El Rincón de las Merindades
Santelices · Castile and León

El Rincón de las Merindades

Hotel in Santelices with rooms offering mountain and city views, continental breakfast, a terrace and opportunities for hiking nearby.

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8.2 Score
531 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Area Santelices
Nearby Church of San Mamés · 100 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00
Pets Allowed

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El Rincón de las Merindades

El Rincón de las Merindades is a hotel in Santelices, Burgos, 100 m from the Church of San Mamés, with mountain views. Its rooms, for up to two people, have a private bathroom, wardrobe, bed linen, towels and a flat-screen TV. Options range from 20 to 40 m², with mountain and city views; some have a bath and others a shower.

The hotel serves continental breakfast and has a terrace, picnic area, barbecue and shared lounge. It also offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property, daily housekeeping, tourist information and pet accessories. There is no parking at the accommodation. Santelices and the surrounding area offer opportunities for hiking and visiting places such as Torre de Cidad, Cuevas del Ventanón and Cascada de las Pisas. Check-in is from 14:00 to 20:00 and check-out is by 12:00.

El Rincón de las Merindades
★ 8.2 · Very good · 531 reviews

Plan your stay at El Rincón de las Merindades

Hotel in Santelices with rooms offering mountain and city views, continental breakfast, a terrace and opportunities for hiking nearby.

Room types

El Rincón de las Merindades has six rooms ranging from 20 to 40 m², all with a private bathroom and a maximum capacity of two people. Options include a Standard Double Room, twin rooms and rooms whose names highlight the mountain views. The windows look out over the mountains and the city, a feature shared by the different room types.

The 30 and 40 m² rooms with private bathrooms have a bath, shower and bidet; others include a shower or a bath or shower. You’ll also find a wardrobe, bed linen, towels and a flat-screen TV. Parquet flooring features in several rooms, while some have a desk. The beds are singles: twin options have two, while the Standard Double Room has one. You can choose between different sizes and bathroom features, with a private bathroom and views common to all.

Twin Room with Private Bathroom — El Rincón de las Merindades
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
30 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bath
  • Mountain view

At 30 m², this room offers mountain and city views. The private bathroom has a bath, shower and bidet, a combination that sets it apart from rooms with a shower or a bath or shower. It has two single beds, a flat-screen TV and parquet flooring.

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Twin Room with Private Bathroom — El Rincón de las Merindades
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
40 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bath
  • Bidet

At 40 m², this option offers more space than the other Twin Room with Private Bathroom, which is 30 m². It has two single beds, mountain and city views, and a private bathroom with a bath, shower and bidet. Parquet flooring and a TV complete the room.

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Double Room with Mountain View - 1 or 2 Beds — El Rincón de las Merindades
Double Room with Mountain View - 1 or 2 Beds
25 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Mountain view
  • TV

This 25 m² room focuses on its mountain and city views. It has two single beds, a private bathroom with a shower and a flat-screen TV. Free toiletries and parquet flooring complete this mid-sized option, which differs from the 30 and 40 m² rooms.

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Standard Double Room — El Rincón de las Merindades
Standard Double Room
20 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Desk
  • City view

At 20 m², this is the most compact option and the only one with a single bed instead of two. It offers mountain and city views, a private bathroom with a bath or shower, and a desk. It also has a TV, wardrobe and free toiletries.

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Twin Room with Mountain Views — El Rincón de las Merindades
Twin Room with Mountain Views
30 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Desk
  • Mountain view

This 30 m² room highlights mountain views in its name and has two single beds. The private bathroom has a shower or bath, and the room includes a desk, TV and parquet flooring. City views are also among its features.

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Twin Room — El Rincón de las Merindades
Twin Room
30 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Socket near the bed
  • City view

At 30 m², this room has two single beds and offers views of both the mountains and the city, without highlighting them in its name. It has a private bathroom with a bath or shower, a desk and a TV. The socket beside the bed is a practical extra in this room with parquet flooring.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay in Santelices and explore small villages and points of interest nearby.
  • you’d like to go hiking during your stay.
  • you value rooms with mountain and city views.
  • you’re looking for a hotel that serves continental breakfast.
  • you’re travelling with a pet and would find the pet bowls and basket useful.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need parking at the property: there is no parking.
  • you’re travelling in a group and want to share a room, as each room accommodates a maximum of two people.
  • you need to arrive before 14:00: check-in starts at that time.
  • you expect to arrive after 20:00, when check-in ends.

Hotel facilities & services

El Rincón de las Merindades has spaces for enjoying both indoors and outdoors. The terrace and sun terrace let you spend time outside, while the picnic area and barbecue provide a place to arrange meals. There’s also a shared lounge with a TV, heating and non-smoking rooms.

To explore the surroundings, the hotel offers walking tours, pub crawls and tourist information; hiking is among the available activities. Housekeeping is provided daily, and packed lunches and special diet menus can be requested. The rooms have a private bathroom, toiletries, towels and bed linen, as well as mountain or city views and a flat-screen TV. Internet access is free throughout the property.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Views
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Pub crawl

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawl
  • Hiking
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tourist information
  • Packed lunches
  • Wooden or parquet flooring

Food & drink

  • Fruit
  • Special diet menus (on request)

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • Views
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Location & what to see

El Rincón de las Merindades is in Santelices, in the province of Burgos, among small settlements and mountainous terrain. The Church of San Mamés is 100 m away and the Municipal Swimming Pool is 260 m away. Pedrosa de Valdeporres is 610 m away, while the Church of San Esteban is 760 m away. These nearby places reflect the rural character of the area, where villages, churches and points of interest are spread across different localities.

Pedrosa and Dosante-Cidad railway stations are 1 km and 1.4 km away, respectively. In Cidad de Valdeporres, 1.3 km away, you’ll find Torre de Cidad, 1.4 km away; Cerro de la Maza is 1.8 km away. Ojo Guareña is 10 km away and the village of Pedrosa de Valdeporres is 610 m away. These distances make it possible to plan stops at several places in the area during a stay in Santelices.

For hiking nearby, you can use Cuevas del Ventanón, 2.6 km away, and the El Ventanón viewpoint, 3.4 km away, as reference points. Cascada de las Pisas is 3.6 km away and Dolmen de Busnela is 3.8 km away; Cascada del Molino is 3.9 km away. The caves, peaks and waterfalls offer options for combining visits to heritage sites with walks through the landscape. The Church of San Mamés, 100 m away, is close by for a stroll around Santelices.

Church of San Mamés — A local church a short distance away, beside the streets of Santelices. 100 m
Torre de Cidad — Historic tower in Cidad de Valdeporres, near the village. 1,4 km
Cerro de la Maza — A nearby hill offering a destination to explore the surroundings. 1,8 km
Cuevas del Ventanón — Underground formations among the area’s natural attractions. 2,6 km
El Ventanón — A viewpoint for taking in the mountainous terrain nearby. 3,4 km
Cascada de las Pisas — A waterfall that adds a natural destination to your excursions. 3,6 km

What guests say about El Rincón de las Merindades

8.2
Very good · 531 reviews
Staff
9.3
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Facilities
7.9
Value for money
8.4
Free Wi-Fi
8.5

Guests particularly appreciate the staff’s attentiveness and the cleanliness of the rooms. Comfort and value for money also receive good reviews. The facilities receive a somewhat more moderate rating, while the Wi-Fi and surroundings round out a positive overall impression.

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