La Oliva
Oreña · Cantabria

La Oliva

Guest house in Oreña with a garden, terrace and barbecue, rooms with patios and mountain views, free private parking, and Santillana del Mar 2.9 km away.

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9.0 Score
338 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Area Oreña
Nearby Santillana del Mar · 2,9 km
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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La Oliva

La Oliva is a guest house in Oreña, Cantabria, with rooms that combine a patio with views of the garden and mountains. It is 2.9 km from Santillana del Mar and offers a stay amid the rural landscape and Cantabrian coast. Its four options include double rooms with a double bed or two single beds, as well as a quadruple room for four people; all have a private bathroom, desk, safe, flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Room sizes range from 12 to 20 m².

Outside, you’ll find a garden, terrace, picnic area and barbecue, and the property also has a bar and café. Free private parking is available without the need to reserve, and free Wi-Fi is available in some rooms. Playa de Santa Justa is 4.2 km away and the Collegiate Church of Santillana del Mar is 4.2 km away. The combination of outdoor spaces and rooms with views is practical for exploring Oreña, visiting Santillana and heading to the coast.

La Oliva
★ 9.0 · Wonderful · 338 reviews

Plan your stay at La Oliva

Guest house in Oreña with a garden, terrace and barbecue, rooms with patios and mountain views, free private parking, and Santillana del Mar 2.9 km away.

Room types

The four rooms range from 12 to 20 m² and accommodate two or four people. All have a patio, private bathroom, desk, safe and TV, as well as views of the garden and mountains. Bed linen and towels are included. Three options are double rooms for two guests: one with a double bed and mountain views in its name, another with two single beds, and a third with a double bed. The fourth is a 20 m² quadruple room with two single beds and one double bed, designed to accommodate up to four people.

The differences are also apparent in the space: the 12 m² room is the most compact, the two double rooms with different bed arrangements measure 14 m², and the quadruple room offers 20 m². The patios and green, mountainous views provide continuity across the options, while all rooms have a private bathroom. You can choose between sleeping as a couple, having separate beds or sharing a room that accommodates four, depending on your group.

Double Room with Mountain View — La Oliva
Double Room with Mountain View
14 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view

At 14 m², this room has a double bed, a patio and views of the garden and mountains. It includes a private bathroom, desk and safe, as well as a TV. Its name highlights the mountain views, which add to the green scenery you can also enjoy from the room.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom - 2 Beds — La Oliva
Double Room with Private Bathroom - 2 Beds
14 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Patio
  • Desk

This 14 m² room has two single beds, an alternative to the rooms with a double bed. It has a patio with views of the garden and mountains, as well as a private bathroom, desk, safe and TV. It’s an option for two people who prefer separate beds.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom — La Oliva
Double Room with Private Bathroom
12 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Garden view
  • Socket near the bed

At 12 m², this is the most compact double room at La Oliva and has a double bed. The patio and views of the garden and mountains connect the room with the outdoors; a private bathroom, desk and safe complete its amenities.

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Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom — La Oliva
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Patio
  • Safe

This 20 m² room accommodates up to four people and combines two single beds with one double bed. Compared with the double room options, it offers more space and room to share. It has a patio, views of the garden and mountains, a private bathroom, desk and safe.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore Santillana del Mar, 2.9 km away, and visit its historic streets.
  • you’d like to alternate inland walks with visits to beaches such as Santa Justa, 4.2 km away.
  • you’re travelling by car and find free private parking, with no advance reservation needed, useful.
  • you’re travelling with family or a group of up to four people: there’s a 20 m² quadruple room.
  • you enjoy outdoor spaces: you’ll find a garden, terrace, patio, picnic area and barbecue.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need guaranteed Wi-Fi in every room: it’s available only in some rooms.
  • you need lift access to the upper floors; they’re accessible by stairs only.
  • you’re looking for a beach just a few steps away: Playa de Santa Justa is 4.2 km away.
  • you need to accommodate more than four people in one room; the stated maximum capacity is four.

Hotel facilities & services

La Oliva brings together facilities for enjoying the outdoor spaces and meeting everyday needs during your stay. The garden has outdoor furniture, a patio and a terrace, as well as a sun terrace and picnic area; the barbecue lets you prepare meals outdoors. The property has a café and bar, while family rooms and non-smoking rooms provide more options for your stay. Free parking and free Wi-Fi, available in some rooms, complete the main facilities.

In the rooms, you’ll find a flat-screen TV, radio and internet access. General amenities include heating, a safe and daily housekeeping; private check-in and check-out and tourist information are also available. The shared areas include outdoor spaces where you can sit or eat. Smoking is prohibited throughout the property, and the upper floors are accessible by stairs only.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Views
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Picnic area
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Barbecue

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in / check-out
  • Tourist information
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms

Parking

  • Street parking

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Bar

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

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

Location & what to see

La Oliva is in Barrio Bárcena, in Oreña, among small villages and paths close to the Cantabrian coast. Bárcena is 60 m away and Viallán is 420 m away. The Chapel of the Virgin of the Guide is 440 m away, and the Church of San Pedro is 480 m away. La Canaleja and Calero Park are both 1.2 km away, while Ensenada de Calderón is 1.3 km away. It’s a base for combining nearby inland villages with walks by the sea.

Santillana del Mar is 2.9 km away; there you can visit the Altamira Mitológica Museum, also 2.9 km away, and explore its historic streets. The Collegiate Church of Santillana del Mar is 4.2 km away. Ubiarco Viewpoint is 2.8 km away, while El Capricho de Gaudí and Sobrellano Palace, in Comillas, are 12 km away. Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is 24 km away. San Pedro de Rudagüera and Santa Isabel de Quijas railway stations are 4.6 and 5 km away, respectively.

If you want to head to the coast, Playa de Santa Justa is 4.2 km away, Playa El Sable is 4.6 km away, Playa Punta Ballota is 5 km away and Playa de Luaña is 6 km away. In summer, the beaches and coves are options for swimming and spending the day by the sea; outside the bathing season, you can explore the coast and its viewpoints. A visit to Santillana del Mar and the monuments of Comillas lets you round off the day with architecture and walks around nearby towns.

Santillana del Mar — Historic Cantabrian town with cobbled streets and traditional architecture. 2,9 km
Playa de Santa Justa — Small beach beside a chapel, among cliffs along the coast. 4,2 km
Ubiarco Viewpoint — Elevated viewpoint overlooking Cantabria’s coastal landscape. 2,8 km
Altamira Mitológica Museum — Museum devoted to stories and figures from Cantabrian mythology. 2,9 km
Playa de Luaña — Wide beach for walking by the sea and enjoying the summer. 6 km
El Capricho de Gaudí — Modernist building by Gaudí, known for its shapes and colours. 12 km

What guests say about La Oliva

9.0
Wonderful · 338 reviews
Staff
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Value for money
9.2
Free Wi-Fi
8.9

Reviews particularly highlight the staff’s attentiveness and cleanliness, along with very positive opinions of comfort and value for money. The facilities also receive good reviews; Wi-Fi receives a somewhat more moderate rating than the other aspects.

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