Parador de Santo Estevo

Hotels
9 (1666 reviews)
Monasterio de Santo Estevo , Santo Estevo de Rivas de Sil , es

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Outstanding location and scenic views
Historic, beautiful building/monastery setting
Calm, peaceful atmosphere
Excellent on-site restaurant and cuisine
Attentive reception and many friendly staff members
Tasteful design and authentic character
Cons:
Poor service in the bar/cafeteria and several rude staff reports
Breakfast buffet quality criticized
Some rooms are dated and need refurbishment (small TV, simple bathrooms)
Food odour from kitchen reaching rooms via windows
A few guests find price a bit high

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Generally acceptable cleanliness, though a few reviews mention hygienic issues in the bar/cafeteria and food odour rising into rooms from the kitchen, slightly lowering this score.
Service
8
Mixed service reports: reception and many staff praised as attentive and wonderful, but multiple strong complaints about bar/cafeteria staff being rude or unhelpful and a specific negative waitress interaction.
Location
10
Consistently celebrated: outstanding enclave, scenic views, peaceful/remote setting and historic monastery location repeatedly highlighted as a major strength.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms are charming given the historic building but several guests note dated furnishings, small/poorly placed TV, simple bathrooms and a need for some updating.
Amenities
9.6
Strong onsite amenities overall — notably an excellent restaurant and tasteful public spaces — though breakfast buffet and cafeteria service received criticisms; overall amenities remain a highlight.
Value for Money
9.2
Views are mixed but overall guests feel the unique setting, building and restaurant justify the price (some mention it is modestly priced, a few say slightly expensive).
Food and Beverage
8.4
Food quality receives high praise for the restaurant and on-site dining, but repeated complaints about poor breakfast buffet and unhelpful/unkind bar/cafeteria staff reduce this score.
Overall Experience
10
Many guests describe the stay as exceptional, magical or perfect due to the setting, history and most staff — despite some service/food issues, the overall impression is overwhelmingly positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 00:35

Property Description

Historic Charm and Elegant Decor
Experience the allure of a 10th-century Benedictine Monastery turned luxury hotel, featuring stunning historic architecture and uniquely decorated rooms with picturesque views.

Culinary Delights and Scenic Dining
Indulge in regional cuisine at the fine dining restaurant or on the terrace overlooking the forest, offering fresh ingredients from the river and coast for a true taste of Spain.

Relaxation and Wellness Retreat
Unwind in the fabulous spa with a variety of treatments and thermal circuits, blending medieval ambiance with modern relaxation techniques. Book your stay at Parador de Santo Estevo for an unforgettable blend of history, luxury, and tranquility.

Important information:

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

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1666 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 8
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 9.6
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 10
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Ariosto • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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lara • family_with_children • gb
7
A nice stay
Pros:

The property itself was beautiful. The restaurant was also fantastic - dinner was wonderful. The reception staff were friendly and check in was done nicely. The rooms were also lovely.

Cons:

In general it felt that despite the wonderful location and the good nature of the staff, this property is very much set up to have hotel guests feel like an after thought. For example Of all the 5 paradors and luxury hotels we stayed at on this trip, only this venue chose to charge us for an extra bed; or the fact that guests have to pay extra for the spa (despite there being no free pool available to use); or for example one evening I wanted to wander round the property but was shooed out by a gentleman giving a guided tour to visitors; or that breakfast was not included in the rate (and there is nowhere else to really eat breakfast in the close by vicinity) and we were limited in terms of the slots we could come down to eat at (without being told to reserve in advance), and likewise, there was no availability for dinner on the day we arrived because of lots of out of town visitors (again - they really shoudl inform guests to book in advance). None of these things necessarily made the hotel bad - in fact our stay was rather pleasant - but compared to the other venues (paradors, pousadas) of a similar ilk that we have stayed at, this hotel was quite lacking in the special individualised touches that made those othervenues so special.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Elena • couple • it
8
Pros:

Il monastero è bellissimo, affascinante la ristrutturazione effettuata con sapienza e gusto veramente eccellente.

Cons:

Purtroppo la nostra stanza affacciava in prossimità del parcheggio e dei motori dei condizionatori quindi un po’ rumorosa, abbiamo provato a tenere chiuse le finestre ma l’impianto di condizionamento dell’aria non era particolarmente efficiente.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Adela • solo_traveller • es
8
Placentera
Pros:

Todo el Parador

Cons:

La Restauración
-Restaurante: Pésima
-Cafetería Ídem

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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nathalie • extended_group • ch
9
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Alfredo • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Luca • couple • it
9
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Miguel Angel • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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fernando • couple • es
9
Pros:

Entorno en general del parador y el parador en sí

Cons:

Falta más confíen en las habitaciones (baño) un poco antiguado

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Antonia • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Sagrario • couple • es
9
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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JUAN MANUEL • couple • es
10
Excelente
Pros:

Todo

Cons:

Nada

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Paulson • couple • us
10
Historic monastery hotel, hiking trails, and wonderful food sum up this treat!
Pros:

This beautiful monastery transformed into a glorious hotel. I would stay here every time I’m in Spain!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro • couple • es
7
Cons:

El baño muy incómodo y la bañera desportillada

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Juan • couple • es
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • couple • de
8
Tolles aussergewöhnliches Hotel
Pros:

Die Lage und das tolle alte Gebäude

Cons:

Unfreundliche Ober im
Restaurant und in der Bar.
Wir hatten eine Flasche Wein Bestellt und wollten noch mal eine, da hieß es der sei aus. Dann wurden wir um 24:00 Uhr rauskomplimentiert

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Rosa • couple • es
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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ddaroux • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Vittorio • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee