Hotel y Apartamentos Cuevas del Mar, a family base in Nueva
Hotel y Apartamentos Cuevas del Mar sits on the square in central Nueva, Asturias. It offers rooms and one- and two-bedroom apartments with kitchens, free parking and a terrace. It suits couples and families who want a quiet base with friendly staff near the beaches.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Hotel y Apartamentos Cuevas del Mar is and how to get there
Hotel y Apartamentos Cuevas del Mar is on Plaza Laverde Ruiz, in the heart of central Nueva, in the municipality of Llanes, Asturias. Being on a square, the setting is open and calm. One guest says sitting on the terrace to watch the village go by is a real pleasure.
Cuevas del Mar beach is about 2 km away, and there are others nearby, such as La Huelga and La Canalina. One guest says you can reach Ribadesella and Llanes in about 10 minutes from here. There is free private parking, which in Asturias in summer is worth its weight in gold.
What the rooms and apartments are like
The property mixes hotel rooms with one- and two-bedroom apartments. All have a full private bathroom with a bath, towels and toiletries. The apartments add a kitchen with hobs, a fridge, a microwave and a coffee maker, plus a living room with a sofa and a flat-screen TV.
The decor is described as warm and welcoming, with wood and rustic touches. Many units have a balcony or views over the surroundings. For me, the apartments are the most interesting option for families or anyone staying several days, because you can make a quick breakfast or a simple dinner without relying on a restaurant every time.
Other services worth knowing about.
- Terrace and garden. There is a furnished outdoor area.
- Bar-café. For a drink without leaving.
- Laundry. Handy if you are staying a long week.
- Bikes and activities. Bikes can be hired from reception, and hiking, canoeing or windsurfing can be arranged.
- Pets. Some sources say pets are accepted on request, so check first.
What guests say
On Google it scores 4.6 out of 5 from 108 reviews, a high and very steady rating. Nearly everything revolves around the service, the cleanliness and the breakfast.
Several guests highlight the friendly, attentive staff, who make you feel at home and recommend things to do, places to see and restaurants. Cleanliness, the characterful building and a full breakfast, even on the terrace, also come up again and again. Some guests choose it on every visit to the area, and one says they booked at very short notice and were treated just as well.
The complaint comes from a recent one-star review, which criticises a breakfast of industrial pastries, poor bread and cheap supermarket cold cuts, and run-down rooms. It goes against the other comments, which praise the breakfast, so I think it is a one-off, but it is worth knowing.
What to know before you book
Most reviews are very positive, but there are practical details that will decide whether it suits you.
| The good | Worth knowing |
|---|---|
| Central Nueva, on a quiet square | Cuevas del Mar beach is about 2 km away, so you need a car or bike |
| Apartments with equipped kitchens | The kitchen has basic utensils only, so don't expect a full set |
| Free private parking | Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out by midday |
| Friendly staff and praised cleanliness | A recent review criticises the breakfast and the state of the rooms |
If breakfast matters to you, ask what exactly is included before booking. If you want complete quiet, remember the square is an open space and the village has plenty of life.
Who it is for and what to do in the area
Hotel y Apartamentos Cuevas del Mar is a good choice for couples and families who want a calm base for exploring eastern Asturias. I would pick it for stays of several days, with a car, and with a wish to combine beach and countryside.
From Nueva you have Ribadesella and Llanes close at hand, plus the Bufones de Pría and the Lagos de Covadonga. If you then want to follow the coast west into Cantabria, look at the Hotel Surfances, in Suances, a choice geared more towards surfing.
And if you want to compare with another northern option before deciding, you can come back to the hotel in Suances and see whether it fits your trip better.
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