Reviews of The Spot Ofir
Rua dos Veigas 14 - Fão, 4740-369 Esposende, Portugal
#1 of 14 hotels in Esposende
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 542 hostel reviews
9.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Comfort
9.6
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
9.6
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Staff
9.9
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Value for money
9.6
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Free WiFi
9.0
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Ann
Canada9 reviews10“Great stay with a pool”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing. It was great.
We had an excellent stay at the Spot. Sandra, the owner was very friendly and accommodating. The house was spotless and beds were comfortable. We loved being able to use the pool after a long, warm day on the Camino. We purchased the breakfast for €6 and it was very good. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Robooh
New Zealand57 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very helpful hostess. Very clean, well furnished rooms. Nice pool area.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Francesca
Italy16 reviews9.0“We were walking the Camino and we couldn't have found a better place to rest”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Shared Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
You open the door and find yourself in a small oasis, beautifully decorated common living room with kitchen, and incredible garden with pool. We were walking the Camino and we couldn't have found a better place to spend the second half of our day. The host is great
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Noel
United States27 reviews3 helpful votes10“The Spot hit the spot for weary pilgrims.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The property was newly renovated and beautifully decorated. A continental breakfast was available for €6. Sandra was very knowledgeable about the Camino.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Lesley
United States104 reviews18 helpful votes10“A Wonderful Spot on the Camino”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
This is NOT a complaint, just an observation.....I hope Spot is savvy enough to recognize what a wonderful employee he has in Sandra, and awards her a large bonus payment at the end of the season, just saying!!
The Spot Ofir is named after the CEO and canine, Spot. I have walked several different paths on the Camino do Santiago, and this is the first time I got a stamp on my pilgrim credential from a dog. Like any good CEO Spot has delegated the day to day responsibilities to the very competent Sandra, who speaks Portuguese, English and French.....she may speak other languages (Spanish?) but didn't do so while I was there. Having Sandra deal with the daily routine chores, frees Spot's for important tasks including greeting guests, boosting morale, sleeping and dreaming about chasing rabbits. Sandra lives about 200 meters away, so when I ran the door bell at 2:00 hoping to drop off my bag and go for lunch, her phone rang at her home and she headed straight over to check me in. The house used to belong to Sandra's grandparents but about five years ago she converted it to a guest house/albergue. The place is super clean, comfortable and looks just like the photographs. A washing machine and dryer are available for Euros 3 each, but there is also a sink with soap in the laundry room to use for hand washing and ranks to hang the clean clothes on. I was in a room of four people in two sets of bunks. Clean sheets, a quilt and towel are included in the price. For an extra Euros 6 you can purchase breakfast, which is available from 7:30. It has typical continental fare and saves time figuring out an alternative.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Sullivan
Portugal2 reviews10“Incredible and I would come back.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Everything was amazing!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Claudia
Italy7 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
The beds are comfortable and cozy, the breakfast rich. Staff very friendly!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Dawn
United States15 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great host Sandra, nice property right off N13 in Fao.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Rodney
Spain118 reviews10 helpful votes10“Friendly comfortable hostel.”- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to dislike. Good b&b to stay for a few days. Able to find parking in street nearby.
We had stayed before so knew what to expect. That's why we returned. Sandra is the best always available for a chat and advice. Plenty of good cafes and restaurants within walking distance. The garden and pool were very welcome as weather hot.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Ryan
United States4 reviews1 helpful vote10“As soon as I stepped in, I regretted that we would spend so little time here.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Shared Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
not many services nearby.
The space is a thoughtfully designed common space for the extended family of pilgrims, not the down and dirty albergue feeling, but clean, safe, and friendly.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Ennel
Netherlands34 reviews2 helpful votes10“Lovely home on the camino”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Beautiful place right on the Camino. Second time we stayed here and will always recommend it. Clean. Friendly. Feels like a home. Big kitchen where you can prepare your own meal if you want. Owner is super friendly.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Laura
Spain2 reviews9.0“Nice family stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Shared Toilet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was a very pleasant stay and Sandra is super nice and helpful.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Thomas
United States5 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Loved the place & people”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Only a couple small things. Stayed in 4 person dorm on main floor. Bathroom just outside. Automatic light would come on when I opened dorm door & light would flood sleepers. Plastic covers on mattresses. I understand why they are use and value bed bug protection. But sleeping when it’s so hot out — even at night — is hotter.
Close to great restaurants recommend by host.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Mary
Canada18 reviews2 helpful votes10“Lovely owners, loved our visit”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We shared a room….shouldn’t have.
The pool was so welcome
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Brannan
United Kingdom13 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing it was perfect
Friendly staff, lovely pool and clean bathroom
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Michaela
Canada9 reviews2 helpful votes10“Would definitely recommend to anyone walking the camino or passing through Fão!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Such a lovely property! One of my favourite stops on the camino. The yard and pool were great for relaxing. Laundry facilities available for handwashing or machine. Breakfast in the morning was very good. Property was very clean, comfortable and homey!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Úna
Ireland36 reviews15 helpful votes10“Would stay again definitely”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nada
New, modern and really comfortable
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Vivienne
United Kingdom17 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
N/a
It had a lovely energy. It was very clean and spacious with inspirational statements on the wall. The hostess, Sandra, is a really lovely woman who is incredibly helpful and extraordinarily pleasant. She clearly enjoys being a Camino host and is so knowledgeable , patient and accommodating. We had a minor crisis and she responded with cheerful pragmatism, and solved the problem instantly. What a fantastic host! We cannot recommend this hostel and host highly enough!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Eunice
United States17 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Clean and kind host but with no AC, during summer, the room was a bit hot and humid”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It has no AC and even though it was cool outside even in July, it was humid in the room. An electric fan would have made it more comfortable in the room.
Very clean.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Conor
Ireland11 reviews1 helpful vote10“The woman running the place was super nice and has very good English. She seems , strike that, she is very efficient. Ni”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Extremely clean
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Stephanie
United States20 reviews10“10/10 would stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Economy Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The pool was perfect after a hot day, it’s in a great location, and the host is lovely!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Gregory
Singapore38 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Good stay, lovely host, pool, recommendations, all there.”- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool View
- • Stayed 3 nights
A fan in the room would have been useful as the room was a bit too hot at night.
Sandra is a great host. A lovely lady who clearly enjoys her role as host. She puts out a lovely breakfast, keeps the place spotless and makes an effort to make people comfortable.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Roxxan
United States4 reviews10“Lovely, warm stay along the Camino—with a pool!”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room with Shared Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
This was our first pool stay along the Camino, and boy did it spoil us looking for the rest of our accommodations! It was heaven after a long day walking the Coastal route. We stayed in a 2-twin private room with a shared bathroom. It was a clean, quiet and comfy stay. We were also able to use Sandra’s wash & dry laundry service which only took a couple hours and was a little luxury well-worth the price. We had the breakfast the next morning and chatted with Sandra about how the place came to be before we packed up, did a little yoga on the patio and went along onto the Camino. Overall, a very lovely stay! Visit Martins Dos Frangos for dinner if you stay here—our server and food were both excellent!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 30 June 2025
Ljiljana
Serbia24 reviews5 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Wonderful
Stayed in June 2025
