3 Star Hotel

Hotel Lara

Av. Bombeiros Voluntarios, Valenca, Portugal View Map

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Hotel Lara

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Located in the center of Valença, Hotel Lara is an excellent base for exploring this historic town. It features modern rooms with balconies and a breakfast room overlooking the fortress. The air-conditioned rooms at the Lara feature wooden furnishings and are decorated in neutral tones. Each room includes a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Guests can start their day with a rich breakfast buffet before exploring the surrounding area. We offer breakfast service for early risers (04:00 to 07:00) upon request. The hotel bar serves refreshing drinks and there are many restaurants and cafes nearby. The hotel's games room has a pool table. Vigo-Peinador Airport is 14 mi away and the hotel offers free public parking on site.

214 Reviews

8.0Very Good
Cleanliness
8.4
Staff
8.8
Location
9.0

What Guests Say

  • “Friendly and helpful staff. Close to everything, food and shopping.”
  • “One room was OK but my brother’s room had feces in the bed, unfortunately, when my sister-in-law got under the sheets, her leg and foot…”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Fitness Center
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Double or Twin Room with Balcony1/4

Double or Twin Room with Balcony

323 sqft • 1 Queen, 2 Single

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Suite Junior1/4

Suite Junior

345 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Deluxe Double Room1/4

Deluxe Double Room

323 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Deluxe King Room1/4

Deluxe King Room

323 sqft • 1 Double

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Single Room1/4

Single Room

323 sqft • 1 Single

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bidet
Superior Double Room - City View1/4

Superior Double Room - City View

323 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • City view

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    What Guests Loved

    8
    Very Good

    Based on 214 reviews

    Location

    9

    Cleanliness

    8.4

    Staff

    8.8

    Overall Quality

    8.1

    Pros +

    • Friendly and helpful staff. Close to everything, food and shopping.
    • One room was OK but my brother’s room had feces in the bed, unfortunately, when my sister-in-law got under the sheets, her leg and foot slid into feces hidden towards the bottom of the bed. She ran to the bathroom to wash it off then they went down to till the night clerk he came up and was disgusted and gave them a different room, which unfortunately had no air conditioning because he forgot to turn on the AC at the front desk.. we feel as if there was no way the sea would be at the bottom of a bed, less intentionally placed by somebody such as the cleaning staff or somebody that wanted vengeance of the hotel! Morning staff and the manager were not apologetic and even accusatory that my brother and his wife were responsible for it!!!
    • Location

    Cons -

    • Feces left in bed sheets!
    • Beds so uncomfortable.Unfriendly staff at checkin
    • There was a lot of noise coming from something that seems to be a church. A lot of screaming for hours. Also, the bathtub was not clean.
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    10AlfonsoPosted on: 10-8-2025

    Friendly and helpful staff. Close to everything, food and shopping.

    1LaureenPosted on: 10-7-2025

    One room was OK but my brother’s room had feces in the bed, unfortunately, when my sister-in-law got under the sheets, her leg and foot slid into feces hidden towards the bottom of the bed. She ran to the bathroom to wash it off then they went down to till the night clerk he came up and was disgusted and gave them a different room, which unfortunately had no air conditioning because he forgot to turn on the AC at the front desk.. we feel as if there was no way the sea would be at the bottom of a bed, less intentionally placed by somebody such as the cleaning staff or somebody that wanted vengeance of the hotel! Morning staff and the manager were not apologetic and even accusatory that my brother and his wife were responsible for it!!!

    Feces left in bed sheets!

    4ElenaPosted on: 10-1-2025

    Location

    Beds so uncomfortable.Unfriendly staff at checkin

    10KarenPosted on: 9-15-2025

    Clean and comfortable room.Great valueAcross the street from Camino pathway to Tui.

    8BRUNOPosted on: 9-7-2025

    The breakfast is nice and the staff is also good.

    There was a lot of noise coming from something that seems to be a church. A lot of screaming for hours. Also, the bathtub was not clean.

    10CapoccettaPosted on: 8-28-2025

    Very nice hote 2 minutes from camino and Zaragoza, big grocery store nearby. The man at tection was a little stuffy, he needs to breath and smile a little more but maybe he had some perpnal issues But overall nice stay

    5NancyPosted on: 6-26-2025

    The location is really all this C hotel has going for it

    In much need of a facelift, hallway carpet and walls are in a sad state.

    7Camino g.Posted on: 6-5-2025

    Location was good for the Camino.Breakfast was ok.We had a bath.There was a fridge.

    A bit outdated room. No facilities to make a hot drink, last time we stayed there was a coffee machine in the room.

    9LizPosted on: 5-29-2025

    Clean, spacious en-suite room, an excellent breakfast buffet and close to a good selection of restaurants. A good rest-day choice on the Camino.

    10JonPosted on: 5-28-2025

    Comfortable bed and access to balcony in hotel room third floor. Lounge area and wine bar.

    10SofiaPosted on: 5-26-2025

    Clean, comfortable, good location, great staff!

    Nothing!

    8JamesPosted on: 5-25-2025

    An 'okay' stay at the Portugal/Spain border. Walking the Camino....didn't want to walk into Spain late and tired so booked a room on the Portugal side. The hotel is aged, but okay. The staff lack luster...but efficient. The location is "Stellar". Next to the "old fort city". If I'd do it again I would have booked lodging inside the fort instead...lots of choices there. Hotel Lara is priced right...and okay for an overnight....but not special.

    10MargPosted on: 5-11-2025

    Location adjacent to good family restaurant. Auberge close to purchase Camino passport. Across the street from Fortaleza de Valença: Baluarte de São Jerónimo - not to be missed & has restaurants.

    9RosalindPosted on: 4-24-2025

    Great location for Camino.Modern hotel with good rooms and great breakfast looking out onto the fort.

    Staff could have been more helpful with details of buses to Santiago.

    9AdriPosted on: 4-22-2025

    Location, bed, breakfast

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    9FionaPosted on: 4-19-2025

    Perfect location to start the Camino Portuguese from. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable.

    Perhaps there could be an additional plug next to the second bed in the room.

    8virginiaPosted on: 4-17-2025

    Close to the old part of town/ Historic fortress

    Was quite dated.

    10FrancisPosted on: 4-16-2025

    Right next to the Valenca Fortress. Bed was really comfortable and staff spoke good english and was able to answer all questions. There is a grocery store and plenty of places to eat dinner. Breakfast was good.

    Nothing enjoyed my stay.

    6HaetherPosted on: 3-30-2025

    Location was excellent. Across from the fort. parking was never an issue.

    8StephenPosted on: 11-21-2024

    Room, breakfast, reception all very good.

    Found the pillows a bit soft though the bed was fine.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 12:00 PM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 3 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please take into account if your reservation includes dinner, drinks are charged separately.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A damage deposit of EUR 100.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Location

    Hotel Lara

    Av. Bombeiros Voluntarios, Valenca