendly. Room basic large, clean with a good bed. Internet is good.…
User: lelieg2016
Trip type: Couples
AVOID!!!
Where to start?? Hotel is clean, that’s about it. 5km from centre of Santiago so need a car.A/c advertised doesn’t work, of course! It is ancient. Fridge in room is warm, use it as a cupboard to store your shoes, that’s what we did!The ‘restaurant’ inside the…
