A Corticela
Vilanova de Arousa · Galicia

A Corticela

Shared dormitory hostel in Vilanova de Arousa, with sea views, a communal kitchen, free Wi-Fi and nearby beaches to explore the estuary.

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7.8 Score
861 Reviews
02:30 Check-in
Nearby Praia da Carteleira · 150 m
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 02:30

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A Corticela

A Corticela is a hostel in Vilanova de Arousa, 150 m from Praia da Carteleira, with shared dormitories and sea views. It is designed for guests who prefer accommodation with shared spaces: it has a shared kitchen and lounge, while the bathrooms are shared and include a bidet and hairdryer. Beds are available in mixed dormitories with four and six beds, with bed linen and a wardrobe; free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

The rooms measure 12 and 18 m² and have a seating area and soundproofing, as well as views of the garden and local attractions. The hostel is 770 m from Praia do Terrón and 300 m from Casa-Museo Valle-Inclán. Vilagarcía de Arousa train station is 6 km away; Vigo Airport is 64 km away, and a paid airport shuttle is available. Free public parking is available nearby. The shared dormitories and communal spaces make a base for exploring Vilanova and the estuary.

A Corticela
★ 7.8 · Good · 861 reviews

Plan your stay at A Corticela

Shared dormitory hostel in Vilanova de Arousa, with sea views, a communal kitchen, free Wi-Fi and nearby beaches to explore the estuary.

Room types

The two available options are beds in mixed shared dormitories: one with four beds, measuring 12 m², and one with six, measuring 18 m². Each single bed is set up for one person. Both options have views of the sea, garden and local attractions, as well as a seating area, soundproofing, a wardrobe and bed linen. The units are on the ground floor and are wheelchair accessible.

The bathroom is shared and has a bidet, shower and hairdryer. Everyday amenities include a socket near the bed, clothes rack, cleaning products and washing machine. The shared kitchen provides a communal space for preparing food, while the seating area offers a place to relax outside the dormitory. Both options are mixed dormitories; the main difference is the number of beds and the floor area.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — A Corticela
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
12 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 5 guests
  • Sea view
  • Garden view

This single bed is in a mixed dormitory with four beds, the smaller of the two options. The room measures 12 m² and combines sea and garden views with soundproofing. The seating area and tiled floor are among its distinctive features.

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — A Corticela
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
18 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 5 guests
  • Sea view
  • Seating area

This single bed is in a mixed dormitory with six beds, measuring 18 m²: it is the larger option. It shares the sea and garden views and soundproofing of the other option, and has a seating area and tiled floor.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • want to stay near the sea: Praia da Carteleira is 150 m away.
  • enjoy open views: the available beds have views of the sea and garden.
  • prefer to have a shared kitchen and seating area during your stay.
  • need wheelchair-accessible facilities: the units are on the ground floor.
  • find it useful to have a washing machine and cleaning products in the rooms.

Maybe not, if...

  • need a private bathroom: the room bathrooms are shared.
  • are looking for a room exclusively for your group: the options are mixed dormitories with four or six beds.
  • want private parking inside the building: the available parking is public and nearby.
  • are travelling with children who need their own bed: the rooms described are set up for one person and do not provide for child occupancy.

Hotel facilities & services

General amenities include free Wi-Fi and free street parking, as well as an airport shuttle. The common area has a TV, lockers and tourist information, and there are vending machines for snacks and drinks. Smoking is prohibited throughout the property, which also offers heating and soundproofed rooms.

Everyday services include daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing. Family rooms and facilities for guests with reduced mobility provide more options for your stay; there are also wheelchair-accessible areas. The rooms have a shared kitchen, washing machine and cleaning products, along with sockets near the beds. The amenities combine shared services with practical facilities for your stay.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Views
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
  • Airport shuttle
  • Washing machine
  • Tourist information

General facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Pub crawl
  • Lockers
  • Tourist information
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Shared TV/lounge area
  • Snack vending machine
  • Drink vending machine
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Wheelchair accessible

Parking

  • Street parking

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Washing machine
  • Socket near the bed
  • Seating area

Location & what to see

A Corticela is in Vilanova de Arousa, beside the Ría de Arousa and 150 m from Praia da Carteleira. Nearby streets are home to A Xunqueira (200 m), Parque do Recheo (220 m) and Lonxa de Vilanova de Arousa (280 m), places that offer a glimpse of local maritime life. Igrexa Vella de San Cibrán de Vilanova da Arousa is 280 m away, and Casa-Museo Valle-Inclán, dedicated to the writer born in the town, is 300 m away. Reiz and Meson o Timón are 300 m away.

Vilagarcía de Arousa train station is 6 km away and Catoira station is 14 km away. Vigo Airport is 64 km away. On the nearby coast, Praia do Ariño is 610 m away, Praia da Braña is 620 m away and Praia do Terrón is 770 m away; Playa As Sinas is 900 m away. These distances make it easy to combine walks around town with days by the sea and visits to the town centre.

In the warmer months, the estuary's beaches offer options for spending the day on the coast; outside summer, coastal walks and cultural visits keep the area interesting. Casa Museo Irmáns Camba is 600 m away and Xardín Museo de Valle-Inclán is 340 m away. For a longer excursion, Parque Nacional Islas Atlánticas de Galicia is 14 km away. Adegas Gran Vinum, 2.9 km away, offers a visit related to local wine production.

Praia da Carteleira — A nearby beach for a walk by the sea and to enjoy the coast. 150 m
Recheo Park — A nearby green space where you can take a break during a walk around town. 220 m
Vilanova de Arousa Fish Market — A place connected with the fishing industry and the local maritime character. 280 m
Valle-Inclán House-Museum — A house dedicated to the writer Ramón María del Valle-Inclán, who was born in Vilanova. 300 m

What guests say about A Corticela

7.8
Good · 861 reviews
Staff
7.9
Comfort
8.2
Location
8.7
Cleanliness
8.2
Facilities
7.6
Value for money
8.1
Free Wi-Fi
8.1

Guests particularly appreciate the surroundings and cleanliness, along with the comfort of the rooms. The staff and Wi-Fi receive favourable comments, although opinions on the facilities and services are somewhat more moderate. Overall, reviews reflect a well-regarded stay close to the coast.

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