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El Retiro del Obispo

Name: El Retiro del Obispo
Address: Santa Engracia Kalea, Laguardia, ES

9.2/ 10Excellent

·Country house

📍Santa Engracia Kalea · Laguardia ↗

Offsite parking discounted rates availableAir conditioningParkingPets allowedTerraceShared kitchenAll 12 facilities +

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-22

Guests praise the historic charm, luxurious beds, rooftop views, and exceptional host service. Common complaints include heavy luggage on stairs, noise issues, maintenance glitches, and poor conditions in specific rooms.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Wi-Fi10.0

Service9.9

Location9.8

Rooms9.7

Cleanliness9.6

Surroundings9.6

Facilities9.5

Value9.2

＋ PraisedHosts' warm service & local tips · Prime location inside walled village · Comfortable beds & high sleep quality · Rooftop terrace & well-equipped shared kitchen

－ ComplaintsNo elevator, luggage carried upstairs · Average soundproofing in historic building · Bathroom design/cleanliness could improve · Parking space finding slightly tricky on arrival

KEYIdeal for history lovers seeking luxury and views. Avoid if mobility is limited or sensitive to noise/stairs.

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El Retiro del Obispo

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 4

Deluxe Double Room with Bath

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

Deluxe Double Room

Facilities · 12

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