About this property

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. This mountain hotel features spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Its rooms have heating, a TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower. The restaurant in the Garganta del Cares hotel serves characteristic Asturian dishes such as the well-known fabada bean stew or local goatling. A daily set menu, varied platters and sandwiches are also offered. The hotel is located in the area known as La Garganta de Cares, where the Cares River begins. The nearest town is Arenas de Cabrales, 3.7 mi away. The Covadonga Sanctuary is 35 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Peter
Ireland Ireland
Very comfortable rooms, a perfect location for the gorge walk and the Bulnes funicular. Great food too! Parking is a bonus. Staff very very considerate.
Robert
United States United States
Across the street from the river. Very reasonably priced.
Heidi
United States United States
The staff were very friendly and helpful, even with my limited Spanish. Very convenient to many of the trails in Pico de Europa.
Marc
United States United States
Location, cleanliness and meeting other hikers before and after the hikes.
Neal
United States United States
Perfectly good place at a great price near the hike
Apolonia
United States United States
Location, parking, super-friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed the fabada for dinner!
Dennis
United States United States
The location is excellent, close to the Funicular de Bulnes the Ruta del Cares. the staff was very kind and helpful.
Anonymous
United States United States
Everything about this hotel is simple and fully satisfying. The floors, walls, and furniture all seem fairly new, and everything is kept spotlessly clean. The decor is simple and fitting. The food is simple, good, and filling. Best of all, the...
Anonymous
United States United States
Location is fantastic (easy walking distance to funicular to Bulnes and numerous hiking trails) and had free parking which, with the narrow canyons, I found is hard to come by. The food was inexpensive, but delicious and very generous portions....
Helena
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location for walking, especially the Cares gorge, Bulnes and Camerena

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Garganta del cares
  • Cuisine
    Spanish
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 19 per person, per night

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

In case of arriving later that 20:00h, please let Hotel Garganta del Cares know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.