The spring at the Arroyo San Bol (literally 'Saint Bol's Creek') is reputed to cure sore feet — whether this is folk medicine or placebo effect, soaking them in the cold water certainly helps. A small albergue operates here, converted from what was once something of a hippie hideaway before being taken over and modernized by a nearby municipality.
The short detour from the camino is clearly marked. It's a peaceful spot in a landscape that can feel overwhelmingly open.
Don't let the endless wheat worry you. Hontanas stays hidden from view until you're almost on top of it — the village sits in a small depression that's invisible from a distance on the flat meseta.
21. August 2026 - 18:32
It would have been good to know this, so leaving this comment. Per the sign, it is closed on Friday.
31. May 2026 - 3:09
Place for 12 peregrinos with good community meal as an add on. Only downside is the only bathroom with toilet, shower and sink contained in one room. Must be quick!
20. June 2025 - 16:47
After reading the last comment, I messaged on What's App, - they did answer but only to say that it was closed so couldn't stay. Such a shame, it looked nice from a distance as we walked on by!
18. September 2024 - 22:43
I stayed here Sept 2022 one if the best Albergues on the Camino, plunge pool, great vegetarian meal and great host, sang Cuba songs and danced Salsa with the ladies.
25. July 2024 - 18:36
Closed
21. June 2024 - 15:54
Arrived at 13:45, waited until 14:30 before cutting my losses. Host in Hontanas says it’s closed on Fridays.
13. June 2023 - 19:50
A wonderful afternoon, and a tasty meal prepared by Lourdes, our friendly host.
Clean and simple, with a pins that apparently has healing properties. Worth a try on those sire Camino feet!
28. April 2023 - 14:07
It is so peaceful and quiet. The beds have been the comfiest yet. The dinner is delicious!
13. November 2022 - 18:34
As nervous as I was about booking here it was fantastic. It was super hot out so the “pool” to soak my feet and legs in was welcome. Pilgrim meal was very good and incredible hosts. Danced on the deck with them! Place was spotless and sold out, prebook! . I would highly recommend and stay without a doubt again but just a few things to keep in mind- Only 1 bathroom that has toilet, shower and only sink. So you need to be very courteous and fast in and out. Absolutely no other privacy. If raining/cold out I imagine a different experience as super small and no real sitting area except dinner table. Also insure you are aware of bag transfer. I sent my bag forward fine to san bol but NO pick up the next day i found out when i arrived only!? The host graciously took my bag to a place that night when he left as they do not stay at night that would transfer my bag the next day. This meant i had to carry a few more things the next day i normally would transfer in the morning with a sore ankle(sleeping bag and toiletries) Was no problem but could be for some so just awareness. Met some of my new camino family here so a highlight of my journey.
18. October 2022 - 17:36
16 years ago I was here also; a filthy hippy-place with running mouses and a dark spiritual atmosphere. What a complete difference and great makeover I saw 16oct.! Nice friendly couple running the place during the weekend. I was very much tempted to stay, but it was far too early to do so... Highly recommended!
29. September 2022 - 19:59
Our chef Saname also sang for us !!! Will never forget !!!! Shower horrible only one toilet all this don’t matterbecause of the chef meal and music
1. September 2022 - 13:51
10 euros to sleep 10 euros for communal meal. No hospilatero at night
4. May 2022 - 10:14
Instead of marching head down to reach somewhere, make this short detour.
The spring and pool is clean and cool
Shady, grassy and welcoming
Esta entidad ha sido beneficiaria de una ayuda del Programa de incentivos a la movilidad eficiente y sostenible (MOVES III), gestionado por la Xunta de Galicia a través del Instituto Enerxético de Galicia (INEGA) en el marco del Real Decreto 266/2021, y cofinanciada por la Unión Europea — NextGenerationEU, dentro del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.
