Reviews of Albergue El Encanto

What a lovely, serene albergue in a quiet peaceful town. We enjoyed the courtyard, relaxing with a cold beer after a long day's walk. Marta was an absolute delight and looks after everyone so well. Dinner organised with local restaurant 2 minutes walk away. Our room was gorgeous. Fabulous place to stay on the Camino.

We were a group of 6 people doing the Camino from France to Santiago (5 by bike and 1 with a support car), and our stay was excellent! There was a safe place for our bikes, easy parking, and we were very well received. Clean and comfortable rooms, and a great location. Too bad we couldn’t stay longer. We highly recommend it to everyone on the Camino – whether by bike or on foot – after many rides and walks, it was just perfect! The host Marta is an exceptional person, very friendly, and she gave us many valuable tips about the next stage of the Camino de Compostela.

Beautiful old world charm, very clean and Martha is a wonderful host.

Nothing

Marta the host is lovely. She speaks good English as well as Spanish and was incredibly welcoming. The shower and bathrooms are the cleanest, nicest ones on the camino. The beds are very comfortable, with linen sheets, and a fresh, soft towel was much appreciated. The communal areas are beautiful. There is a well stocked fridge with a variety of (well priced) drinks so it is easy to take what you need and to feel at home. The dinner is at a restaurant 20 metres away and was very good, one of the best we've had. All the beds have charging plugs and individually fitted lights, which were convenient. The place is relaxing and peaceful. We loved it.

Hosts were amazing.

Cold and did not see blankets

Well appointed. On the Camino. Marta was a wonderful host, we felt welcomed and at home. Great kitchen for our use and pilgrim meal nearby. It was a highlight of our third Camino Frances…if we do a fourth would definitely stay again!!

There was nothing we didn’t like!!

Very friendly staff

Cant say anythig was bad

Albergue El Encanto is a beautiful place that leans into its old-world charm - staying there made feel I was on the Camino centuries ago (apart from the lovely private bathroom, of course!) The staff were helpful and friendly, which is nice to experience after a long day’s walk. Meals were not provided on site, but the local bar host a dinner and breakfast especially for the pilgrims of this albergue, and we had fantastic conversation with fellow travellers.

The shower wasn’t very powerful, but it served its purpose.

Delightfully restored old building. The evening meal was outstanding. Very pleasant stay on the Camino

The property was amazing. The facility was beautiful.

I was going to do 10 stars but I can’t. So when I first contacted Martha, I was telling her that I was thinking of coming early which I did. I rang the doorbell. She came out of her window and automatically got upset because I got there early I told her I had no problem with waiting at the bench until check-in. She then proceeded to let me in at that time. Everything was fine. I even helped with the dishes and clearing the table, but when I was coming out of my room down the stairs, I heard Martha telling other pilgrims that I was rude coming at 10:30 in the morning and demanding that I get a room at that time and she was talking so poorly about me. This is all untrue because I told her I had a bad experience in another. Alberque and I was more than willing to wait outside. Once again, I could not believe from one business owner to another that she would talk irresponsibly about another pilgrim to other pilgrims. It just showed me her lack of class and that completely tarnished my whole stay there. I was so upset that I went to bed and got up extra early and left early so I did not have to face her or I would’ve had a few words to her. Totally unprofessional and I will not be back for sure.

There was no breakfast, but Encanto has an arrangement with a local cafe for dinner and breakfast (Pilgrim Menu) that not only gives a discount to Encanto guest, but has great food and a communal meal. The restuarant owner and staff are exceptional

Nothing. We have stayed here before and this time we actually diverted from our route by about 50 miles to stay here.

The host was exceptional - so friendly and professional. The house is absolutely beautiful - set around a courtyard. Our room was amazing - so clean, quirky and beautiful. Dinner was organised by our host at a neighbouring restaurant - it was so delicious. Laundry service available at a cost of €5 per wash and €5 per dry - everything returned smelling beautifully.

Nothing not to like.

Alburgue El Encanto was heaven! From Martha’s welcome upon coming through the door, to the peaceful and beautiful inner courtyard, to the rooms, to the well appointed kitchen, to the excellent pilgrim dinner at Arnal Restaurant, all was perfection.

Absolutely gorgeous and Marta the hostess is so gracious and kind. Quiet and impeccably clean and decorated. Highly recommend.

Nada

Beautiful property with comfortable private room. The host was gracious, welcoming and kind. 10/10.

My favorite place so far. Beautiful inside! Host is Marta and she is amazing. Beds so comfortable. Little pool for sore feet. Food was delicious. Loved this place! 🥰🥰

No complaints.