Looking for hotels in Ordino for skiing means looking for peace and quiet. The parish of Ordino, in northern Andorra, is home to mountain villages such as Ordino, Ansalonga and El Serrat, and at the end of the valley lies the Ordino Arcalís ski resort. There are no hotels at the resort itself, so you sleep in the villages and drive or take the bus up. That is why choosing the right village matters as much as choosing the hotel. We explain the areas, the types of accommodation and a selection of real hotels checked against their official websites.
Ordino Arcalís: What to Know Before You Book
According to the Ordino tourist office, the resort offers 30.5 skiable km and 16 lifts, and its gondola leaves from the base at 1,940 metres. The tourist office adds that you can get there for free by bus, and the resort itself states that it has free parking at the foot of the slopes. To decide which day to go up, check the Ordino Arcalís webcam and compare prices in our guide to the Andorra lift pass 2026-27. If it is your first time, start with the essential guide to Ordino Arcalís.
Where to Stay: Ordino, Ansalonga or El Serrat
El Serrat: Closest to the Resort
Of the villages with hotels that we have checked, El Serrat is the closest to the resort: Hotel El Pradet places itself 5 minutes from the Ordino Arcalís slopes, according to its website. It is the ideal area if your plan is to ski Arcalís every day and you want to keep the journey to a minimum. On the other hand, it has fewer services than the village of Ordino.
Ordino and Ansalonga: A Village with Services
The village of Ordino has more restaurants, shops and activity, and it is a good base if you are travelling as a family or want to mix skiing with other plans. Ansalonga is a small hamlet in the same parish. From here the journey to the resort is longer: the abba Ordino Babot Hotel estimates it at about 20 minutes.
Ordino as a Base for Skiing Two Resorts
Ordino is also practical if you want to combine Arcalís with Pal Arinsal. The same abba Ordino Babot Hotel states that it is 10 minutes from the La Massana gondola, which gives access to the Pal area.
Types of Accommodation
- Hotels with a spa: ideal for resting your legs at the end of the day.
- Family mountain hotels: with their own restaurant and a quiet atmosphere.
- Chalets and rustic hotels: in traditional Andorran style.
- Apartments: for groups or week-long stays.
Checked Hotels in Ordino and El Serrat
Hotel Coma (Ordino)
A family mountain hotel in the village of Ordino which, according to its website, is "just a few minutes from the Vallnord·Arcalís slopes". It has two restaurants of its own, Cal Ventura and Tòpic.
abba Ordino Babot Hotel (Ordino)
A rustic-style mountain chalet on the Coll d'Ordino road. Its website states about 20 minutes to Ordino Arcalís and 10 minutes to the La Massana gondola. It has a heated outdoor pool, intended mainly for the summer.
Hotel & Spa Bringué (El Serrat)
A hotel run by an Andorran family in El Serrat, with a spa, sauna, Turkish bath and ski storage, according to its official website.
Hotel & Spa Xalet Bringué (El Serrat)
The sister hotel of the one above, also in El Serrat and also with a spa.
Hotel El Pradet (El Serrat)
A 26-room family hotel "5 minutes from the Ordino-Arcalís slopes", according to its website. It has a grill restaurant serving Andorran cuisine, a terrace with views over the Ordino valley and free parking.
Tips for Planning Your Trip
- Car or bus: if you don't want to drive in the snow, check the free bus timetable on the Ordino Arcalís website and choose a hotel near a stop.
- Equipment booked: with CaranvaSports' ski rental in Ordino you book your equipment online and pick it up on arrival.
- Other areas of Andorra: if you haven't chosen a resort yet, see our guide to hotels in Andorra for skiing.
- With children: you'll find ideas in skiing in Andorra with kids.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there slope-side hotels at Ordino Arcalís?
No. The resort has no hotels at its base; accommodation is in the villages of the parish of Ordino, such as El Serrat or Ordino, from where you go up by car or on the free bus.
Which village is closest to Ordino Arcalís?
Of the hotels we have checked, those in El Serrat are the closest. Hotel El Pradet states that it is 5 minutes from the slopes, compared with the roughly 20 minutes the abba Ordino Babot Hotel estimates from Ordino.
Is there a bus up to the resort?
Yes. The Ordino tourist office states that you can get to Ordino Arcalís for free by bus. Check the season's timetable before booking your hotel.
Are there hotels with a spa in Ordino?
Yes. In El Serrat, Hotel & Spa Bringué and Hotel & Spa Xalet Bringué both have a spa.
Can I stay in Ordino and also ski Pal Arinsal?
Yes. From Ordino you can drive to the La Massana gondola; the abba Ordino Babot Hotel estimates it at about 10 minutes. In our Andorra lift pass guide you'll see which options cover each resort.
Is there parking at the resort?
Yes. Ordino Arcalís states on its website that it has free parking at the foot of the slopes.
