Parador de Jaén

Hotels
9 (2259 reviews)
Castillo Santa Catalina, s/n , Jaén , es

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Unpleasant odors
Mixed food quality
Check-in delays

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
Several mentions of unpleasant odors in the rooms and the presence of a cockroach indicate cleanliness issues.
Service
9.63
Guests found the staff friendly, though some check-in delays were reported.
Location
10
The hotel boasts a breathtaking location, highly praised in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
9.17
Rooms are spacious and comfortable, but some issues with cleanliness were noted.
Amenities
8.62
Basic amenities missing like coffee/tea machines; some areas require physical condition to access.
Value for Money
9.15
Competitive pricing compared to other hotels, but some guests expressed concerns about certain costs.
Food and Beverage
7.61
Food quality received mixed reviews, with some tasteless experiences reported.
Overall Experience
9.66
Overall, guests expressed satisfaction with their stay despite some shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 07:42

Property Description

Historical Charm and Authentic Experience
Experience a stay like no other at the 18th-century castle on Santa Catalina hill. Immerse yourself in the historical ambiance with original features, high arched ceilings, and classical-style furniture with Arabic influences.

Outdoor Pool and Sun-soaked Relaxation
Unwind and bask in the sunshine that graces Jaén most of the year, then take a refreshing dip in the outdoor seasonal pool at Parador Jaén. Enjoy the perfect blend of relaxation and rejuvenation amidst the picturesque surroundings.

Culinary Delights with Arabic Flair
Delight your taste buds in the distinctive dining room offering traditional regional dishes with an Arabic twist. Indulge in a culinary journey with a variety of soups, salads, and local specialties that will leave you craving for more.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Parador Jaén and create lasting memories in this historic castle.

Important information:

Please note that drinks are not included in the Half Board and Full Board rates.

Please note that the swimming pool is open from 15 June until 15 September.Swimming pool: Closed from Wed, Oct 1, 2025 until Sun, May 31, 2026

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: GRX

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 2259 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 9.63
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.17
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 9.15
Food and Beverage: 7.61
Overall Experience: 9.66
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Denis • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

la decoration style chateau sobre mais avec classe. Visiblement les architectes ont fait du bon travail, beaucoup de volume et des materiaux qui ont toute leur place dans un ensemble hôtelier d'inspiration médiévale.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
10
Great accommodations and views
Pros:

Very nice room, good dinner and breakfast, great location with the castle next door a few minutes walk away.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
R
Rosa María • family_with_children • es
9
Solo fuimos a dormir
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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nadine.v43000 • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

L'emplacement exceptionnel, le calme, le petit déjeuner, le décor

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Marianne • extended_group • ca
5
Don’t stay in 225. No windows
Pros:

Restaurant was great

Cons:

Room 225. No windows! Why stay in a place with such a beautiful view to be in a room with no windows. There were 2 fake windows and a balcony with a view on the parking lot. The staff made no effort to accommodate us.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Anders • couple • dk
7
Pros:

Værelse og beliggenhed

Cons:

Restaurant var dårlig både frokost og aftensmad- morgenmad var også dårlig- så de skal få styr på restauranten ellers var alt andet perfekt 👌

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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raquel • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Carlton • couple • gb
9
The parador provided a wonderful stay. The location was impressive and the hospitality warm.
Pros:

The room was well appointed with quality fittings and a good bed.
There were excellent views from the terrace.
The parador was very beautiful, being an amazing, historic building in a stunning location.
We loved the food in the bar, and the reasonably priced drinks.
The castle (next to the the) parador was also very impressive.

Cons:

The room needed a better selection of coffes and teas. We had to ask for these.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Gilles G • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Wilfried • solo_traveller • be
10
Pros:

De ligging !

Cons:

Niets.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Friedies • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Lage über der Stadt, ruhig, Balkon mit tollem Ausblick, Kostenfreie Parkplätze direkt am Parador
Einrichtung/öffentliche Räume sehr authentisch gehalten und beeindruckend.
Auf Nachfrage kleines Frühstück in Cafeteria möglich.

Cons:

Pool leider wg. Umbauarbeiten nicht verfügbar.
Preis/Leistung vom Abendessen (im Restaurant) nicht stimmig/Preis zu hoch.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
B
Bodo • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Der Parador ist einmalig schön am Castillo der Santa Catalina gelegen. Das gute Restaurant befindet sich in einem stilvollen Saal. Unser Zimmer war gut ausgestattet mit einem herrlichen Blick.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
I
Ivo • couple • nl
9
Pros:

Mooie locatie.

Cons:

Niets

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Voyage54869903785 • Couples • England
10
Fantastic location and superb service .
Pros:

Fantastic service and lovely location ; from the moment we arrived to the time we left the staff gave us a memorable and very customer focused experience…
Restaurant food was very good and the staff were superb explaining each dish and providing recommendations…
Great location to explore and one Parador we will be revisiting soon …
Highly recommended.

2026-05-10 • via Tripadvisor
A
Almudena • couple • es
4
Pros:

Precioso

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Luc B • solo_traveller • fr
8
Original et dépaysant
Pros:

La vue, le bâtiment original et authentique

Cons:

Pas de parking dédié et des difficultés pour se garer. Deux lits simples.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
J
jaimeelsabio • Couples • Maryland
8
Beautiful hotel
Pros:

This Parador is outside of town and up a hill. It’s beside Santa Catalina castle. It’s has an older look and feel to it which is what we prefer to the more modern looking ones. As with every Parador we’ve stayed at check in was easy. The room was spacious with a small balcony overlooking the mountains/hillside.

Its location outside of town is both a positive and a negative. The positive is one is afforded great views of the mountain. The negative is if one wants to eat at other than the Parador or see the town, one must drive 14 minutes or take a taxi. The hotel has free parking, but it can get filled up. It does have charging points for those with an EV.

We ate the the Parador one night. While both meals tasted good, the bean stew with prawns had literally one prawn. At €16.5 and only one prawn, it was overpriced.

The toilet in the bathroom was in its own little room and that was nice. We had a couple issues with the shower. For a while we couldn’t get water to come out of the hand held sprayer, but slightly forcing the valve we got it to work. Also, adjusting the water temperature wasn’t easy. The water was constantly hot with zero cold water. I had to have the front desk come up and look at it and after he forced the valve cold water finally came out. Certain areas of the shower needed to be re grouted as well as a few spots on the light switch and hair dryer wall.

The staff was very helpful and friendly.

2026-05-09 • via Tripadvisor
A
Alfredo Jose • couple • es
9
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Pedro • extended_group • pt
8
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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candnoel • couple • fr
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee