Hotel Doña Jimena
Villarcayo · Castile and León · 3 Stars

Hotel Doña Jimena

3-star hotel in Villarcayo with a garden, terrace and restaurant; it offers family rooms, free private parking and bicycle rental for exploring Las Merindades.

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8.6 Score
442 Reviews
3★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Area Villarcayo
Nearby Church of San Andrés Apóstol · 310 m
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Hotel Doña Jimena

Hotel Doña Jimena is a 3-star hotel in Villarcayo, with a garden, terrace and restaurant on Calle Zamora. It combines outdoor spaces and practical services for a stay in Las Merindades, whether you’re travelling with your family or want to explore the area by bicycle.

The rooms have a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, desk and safe. Options range from a 55 m² suite with a hot tub to triple and quadruple rooms; some have views and several include a bathtub. The restaurant serves meals, and the hotel offers a buffet breakfast, as well as room service, free WiFi and free private parking. You can also rent bicycles to explore the surrounding area.

Villarcayo offers the chance to combine walks around the town with visits to nearby places such as Torre de los Porras and the Ojo Guareña natural complex, 14 km away. The surrounding area has green spaces, the former Horna-Villarcayo railway station and routes for walking or cycling. The garden and terrace provide places to relax when you return.

Hotel Doña Jimena
★ 8.6 · Fabulous · 442 reviews

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3-star hotel in Villarcayo with a garden, terrace and restaurant; it offers family rooms, free private parking and bicycle rental for exploring Las Merindades.

Room types

The four room types suit stays of different sizes: the Deluxe Suite with Hot Tub covers 55 m² and is designed for up to two people; the Quadruple Room offers 18 m² for up to four. The Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds and the Triple Room are both 16 m², with capacity for two and three guests respectively.

All have a private bathroom and flat-screen TV, while features that vary include views, a bathtub and a hot tub. The suite also comes with a bathrobe and slippers; the quadruple room has a sofa, as do the double and triple rooms. The beds are arranged in individual configurations, with a sofa bed in the quadruple room. You can choose between a spacious room with a special bathing area, a room for a group, or more compact options for two or three people.

Deluxe Suite with Hot Tub — Hotel Doña Jimena
Deluxe Suite with Hot Tub
55 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Bathtub
  • Hot tub

At 55 m², the Deluxe Suite with Hot Tub combines spacious accommodation with a private hot tub and a conventional bathtub. It has a private bathroom, bathrobe, slippers and sofa; its two single beds make it suitable for two people who want to enjoy a more complete bathing area.

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Quadruple Room — Hotel Doña Jimena
Quadruple Room
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 3 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Views
  • Bathtub

With 18 m² and capacity for four people, this room combines views with a bathtub and sofa. It has three single beds and a sofa bed, as well as a private bathroom; it’s the room type designed to accommodate a group of four without splitting them across several rooms.

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Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Hotel Doña Jimena
Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
16 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Views
  • Sofa

This 16 m² room sleeps two and offers views, a sofa and a desk. Its main configuration includes two single beds, along with a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower. It’s a compact option for a couple or two companions who prefer separate beds.

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Triple Room — Hotel Doña Jimena
Triple Room
16 m² · Private bathroom

  • 3 Single beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Views
  • Bidet

With 16 m² for up to three people, the Triple Room is the same size as the double room but has an additional single bed. It has views, a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower, and a sofa; a bidet and heating complete its features for a small group stay.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you’re travelling by car and want free private parking without needing to reserve it.
  • you need free WiFi available throughout the property.
  • you’d like to stay at a hotel with a garden, terrace and restaurant.
  • you’re travelling with family or in a group: there’s a Quadruple Room for up to four people.
  • you want to explore the surrounding area by bicycle: the hotel offers bicycle rental and bike tours.

Maybe not, if...

  • you’re looking for a buffet breakfast included in the rate: it’s served at the hotel, but isn’t included.
  • you need to check in after 21:30.
  • you prefer to sleep in a double bed: the available configurations include single beds and, in the Quadruple Room, a sofa bed.
  • you want to stay next to a railway station: Redondo is 14 km away, while Villarcayo bus station is 1.6 km away.

Hotel facilities & services

The hotel combines a terrace, garden, solarium and picnic area with outdoor furniture, with shared corners where you can spend some time outside. To explore the area, it offers bicycle rental, bike tours and activities such as hiking, cycling, horse riding and canoeing; the concierge service and tourist information can help you organise your stay. There is also a games room, a shared lounge with a TV and meeting spaces.

Dining options include a restaurant, bar, café, snack bar and choices such as a children's menu, children's buffet and breakfast in the room; breakfast is served buffet-style. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and free private parking is available without the need to reserve. Practical services include room service, laundry, ironing, a safe, a lift and family rooms, as well as facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility.

Great for your stay

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

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace / solarium
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bike tours
  • Horse riding
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Concierge service
  • Tourist information
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Family rooms

Parking

  • Parking garage

Food & drink

  • On-site café
  • Fruit
  • Kids' buffet
  • Kids' menu
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Wardrobe
  • Sofa
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Hotel Doña Jimena is on Calle Zamora, in Villarcayo, one of the main towns in Las Merindades. The nearby area combines town streets with green spaces and small localities: Horna is 380 m away and Andino is 1.9 km away. The Church of San Andrés Apóstol is 310 m away; the former Horna-Villarcayo railway station is 340 m away and Torre de los Porras is 2.1 km away. Villarcayo's street market is 1.2 km away. Las Acacias Park is 1.1 km away and El Soto Park is 1.4 km away; the Church of Santa Marina is 910 m away. These places make it possible to plan walks around different parts of the town, among green spaces and local buildings.

To get around the area, Villarcayo bus station is 1.6 km away. Redondo railway station is 14 km away. Santander and Bilbao airports are 57 km and 66 km away respectively. In town, you can walk along the streets and through the parks, and visit Villarcayo's shops and venues; the street market is 1.2 km from the hotel.

For an excursion, the Ojo Guareña Natural Monument is 14 km away; its karst landscape and caves make it a place to focus on the underground heritage of Las Merindades. In Villarcayo, you can alternate walks through parks and streets with bike rides or hiking routes in the surrounding area. Spring and autumn are usually comfortable seasons for walking and cycling; in summer, it's best to plan outdoor activities for the cooler hours. Ojo Guareña, nearby villages and the town's green spaces offer options of different lengths without travelling far from Villarcayo.

Church of San Andrés Apóstol — A local place of worship for an architectural stop during a walk around Villarcayo. 310 m
Former Horna-Villarcayo Railway Station — A former railway facility linked to the town's local history. 340 m
Villarcayo Street Market — A local market where you can discover the town's produce and commercial activity. 1,2 km
El Soto Park — A green space for a walk and a break outdoors. 1,4 km
Villarcayo Bus Station — A bus terminal connecting with other places in the area. 1,6 km
Ojo Guareña — A natural monument known for its karst landscape and caves. 14 km

What guests say about Hotel Doña Jimena

8.6
Fabulous · 442 reviews
Staff
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
8.3
Cleanliness
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Value for money
8.4
Free Wi-Fi
9.6

Guests particularly appreciate the staff, cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. They also highlight the WiFi connection and the quality of the facilities. Value for money and the surroundings receive slightly more moderate ratings within an overall favourable picture.

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