Hotel Convento San Roque
Balmaseda · Basque Country · 2 Stars

Hotel Convento San Roque

Two-star hotel in Balmaseda, housed in an 18th-century former convent, with a restaurant in the old refectory and rooms with private bathrooms.

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8.2 Score
785 Reviews
2★ Stars
14:00 Check-in
Area Balmaseda
Nearby Convento de Santa Clara · 20 m
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00
Pets Allowed

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Hotel Convento San Roque

Hotel Convento San Roque is a 2-star hotel in Balmaseda, housed in an 18th-century former convent. Its rooms occupy the former cells, are outward-facing and have private bathrooms; some offer garden views and several have a bath. Options include double rooms and a triple room, with floor areas ranging from 12 to 17.64 m².

The old refectory houses the restaurant, where traditional Basque cuisine and grilled meat are prepared and served with wines from the cellar. To unwind, the monastic relaxation room offers ambient music, aromatherapy and a selection of teas. The hotel has a garden, terrace, lift and areas adapted for guests with reduced mobility; the upper floors are accessible only by stairs. It also offers free private parking and free WiFi. On Campo de las Monjas, the hotel is close to historic sights in Balmaseda, such as the Convento de Santa Clara and the Centro de Interpretación de la Pasión.

Hotel Convento San Roque
★ 8.2 · Very good · 785 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel Convento San Roque

Two-star hotel in Balmaseda, housed in an 18th-century former convent, with a restaurant in the old refectory and rooms with private bathrooms.

Room types

Hotel Convento San Roque offers three room types: Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds, Superior Double Room and Triple Room. The rooms have private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. The Double and Triple Rooms measure 12 m²; the Superior measures 17.64 m². Both Double Rooms accommodate up to two people, while the Triple Room sleeps three.

Features vary by room. The 12 m² Double Room includes garden views and a bath; the Superior has a large double bed and a bathroom with a bath or shower. The Triple Room has a bath and tea/coffee maker. Its main layout includes single beds, though it can also be arranged with one single bed and one double bed. Rooms include practical items such as toiletries, towels and a hairdryer; some also have a desk, bidet or telephone.

Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Hotel Convento San Roque
Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
12 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Garden view
  • Bath

At 12 m², this double room stands out for its garden views and bath. The private bathroom includes toiletries and a hairdryer; you'll also find a desk, TV and telephone. It has two single beds and accommodates up to two people.

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Superior Double Room — Hotel Convento San Roque
Superior Double Room
17 m²

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bath or shower
  • Bidet

This room measures 17.64 m² and has a large double bed. The private bathroom has a bath or shower, bidet, toiletries and a hairdryer. It includes heating and a telephone, as well as a TV. It accommodates two people and offers more space than the 12 m² Double Room.

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Triple Room — Hotel Convento San Roque
Triple Room
12 m²

  • 3 Single beds or 1 Single bed and 1 Double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Bath
  • Tea/coffee maker

The Triple Room measures 12 m² and accommodates three people. Its main layout has three single beds; it can also be arranged with one single bed and one double bed. The private bathroom has a bath, and the room also includes a tea/coffee maker, desk and TV.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay in an 18th-century former convent, with rooms housed in its former cells.
  • you'd like to visit historic sights in Balmaseda: the Centro de Interpretación de la Pasión is 30 m away.
  • you want free private parking at the property, with no reservation required.
  • you're travelling with a pet and can request permission to bring it, for a surcharge of EUR 10 per night.
  • you want to combine your stay with traditional Basque cuisine and grilled meat at the hotel restaurant.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need to check in after 18:00: check-in ends at that time.
  • you're travelling with a pet and don't want to pay a surcharge: staying with animals may incur a charge of EUR 10 per night.
  • a guest under 18 is travelling without a parent or legal guardian.
  • you need to accommodate four people in one room: the Triple Room sleeps a maximum of three.

Hotel facilities & services

The hotel brings together services for dining, relaxation and organising your stay. The restaurant and bar are complemented by an on-site café; fruit, wine and champagne, children's menus and special diet menus are also available on request. For transport and luggage, the hotel offers free private parking, with no reservation required, and free WiFi throughout the property. Pets are allowed on request and charges may apply.

Shared facilities include a terrace, garden and outdoor furniture. The lift makes access easier, and the property has areas adapted for guests with reduced mobility, including a wheelchair-accessible unit; the upper floors are accessible only by stairs. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available, along with heating, tourist information and packed lunches. Meeting and banquet facilities and express check-in and check-out are also offered.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pets allowed
  • Restaurant
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Tourist information
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Parking

  • Parking for disabled guests

Food & drink

  • On-site café
  • Fruit
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bed linen
  • Socket near the bed

Location & what to see

Hotel Convento San Roque is at Campo de las Monjas, 2, in the centre of Balmaseda. Convento de Santa Clara is 20 m away and Centro de Interpretación de la Pasión de Balmaseda is 30 m away. El Cristo Garden is 110 m away, while Campa de las piscinas is 190 m away. These places put your stay among the town's historic buildings and green spaces. Museo de Historia de Balmaseda is 230 m away and Jardín del Palacio de Horcasitas is 300 m away.

To explore the local heritage, Iglesia de San Severino is 560 m away and Ruinas del Castillo is 430 m away. Boinas La Encartada Museoa is 2.2 km away; further afield are Castro del Cerco Bolumburu, 3.5 km away, and Ferrería de Bolumburu, 3.6 km away. The Bolumburu recreation area is 3.8 km away. La Calzada and Balmaseda train stations are 250 m and 700 m away, respectively. Bilbao Airport is 24 km away; Vitoria and Seve Ballesteros-Santander airports are 51 km and 55 km away.

For a visit focused on Balmaseda, you can combine the Interpretation Centre, the History Museum and the church in a walk around the town. El Cristo Garden and the gardens at Palacio de Horcasitas offer outdoor stops between visits. If you want to extend your excursion, El Castillo is 520 m away and Sabugal Este is 1.6 km away. La Brena Park is 3.4 km away; the Bolumburu recreation area is another option at 3.8 km, alongside Ferrería de Bolumburu and the archaeological site of Castro del Cerco Bolumburu.

Convento de Santa Clara — Historic religious complex a short distance from the hotel. 20 m
Centro de Interpretación de la Pasión de Balmaseda — A place to learn about the local tradition of the Passion play. 30 m
Balmaseda History Museum — An introduction to the town's past and heritage. 230 m
Iglesia de San Severino — A notable church among the town's historic buildings. 560 m
Boinas La Encartada Museoa — Museum connected with the history of the local textile industry. 2,2 km
La Brena — A park adding a green space to a local excursion. 3,4 km

What guests say about Hotel Convento San Roque

8.2
Very good · 785 reviews
Staff
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Facilities
8.1
Value for money
8.3
Free Wi-Fi
8.1

Reviews reflect a satisfying stay: guests particularly highlight the cleanliness and staff, along with the surroundings in Balmaseda. Comfort and facilities receive positive scores, while the internet connection gets a somewhat more moderate rating.

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