Mercedes Etxea
Cripán · Basque Country

Mercedes Etxea

Villa in Cripán with mountain views, free bicycles, a children's play area and shared spaces for relaxing after exploring Rioja Alavesa.

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9.5 Score
103 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Area Cripán
Nearby Dolmen los Llanos · 1,4 km
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Mercedes Etxea

Mercedes Etxea is a villa in Cripán with mountain views and a children's play area on site. Its rooms feature a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. Options are available for two or four people, with single beds, a large double bed and a sofa bed; some also have a dining area or adapted access.

The property has a shared lounge, a bar and free WiFi throughout. It also offers free bicycles, a practical way to explore the surrounding area, where you can go cycling and hiking. Free public parking is available on site and does not require a reservation.

Cripán is in Rioja Alavesa, among small towns, mountain scenery and rural points of interest. Dolmen los Llanos is 1.4 km away and Ermita de San Tirso is 3 km away. Logroño-Agoncillo Airport is 20 km away.

Mercedes Etxea
★ 9.5 · Exceptional · 103 reviews

Plan your stay at Mercedes Etxea

Villa in Cripán with mountain views, free bicycles, a children's play area and shared spaces for relaxing after exploring Rioja Alavesa.

Room types

Mercedes Etxea offers five accommodation options, from double and quadruple rooms to a villa, all measuring 20 m². Options for two guests include a large double bed; the quadruple rooms accommodate up to four people and combine a sofa bed with either two single beds or a large double bed. The villa has one bedroom and two bathrooms, while the Special Room offers wheelchair-accessible access and a walk-in shower.

Mountain views, a seating area and soundproofed walls are features of the different options, along with a flat-screen TV. The double rooms also have a dining area and a wardrobe; one of them includes a dressing room. Bathrooms have a shower and hairdryer, and bed arrangements vary between single beds, a large double bed and a sofa bed.

Basic Quadruple Room — Mercedes Etxea
Basic Quadruple Room
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Mountain views
  • Seating area

Measuring 20 m² and accommodating up to four people, this room combines two single beds with a sofa bed. Mountain views and a seating area, along with wood or parquet flooring, make it a practical option for sharing a stay. The bathroom has a shower and hairdryer.

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Double Attic Room — Mercedes Etxea
Double Attic Room
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Mountain views
  • Dressing room

This 20 m² attic room is set up for two people and has a large double bed. Mountain views accompany a dining area, wardrobe and dressing room, details that distinguish this option. It also has soundproofed walls, a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with a shower.

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Villa — Mercedes Etxea
Villa
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Mountain views
  • Two bathrooms

This 20 m² villa has one bedroom for two people, a large double bed and two bathrooms with showers. The seating and dining areas come together with mountain views, a flat-screen TV and soundproofed walls. Its layout as a self-contained accommodation sets it apart from the double rooms.

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Special Room — Mercedes Etxea
Special Room
20 m² · Shared bathroom

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Adapted access
  • Walk-in shower

Measuring 20 m² and accommodating two guests, this room has a large double bed and wheelchair-accessible access. The walk-in shower makes the bathroom easier to access, while the seating area, mountain views and soundproofed walls complete its distinctive features.

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Quadruple Room — Mercedes Etxea
Quadruple Room
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Sofa bed and 1 Large double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Dining area
  • Mountain views

This 20 m² room accommodates up to four people with a large double bed and a sofa bed. Unlike the quadruple room with single beds, this one has a double bed as its main bed. A dining area, seating area and mountain views complete the space.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you'd like to wake up to mountain views from your accommodation.
  • you want to explore the area by bike: bicycles are free and cycling is available.
  • you're travelling as a family: there are family rooms and a children's play area.
  • you'd like to go hiking or join walking and cycling tours.
  • you need accessibility features such as wheelchair access and visual aids.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need private parking: the available parking is public, although free.
  • you want to stay next to a train station: Fuenmayor is 12 km away.
  • you're looking for accommodation next to an airport: Logroño-Agoncillo Airport is 20 km away.
  • you can't let the property know your expected arrival time in advance, as requested.

Hotel facilities & services

Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and free parking is provided on site. To explore the surrounding area, Mercedes Etxea offers bicycle rental and cycling or walking tours; tourist information is also available. The area is suitable for hiking and cycling, activities that complement outings from Cripán.

Shared facilities include a TV lounge, as well as a bar serving fruit and wine or champagne. Families can make use of family rooms, board games and a children's play area. Accessibility features include wheelchair access, a toilet with grab rails, and visual aids with tactile signs and braille. The property has heating and non-smoking rooms.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Views
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tourist information

General facilities

  • Shared TV lounge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Cycling tours
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tourist information
  • Board games / puzzles
  • Children's play area
  • Visual aids: tactile signs
  • Visual aids: braille
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Family rooms

Parking

  • Street parking

Food & drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine / champagne
  • Bar

Media & technology

  • Internet
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Room amenities

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Wardrobe
  • Dressing room
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Dining area
  • Seating area
  • Soundproofing
  • Mountain views
  • Views

Location & what to see

Mercedes Etxea is at Plaza Barbakana, 3, in the centre of Cripán, in Rioja Alavesa. The rural surroundings make it easy to combine walks around the village with outings to nearby places: Dolmen los Llanos is 1.4 km away, Ronillas peak is 2.1 km away and La Gallega is 2.3 km away. Viñaspre is 2.3 km away, another nearby village to include on a route around the area.

Rural heritage sites include Dolmen El Encinal, 2.6 km away, Ermita de San Tirso, 3 km away, and Iglesia de Santa María, 3.5 km away. Castillo de Bernedo is 4 km away and Fuerte de Leon Dormido is 4.8 km away. Lanciego (3.2 km), Elvillar (3.4 km) and Bernedo (4.2 km) are also nearby. La Calera is 3.2 km away and Calera y carbonera is 3.3 km away. To learn about wine production in the area, Cooperativa San Sixto is 4.3 km away; Bodegas D. Luis R. is 3.2 km away.

Logroño-Agoncillo Airport is 20 km away, Vitoria Airport is 35 km away and Pamplona Airport is 73 km away. Fuenmayor train station is 12 km away. Hiking and cycling are available in the area, and the villa offers free bicycles. For a meal out, Bar Las Piscinas is 3.2 km away, La Huerta Vieja is 6 km away and Entrevinas y Olivos is 7 km away.

Dolmen los Llanos — Megalithic monument among the prehistoric remains of the rural surroundings. 1,4 km
Ronillas — Nearby summit offering views of the mountain scenery of Rioja Alavesa. 2,1 km
Chapel of San Tirso — Small rural chapel in surroundings suited to an outing. 3,0 km
Church of Santa María — Historic church among the villages near Cripán. 3,5 km
Castle of Bernedo — Fortification linked to the historical heritage of the Alava area. 4,0 km
San Sixto Cooperative — Wine cooperative where you can discover the local wine-making tradition. 4,3 km

What guests say about Mercedes Etxea

9.5
Exceptional · 103 reviews
Staff
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.1
Cleanliness
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Free Wi-Fi
7.5

Guests particularly appreciate the staff, cleanliness and comfort, with very high scores also for the facilities and value for money. WiFi receives a more moderate rating than the other highlights.

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