Hotel La Guindal, Arriondas

Hotel La Guindal is a simple, family-friendly 2-star base in Arriondas, Spain, set on El Texu, 5 in the countryside outside town. It suits travellers who want an easy launchpad for road trips through Asturias rather than a stay built around luxury facilities. Many guests highlight the practical, no-nonsense feel and the helpfulness of staff when planning day trips, with an overall guest rating of 8.6/10 from more than 1,000 reviews. Rooms are kept non-smoking, and free wired internet helps when you need to check routes or weather before heading out. Parking is a key part of the appeal for drivers: you can use free parking on site, and there are options for discounted offsite parking as well. For families, the hotel’s child-friendly approach and packed-lunch service are frequently mentioned as useful for early starts.

The surrounding area is where the trip really comes alive. Cangas de Onís is about 12 km away for a classic riverside town atmosphere, while the Sella River area is roughly 6 km from the hotel for scenic walks and time outdoors. If you’re chasing big landscapes, the Covadonga Lakes are around 35 km away, and Picos de Europa National Park sits at about 40 km, making it a strong choice for hikers and photographers. Reviews also tend to praise the calm, straightforward stay, with guests appreciating luggage storage and a tour desk for turning ideas into workable itineraries.