Horse Riding HotelsA Quinta Da Auga Hotel Spa Relais & Chateaux
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A Quinta Da Auga Hotel Spa Relais & Chateaux Overview
First Impressions
The moment I walked into A Quinta Da Auga Hotel Spa Relais & Chateaux, I knew this wasn’t your typical Santiago hotel. This four-star property sits along the peaceful Paseo da Amaia, and honestly, it feels more like discovering someone’s elegant countryside estate than checking into a standard city hotel. The 18th-century Galician manor has this understated charm that immediately made me slow down and breathe deeper.
Location & Setting
What I love about this place is how it manages to feel completely removed from the bustle of Santiago de Compostela while actually being just a short walk from the old town. The hotel is surrounded by its own gardens and sits right by the Sarela River — you can actually hear the water flowing from some of the rooms, which is pretty magical. It’s the kind of spot where pilgrims finishing the Camino often choose to decompress, and you’ll understand why once you’re there.
The Room Experience
My room had this perfect blend of historic character and modern comfort that you don’t always find in restored manor houses. The stone walls and wooden beams reminded me I was staying somewhere with real history, but the bathroom was completely contemporary with a rainfall shower that I may have used twice in one evening. The beds are seriously comfortable — after weeks of walking the Camino, I can tell you that matters more than you might think.
Dining & Spa
The restaurant here focuses on Galician cuisine, and their take on pulpo a la gallega was honestly some of the best I had during my entire time in the region. They source a lot of ingredients locally, which you can taste in everything from the seafood to the vegetables. The spa is where this place really shines though — the treatments incorporate local elements, and after a session in their hydrotherapy circuit, I felt like a completely different person.
Why Guests Love It
There’s something about A Quinta Da Auga that just works. Maybe it’s how the staff treats you like family without being overly familiar, or how you can sit in the gardens with a glass of Albariño and watch the river flow by. The hotel attracts an interesting mix of Camino pilgrims treating themselves after their journey and couples looking for a romantic getaway that’s not too precious or stuffy. With a 9.2 rating, it’s clear I’m not the only one who felt this way — this place has figured out how to make you feel genuinely relaxed without trying too hard to impress you.
Hotel Highlights
Reviews
Staff: 9.5
Comfort: 9.6
Location: 9.0
Free WiFi: 9.7
Facilities: 9.4
Cleanliness: 9.6
Value for money: 8.7
Semiao from Switzerland (4 January 2026)
A fantastic hotel for a weekend getaway with family, in nature, offering spa treatments and a focus on spirituality (Santiago). The hotel’s restaurant is also exceptional!
Helena from United Kingdom (28 December 2025)
The property was immaculate and beautifully decorated with so much fabulous stuff to see and experience. It was a feast for the senses. The staff were incredible - best customer service I’ve experienced in a while - there were lots of ways they made our stay as comfortable and stress free as possible. The spa was an incredible feature and added a...
Flávia from Portugal (7 December 2025)
Beautiful hotel and gardens!
What could be improved: Nothing
Nikita from Israel (13 November 2025)
What could be improved: It’s honestly disappointing that in the 21st century, a so-called luxury hotel still charges guests extra to use the spa. When you’re paying premium rates, basic wellness facilities should be included - it feels outdated and stingy for a hotel claiming to offer a top-tier experience
Rebecca from Australia (24 October 2025)
Very luxurious and quiet. Great restaurant, loved the spa, tranquil gardens, excellent service. Will stay again!
Joni from Finland (13 October 2025)
Very friendly and high quality service from the staff. Dinner at the hotel restaurant was excellent.
Novin from United States (12 October 2025)
Rooms and location. Beautiful old mill converted to a hotel.
What could be improved: Food! Please add more salads and a few comfort foods for international travelers
John from United States (11 October 2025)
Beautiful setting, great staff with a wonderful restaurant and cafe
What could be improved: Nothing!
Csluqin from Hong Kong (6 October 2025)
Very lovely room with a welcome bottle of champaign. We stayed for one night.
Peter from United States (3 October 2025)
Everything was incredible. The room was gorgeous and peaceful. The bed was luxurious. The staff and the facilities were fantastic. Service was excellent. I love that they had a café that was open all day until midnight so I didn’t have to fit into the strict eating timelines of the rest of Spain. Everything was easy. There is even a grocery store 8...
Surroundings
What's nearby:
- Plaza Roja: 3.2 km
- Alameda Park: 3.4 km
- Raxoi Palace: 4 km
- Fonseca Palace: 3.9 km
- Casa do Cabildo: 4 km
- Plaza del Toural: 3.8 km
- Plaza de Platerias: 4 km
- Plaza del Obradoiro: 4 km
- Plaza de la Quintana: 4.1 km
- Old Town of Santiago de Compostela: 4 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant None: 20 m
- Restaurant Filigrana: 20 m
- Restaurant A Nave de Vidan: 950 m
Top attractions:
- Point view: 6 km
- Monte do Gozo: 8 km
- Parque de Belvís: 4.5 km
- Museum of Pilgrimage: 4.3 km
Public transport:
- Train Osebe: 7 km
- Train Santiago de Compostela Station: 3.5 km
- Bus Santiago De Compostela Bus Station: 4 km
Closest airports:
- Vigo Airport: 91 km
- A Coruña Airport: 76 km
- Santiago de Compostela Airport: 21 km
A Quinta Da Auga Hotel Spa Relais & Chateaux Rooms
- Estimated price from: $219. Classic Double Room with 2 single beds and 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $239. Premium Double Room with 2 single beds and 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $260. Deluxe Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $275. Spa Offer-Classic Double Room with 2 single beds and 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $292. Alma with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $295. Spa Offer- Premium Double Room with 2 single beds and 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $316. Spa Offer- Deluxe Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $649. Suite with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $813. Grand Suite with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
Outdoors:
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Wellness:
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Massage chair
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hammam Additional charge
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi Additional charge
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna Additional charge
Activities:
- Bicycle rental Additional charge
- Live music/performance
- Themed dinner nights Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Horse riding Additional charge Off-site
- Hiking
- Games room
Living Area:
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Fruits Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken:
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Portuguese
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Great for your stay:
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Spa and wellness centre
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Bath
- Free parking
Entertainment and family services:
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
2 swimming pools Pool 1 - indoor Additional charge Pool 2 - outdoor Free!:
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool is on rooftop
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Fence around pool
Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Other for your stay:
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Shared lounge/T V area
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Car hire
- Laptop safe
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
House Rules at A Quinta Da Auga Hotel Spa Relais & Chateaux
Pets:
- Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups:
- When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Check-in:
- From 15:00
Check-out:
- Until 12:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
A Quinta Da Auga Hotel Spa Relais & Chateaux Location
Paseo da Amaia, 23B , 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
