Palacio de Samaniego
Samaniego · Basque Country · 4 Stars

Palacio de Samaniego

Four-star hotel in Samaniego with an outdoor pool, garden, restaurant and gym, surrounded by wineries and routes to explore Rioja Alavesa.

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9.6 Score
141 Reviews
4★ Stars
16:00 Check-in
Area Samaniego
Nearby Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción · 160 m
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 16:00

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Palacio de Samaniego

Palacio de Samaniego is a 4-star hotel in Samaniego with an outdoor pool and garden. It combines a relaxing stay in a village in Rioja Alavesa with spaces for working out, dining and organising activities. It has a restaurant, fitness centre, shared lounge and room service; free transfers and free private parking offer practical options during your stay. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, along with concierge services and tour arrangements.

The rooms have air conditioning, a desk, coffee machine, fridge, safe, electric kettle, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with a shower; bed linen and towels are provided. Depending on the room type, you may find a terrace, city, garden or mountain views, as well as suites with a seating area. The reception is open 24 hours a day and staff speak Spanish, English, French and Russian. Hiking, skiing and cycling let you combine time at the hotel with trips around Samaniego and nearby villages.

Palacio de Samaniego
★ 9.6 · Exceptional · 141 reviews

Plan your stay at Palacio de Samaniego

Four-star hotel in Samaniego with an outdoor pool, garden, restaurant and gym, surrounded by wineries and routes to explore Rioja Alavesa.

Room types

The rooms and suites at Palacio de Samaniego have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and soundproofing. They range in size from 23 to 56 m², and each type accommodates up to two people. You’ll also find practical features such as a coffee machine, kettle, toiletries, bathrobe and hairdryer, with some differences between categories.

The Double Room and Deluxe Double Room offer two options for a stay for two; the latter adds garden and mountain views and a seating area. The suites have their own distinct features: the Junior Suite has a wheelchair-accessible shower, the Deluxe Suite has a separate bedroom and living room, and the Junior Deluxe Suite stands out for its balcony, terrace, city views and bathtub. You can choose from rooms and suites of different sizes and with their own features.

Double Room — Palacio de Samaniego
Double Room
23 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Extra-large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bathrobe
  • Walk-in shower

At 23 m², the Double Room accommodates two people and has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobe and toiletries. Air conditioning and soundproofed walls make for a functional stay, with a desk and coffee machine for relaxing or preparing a drink.

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Deluxe Double Room — Palacio de Samaniego
Deluxe Double Room
28 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Extra-large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Garden view
  • Mountain view

At 28 m², this room offers garden and mountain views, as well as a seating area where you can read or relax. It has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobe and toiletries. The coffee machine and air conditioning complete its facilities.

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Junior Suite — Palacio de Samaniego
Junior Suite
38 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Extra-large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Seating area

The Junior Suite measures 38 m² and is wheelchair accessible. Its bathroom has an accessible shower, and the seating area includes a flat-screen TV. Air conditioning and soundproofed walls complete this comfortable, functional space.

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Deluxe Suite — Palacio de Samaniego
Deluxe Suite
56 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Extra-large double bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Separate living room
  • Sofa

At 56 m², the Deluxe Suite has a separate bedroom and living room. The sofa provides a separate place to relax away from the bedroom, while the private bathroom includes a walk-in shower and toiletries.

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Junior Deluxe Suite — Palacio de Samaniego
Junior Deluxe Suite
43 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Extra-large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • City view

This 43 m² suite has a balcony, terrace and city views, as well as a bathtub in the private bathroom. The seating area includes a dining space; there’s also air conditioning and soundproofed walls. It’s the only room type that combines these outdoor spaces with a bathtub.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to visit wineries in Rioja Alavesa: several are less than 600 m away.
  • you like to combine your stay with hiking, cycling or skiing.
  • you’re travelling by car and value free private parking, with no reservation needed.
  • you’re looking for an outdoor pool, garden and gym at the same hotel.
  • you’d like free WiFi throughout the property and a 24-hour reception.

Maybe not, if...

  • you’re travelling with anyone under 18 who isn’t accompanied by a parent or legal guardian: they can’t stay under those circumstances.
  • there are more than two of you and you want to share a room: each room type accommodates up to two guests.
  • you need to travel by train to the village itself: San Asensio and Briones stations are 7 km and 8 km away.
  • you need twin beds in a suite: that option is available in the Double Room, while the suites have an extra-large double bed.

Hotel facilities & services

The outdoor spaces include a garden, terrace and picnic area, while the gym gives you a place to keep up your routine during your stay. You can sign up for cooking classes or activities related to local culture: there are walking and cycling tours, as well as horse riding, cycling, hiking and skiing. The reception is open 24 hours a day, with concierge and luggage storage services.

For dining, the hotel has a café, bar, snack bar and restaurant, as well as breakfast in your room, a children's menu and wine or champagne. Parking is free and private, and WiFi is also free. Non-smoking rooms, family rooms and air conditioning round out the main facilities. For entertainment, there’s a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels, a radio and a telephone.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
  • Cooking classes
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Horse riding
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour reception
  • Gym

Parking

  • Valet parking

Food & drink

  • On-site café
  • Wine / champagne
  • Children's menu
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Coffee machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle

Location & what to see

Palacio de Samaniego is at Constitución Kalea 12, in the centre of Samaniego, in Rioja Alavesa. The Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción is 160 m away. The local wine-making tradition is evident in the nearby wineries: Bodega Bello Berganzo is 340 m away, Bodegas Virgen del Valle is 380 m away and Bodegas Pascual Berganzo is 400 m away. Bodegas J.F. Iradier is 440 m away; Bodegas Ostatu S.L. is 450 m away, and Bodegas Baigorri Restaurante is 550 m away. You can combine a stroll around the village with visits to local producers.

Logroño–Agoncillo Airport is 30 km away and Vitoria Airport is 33 km away; Burgos Airport is 79 km away. San Asensio and Briones railway stations are 7 km and 8 km away, respectively. For dining out, Bar Marina is 4.3 km away, while El Paseo Gastrobar and Héctor Oribe are 6 km away. The La Rioja Museum and the Co-Cathedral of Santa María de La Redonda are 26 km away.

For a nearby outing, Necrópolis San Felices is 1.7 km away and the Balcón de La Rioja viewpoint is 2.4 km away. Ábalos is 2.5 km away and Villabuena de Álava is 2.7 km away; Iturrimurri Park is 13 km away. The hotel offers activities such as hiking, cycling and skiing, so you can combine visits to wineries and villages with outdoor pursuits. During the autumn grape harvest, the producers and villages of Rioja Alavesa are of particular interest.

Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción — The village church is a nearby stop where you can discover its religious heritage. 160 m
Winery Bello Berganzo — A nearby wine producer, surrounded by the traditions of Rioja Alavesa. 340 m
Necrópolis San Felices — An archaeological site that offers a glimpse into the area's past. 1,7 km
Balcón de La Rioja — A viewpoint overlooking the vineyards and nearby villages. 2,4 km
Ábalos — A nearby village where you can extend your route through the villages of Rioja Alavesa. 2,5 km
Villabuena de Álava — A nearby village with wineries and streets to explore on foot. 2,7 km

What guests say about Palacio de Samaniego

9.6
Exceptional · 141 reviews
Staff
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Value for money
9.0
Free Wi-Fi
9.2

Guests particularly appreciate the staff, cleanliness and comfort of the facilities. They also highlight the condition of the communal areas and the WiFi connection. The overall rating reflects a very strong experience across the main aspects of the stay.

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