It was hard to find

Despite being by the roadside it still has a charm. Clean and neat with all you need from an overnight Camino stay.

Stayed in October 2023

Traffic was noisy, but okay with the windows shut.

Off the path a bit requiring a hike through a field. The accommodation was nice, and though there were limited food choices, the staff provided a great meal. The location on a busy road made it a bit noisy.

Stayed in June 2023

Nothing really matched our expectations for a Pension

A little pension just off the Camino, very convenient down a farm track, the menu was simple but more than adequate and the staff were very friendly, has a nice bar and a big dining room and the rooms were big and comfortable. The Pension also has a small supermarket attached to the bar for urgent supplies. The menu is hand written by the owners and consists of a good selection but has to be ordered as it is freshly prepared.

Stayed in May 2023

nothing

Rooms clean, water hot, heater come on at night to dry clothes. Small shop in the bar

Stayed in May 2023

It was cold and humid (April). the owner turned on the radiator but it only worked during the evening, it was cold again at night. it’s off the Camino so if you’re walking, not so convenient

nice room, very good shower

Stayed in April 2023

It's on a busy road, which is also the shortest way to Santiago.

Spacious and it feels brand new. There's also some quiet roads linking it to the Northern Camino.

Stayed in April 2023

Friendly helpful staff. Comfortable bed.

Stayed in October 2022

Unique. Friendly. Excellent food.

Stayed in October 2022

internet did not work, very dark, burnt out light bulbs

comfortable beds

Stayed in September 2022

The location out of town.

Stayed in July 2022

The room was very cold and the walls between the neighbour's room was paper thin, so we did not have a quiet stay. Dinner food was not interesting and needs some improvement. Wine was very good.

Stayed in May 2022

Clothes washing facilities could be cleaner. Found bits of grass in the sheets, making me think that they hadn’t been washed. Dinner choices were limited and only OK.

Located off the Camino de Santiago, but staff provided good directions for the short walk there. Natural, semi-wooded area. Handy store on site.

Stayed in May 2022

Clear directions to the property were provided proactively by the staff which helped immensely

Stayed in April 2022

Maybe because of COVID the menue for dinner was rather short (but food offered was excellent). In 2018, we still had a very nice home-made full-menue for all guests - not this year. Also the rooms suffered a little. A bucket of white paint is needed to cover the stains on the walls (e.g. where suitcases hit the walls) - some renovationwork would do good. We fully understand that COVID must have been very painful for the owner of hostels as utilization rates have be low for a long time. But that would have been also a good time to do some renovation work - which obviously was not done. We saw the difference between 2018 and 2021. For someone who visits Casa Garea the first time it may not be visible.

It was our second stay at Casa Garea - subsequent to our first Camino in 2018. The location is not exactly on the Camino, but it is on the other side not causing extra meters. Casa Garea is a nice place and the host tries to make you feel good. The room (same room for us as before) is equipped with everything a pilgrim needs, is clean and quiet. Bathroom is also fine. When back on the Camino, we will book Casa Garea again!

Stayed in September 2021

The property looks like it has been renovated. The wood is beautiful. In the evening they started a fire in the small fireplace, which was wonderful. The meal was great.

Stayed in May 2024

Loved it all

The staff were exceptional, our bags hadn't arrived when we got there they organised to have them brought to our room. Great food, comfortable room. Fantastic value for money.

Stayed in April 2024

Bad customer service, not very clean, the beds uncomfortable, to noisy you can hear the tv and the people talking next doors

Stayed in November 2023

Dinner options were very basic (soup was basically packaged noodle soup with nothing but noodles and broth when I expected a hearty vegetable soup). As this hotel is slightly out of the way, it would have been nice to have better dinner options. I will say the woman working the room worked very hard - she seemed to be both the waitress and the cook. It’s also right on the highway so very loud with trucks passing st all hours - not much can be done about it but I likely wouldn’t stay again because of this

Staff were very pleasant and hard working.

Stayed in September 2023

Location is far from services.

Rooms were nice

Stayed in June 2023

On the freeway, so it was loud. Walls very thin or did not go completely to the ceiling, so you could clearly hear the conversation of the room next door. Our sheets were damp. We asked to eat when we arrived and he told we could eat at 7:00. Then when we came for dinner at 7:00 the younger gal told us no-we had to reserve a spot. Nothing was said to us, nor was it posted online or on the walls of the establishment. We were no where near any other town or restaurant and there was no way to cook any food. With their location, they should make it clear to guests.

They had a grassy area in back, which was nice and tables outside to play cards.

Stayed in June 2023

Best thing - how kind the staff were. We left 3 things behind, and 3 times they sent them on for us and even rang us at the end of the day to check all was well. Great service!!

Stayed in May 2023

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Everything

Stayed in July 2022

The owner called me the evening before to make sure I can find this place. It’s about 300 meters from the trail and about two km from Arzúa. They have a mini store and also option to buy dinner. Huge area for hanging washed clothing. Nice huge yard.

Stayed in July 2021

It was clean and comfortable and roomy. The staff were excellent.

Stayed in July 2021