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Mendi Alai

3.5 star property
Family-friendly country house with winery and coffee shop/cafe
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Junior Suite, Terrace (Encina)
Local cuisine
Front of property
BBQ/picnic area
Mountain view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Room service
    Room service
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, Terrace (Encina)

Junior Suite, Terrace (Encina)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Barrio Cezura, 23, Valle de Carranza, Vizcaya, 48891

What's nearby

  • Karpinabentura - 10 min drive
  • Pozalagua Cave - 20 min drive
  • Cabarceno Natural Park - 48 min drive
  • San Mames Stadium - 54 min drive
  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - 57 min drive

Getting around

  • Muskiz Station - 41 min drive
  • Bilbao (BIO) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Garras - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar Rosi - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Posada Calera - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Rustic Rock Café - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sidrería el Cartero - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Mendi Alai

Family-friendly country house in the mountains
Located close to Pozalagua Cave, Mendi Alai provides an attached winery, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. The on-site restaurant, Mendi Alai, features local cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
Additional perks include:
  • A children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Barbecues, meeting rooms and a banquet hall
Room features
All guest rooms at Mendi Alai feature comforts, such as fireplaces and wet bars, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and communal kitchens

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 27; reservation required
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Mendi Alai

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Winery
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven
  • Wet bar

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls and pet-grooming services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 12 for adults and from EUR 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 27

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Mendi Alai Country House Valle de Carranza
Mendi Alai Country House
Mendi Alai Valle de Carranza
Mendi Alai Country House
Mendi Alai Valle de Carranza
Mendi Alai Country House Valle de Carranza

Frequently asked questions

Does Mendi Alai have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Mendi Alai?

As of 23 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mendi Alai on 24 Sept 2024 start from NZ$154.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Mendi Alai pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Mendi Alai?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mendi Alai?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mendi Alai?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Mendi Alai provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mendi Alai located?

This family-friendly Valle de Carranza country house is located in the mountains, 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Pozalagua Cave, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Vizcaya Bridge and San Mames Stadium.

Mendi Alai Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couldn’t locate in the dark
This might be a great place to stay (I am giving top ratings for some things I didn’t see) but I absolutely could not find it! The navigation in my rental car took me almost an hour away. Then some young men who were having a bachelor party helped me get navigation on my phone AND spoke to a helpful lady on the phone who offered to lead me in if I couldn’t find it. Then my phone died when I was almost there and refused to recharge with my cord. It must have had a short in it. I finally gave up and literally drove all night to Leon where a hotel let me sign in early. For this hotel I think it will definitely be best to plan plenty of time to arrive before dark.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Go here and keep going back
This is probably the friendliest and most helpful hotel I have ever stayed in, which after visiting hotels all over the world is the best compliment I can give. This family run hotel offers every kind of help and assistance you can imagine, from fixing and cleaning bikes and cars to exciting ideas of visits. The home made food is excellent and their farm produced goods are highly recommended for food buffs. Simply great. We are looking forward to visiting again next year.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous surroundings and lovely hosts!
We arrived late afternoon and enjoyed a lovely quiet chill out and then went for a walk, fabulous views. The hotel is tucked away in a wonderful valley, and once you find it is a great base for exploring. Dinner was excellent, home cooked and delicious - best to book ahead. Mendi Alai is in a lovely valley,very peaceful and rural but at the same time only around half an hour to the Atlantic beaches and an hour to Bilbao for a visit to the Guggenheim. We were there for the European Challenge Rugby Final in Bilbao on the Friday night and as the game started quite late, we didn’t get back to the hotel until gone half past midnight. Our lovely hosts waited up for us and couldn’t have been more helpful overall, they speak English, French, Spanish and Basque! The room was well appointed and the bed very comfortable. If you want a quiet, relaxing time in beautiful surroundings, this is a great place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solo puedo escribir cosas buenas, en especial destacamos a la propietaria, super atenta y super amable! Ha sido una estancia corta pero repetiremos seguro más días. El lugar es ideal para desconectar o mejor aún, para conectar con la naturaleza. Destaco también la comida y sus opciones veganas y vegetarianas. Sin olvidarnos de la perrita, un amor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos Arturo

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El lugar perfecto para una escapada en familia
Hemos estado una noche y nos ha encantado. El servicio y la atención han sido de 10 y sus propietarios unos excelentes anfitriones. La habitación es cómoda y la casa en general, muy limpia. El entorno natural, los animales, los espacios al aire libre, el servicio y la zona infantil, hacen de Mendi Alai, el lugar perfecto para una escapada en familia. Mi hijo de 2 años lo ha disfrutado muchísimo. Nosotros repetiremos sin dudarlo. Mención especial para el servicio de comidas y de desayuno, destacando las opciones veganas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Prado

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

José Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Asier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
tanto la chica y el chico que llevan la casa rural son muy amables , nos sentimos como en casa se esta muy bien lo recomiendo
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Akop

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El hotel está en un enclave privilegiado, aunque hay problemas para llegar al lugar cómodamente, la habitación es muy cómoda aunque el baño no tiene ventana, el personal es muy agradable, así como la atención e información que dan.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquilidad y confort, con un paisaje precioso.
Un lugar estupendo para alojarse, en un entorno maravilloso. Unos desayunos riquísimos y un trato excelente de Victoria, y de Sergio. Para repetir.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Con ganas de poder volver
El único problema es que hay que recurrir al navegador para poder encontrarlo. Todo lo demás me ha parecido extraordinario, el trato, limpieza, comida y desayuno. Me he quedado con ganas de volver.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy recomendable
Totalmente Recomendable, los propietarios son un encanto y el trato es estupendo. La habilitación era enorme y no le faltaba un detalle, en el baño había hasta toallitas desmaquillantes. El desayuno abundante y muy rico. Todo muy limpio y la cama comodisma. El entorno es perfecto para relajarse y disfrutar de la naturaleza. Gracias por tratarnos tan bien!!.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Que os manden ubicación bien ya que es de difícil acesso
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

MIREN ARGIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todos deberían conocer este lugar. ENCANTADOR
Hemos estado muuuuuuuuuy a gusto. Es imposible no estarlo con lo atentos que son los que llevan el lugar. Están súper pendientes de uno y te hacen sentir en casa. Cenamos bueniiiiiiiiiisimooooo. Croquetas riquísimas, postres caseros. Desayuno con mermeladas caseras también. Pero repito, la atención inmejorable, pendientes en todo momento de cualquier cosa que se pueda querer o necesitar. Gracias, gracias y gracias.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Charmerende sted langt ude på landet
Utroligt venlig ejer/receptionist der taler udmærket engelsk. Sen indcheckning og aftensmad var intet problem, og de hjalp med at anbefale seværdigheder. Aftensmaden var god og der blev brugt lokale råvarer. Værelset (handicapvenligt) var stort og virkede nyt. Desværre var værelset så tæt på receptionen/fællesområdet at man følte at man sov midt i receptionen. Sengen var betrukket med noget der lød som plastik og sengetøjet lugtede en lille smule surt. Landlige omgivelser og meget smukt sted, langt fra alfarvej. Hanen stod tidligt op og galede lige uden for vinduet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevlig personal
Trevlig personal
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017