El Pez Escorpion
Salinas · Asturias

El Pez Escorpion

Seafront hostel in Salinas, with shared dormitories and private bathrooms, a garden, terrace and nearby beaches for enjoying the coast and outdoor activities.

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7.5 Score
263 Reviews
16:00 Check-in
Area Salinas
Nearby El Espartal Beach · 150 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 16:00

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El Pez Escorpion

El Pez Escorpion is a hostel in Salinas, opposite El Espartal Beach, with a garden, terrace and shared dormitories with private bathrooms. Its accommodation consists of beds in mixed dormitories for eight or ten people, all with bunk beds; it suits travellers who prioritise the coast, outdoor activities and places to relax. The rooms have private showers, and some offer views; the eight-bed dormitory covers 30 m² and one ten-bed option covers 20 m². WiFi is free in the common areas, and the shared lounge has a TV area.

The hostel also offers water sports facilities, as well as opportunities for hiking and joining cycling or walking tours. El Dólar Beach is 1.4 km away, Arnao Beach is 2 km away, and Salinas railway station is 750 m away; Asturias Airport is 5 km away. The kitchen is not open to guests.

El Pez Escorpion
★ 7.5 · Good · 263 reviews

Plan your stay at El Pez Escorpion

Seafront hostel in Salinas, with shared dormitories and private bathrooms, a garden, terrace and nearby beaches for enjoying the coast and outdoor activities.

Room types

El Pez Escorpion offers beds in mixed dormitories for eight or ten people, an option for those who prefer to share their accommodation. All three options have a private bathroom with a shower; two are ten-bed dormitories and the third is an eight-bed dormitory. One of the ten-bed options covers 20 m², while the eight-bed dormitory covers 30 m² and offers views. All the beds described are bunk beds, with a maximum capacity of one person per bed.

The categories differ mainly in dormitory size and views. Sleeping areas have wooden or parquet flooring, bed linen, heating, a wardrobe, coat rack, clothes airer and socket near the bed. This lets you choose between two dormitory capacities and weigh up the available space alongside the features of each option.

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — El Pez Escorpion
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
20 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Views
  • Private bathroom

At 20 m², this ten-bed mixed dormitory combines views with a private bathroom and shower. The individual bed is in a bunk bed, and the room has wooden or parquet flooring, bed linen and a socket near the bed. This is the ten-bed option with a defined floor area and views.

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — El Pez Escorpion
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
30 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Views
  • Private bathroom

At 30 m², this eight-bed mixed dormitory offers more space than the 20 m² ten-bed option. The room has views and a private bathroom with a shower; the individual bed is in a bunk bed. Wooden or parquet flooring, heating and a clothes airer complete its features.

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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — El Pez Escorpion
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

This ten-person option is in a mixed dormitory, with each individual bed arranged in a bunk bed. It has a private bathroom with a shower, giving you your own washing space within shared accommodation. Its capacity distinguishes it from the eight-bed option.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay opposite El Espartal Beach, 150 m away.
  • you prefer a bed in a shared dormitory with a private bathroom and shower.
  • you want free WiFi in the common areas.
  • you want to go hiking or try water sports during your stay.
  • you value having a garden, terrace and shared lounge with a TV.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: El Pez Escorpion does not have a car park.
  • you want to cook during your stay, as the kitchen is not open to guests.
  • you prefer a whole room for private use rather than a bed in a shared dormitory.
  • you need to arrive outside check-in hours, which are from 16:00 to 20:00.

Hotel facilities & services

The hostel has outdoor spaces and areas where you can relax between trips to the coast. It has outdoor furniture, a terrace and a garden, as well as a shared lounge with a TV area; free WiFi is available in the common areas. The accommodation also offers water sports facilities, and you can join cycling or walking tours or go hiking nearby.

The rooms are non-smoking and have heating. All have a private bathroom, toilet and shower. The dormitories have bed linen, a wardrobe, coat rack, clothes airer and socket near the bed, as well as wooden or parquet flooring. Board games and puzzles provide more ways to spend your downtime.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Shower
  • Hiking

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Cycling tours
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Hiking
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Board games / puzzles
  • Fire extinguishers
  • No smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Location & what to see

El Pez Escorpion is in Salinas, in the municipality of Castrillón, opposite El Espartal Beach, 150 m away. The coastline shapes the surroundings, with beaches and walking routes close to the town centre. Las Conchas restaurant is 100 m away; Montse is 550 m away. Deva Park is 510 m away, and the Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen is also 550 m away. These nearby landmarks make it easy to walk between the coast and the town.

Salinas railway station is 750 m away and San Juan de Nieva is 2.2 km away; Asturias Airport is 5 km away. The Interpretation Centre of the Monastery of La Merced is 660 m away, and the Interpretation Centre of Gauzón Castle is 690 m away. The Philippe Cousteau Anchor Museum, next to the Philippe Cousteau Monument, is 1.1 km away. Further on, the Arnao Mine Museum is 2.4 km away. You can combine cultural visits with trips around Salinas.

The coast offers several places to walk and spend the day by the sea: Cuerno Beach is 1.2 km away, El Dólar Beach is 1.4 km away and Arnao Beach is 2 km away. Arañón Beach is 2.3 km away. In the warmer months, you can spend time on the beaches and explore different stretches of coastline; outside the swimming season, walks and hiking offer more outdoor options. The hostel also offers water sports, hiking and cycling or walking tours.

El Espartal Beach — A nearby stretch of sandy coast for walks along the Bay of Biscay and enjoying the seascape. 150 m
Gauzón Castle Interpretation Centre — An interpretive centre dedicated to the history and remains of the medieval castle. 690 m
Philippe Cousteau Anchor Museum — A museum dedicated to the maritime world, anchors and seafaring culture. 1,1 km
Deva Park — A green space where you can relax outdoors near the centre of Salinas. 510 m
Cuerno Beach — A nearby stretch of coastline to add a walk to your day at the beach. 1,2 km
El Dólar Beach — Another nearby beach where you can explore different stretches of Salinas coastline. 1,4 km

What guests say about El Pez Escorpion

7.5
Good · 263 reviews
Staff
8.7
Comfort
7.7
Location
9.2
Cleanliness
8.0
Facilities
7.3
Value for money
7.3
Free Wi-Fi
9.4

Reviews particularly praise the staff and WiFi, with cleanliness also viewed favourably. Comfort and value for money receive more moderate ratings, while proximity to the coast is among the most highly rated aspects.

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