파라도르 데 산토 에스테보(Parador de Santo Estevo)

UN LUGAR CON MUCHO ENCANTO, ESPECTACULAR EL MONASTERIO Y EL ENTORNO, PARAÍSO NATURAL CON MUCHO ENCANTO, UNA VERDADERA MARAVILLA.

Entorno espectacular y el monasterio una pasada , transmite paz y tranquilidad. Todo genial

Silencio, intimidad, descanso… y un servicio y amabilidad excepcionales Entorno natural maravilloso

Perfecta ubicación Edificio singular con un claustro impresionante y un entorno increíble

This hotel is absolutely amazing. The unique setting, far up in the hills, gives it a special, remote feel. The views are spectacular, the service is excellent, and the peace of being in a place that has served as a sacred, prayerful site for centuries is unreal. We did 2 of the many hiking trails that lead out from the hotel, and they were also full of great views. The rooms are comfortable, impeccably clean and quiet.

My wife and I have stayed at numerous Paradors over the years but this is one of the most memorable. It is a historic monastery and is set around a large central courtyard which is grassed. The internal faces of the building have been glazed. The total effect is stunning and the building, which must have been cold and damp when occupied by the monks, is now fully weatherproofed without prejudicing its appearance. The room we had was large, comfortable and well equipped with a view over the countryside. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The receptionist supplied us with a map and explained the facilities to us. We stayed half board and ate in the main restaurant which has a balcony which we used. The food was good. The surrounding countryside is lovely although some of the local roads are a little challenging. We flew into Santiago de Compostela and arrived early, courtesy of Ryanair cancelling the original flights which were at civilised times. This did, however, give us the opportunity to visit the Pazo da Oca garden which is en-route and is stunning. Actually getting to the Parador gave our Tom-Tom sat-nav apoplexy. The best route seems to be via Ourense which uses roads of good quality

Wow. Stunning. Chap on reception was great, overall service was excellent. Food fantastic. Only downside was lack of proper shower head alternative to rainfall shower- No disabled room available so perhaps more needed, along with more than just the one disabled carpark space.

The building and surrounding environment is gorgeous, but the smoking in the center garden and second floor balcony is horrendous and destroys part of the beauty. As a non-smoker you are basically UNABLE to enjoy the outdoors due to this. The dinner was at the most average, either too much salt that is unedible or bland. Better food at the nearby town of Luintra.

When I lived in Spain, I could only dream of staying in places like this - it was magical. I love that Spain has devoted money to converting monasteries an other historical buildings into paradors. We took advantage of the "baths" (hot tubs, cold plunge, tons of fun circuit stuff including a thermal chair which was awesome) - service was great, meals were great and location SPECTACULAR. I truly unique experience and scenic location.