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La Balsa

Asturias · Spain

Sotu Cangues, s/nView location

9.4/10Excellent59 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition9.4/109.4
Location8.0/108.0
Neighborhood7.8/107.8
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About La Balsa

Hotel La Balsa is a rural hotel set just outside the Picos de Europa National Park. It offers free Wi-Fi access, free private parking and a tour desk. This country house has original stone and wood features. Its design is typical of the Asturias region.

It has a sun terrace and garden, and is surrounded by trees. Rooms at La Balsa are bright and spacious. They all have a private bathroom and central heating. The hotel also has a bar. Hotel La Balsa is between Cangas de Onis and the Sanctuary of Covadonga.

This beautiful mountain region is deal for walking, cycling or horse riding.

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With a stay at La Balsa in Cangas de Onis, you'll be steps from Zoo la Grandera and a 5-minute drive from Capilla de Santa Cruz. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Astur Sella Aventura and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Puente Romano.

Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 16

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Children not allowed Events/parties not allowed Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • Children 3 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
  • Minimal age
    16
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 5 per person
    • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Portuguese

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Zoo la Grandera 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Astur Sella Aventura 4 km / 2.5 mi
Church of Santa Cruz 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Capilla de Santa Cruz 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Puente Romano 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Covadonga Sanctuary 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Basilica de Santa Maria la Real de Covadonga 6.4 km / 4 mi
Museum of Covadonga 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Mirador de Seguencu 9.4 km / 5.9 mi
Cañón del Descensu del Sella 11.5 km / 7.1 mi
Lakes of Covadonga 17 km / 10.6 mi
Karting de Soto de Dueñas 19.5 km / 12.1 mi
Hayedo de la Biescona 20.8 km / 12.9 mi
Mirador del Fito 21.5 km / 13.4 mi
La Mina de Buferrera 22.3 km / 13.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 14
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

Room types

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: DBL.EY

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TPL.ST

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  • SINGLE CLASSICSINGLE • CLASSICSGL.AS

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    SINGLE CLASSIC

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    CLASSIC

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    Room code: SGL.AS

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about La Balsa

9.4
Excellent
59 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Location
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
7.8 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
20 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2025
Jose

Nice

Friendly reception & good breakfast
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2025
Camilo
Wonderful place to stay when visiting the area. Very friendly and helpful staff. Perfect for hiking, horseback riding, or simply for relaxing on the terrace. I will definitely come back.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2024
Ruben
Staff super friendly. Great breakfast. Beautiful place. Close to other amazing sights.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Sep 2018
Catherine
Beautiful small hotel clean rooms and super friendly staff and includes breakfast.. nice deck to sit and enjoy drinks and the view
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2018
Pamela
Wonderful stay at La Balsa. Emilio and parents were gracious hosts. The best breakfasts of all our stays. Cold fresh fruit & melon, tomatoes, homemade Asturias cake, scrambled eggs or local ham/cheese. Storage of our bikes inside, room with view of creek, free parking available. Great WIFI too. Best value for a Cangas de Onís -Covodonga stay. Very convenient for our La Vuelta viewing.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2017
Sue

Lovely inn with wonderful hospitality!

We had the most wonderful 4 night stay at La Balsa. The location was great for sightseeing, hiking, swimming, kayaking, etc. The beds were comfortable and the owners were warm and generous with their time and attention. We advice and guidance we received from the owner regarding where to go and where to eat were better than any guide book. Would love to stay here again.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2016
LAWRENCE

Value for Money

Good breakfast included in rate.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2014
Txema

100% satisfied. Cozy rooms, amazing breakfast

We booked the hotel as base-camp in between kayaking the Sella and trekking the Ruta del Cares. We got all you can expect from a hotel in the country side. We were fully satisfied with our choice. Cozy and clean rooms, nice and friendly service (seems to be a family owned business). Free parking and wifi. Special mention to the complimentary breakfast: Awesome homemade bakery and scrambled eggs. 100% satisfied. Maybe I should mention that it is in the outskirts of Cangas de Onis, probably not walking distance.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2013
Steve

Warm and Friendly

Hotel was exactly what we hoped for. The owner was very friendly and the entire facility was clean and had the old world character we were looking for.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2012
vanessa

excellent hotel convenient for the Picos de Europa

good ,comfortable accommodation, the best breakfast we had in Spain and friendly, helpful staff . Couldn't fault it.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2011
Verified traveler

Lovely place

Very friendly service and superb location.
8/10
Excellent
06 Oct 2025
maria
Todo bien
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2025
franck

Très bien

Personnel très sympathique
Excellent petit dejeuner.
Chambre agréable
A peu de temps d une multitude de restaurant et des bus pour les lacs( penser à les reserver car route des lacs interdite aux voitures en haute saison)
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2025
Jon
Muy bueno y acogedor.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2024
Sangrae

재방문 의사

룸컨디션, 조식, 고객응대 등 모두 좋았습니다. 재방문 의사 있습니다.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2024
Cristina

Increíble hotel muy cerca de Covadonga y Cangas

El hotel está gestionado por una familia encantadora que hacen la estancia muy agradable y siempre están dispuestos a ayudar. Las habitaciones están muy limpias y son muy cómodas y el desayuno es exquisito. Está muy cerca de Covadonga y Cangas de Onís y dispone de garaje por lo que es ideal para visitar esta zona. Lo recomendaría sin dudarlo.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2024
Bartosz
Great breakfest, one of the best we had in Spain.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2024
Maria
Genial
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Sep 2024
Luisi
Bueno,limpio y bien comunicado , restaurantes cercas donde poder moverte a pie sin necesidad de coger el coche.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
26 Aug 2024
JULIA
El personal es correcto y educado pero poco comunicativo. No interactúa mucho con los huéspedes.
Leisure Family

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La Balsa
Sotu Cangues, s/n, Cangas De Onis, Spain

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