Hotel rural Monasterio de Ara Mada
10 Calle Real
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Why people book this hotel
“Really good host, Jose, provided us with lovely food”
“Our host was so welcoming and we ate one of the best meals of our holiday prepar…”
“Quiet location, parking for motorcycle”
“The location rural and ideal if you are visiting the Picos de Estrella”
“The room was lovely and cosy”
“Friendly welcome, lovely and quiet”
“Plenty of parking”
“Safe and secure motorbike parking”
“Rooms spotlessly clean”
“Rooms were well appointed and clean, owner was very attentive even recommending …”
“Breakfast next morning then spectacular drive through Picos de Europa back to fe…”
“Excellent customer care from Jose who cooked us a lovely meal in the evening and…”
Overview
Hotel rural Monasterio de Ara Mada has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Santa Colomba de las Arrimadas. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel features a hammam and an ATM. At the hotel, the rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a patio with a mountain view. All guest rooms at Hotel rural Monasterio de Ara Mada come with a seating area. The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Guests at Hotel rural Monasterio de Ara Mada will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Colomba de las Arrimadas, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Leon Cathedral is 42 km from the hotel, while San Isidoro Church is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is León Airport, 49 km from Hotel rural Monasterio de Ara Mada.
Traveller reviews
Mary
extended_group
June 1, 2026
Really good host, Jose, provided us with lovely food. Rooms spotlessly clean
Andrew
solo_traveller
May 30, 2026
“Fabulous!”
A lovely last night stay on our way back to Santander. Our host was so welcoming and we ate one of the best meals of our holiday prepared by himself. Super! Breakfast next morning then spectacular drive through Picos de Europa back to ferry. Can highly recommend!
Chris Malton
extended_group
May 26, 2026
“A perfect stay.”
We stayed as a group of 5 travelling south, Jose (the owner of the hotel) was a great host. He put together a selection of local dishes for an evening meal with wine. I'd certainly recommend and stay again.
mark
extended_group
May 22, 2026
“Would book again 😃”
Quiet location, parking for motorcycle
Melvyn
couple
May 6, 2026
A beautiful friendly hotel. The owner was so nice, very kind and his food was lovely. He couldn't have done more to make our stay and better. He lets us put our motorcycles inside the locked gates giving us extra peace of mind. The room was lovely and cosy.
David
solo_traveller
May 2, 2026
“Rural gem, friendly to motorcyclists.”
This was my second visit on my motorcycle in 18 months. The owner, Jose Manuel is a very welcoming and excellent host. He recognised my name and contacted me directly to welcome me back. The location rural and ideal if you are visiting the Picos de Estrella.
Erin
solo_traveller
April 24, 2026
Friendly welcome, lovely and quiet.
Ian
couple
February 23, 2026
“Fantastic”
Great friendly place. Great food and comfortable room
Paul
couple
October 18, 2025
We are away 5 weeks and this was one of the best stays. Jose is a wonderful host. Excellent stop for overnight or longer stays for walking or motorcycle trips.
Hayden
extended_group
October 14, 2025
“Wonderful place with fantastic host”
Jose was so helpful and friendly. He cooked us a lovely evening meal.
Richard
extended_group
September 17, 2025
“Stunning small family run hotel with Mountain view’s and home made local food”
Rooms were well appointed and clean, owner was very attentive even recommending local restaurants to eat at. We chose to eat in even though it was explained there was only a limited menu - the home made food was outstanding. Stunning views of mountains from hotel which was located in a small quiet traditional mountainside village. Plenty of parking
angela
couple
September 7, 2025
“Great stay with the motorbike”
Location is very peaceful and the hotel is lovely. Excellent customer care from Jose who cooked us a lovely meal in the evening and a good breakfast in the morning and was also very helpful with any queries. This would be a good base for a few days if you want to do some motor biking travels.
Tony
extended_group
September 5, 2025
“Perfect Tranquility for a group of bikers.”
Our host Jose Manuel was very welcoming. The bed was one of the most comfortable I have ever slept in in Spain. The village is so quiet that overnight is total silence. Safe and secure motorbike parking. Perfect location for exploring the Picos de Europa and heading south. Excellent evening meals.
KJ62
solo_traveller
August 23, 2025
“Excellent spot.”
Almost everything. Dinner was not inexpensive.
AR viajante
solo_traveller
August 8, 2025
It's a very good place to explore from here. José runs the place with utmost competence and does almost everything, always very attentive. Giod place for bikers too.
David
extended_group
July 9, 2025
“Great place to stay.”
Great rural location. Jose the host is exceptional, I wish all hotels were the same. He made 5 us the best meal we had on tour.
Steven
extended_group
June 20, 2025
“Fantastic Stay”
José is a fantastic host, very friendly, efficient and welcoming. Clean and tidy hotel. Areas to park your motorbikes.
Adam T
family_with_children
June 20, 2025
Outstanding service and a fantastic hotel! Safe location for our motorcycles. The hotel manager is a true gentleman!
Stuart
extended_group
June 17, 2025
“Great stay”
Group of 4 a motorcycle tour, great location and good parking for motorcycles. Jose very helpful and good home cooked food.
Rod
extended_group
May 31, 2025
Jose was very welcoming. The hotel has an inviting, cozy, homely feel about it. The rooms were traditionally furnished and comfortable. Jose prepared a good evening meal for us and we were able to relax in the lounge / dining area. Breakfast also very good. The hotel is in a very small, very quiet, village which suited us perfectly. A lovely rich diversity of birdsong greeted us in the morning. We were 3 males travelling on 3 motorbikes.There was room to park 3 right outside the hotel and Jose could have squeezed them inside the main gate, but there seemed to be no need as the area is so quiet.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Skiing, Games room, Hiking, Cycling, Hammam, Walking tours, Bike tours
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Indoor fireplace, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Pets allowed, Heating, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Outdoors
Terrace, Sun terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Digital key access
Services
ATM/cash machine on site, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Express check-in/check-out, Laundry, Room service, 24-hour front desk
Ski
Ski storage
Deluxe Double Room with Shower
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a seating area, flat-screen TV, mountain views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.
Double Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a seating area, flat-screen TV, mountain views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
Deluxe Twin Room
Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room features a seating area, flat-screen TV, mountain views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.
Deluxe Twin Room
Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. This twin room has a seating area, flat-screen TV, mountain views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 3 beds.
Standard Twin Room with Sofa
Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room features a seating area, flat-screen TV, mountain views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 3 beds.
Twin Room with Bathroom
Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. This twin room features a seating area, flat-screen TV, mountain views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.
Twin Room with Shower
Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room features a seating area, flat-screen TV, mountain views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.
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