Palacio de los Alvarado en Las Merindades
El Ribero · Castile and León · 3 Stars

Palacio de los Alvarado en Las Merindades

Three-star hotel in El Ribero with mountain views, rustic-style suites, a garden, restaurant and access to activities such as hiking and skiing.

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8.8 Score
218 Reviews
3★ Stars
14:00 Check-in
Area El Ribero
Nearby Torre-Palacio de los Alvarado · 20 m
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Palacio de los Alvarado en Las Merindades

Palacio de los Alvarado en Las Merindades is a 3-star hotel in El Ribero with mountain views and its own restaurant. Its rural setting lets you combine peaceful stays with outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, fishing and horse riding.

The rooms, which accommodate two people, have a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Options include double rooms, suites and a luxury suite, ranging from 19 to 50 m². The interiors feature wooden floors and rustic furnishings; some suites add exposed stone walls and a four-poster bed. The luxury suite has a seating area, while the suite with a hot tub has one in the bathroom. The hotel has a garden, terrace, restaurant, bar and café, as well as continental or à la carte breakfast. Free Wi-Fi is available in the shared areas, and free public parking is available nearby. Ojo Guareña is 11 km away, while Quintana de los Prados and Espinosa de los Monteros stations are 5 and 6 km away, respectively.

Palacio de los Alvarado en Las Merindades
★ 8.8 · Fabulous · 218 reviews

Plan your stay at Palacio de los Alvarado en Las Merindades

Three-star hotel in El Ribero with mountain views, rustic-style suites, a garden, restaurant and access to activities such as hiking and skiing.

Room types

The five room types accommodate two people and have a private bathroom. The Double Rooms and suites offer mountain views; the Suite also has garden views. The interiors feature wooden floors and rustic-style decor, while some suites have exposed stone walls and a four-poster bed. All rooms include a flat-screen TV.

Room sizes range from 19 to 50 m², with different options to choose from depending on how much space you want. The Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds offers alternative bed configurations, while the other categories have a double bed. The 30 m² Suite stands out for its garden and mountain views; the 50 m² Luxury Suite adds a seating area. For a special bathroom feature, the 40 m² Suite with Hot Tub has a hot tub.

Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Palacio de los Alvarado en Las Merindades
Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
19 m²

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Mountain view
  • Bath

At 19 m², this room offers mountain views and individual decor with wooden floors and rustic furnishings. The private bathroom has a bath, shower and bidet; there is also a desk and flat-screen TV. The room accommodates up to two guests.

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Suite — Palacio de los Alvarado en Las Merindades
Suite
30 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Garden view
  • Mountain view

This 30 m² suite combines garden and mountain views, setting it apart from rooms with mountain views only. Its individual decor includes a four-poster bed, wooden floors and exposed stone walls. The private bathroom has a bath.

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Superior Double Room — Palacio de los Alvarado en Las Merindades
Superior Double Room
25 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Mountain view
  • Wooden or parquet floors

At 25 m², this room offers more space than the Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds, while still accommodating two people. It has mountain views, wooden floors, rustic furnishings and exposed stone walls, as well as a private bathroom with a bath.

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Luxury Suite — Palacio de los Alvarado en Las Merindades
Luxury Suite
50 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Mountain view
  • Seating area

At 50 m², this suite has a seating area with a TV, setting it apart from the other room types. The four-poster bed, mountain views and wooden floors complete the space, which is decorated with rustic furnishings and exposed stone walls.

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Suite with Hot Tub — Palacio de los Alvarado en Las Merindades
Suite with Hot Tub
40 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Hot tub
  • Mountain view

This 40 m² suite stands out for its hot tub in the private bathroom. It has mountain views, a four-poster bed and individual decor with wooden floors, rustic furnishings and exposed stone walls. It also includes a flat-screen TV.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay in a rural setting with mountain views from the rooms
  • you want to choose between Double Rooms, suites and a Luxury Suite with a seating area
  • you want dining options at the hotel: there is a restaurant, bar and café
  • you want to go hiking, skiing, fishing or horse riding in the surrounding area
  • you value free Wi-Fi in the shared areas and nearby free public parking

Maybe not, if...

  • you need private parking on site: the free parking is public and nearby
  • you need Wi-Fi in your room: free service is available in the shared areas
  • you are travelling with more than two people in one room: the rooms accommodate two guests
  • you require a hot tub: this feature is available in one specific room type, the Suite with Hot Tub

Hotel facilities & services

The hotel has outdoor spaces and activities for enjoying the surrounding area. The terrace and garden provide places to relax, while activities available include horse riding, hiking, skiing and fishing. There is also a chapel and rooms for meetings or banquets, as well as family rooms and non-smoking options.

The restaurant, bar and snack bar serve guests who want to eat or have a drink at the hotel. Free public parking is available nearby, and free Wi-Fi is provided in the shared areas. Rooms have wooden or parquet floors and heating; you will also find a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, bath or shower, towels and free toiletries. The hotel offers tourist information and express check-in and check-out to help you plan visits around the area.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Restaurant
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tourist information

General facilities

  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Horse riding
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
  • Tourist information
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • Meeting/banquet rooms
  • Invoice provided
  • Wooden or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Chapel
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking

  • Parking

Food & drink

  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Wardrobe
  • Mountain view
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk

Location & what to see

The hotel is in El Ribero, next to Torre-Palacio de los Alvarado, which is 20 m away. The centre of El Ribero is 120 m away, and Villalázara is 840 m away; Iglesia de la Natividad de Nuestra Señora is 890 m away. The area combines small villages and natural spaces: Sumidero del río San Vicente is 2.7 km away and Lagunas de Antuzanos is 4.6 km away. From here, you can plan visits around Las Merindades and combine cultural stops with walks outdoors.

Ojo Guareña is 11 km away. Quintana de los Prados station is 5 km away and Espinosa de los Monteros station is 6 km away. Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is 50 km away, Bilbao Airport is 53 km away, and Vitoria Airport is 62 km away. Centro de Interpretacion de la Pasion Viviente de Balmaseda is 36 km away, while Santuario de Nuestra Senora de la Encina is 38 km away.

For a day in nature, you can visit Cueva de Humarraña, 1.4 km away, or Alto del Solomillo, 770 m away. Activities available in the area include hiking, skiing, fishing and horse riding. You can also visit Villasante, 3.2 km away, and Torre de Lope, 3.5 km away. The nearby villages, natural formations and rural heritage make it possible to plan routes of different lengths from El Ribero.

Torre-Palacio de los Alvarado — Historic building next to the hotel, in the immediate surroundings of El Ribero. 20 m
Ojo Guareña — Natural area known for its extensive cave system and karst landscapes. 11 km
Lagunas de Antuzanos — A group of lagoons to see on an outing through the local landscape. 4,6 km
Church of the Nativity of Our Lady — Village church close to the accommodation and its small neighbouring villages. 890 m
Quintana de los Prados — Nearby railway station connecting you with other places in the area. 5 km
Espinosa de los Monteros — Town with a railway station and options for exploring Las Merindades. 6 km

What guests say about Palacio de los Alvarado en Las Merindades

8.8
Fabulous · 218 reviews
Staff
9.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Value for money
8.7
Free Wi-Fi
8.0

Guests particularly appreciate the staff, whose service stands out among the aspects of their stay. Cleanliness also receives favourable comments, while the facilities, comfort and value for money make a positive impression. Wi-Fi receives a more moderate rating.

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