Reviews of Hotel Palacio de la Magdalena 4 stars
Finca de La Magdalena, 33126 Soto del Barco, Spain
#8 of 11 hotels in Soto del Barco
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 108 hotel reviews
8.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
9.0
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
8.5
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Free WiFi
9.4
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Reviewed: 22 June 2025
Russell
Australia137 reviews22 helpful votes9.0“Good place stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Cafeteria is in non descriptive building with no atmosphere or class.
Excellent service from staff, spacious rooms with aircon.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 29 May 2025
Jennifer
United Kingdom33 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Was a great stop on the Camino - even managed to fit in a massage. The staff were very helpful.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 25 May 2025
Linda
United Kingdom95 reviews11 helpful votes9.0“A great place to stay for a couple of nights on our motorbiking trip.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing at all.
Lovely large comfortable room with lots of room for our clothes etc. Large bathroom with good shower and lots of surface area. The staff were very pleasant and efficient, especially the young lady working in the cafeteria & restaurant, she was excellent! The food was very good. Easy secure onsite parking.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 22 May 2025
Jing
Netherlands8 reviews10“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
View from the hotel room
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 17 May 2025
Paul
United Kingdom23 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great stop on the Camino del Norte
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 16 May 2025
Ethan
United States1 review10“A beautiful hotel with incredible accomodations and wonderful staff; what more could one want?”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Not a huge knock, but the immediate area around the hotel was a touch low on things to do. We loved our time in the hotel and surrounding area, but a longer stay would likely have gotten a little boring at some point.
The staff were pleasant, the hotel was beautiful, the spa was relaxing, and the food was phenomenal!
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Jenifer
United Kingdom1 review8.0“A very pleasant and relaxing a2day stay after 6 days of walking.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room - Spa Offer
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There were a few snags regarding the bedroom - shaving/makeup mirror not secured to the wall, door handle on inside of bathroom missing a screw and therefore loose. Throughout the property various light bulbs needed replacing.
A very grandiose property in a beautiful location with charming and helpful staff. Pools, saunas, relaxation room and hot tub in the spa all very good and clean.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 7 May 2025
Dwight
United States7 reviews8.0“A very pleasant experience, and restful while walking on the Camino del Norte.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The location proximity to Camino del Norte was great. The room was spacious and comfortable. It's location allowed me to leave the window open throughout the night welcoming the coolness and also natural countryside smells. Staff in both bar and restaurant we great. Enjoyed cocktails and a fantastic meal.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 17 April 2025
S
United States271 reviews9 helpful votes9.0“A very nice place to stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I had a room with a soaker tub. They are a bit hard to get in and out. And , it’s a bit messy to take a shower. My next stay I will request a room with a shower.
This is a really special place to stay. The room, the restaurant, the grounds .. all great. I look forward to staying here again.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 24 December 2024
Kathryn
United States80 reviews12 helpful votes9.0“Lovely elegant historic hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautiful location and building, less than 10 minutes from the airport. The room was vast. Breakfast was a very varied buffet. We were only there one night so didn't get the full experience but hope to return.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 2 October 2024
Maarten
Netherlands24 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Ex-Ce-Llent (3 visits same score)”- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
If you put a gun to my head...ok: seperate shower in stead of shower in the bath would be an improvement.. But really.....who cares if everyone is so nice and good at there jobs
If the people are good everything is good.. And trust me, the people are very good! Receptionists both times excellent House keeping ladies very good and kind Camarera in the restaurant excellent! Lady who runs the breakfast outstanding!! Everyone is smiling and happy and happy to help. This hotel has is nailed....if your employees are so happy and service minded something really good is going on!!
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 2 October 2024
Carmel
Ireland161 reviews9 helpful votes10“Beautiful building with great reception staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It would be nice to have the dining room in the main building.
This is a beautiful hotel on the Camino del Norte with large comfortable rooms, really helpful staff and lovely views. The reception staff were very helpful when our luggage arrived late .
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Andrii
Ukraine16 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Amazing location, free parking, beautiful room! Nice, friendly staff
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Elizabeth
United States77 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Nice hotel, but slightly sterile feeling.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I was disappointed that not more of the original feel of the palace was evident before it was pointed out. The location (while on a hill with great views to the river below) was not phenomenal. It was a 3 km walk into town to find restaurant choices.
The staff were phenomenal. In particular, we learned so much about the history of the palace from Cristina. She was very enthusiastic and a joy to encounter. We had no idea it had been an orphanage school or that the little building outside had possibly housed prisoners. She also pointed out original features of the palace in the chapel, the salon and around the staircase. It made our visit all the more meaningful. In addition the breakfast for an additional 10 e was excellent and the woman who served it was warm and welcoming. Great staff!
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Nightingale
Australia5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was complete.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 5 August 2024
Herring
United Kingdom9 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Hotel bar in adjacent conference centre lacking in intimacy.
Lovely characterful hotel. Good breakfast
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Carmen
United States24 reviews10 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom in my room was slightly lacking in cleanliness, with some stray hairs that were not mine left around the bathtub. It didn’t bother me but it’s just something to note!
Gorgeous building, comfortable rooms, gorgeous view of The Valley and river. Staff was helpful and kind
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 25 July 2024
Roger
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“Very handy for airport and as a base to explore the area”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Restaurant and bar located in adjacent conference centre lacked atmosphere
Fantastic hotel good size well appointed rooms. Ample breakfast
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Rolando
United States26 reviews10“Wonderful experience!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing could have been better.
Excellent service and wonderful decoration and architecture!
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 5 July 2024
Mike
United Kingdom56 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Restaurant was in another building clearly used for weddings. Breakfast was basic but adequate. Coffee poor.
Great building. Bedrooms roomy and quiet. Bathroom excellent. Bed very comfortable Spa was adequate but small
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Russell
Australia66 reviews1 helpful vote10“A place to splurge on when walking the Norte if it fits into your budget.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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The room was large. I loved the spa in the bathroom given I was walking the Camino Norte. Dinner at the restaurant was superb. And it had a lovely relaxed feel about the place.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Chris
United Kingdom37 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Exceeded expectations in particular the restaurant”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
All good
Location, facilities and staff and especially the restaurant
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Rebecca
United States50 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“A lovely place to stay while using the airport or on a road trip. The hotel and restaurant are nice.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
That the spa was closed.
The hotel's interior and the rooms are very nice and spacious.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Martin
Denmark31 reviews4 helpful votes10“Not onsen.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Spa not been available. Would have been nice to be notified at check in that the spa was not onsen.
Room. I don’t know what an onsen is or why it is suggested as I thing I should consider in my review. I’m lost. Room was super Nice. Restaurant was super Nice. Spa wasn’t working. As in, it wasn’t onsen.
Stayed in May 2024
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