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Summary of reviewsHostel El Paloma enjoys a highly favorable location in Santoña, nestled in a quiet neighborhood yet conveniently close to the city center, restaurants, cafes and the ocean. The hostel's position allows guests to easily explore Santoña on foot, enjoying the town's charm and vibrant atmosphere without the accompanying noise. The modern and new facilities, spacious rooms and high-quality bathrooms complement its strategic location, which bridges serenity and accessibility, making it an excellent lodging choice.
The hostel's rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable, accented with modern decoration. Beds are especially lauded for their comfort, though additional pillows could enhance the experience further. Bathrooms are functional with a high degree of comfort, despite the occasional issue of water splashing outside the shower area. While the heating system is effective, the absence of air conditioning and fans might be a concern during warmer days. Storage options are limited with no closets or bathroom shelving, but the overall cleanliness and comfort of the accommodations are generally appreciated by guests.
Cleanliness at Hostel El Paloma has received mixed reviews. While some guests find the hostel clean, others note issues such as dusty floors, stained towels and bedding that does not always fit the beds. Despite these concerns, clean towels are consistently provided, albeit sometimes stained. Cleanliness remains an area that could benefit from improvement.
Beds at Hostel El Paloma consistently earn high praise for their comfort with guests frequently highlighting comfortable mattresses and superb bedding. The comfort level of the beds significantly contributes to the positive reputation of the hostel.
Overall, Hostel El Paloma stands out for its excellent location, comfortable rooms and quality beds, though there is room for improvement in cleanliness and storage options. Show more
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Hotel with Parking
This hostel offers the possibility to arrange private parking at an extra charge, providing a secure parking solution.
Accessible Hotel
Small Hotel
Room Types
Twin Room with BathroomA seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are available in this twin room. The unit has 2 beds.
Double RoomA seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are available in this double room. The unit has 2 beds.
Twin RoomA seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are provided in this twin room. The unit offers 2 beds.
Twin RoomA seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are featured in this twin room. The unit offers 3 beds.
Double RoomA seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are available in this double room. The unit has 1 bed.
Guest Reviews
7.7
Good
Location
Hostel El Paloma enjoys a highly favorable location recognized by its guests, situated ideally within Santoña. The hostel is nestled in a quiet neighborhood, yet remains in close proximity to the city center, restaurants, cafes and the ocean, making it a convenient base for exploring the area. With easy accessibility, including contactless check-in through a code, the hostel ensures a hassle-free experience for visitors. Though positioned slightly on the outskirts, it offers easy walks to central spots and ample parking, bridging the best of both worlds—serenity and accessibility.
The hostel's central location affords visitors the opportunity to explore Santoña extensively on foot, appreciating the town's charm and vibrant atmosphere without the accompanying noise. Modern and new facilities complement its strategic position, highlighted by spacious, comfortable rooms replete with high-quality bathrooms. Cleanliness and neatness are consistently praised, ensuring a pleasant stay for all guests. For those valuing both tranquility and ease of access, Hostel El Paloma stands out as an excellent lodging choice.
Rooms
Hostel El Paloma provides spacious rooms that many guests find clean and comfortable. Modern decoration adds a pleasant touch and the beds are frequently praised for their comfort. The bathrooms receive high marks for functionality, though some visitors note that water tends to splash outside the shower area. While the heating system works effectively, the rooms lack air conditioning and fans, which may be a consideration during warmer days. Though the towels are clean, they often show stains and the floors and showers could benefit from better maintenance. Storage options could be improved, as there are no closets or drawers and bathroom shelving is absent. Despite this, many appreciate the overall cleanliness and comfort of the accommodations.
Beds
Hostel El Paloma receives high praise for the comfort of its beds. Many guests found the beds to be very comfortable with particular mentions of superb bedding and very comfortable mattresses. Though the beds already provide comfort, a few guests suggested that additional pillows could enhance the experience. Overall, the comfortable and often super comfortable beds contribute positively to the hostel's reputation.
Cleanliness
Hostel El Paloma has received mixed reviews regarding its cleanliness. Many guests have mentioned that cleanliness leaves much to be desired, pointing out extremely dusty floors and some small dirt from previous visitors. There are reports of forgetful cleaning habits and the floor and shower areas often do not meet expectations. Additionally, there has been mention of stained or dirty towels and bedding with one review noting that sheets were not the right size. Despite these concerns, clean towels are provided, although they may still bear stains. Overall, cleanliness is an area that needs significant improvement at Hostel El Paloma.
No, Hostel El Paloma doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Hostel El Paloma.
No, Hostel El Paloma doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Hostel El Paloma.