Dining at San Martin Pinario

[CJG]

We enjoyed staying and dining at Hospederia San Martin Pinario in 2019. As we are planning a May walk from Porto to Santiago this year we are finding that San Martin Pinario has only single pilgrim rooms available on our dates. Is it possible to stay elsewhere and still have dinner in the wonderful vaulted dining room?

 

[auburnfive]

Yes, you can still eat there.
You might also try emailing them or phoning them , as that is the only way to book a pilgrim room

 

[C clearly]

Yes, their dining room functions as a normal restaurant for mid-day and evening meals. The breakfast buffet is only for people staying there. I don't know about the breakfast buffet, but others (below) indicate that it was also available in the past..

 

[OZAJ]

You also might try asking at reception when you get there. The last time I stayed, I was only able to get one night when I booked by email. When I got to SdC I checked at reception and was able to get another two nights as there had been cancellations.

 

[Anniesantiago]

Yes, their dining room functions as a normal restaurant for mid-day and evening meals. The breakfast buffet is only for people staying there.

In the past, I've been able to purchase tickets for breakfast from reception for people not staying there. Not sure if they're still doing it.

 

[Kirkie]

In 2013, the band of pilgrims we walked with from Oporto all met for breakfast there, €5 for a magnificent buffet breakfast that served us well. Only a few in the group were resident there.
As @Anniesantiago writes, neither do I know if it is still current practice.

 

[Jodean]

Last year, I sent an email every week until finally a room became available. Not sure if I just wore them down or not, but it was worth the wait. Have stayed here on 3 Caminos and looking forward to being here in May again.
The dining room is always open for anyone as far as I can tell. Stop at the reception and ask. They usually have the menu on a stand out in front for the next meal.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

You can walk in for breakfast, you have to pay €6,00 pp.

 

[tpmchugh]

We enjoyed staying and dining at Hospederia San Martin Pinario in 2019. As we are planning a May walk from Porto to Santiago this year we are finding that San Martin Pinario has only single pilgrim rooms available on our dates. Is it possible to stay elsewhere and still have dinner in the wonderful vaulted dining room?

yes at least it was about 5 years ago. For breakfast if you dont have your room key visible they charge, dinner was open to all as not free to residents.

 

[El Cascayal]

For breakfast if you dont have your room key visible they charge

When leaving your room (in the Peregrino wing) you need your key to lock it. I have never been asked to show my room key. They ask for your room number at the dining room door and cross it off from a list.
Have others been required to show the key? PS: they are very cool keys.

 

[lt56ny]

When leaving your room (in the Peregrino wing) you need your key to lock it. I have never been asked to show my room key. They ask for your room number at the dining room door and cross it off from a list.
Have others been required to show the key? PS: they are very cool keys.

I always have my key with me when I leave my room. I have probably stayed there over 20 nights over the years and have never been asked for my key only my room number and name. In December I was there 3 nights. Two of the mornings I was not even asked my name/room and a few waiters saw me walk in.

 

[mattythedog]

We enjoyed staying and dining at Hospederia San Martin Pinario in 2019. As we are planning a May walk from Porto to Santiago this year we are finding that San Martin Pinario has only single pilgrim rooms available on our dates. Is it possible to stay elsewhere and still have dinner in the wonderful vaulted dining room?

Breakfast walk in 6e, pilgrim meal with wine afternoon and evening 12e for anyone. At least in May last year. Breakfast is free if you get the pilgrim room for 25e. Hard to get reservations via email or weekends. Sometimes you get lucky by calling day of or well in advance. I almost always can get a pilgrim room just by asking at the desk the day I arrive in Santiago. Maybe that would work for the other rooms also????

 

[tpmchugh]

When leaving your room (in the Peregrino wing) you need your key to lock it. I have never been asked to show my room key. They ask for your room number at the dining room door and cross it off from a list.
Have others been required to show the key? PS: they are very cool keys.

You misunderstand me. They dont ask to see your key but if you leave your key on the table where they can see it, they dont have to bother you by asking for your room number. They never asked at the door. They came around the tables to get your number or money. Maybe things changed after 2016 but the dining room was open to all for breakfast and only paying if you were not a guest

 

[mattythedog]

You misunderstand me. They dont ask to see your key but if you leave your key on the table where they can see it, they dont have to bother you by asking for your room number. They never asked at the door. They came around the tables to get your number or money. Maybe things changed after 2016 but the dining room was open to all for breakfast and only paying if you were not a guest

Nothing had changed as of May 2022

 

[Salopianb]

Nothing has changed as of this week.

They are a very welcoming team. If, out of season, there isn't an evening meal the reception team will provide some good value & quality local alternative recommendations.

 

[Salopianb]

I should have added -
B&B 25 Euros
Evening Meal 13 Euros

(Price per person).

 

[Camembert]

Last year I stayed there during 15 nights In April just before Semana Santa ( the Holy Week )
the breakfastbuffet was good . . At the door they checked my roomnumber every day again.
The diner costed 12 € and during the Holy Week they raised the price to 13 €
you could choose out of two meals. The food was simple .
several times we decided to have diner in town. More choice and more value for money.