Charming hotels in Asturias for first-time visitors
First time in Asturias? Charming hotels in Asturias from the essentials to the offbeat, each with a line on who it suits best. Pick yours here.
Martina Vicente GilJournalist
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Anyone arriving in Asturias for the first time tends to bring a postcard image: green meadows, cows, rough seas and cider. All of that exists, but what stays in the memory is something else: the place where you slept. This list of charming hotels in Asturias runs from the essentials, the best known and easiest to book, to the offbeat ones, which ask for a little more curiosity.
Each hotel ends with a line on who it suits. If it is your first trip, start with the first ones on the list and save the last ones for your next visit.
Palacio de Luces, in Luces
A renovated 16th-century palace near Lastres, with five stars and forty-four rooms. It has a spa, a heated indoor pool, a restaurant with views and 13,000 square metres of gardens, with an old hermitage inside.
It appears on every list, and rightly so: it brings history, rest and food together in one place. It suits those who want a comfortable trip with no surprises.
Casona de La Paca, in Cudillero
A 19th-century indiano mansion, a kilometre and a half from the village, surrounded by a garden of magnolias and araucarias. The lounges have fireplaces and breakfast includes local products.
There is no spa, and the house does not need one. It suits those who want to feel the Asturias of the indianos and walk down to one of the most photographed harbours in Spain.
Eurostars Hotel de la Reconquista, in Oviedo
A former hospice from 1752, converted into a five-star hotel with one hundred and forty-two rooms in the centre of Oviedo. This is where the winners of the Princess of Asturias Awards stay.
It suits those who want to combine city and countryside: cathedral, cider houses and a stroll right at the door, and the coast a short drive away.
Hotel Palacete Villa Rosario, in Ribadesella
An indiano mansion facing the beach, with some rooms looking out to sea and breakfast on the terrace. It is easy to place on the map and sits in one of the liveliest towns of the east.
It suits couples who want beach and seafront promenade without having to travel. Always ask for a room with a view.
Hotel Pleamar, in Puerto de Vega
A restored fishermen’s house, with stone, wood and sea views from every room. It has a lounge with a fireplace and homemade breakfast.
It suits those who want to see a genuine seafaring Asturias, with a small harbour and few people. The beaches of Flexulfe and Barayo are close.
Torre de Villademoros, in Cadavedo
An 18th-century manor house next to a medieval tower, with a 9,000-square-metre garden and a restaurant. It has ten rooms and a suite, and the sea is a kilometre away.
It suits those who enjoy history and look for a quiet stay of several nights. It makes a good second visit to the west.
Puebloastur Eco-Resort, in Cofiño
A luxury complex built into a hamlet, with views of the Picos de Europe. It has a spa with an indoor pool and a Finnish sauna, two restaurants and an infinity pool.
It suits those who want a wellness getaway and do not mind paying more. The mountain view is part of the price.
El Gran Sueño, in Pintueles
An adults-only country house, traditional outside and contemporary inside, with five double rooms, three apartments and a garden facing the Sueve and the Picos de Europa.
It suits couples who want silence. It counts as an alternative option because it means leaving the best-known routes.
La Casona de Pío, in Cudillero
A former fish-salting factory, renovated, with the original stone walls left exposed.
It suits those who value the industrial history of the coast and prefer a hotel with a past to one with luxury. It is the most offbeat on the list, and the one that departs most from the usual.
How to organise your first trip
Split your nights between two bases at most. One on the coast, for example Luces or Cudillero, and another inland or in Oviedo. That way you see both sea and mountains without losing whole days on the road.
If it is your first time, book ahead for summer, Easter and long weekends. Outside those dates there is more room to choose and rates tend to be friendlier.
Typical first-timer mistakes
The most common is trying to see everything. Asturias is small on the map and big on the road: the bends, the village stretches and the stops to take in the view lengthen any journey. A coast-to-coast route in one day ends in tiredness and few good photos.
The second mistake is booking without checking the surroundings. A beautiful hotel in a village with no shops means eating wherever you can, and the kitchen does not always open when you expect. Ask about dinner hours and, if you will arrive late, let them know.
The third is forgetting the rain. Here it is part of the landscape. Bring a light jacket and a backup plan, which on this list could be a spa or a stroll around Oviedo.
What to expect from the food
Many of these hotels have a restaurant or breakfast with local produce. Ask about the cider, the local cheese and the bread of the day. It is one of the best ways to understand the region without leaving the table.
A four-day route to get started
Day one, arrive in Oviedo, stroll through the old town and spend the night at the Reconquista. Day two, head west and stay at the Casona de La Paca, going down to the harbour of Cudillero at sunset. Day three, Torre de Villademoros or Pleamar, with beach and cliffs in the morning.
On the fourth day, head back east and finish with a long lunch in Ribadesella or Lastres. If you have a day to spare, add Luces as a spa finale. It is a relaxed route, with sensible driving each day and time to sit in a cider house without watching the clock.
Frequently asked questions about charming hotels in Asturias
How many days do I need for a first visit?
Four or five days allow you to see the coast, Oviedo and a foray into the mountains without rushing.
Do you need a car?
Yes, for the rural and coastal hotels. Only Oviedo works well without a car.
Which hotel do the lists recommend to start with?
The Palacio de Luces, for its range of services, or the Casona de La Paca, for its indiano atmosphere.
When is the best time to go?
In spring and autumn there are fewer people. In summer there is more atmosphere, but also more bookings.
To wrap up
Pick a couple of names from this list, the ones that catch your eye most, and leave the rest for another trip. In Asturias there is always a reason to come back, and a good hotel makes it easier.
Written by
Martina Vicente Gil
Journalist. Martina Vicente Gil is a travel journalist, communicator and content creator specialising in tourism, culture and lifestyle. With a long career writing route chronicles and travel guides, her…
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