Casa Bolboreta

This inn was the worst. The front desk greeter was very rude to our group as we checked in. It’s advertised as having ac. It did not. There are no screens on the windows so when we opened them for air, we were eaten up by mosquitos and flies. When we inquired about fans, we were told they were on order. Keys jammed in doors and were very difficult to open. Our shower head was broken and had to be hand-held. Mold was along the walls in the bathroom and several in our group reported broken shower doors that allowed bathrooms to flood when the shower ran. Dinner was fine. The next morning, we woke up to a minimal breakfast and the sole staff member on site very sick. An ambulance arrived to take her to hospital but apparently there was no other staff member on site to check guests out. We left our keys on the front desk and gratefully left. There are plenty of albergues and inns in town. Pick one of those. We are walking the Camino and have stayed in charming, basic inns that provided clean spaces and excellent customer service. This was not one of them.

I stayed at Casa Bolboreta when walking the Camino. It is located a bit off the Camino but the friendly owner picked me up from Casanova at no extra cost. Casa Bolboreta is a warm and welcoming place. The food was great and catered for a variety of dietary requirements. There is a lovely quiet walk to a castle nearby that is worth doing.

Peace, relaxation, nature, hospitality and cordiality are the words that first come to mind when thinking about Casa Bolboreta. An unforgettable stay and rest day on the Camino. A little off the beaten path, it is an oasis that brings deceleration for body, mind and soul. In addition to the huge hospitality, the absolute highlight is the dinner. Regional ingredients, cooked with heart and love, a modern variant of the rustic kitchen let every taste bud cheer. Here the guest is taken care of and one feels AT HOME. The great service is also the pick up and drop off on the Camino. Our dog could move freely no matter in which room and garden. For all of us it was pure nature and relaxation with friends. RECOMMENDED

I'm posting a very late review of the wonderful Albergue Casa Sabela from my time walking the Camino Frances in Oct/Nov 2019 - a lifetime ago! I had begun to experience some pain in my leg (shin splints) which required me to take a break earlier than expected that day. The Albergue is only a very short distance off the trail - I walked it in 10 mins and met Mar in the car coming to pick me up. Honestly if you are fit and able I wouldn't think twice about the minor detour to the Albergue. The place, like the people, is fantastic - warm, welcoming and for me at that moment in time a place where I could recuperate in comfort. The accommodation is fantastic and before dinner the various guests assembled in the living room in front of a roaring fire, meeting, chatting and exchanging tales. Even though it was the end of the season there were still quite a few people there and we had dinner together - an amazing paella with all the trappings. Most important however was the friendly and authentic helpfulness provided by Mar and her husband. She went out of her way to help me with a particular request I had. This place is wonderful I would recommend it any time o f the year. Hopefully the Camino will open up soon and I highly recommend this Albergue as a warm and welcoming place to rest your head and nourish the soul. x

Our party of four made reservations at Albergue Casa Sabela while walking El Camino de Santiago in September 2019. Mar and Carlos were our 'super hosts' during our stay at Palas de Rei. They treated us to tapas and wine while waiting for dinner which turned out to be a 4-course delicious dinner shared with other pilgrims from England and Barcelona, Spain. Casa Sabela is very clean, comfortable, and run by a very friendly couple: Master Chef Mar and her husband Carlos.

Hi out of all the places we stayed we enjoyed our stay here, the warmth of the reception and the loving atmosphere were wonderfull, we decided to have a bit of luxury and have our own room for a change. Good size room with everything you need. It was late in the season fireplace was a great place to snuggle up to. The food for the evening meal with other pilgrims, lasagna with great company. Not forgetting lovable Bella Thank you