Hotel El Haya
Ontón · Cantabria · 2 Stars

Hotel El Haya

2-star hotel in Ontón, beside the N-634, with a restaurant serving local cuisine and nearby beaches for combining a road trip with the coast.

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7.5 Score
976 Reviews
2★ Stars
14:00 Check-in
Area Ontón
Nearby Playa de La Arena · 2,8 km
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Hotel El Haya

Hotel El Haya is a 2-star hotel in Ontón, beside the N-634 road and with a restaurant serving traditional local cuisine. It is in a rural setting, near the border between Cantabria and the Basque Country, and lets you combine visits to the coast with trips by road. The A-8 provides easy access; Castro Urdiales is about a ten-minute drive away.

The rooms include heating, a TV and a private bathroom, with single, double, twin and triple options. They range in size from 18.5 to 24.35 m², and the triple room has three single beds. The property offers free Wi-Fi and free public parking on site. Reception is open 24 hours a day. The restaurant serves traditional dishes, pinchos and sandwiches, a convenient option when you return from nearby beaches or a visit to towns in Cantabria and the Basque Country.

Hotel El Haya
★ 7.5 · Good · 976 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel El Haya

2-star hotel in Ontón, beside the N-634, with a restaurant serving local cuisine and nearby beaches for combining a road trip with the coast.

Room types

Hotel El Haya offers four room types: Single Room, Double Room, Twin Room and Triple Room. All have a private bathroom; amenities include a minibar, heating and a TV, while bathrooms have a bidet and a bath or shower. Toiletries and towels are also provided. Room sizes vary by type: the Single Room and Double Room are 18.5 m², the Twin Room is 20.5 m² and the Triple Room is 24.35 m².

You can choose between one double bed in the Single Room and Double Room, two single beds in the Twin Room, or three single beds in the Triple Room. The latter has a seating area, while the Single Room offers a desk and radio. All rooms have a safe, and their different layouts suit solo stays, couples or small groups.

Triple Room — Hotel El Haya
Triple Room
24 m² · Private bathroom

  • 3 Single bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Seating area
  • Minibar

At 24.35 m², this room has three single beds, a private bathroom and a seating area. The minibar and safe complete the amenities, along with a bidet, a bath or shower and free toiletries. It's the triple option at Hotel El Haya, with space for up to three people.

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Single Room — Hotel El Haya
Single Room
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Desk
  • Radio

At 18.5 m², this room is intended for one person and has a double bed. It includes a minibar, seating area, safe and desk; the private bathroom has a bidet and a bath or shower. It also has heating and a radio, completing the amenities of this single room.

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Double Room — Hotel El Haya
Double Room
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Minibar
  • Wardrobe

This 18.5 m² room has a double bed and a private bathroom with a bidet and a bath or shower. The minibar, wardrobe and safe provide space to store what you need during your stay; it also has heating and free toiletries.

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Twin Room — Hotel El Haya
Twin Room
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Minibar
  • Wardrobe

At 20.5 m², this room has two single beds and differs from the Double Room with a double bed in its sleeping arrangement. It has a private bathroom, minibar, wardrobe and safe, as well as heating, a bidet and a bath or shower.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you're travelling by car: the hotel is accessible from the A-8 motorway and has free public parking.
  • you want to combine your stay with days at the beach: Playa de La Arena and Cala del Socorro are 2.8 km away.
  • you'd like to eat at the property: there's a restaurant serving traditional dishes, pinchos and sandwiches.
  • you need a connection during your stay: free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
  • you're travelling with children: there are family rooms, a children's menu and a Triple Room with three single beds.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need private parking: the parking at the property is public, although free.
  • you want to stay in the centre of Bilbao: Hotel El Haya is in Ontón, 28 km from the city.
  • you want to travel to the property by train: Muskiz station is 4.2 km away.
  • you're travelling with four people and want to share the Triple Room: this room has a maximum capacity of three people.

Hotel facilities & services

For dining, Hotel El Haya has a restaurant, café and bar; the restaurant serves traditional local dishes as well as pinchos and sandwiches. There is also a children's menu, snack bar, fruit, and wine or champagne. Free public parking is available on site and does not require a reservation, while free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Outside, you'll find a picnic area, outdoor furniture and a sun terrace. Reception is open 24 hours a day, and concierge service, luggage storage, express check-in and tourist information are available. If you're looking for activities during your stay, options include horse riding, diving, hiking and windsurfing. The property also has family rooms and non-smoking rooms; you can also request packed lunches.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Picnic area
  • Windsurfing
  • Tourist information

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace / sun terrace
  • Horse riding
  • Diving
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • 24-hour reception
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking

  • Street parking

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine / champagne
  • Children's menu
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Wardrobe

Location & what to see

Hotel El Haya is in Ontón, in a rural setting beside the N-634, near the border between Cantabria and the Basque Country. The landscape alternates between small villages, elevations and stretches of coastline. La Sequilla is 630 m away and La Rigada is 1.1 km away; Cueto Peak is 410 m away and Cascada Mina San Plácido is 930 m away. Itaslur Parkea is 2.7 km away, and the Itsaslur viewpoint is 2.8 km away.

Access from the A-8 motorway is straightforward. Castro Urdiales is a 10-minute drive away; Bilbao is 28 km away and Santander about a 40-minute drive. Bilbao Airport is 18 km away and Muskiz railway station is 4.2 km away. For a cultural outing, the Basque Country Mining Museum is 7 km away and the Vizcaya Bridge is 11 km away. Casa José is 950 m away; Asador Zubia and Mugarri are 2.5 km away.

The coast offers several options for spending the day by the sea: Playa de La Arena is 2.8 km away, Playa del Lastrón 3.7 km and Playa de Mioño 3.9 km; Playa de Brazomar is 5 km away. Cala del Socorro is also 2.8 km away and Ensenada de Berrón is 1.9 km away. In summer, you can plan beach visits for the cooler hours of the day; the rest of the year, coastal walks, viewpoints and hiking trails offer other ways to explore the area.

Playa de La Arena — A stretch of coastline where you can enjoy the sea and walk along the beach. 2,8 km
Playa de Mioño — A beach near Ontón, an option for spending a few hours by the sea. 3,9 km
Basque Country Mining Museum — A look at the mining and industrial history of this part of the Basque Country. 7 km
Cotolino Park — A green space in Castro Urdiales where you can relax during a visit. 5 km
Vizcaya Bridge — A historic transporter bridge connecting the two banks of the estuary. 11 km
Itsaslur — A coastal viewpoint with views of the coastline and nearby cliffs. 2,8 km

What guests say about Hotel El Haya

7.5
Good · 976 reviews
Staff
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Location
7.1
Cleanliness
8.2
Facilities
7.6
Value for money
7.7
Free Wi-Fi
8.4

Guests particularly appreciate the Wi-Fi, along with the cleanliness, comfort and staff service. Reviews of the surroundings and travel connections are more moderate than those of the facilities; overall, the property stands out for a functional stay and attentive staff.

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