I'm a pilgrim who was denied a bed at Tio Pepe in Villar de Mazarife because I was traveling with a 4 year-old. First time this has happened in a month on the Camino. Have other people had this problem, too?
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I'm a pilgrim who was denied a bed at Tio Pepe in Villar de Mazarife because I was traveling with a 4 year-old. First time this has happened in a month on the Camino. Have other people had this problem, too?
Tio pepe has four person rooms, not massive dorms. Maybe they just didn't want kids about. I've stayed at Tio Pepe and while it was ok, I don't know if I'd do it again. Our whole stay in Villar de Mazarife had an odd vibe to it though. I'd skip a second stay there.From experience in hostels in this country, kids (I don't know up to what age) are not permitted to stay in rooms with adults who are not family members; we were given a private room. Perhaps Tio Pepe did not have any private rooms to offer, so had no choice but to deny the OP beds in the dormiorio.
Tio pepe has four person rooms, not massive dorms. Maybe they just didn't want kids about. I've stayed at Tio Pepe and while it was ok, I don't know if I'd do it again. Our whole stay in Villar de Mazarife had an odd vibe to it though. I'd skip a second stay there.
I had never heard of this before. On my first C. a couple was walking with their 9 month old and stayed with us in many albergues, including Roncesvalles, when the dorm was in the large stone building.From experience in hostels in this country, kids (I don't know up to what age) are not permitted to stay in rooms with adults who are not family members; we were given a private room. Perhaps Tio Pepe did not have any private rooms to offer, so had no choice but to deny the OP beds in the dormitorio.
Yes, I am aware that Tio Pepe has private rooms; my companions and I stayed in one ourselves. Perhaps the OP was not prepared to pay for the cost of the four-bed private room for himself and the 4 year old with whom he was travelling (whom I am assuming is either his son or daughter) in which case my comment about kids not staying in rooms with non-family members could still apply. The OP has been invited to provide further information; until then, further speculation seems useless.Tio pepe has four person rooms, not massive dorms. Maybe they just didn't want kids about. I've stayed at Tio Pepe and while it was ok, I don't know if I'd do it again. Our whole stay in Villar de Mazarife had an odd vibe to it though. I'd skip a second stay there.
I was speaking of my experience in Canada; sorry, I should have been more specific. I don't know if the same applies on the camino. It would be helpful if the OP would supply more information. However, it was his first post and, if he is anything like me, he might not be able at this point to find his way back to this thread.I had never heard of this before. On my first C. a couple was walking with their 9 month old and stayed with us in many albergues, including Roncesvalles, when the dorm was in the large stone building.
I saw it happen last year in two Albergues where I stayed there was a family of 3 adults and 3 children. I never was able to understand what language they spoke. one child ed was pushed in a carriage. nevertheless they always seemed to find a place to stay. At one albergue which I will not name stated on principal they refuse pilgrims with small childern. Because parents let them run around unattended , plus they expect the Hospitaleros to look after them.Sorry to hear. Did they give a reason? Because those owners are so friendly and helpful ,going out of their way to accomodate everyone.
I know one forum member who will be happy to hear this.....well, maybe three.....At one albergue which I will not name stated on principal they refuse pilgrims with small childern. Because parents let them run around unattended , plus they expect the Hospitaleros to look after them.
I try to remember there are two sides to every story. PAX