On a misty damp evening, we arrived at the Osbarena Hotela feeling very tired after a 5 - 6 hour drive. Our host, the lady owner was very nice and very welcoming to us. It was a very pretty old stonework building (originally a farm-house) with similar buildings all around. Very quaint and beautiful - nestled in the picturesque national park which we had driven through on our way there. The room was lovely, spotlessly clean and very comfortable with a lovely ensuite bathroom, toiletries etc. I would happily give Osbarena a much higher star rating.

Just one thing !! As there was no where to have dinner on site, the lady tried to assist by recommending the nearby town Laudio/Llodio and a bar/restaurant called Bar Laurak. This was a very bad choice. The food was terrible and service not much better. So, I recommend the Osbarena Hotela...... but not this bar.

We stayed here for a night on our way back to Ireland from Spain. The hotel is in a small hamlet about 30 mins from Bilbao port so it's an ideal location for anyone catching the morning ferry The studio was huge and very well equipped. It was spotless and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent. Unfortunately the restaurant was not open. My wife was in a wheelchair with a broken ankle, but our host ordered take out food from a restaurant in the nearby town of Zubiaur.

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Rural hotel half hour outside Bilbao in a place called Orozko. But it's an excellent one. The room was clean and spacious, surroundings are fabulous and the owners were kind and made us feel welcomed. Modern bathrooms and comfortable beds. For breakfast we chose the top option and it was a smart choice, with a good coffe, an orange juice, some fresh croissants and some tasty fruits. Just amazing.

The hotel was excellent and our host was such a lovely lady. It is an excellent over-night stop as it is so near to catch the ferry in Bilbao the following day. The owner also gave us good advice about eating dinner in the nearby towns. We will definitely stay again. We have already recommended it to friends, who are due to stay there in early March.

Exceptionally clean and comfortable. We also decided to have an evening meal, which was nicely cooked. Hosts were very friendly and the setting was convenient but also very quiet. It is more expensive than some places in the area, but the price reflects the room and bathroom size, toiletries etc and the investment in the building that is obviously made on a regular basis. Parking is outside in the road, but felt secure as it is in a tucked away hamlet. Look forward to a return visit to really appreciate this little gem

I loved this beautiful country property. Peaceful , scenic, local Basque properties around. Nicely renovated as rural hotel, high spec. Choice of 3 differently breakfasts, one I chose very good. Evidently a restaurant in village nearby. 30-40 mins from port depending on route. Friendly owners who speak English

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I love walking up in the morning with this beautiful view. There is a 5 min by car location, Laudio, where you can find delicious restaurants and very affordable for us Dutch people. The bedroom and bathroom are spacious and clean. You get a necessity package for the bathroom, the glasses are wrapped up, so you know it's clean. For breakfast, you get 3 options, a quick meal, a light meal, and a healthy meal. There's an elevator to go to the top floor, which is nice since we had a lot of baggage with us. There is free parking in front of the hotel. The air here is so nice and clean.

A warm welcome to a lovely property with history. Room comfortable clean and a huge shower. A very good place to stay enroute to Bilbao. Check to see if food available as required pre booking. Host very welcoming.

Can’t say anything I disliked but a word of warning. Take the right hand ramp BEFORE the toll at exit 3 because if you miss it it’s a hair raising experience driving over the mountain. No tea / coffee making facility but I always take mine anyway. As it comes in handy on the ferry.

Great location for the Ferry to the UK. Family run and space standards are very good. Wonderful shower room in 205. Easy parking outside. Local town is quite charming and has numerous restaurants/cafes. Good European breakfast

NO AC - very hot bedroom in the summer months

You must stay here, location is beautiful and so quiet yet close to but feels miles away from Bilbao. A lovely welcome, very well refurbished and clean, breakfast delicious. Comfy beds, big towels, you can not wish for anything more.

There is nothing not to like.