Hotel El Duende
Cambados · Galicia · 1 Star

Hotel El Duende

One-star hotel in Cambados’ historic centre, next to the estuary, with continental breakfast, rooms with views and nearby beaches.

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9.1 Score
379 Reviews
1★ Star
15:00 Check-in
Area Cambados
Nearby Ramón Cabanillas Museum · 110 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Hotel El Duende

Hotel El Duende is a 1-star hotel in Cambados, in the historic centre and a one-minute walk from the estuary. Its surroundings make it easy to walk to parks, museums, markets and restaurants in the town centre.

The rooms have a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi; some have a balcony and views of the sea, the city or an interior courtyard. The hotel serves a continental breakfast with homemade pastries. For your car, private parking is available in a garage, with advance reservation and at a cost of €10 per day. Cambados bus station is 160 m away, and Vilagarcía de Arousa train station is 10 km away. Praia de Santo Tomé is 550 m away, while Praia da Mouta is 900 m away. It is a practical option for exploring Cambados on foot and discovering the Rías Baixas, with Pontevedra a 20-minute drive away and Santiago de Compostela a 35-minute drive away.

Hotel El Duende
★ 9.1 · Wonderful · 379 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel El Duende

One-star hotel in Cambados’ historic centre, next to the estuary, with continental breakfast, rooms with views and nearby beaches.

Room types

The two room types at Hotel El Duende offer a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV, with views of the sea and the city. The Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds has an additional 25 m², a balcony and a patio; the Business Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds measures 20 m² and has a more compact layout. Your choice may therefore depend on how much space you need and whether you would like a balcony.

The first room accommodates up to two people and lets you choose between one double bed or two single beds. The Business room is designed for one person and also offers a choice of one double bed or two single beds. Both have a bath or shower, toiletries and a hairdryer. Both options have sea views, while the 25 m² room also has views of an interior courtyard and the city. Bed linen is provided in both rooms; the Business room also has a socket by the bed and hypoallergenic products.

Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Hotel El Duende
Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
25 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 double bed or 2 single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Balcony
  • Sea view

At 25 m², this room offers more space and includes a balcony and patio, two features that set it apart from the Business Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds. It offers views of the sea, the city or an interior courtyard. The private bathroom has a bath or shower, and the room can be set up with one double bed or two single beds.

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Business Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 single beds or 1 double bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Sea view
  • City view

This 20 m² Business room offers sea and city views in a more compact space than the Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds. It is designed for one person and lets you choose between two single beds or one double bed. The private bathroom includes a bath or shower; the room also has a socket by the bed.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay in Cambados’ historic centre and walk between museums, parks and markets.
  • you’d like the estuary to be a one-minute walk away and Praia de Santo Tomé 550 m away.
  • you value rooms with a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.
  • you’re looking for a room with sea views; both room types offer them.
  • you want to have breakfast at the hotel, which serves a continental breakfast with homemade pastries.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need free parking: private garage parking costs €10 per day.
  • you’d rather use the car park without booking in advance.
  • you want breakfast to be included in your accommodation rate.
  • you’re travelling as a couple and specifically need the Business room, which has a maximum capacity of one person.

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel El Duende offers useful services for relaxing and organising activities in Cambados. The communal areas have a lift and heating, and the property is non-smoking. Housekeeping is provided daily; you can also use the concierge service, leave your luggage in storage and ask for tourist information. Parking is in a garage.

To explore the area, the hotel offers walking tours, bike tours, hiking and visits or classes about local culture. The rooms include a TV, radio and telephone, as well as internet access. Practical amenities include a wardrobe, desk, bed linen and a socket by the bed. Bathrooms have toiletries, towels, a hairdryer and a bath or shower; some rooms offer sea or city views. These facilities make it easy to combine walks around town with time to relax in your room.

General facilities

  • Local culture tour or class
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • Key access
  • Hypoallergenic product
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble flooring
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking

  • Garage parking

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (additional charge)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sea view
  • View
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Hotel El Duende is at Orense, 10, in the historic centre of Cambados, in the Rías Baixas. The monument to Ramón Cabanillas is 70 m away; the Ramón Cabanillas Museum and the Convent of San Francisco are 110 m away. The parks of La Calzada and das Palmeiras are 130 m and 160 m away, respectively. Praza de Abastos de Cambados, 250 m away, is a place to visit the local market, and the Ethnographic and Wine Museum is 590 m away.

Cambados bus station is 160 m from the hotel. For train travel, Vilagarcía de Arousa station is 10 km away; Portela is 13 km away. Vigo Airport is 33 km away and Santiago de Compostela Airport is 52 km away. Pontevedra is a 20-minute drive away and Santiago de Compostela is a 35-minute drive away, according to the travel times given for the hotel. Praia de Santo Tomé is 550 m away and Praia da Mouta is 900 m away; Praia da Alameda is 700 m away.

Cambados offers the chance to combine walks through its streets and cultural visits with time by the estuary. The Ethnographic and Wine Museum offers an outing linked to the local winemaking tradition; Lonja de Cambados is 1 km away. You can also visit Praia dos Nacentes da Torre or Praia da Torre, both 1.1 km away. For a longer excursion, the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park is 14 km away. In summer, the beaches add swimming and coastal walks to visits around the town centre; the rest of the year, museums, parks and walking routes offer other ways to explore the town.

Ramón Cabanillas Museum — A space dedicated to the life and work of the Galician writer. 110 m
Convent of San Francisco — Historic religious building in the centre of Cambados. 110 m
Cambados Bus Station — A connection point for bus travel around the area. 160 m
Praza de Abastos de Cambados — Local market where you can discover the town’s produce and everyday life. 250 m
Ethnographic and Wine Museum of Cambados — An exploration of local ethnographic culture and winemaking tradition. 590 m
Praia da Alameda — Nearby beach for a walk beside the estuary and time on the coast. 700 m

What guests say about Hotel El Duende

9.1
Wonderful · 379 reviews
Staff
9.8
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.8
Cleanliness
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Value for money
9.5
Free Wi-Fi
8.9

Guests particularly appreciate the staff’s service, as well as the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. They also value the quality for the price and the proximity to Cambados’ points of interest. Wi-Fi receives a positive rating, although a little lower than the other aspects.

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