Pensión Compas, a practical stop on the Camino in O Pedrouzo
Pensión Compas is a guesthouse on Avenida de Lugo in O Pedrouzo, A Coruña, right on the route of the Camino de Santiago. It has rooms with private bathrooms, free parking and home cooking. It is handy for pilgrims, including those with a dog, if you are happy with simple comfort and no lift.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Pensión Compas is and how to get there
Pensión Compas is on Avenida de Lugo in O Pedrouzo, in the province of A Coruña, in Galicia. It sits beside the N-547 road and right on the Camino de Santiago, so many pilgrims find it without making a detour.
O Pedrouzo is one of the last stops before Santiago, and you can feel that in the atmosphere. If you are walking, you will not have to look far. If you come by car, there is free private parking for guests. One review says the guesthouse is a little away from the centre of the village, although it is a short walk.
What the rooms are like
The rooms at Pensión Compas are simple but functional. Each one has a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, and bed linen and towels. The wifi is free throughout the building, and the guesthouse is smoke-free.
Several guests say the rooms are clean, comfortable and have good beds. One of them highlights a large room and a shower with hydromassage, and another was grateful that the owner left them a hairdryer and shampoo. That is exactly what someone arriving tired after a stage needs.
Now the other side. One person who slept in a room upstairs describes it as basic, with a smell of pipes in the bathroom, although the hot water worked. And two older reviews talk about small rooms, damp and a need for renovation. As there is no lift, carrying a backpack or suitcases up the stairs can be tiring.
What guests highlight
On Google it has a rating of 4 out of 5 from 217 reviews. The good comments almost always revolve around the same things.
- The welcome. It is what comes up most often. One guest says the owner drove over to return a phone charger they had left behind, and another says the staff helped them get their suitcases back after they went missing in transit.
- The value for money. Several people rate it very good for a stop on the Camino.
- The home cooking. A potato tortilla is praised as very tasty, and other home-cooked dishes too, both on arrival and for dinner.
- The cleanliness and the beds. These are the two clearest compliments about the rooms.
What to know before booking
Pensión Compas does not try to be more than it is, and it helps to be clear about that before booking. The comparison is simple.
| What guests like | What to know |
|---|---|
| Very friendly, attentive service | No lift |
| Private bathroom and comfortable beds | Some rooms are small or very basic |
| Home cooking | Older reviews mention damp and a need for renovation |
| Free parking and wifi | Pets, better to check first |
On pets, the information does not match. The listing says they are not accepted, yet several guests have travelled with their dog, one of them paying a small supplement. If you travel with a dog, ask before booking and do not take it for granted.
The most critical reviews are from a while ago, and the recent ones mainly point to the simplicity of the rooms. Even so, if you are fussy about the condition of the facilities, keep that in mind.
Who Pensión Compas is for
I would choose this guesthouse if you are walking the Camino de Santiago and want a clean bed, your own bathroom, a home-cooked dinner and friendly people, without spending too much. It suits pilgrims travelling alone, as a couple or with their dog, as long as you confirm it.
I would not choose it for a romantic getaway or a long stay that needs more comforts. Nor if you struggle with stairs or need a new, spacious room.
Things to do in O Pedrouzo and nearby
The main attraction here is the Camino. O Pedrouzo works as a rest stop on one of the final stages towards Santiago, and the guesthouse is right on the route, so you can drop your backpack, eat something and set off again without fuss.
My advice is to arrive with time to spare, eat or have dinner at the guesthouse if you fancy home cooking, and leave the rest of the afternoon for resting. For that very specific plan, Pensión Compas in O Pedrouzo does the job well.
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