Boutique Hotel in operation on the Way of St James in Arzúa

Hotel on the Way of St James in Arzúa, an established business at the gates of Compostela

This operating Boutique Hotel is located in a small village just 10 minutes from Arzúa town centre and 25 minutes from Santiago de Compostela. The surroundings stand out for their tranquillity and rural character, where restored stone houses rise harmoniously among green meadows and native forests.

The property comprises a total of 3,198 m² of land (0.79 acres) extending from the road that crosses the village, where the main hotel building stands. Behind it, a well-kept rear garden houses small buildings with additional rooms, and an independent dwelling with its own land extension.

The complex dates from the 16th century and has been carefully restored, combining traditional architectural elements with modern facilities that guarantee guests' comfort. The Northern Way and a variant of the Primitive Way pass by the hotel's door, guaranteeing visibility and a constant flow of pilgrims throughout the year.

The hotel is sold fully equipped and ready to continue operations, and has a hotel and restaurant licence. It enjoys an excellent reputation online, both on Google and on the main booking platforms, being especially popular among foreign guests. In addition to the owners, the hotel has a team of 3 workers who could continue under the new management.

A fully equipped hotel combining capacity, facilities and rustic charm

The hotel has a total of 10 double rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, offering capacity to accommodate 20 guests, although there is potential to expand this capacity. The restaurant offers space for up to 28 diners, although it currently only serves guests staying at the hotel.

The main building, welcoming spaces where stone and wood create unique atmospheres

The main building stands at the roadside, housing 7 of the 10 rooms and the restaurant. It is a carefully restored property that combines rubble stone walls, wooden ceilings and parquet and slate floors, creating warm and welcoming atmospheres.

The ground floor offers sitting areas with sofas, a lareira and a wood-burning oven, as well as a restaurant with a fireplace and large windows that fill the room with light.

The corridors and common areas have integrated lighting that enhances the exposed stone walls, while the rooms combine rustic elements with modern finishes. This building has central heating.

Additional buildings and independent dwelling in the garden

Behind the main building extends a beautiful garden with a lawn area, terrace area and a series of smaller buildings housing 3 additional rooms, including a suite.

At the end stands a more modern construction that forms the independent dwelling, currently used by the owners. It has an open-plan kitchen with a living-dining room, a spacious bedroom, another room currently used as a large dressing room, and a full bathroom. It has underfloor heating throughout, as well as an air conditioning unit. In front of this dwelling extends another plot of land.

Buying a hotel in Arzúa, the last great town on the French Way

Arzúa's connection with the Way of St James dates back to the 11th century. The last major stop on the French Way and meeting point of the Northern Way and Primitive Way, it has welcomed pilgrims for more than a thousand years. Its urban development is intimately linked to the Jacobean route, and today it continues to be a meeting point for thousands of international walkers who, two days from Santiago de Compostela, find here the necessary rest before completing their pilgrimage.

Arzúa is known as the 'land of cheese', famous for its Arzúa-Ulloa Designation of Origin cheese, renowned for its smoothness, creaminess and slightly salty flavour. The town is also known for its quality honey, favoured by the climatic characteristics and flora of the area.

The natural surroundings offer attractions such as the spectacular Fervenza das Hortas, a waterfall over 30 metres high with two waterfalls, the Portodemouros reservoir that bathes the provinces of A Coruña and Pontevedra, and the Ribadiso recreational area with its river beach and a historic 12th-century bridge.

The location provides easy access to Santiago de Compostela (25 minutes), as well as to Lavacolla international airport (20 minutes). The road connection with Lugo, A Coruña and other points of interest makes this property a perfect base for exploring Galicia.

This Boutique Hotel for sale represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established and profitable business in one of the most special locations on the Way of St James, with an assured flow of customers, excellent reputation and equipment ready to continue operations from day one.

A business opportunity ahead of the 2027 Xacobeo Holy Year

The Camino de Santiago is preparing for the 2027 Xacobeo Holy Year, an exceptional event that, historically, brings a significant increase in pilgrims and visitors along the entire Way of St. James. Investing in this property now offers a unique opportunity to maximise returns on investment from the very first moment.

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