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Hotel Alfonso IX

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a sauna

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Reception
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 12 per person)
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Hotel Alfonso IX sits in the city center yet offers a peaceful retreat with its lush garden and welcoming coffee shop. Visitors can indulge in a rejuvenating massage at the spa or choose between two inviting pools for unwinding after a day of exploration.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Premium Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2024
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Premium Double Room Single Use, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2024
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

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Premium Studio Suite | Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Premium Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2024
  • 52 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Triple Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Premium Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Sarria, Hotel Alfonso IX is in the city center and on the riverwalk. El Pilar - Sarria Golf Club and Abadia da Cova are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Vilasouto Lake and Parque do Mino. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Rúa del Peregrino 29, Sarria, Lugo, 27600

What's nearby

  • Church of San Salvador - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sarria Plaza - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Church of Santiago de Barbadelo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • El Pilar - Sarria Golf Club - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Samos Monastery - 15 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Sarria Station - 16 min walk
  • Santiago de Compostela (SCQ-Lavacolla) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪EcoEspazo Vitriol - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pulperia Gol - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mesón "O Tapas - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Panadería Ousá - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪dPont - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alfonso IX

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the river, with rooms renovated in 2024
At Hotel Alfonso IX, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric bike charging station
  • A front-desk safe, books, and concierge services
  • A bicycle cleaning area, coworking spaces, and wedding services
Room features
All 60 individually furnished rooms have thoughtful touches such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Changing tables and highchairs
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 9 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (4,413 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (28 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1992
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric bike charging
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated guestrooms - October 2024
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 10
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 9 per night
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

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
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Carris Alfonso Ix
Carris Alfonso Ix Sarria
Hotel Carris Alfonso
Hotel Carris Alfonso Ix Sarria
Hotel Alfonso IX Sarria
Hotel Alfonso IX
Alfonso IX Sarria
Alfonso IX
Hotel Alfonso IX Hotel
Hotel Alfonso IX Sarria
Hotel Alfonso IX Hotel Sarria

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Alfonso IX have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Hotel Alfonso IX pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Alfonso IX?

Self parking is available for EUR 9 per night. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Alfonso IX?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 10 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Alfonso IX?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Alfonso IX located?

This family-friendly Sarria hotel is located on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute walk of Sarria Plaza, Church of San Salvador, and Church of Santiago de Barbadelo. El Pilar - Sarria Golf Club is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away. Sarria Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Alfonso IX Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 217 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities. Friendly staff with excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed a night prior to the Camino. Great location. Walkable. Had a great dinner in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in Sarria.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chan Kin Yue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the meals are really value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay for Camino start
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MIKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A handy and well-kept spot to start the Camino. Quiet and tidy. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to start the Camino. Plenty of food options nearby and the trail is close.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far the best accommodation we have stayed at for the Camino de Santiago. Everyone was very helpful, the rooms were fantastic, breakfast was delicious, just an overall fabulous experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANTONIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect to start El Camino. Although we were in the middle of the electricity shutdown in Spain, the hotel had an electric power plant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chang Su

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean hotel in Sarria, starting point of the minimum-distance camino. I slept well and comfortably there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experiance , very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent two nights here before starting out on the Camino and enjoyed our stay very much. The staff was helpful and friendly and the room comfortable. The surrounding area has plenty of places to eat and the Camino is right outside the door!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness
For being the largest hotel in Sarria it was just ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

augustus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and quiet. Staff was extra helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind, professional, and very helpful. Excellent service at this hotel. The grounds were scenic and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Our room was extremely hot and the staff was not very helpful, we unfortunately wasted too much food when ordering and wish the staff had informed us more of portion sizes. The rooms are average

6/10 Okay

sunny

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Far away from starting point for pilgrimage
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wouldn’t stay here again. Cheap area, should have stayed further out
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Gerardo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It is good to start the Camino a Santiago. The staff friendly and helpful. The hotel Is too expensive for what it is. The room was. Not very clean. It is an old hotel. I think there are better options over summer but it was good for the lack of hotels on winter tima
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower design -- itxwas impossible to shower without getting water all over the floor Room very hot. Had to open the window and then flies got in Staff exceptional. Onsite restaurant good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Could be better

The elevators need major overhaul. No coffee tea making facilities. No dinner till 8:30pm which is very bad
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Le quitaría las luces blancas de las habitaciones, deberían ser más calidad, ya se sabe que las luces blancas son terribles para la salud.. (no más luz azul en las habitaciones por favor)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

susana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excelente servicio
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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