Parador Casa da Ínsua

Hotels
Paradores
8.6 (20 reviews)
Insua, Penalva Do Castelo, 3550126 , Penalva Do Castelo , PT

Facilities

Fireplace in lobby
Arcade/game room
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Picnic area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Historic architecture
Delicious meals
Cons:
Limited surrounding attractions
Inconsistent room features
Improvement suggestions for amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
8.3
Service was generally appreciated, with friendly and attentive staff mentioned in most reviews.
Location
8.2
The hotel's location was praised for its historical significance and beautiful gardens.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms were described as comfortable and historically interesting, although some guests noted issues with specific room features like dark interiors.
Amenities
7.8
The hotel's amenities, including historic architecture and gardens, were well-received with minor suggestions for improvement.
Value for Money
7
Mixed reviews on the value proposition, with some guests feeling it was worth the price for the experience, while others noted limited attractions in the surrounding area.
Food and Beverage
8.3
The quality of food and beverage offerings, including delicious meals and estate-produced wines, received high praise.
Overall Experience
8.4
Most guests had a highly positive overall experience, citing the relaxing and historic ambiance, attentive staff, and excellent culinary offerings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-24 23:16

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Relax in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities including minibars and LED televisions. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access and enjoy digital programming for entertainment.

Recreation and Dining Options
Enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, terrace, and garden or visit the arcade/game room for entertainment. Indulge in delicious meals at the hotel's restaurant, coffee shop, or with room service. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or poolside bar.

Event Spaces and Services
With 3229 square feet of event space, including conference rooms and meeting rooms, this hotel is perfect for hosting events. Benefit from amenities such as limo/town car service, a computer station, and concierge services for a seamless stay.

Experience luxury and comfort at Parador Casa da Ínsua. Book now to enjoy a memorable stay!

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from June to September.
  • Contactless check-in is available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Gloves are available to guests

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.2
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 8.4
J
Jose
8
Pros:

WiFi service was not working well

2025-04-08 via Nuitee
M
Maria Ines
8
Boa Estadia
Pros:

Foi uma estadia rápida. Bonito. Jardins e fachadas externas precisando de cuidados adicionais.

2024-10-14 via Nuitee
R
Regina Celia
10
Pros:

Experiência maravilhosa: história, conforto, beleza, luxo.

2024-09-22 via Nuitee
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Juan Jesús
10
Pros:

Un parador excelente. Habitaciones amplias personal muy amable. La zona exterior preciosa para descansar y visitar, La casa tiene unos salones preciosos.
Lo que menos me gusto el desayuno, muy caro para lo que es, no tienen variedad de cosas y de caliente solo huevos fritos, pero últimamente viene siendo la tónica en general de todos los paradores. Sólo hay enbutidos baratos y unos bienos quesos de la zona, algo de fruta y algo de bolleria.

2024-09-06 via Nuitee
M
Mary
10
Pros:

Amazing staff! Front desk was very accommodating for our brother in law who is handicapped. Cleaning staff was excellent!

2024-08-28 via Nuitee
A
Artur partner
10
Pros:

Vey nice historical property with vintage furnishings and beautiful well kept grounds in a quite area

2024-08-07 via Nuitee
J
Jessica partner
10
Pros:

Our stay at Casa da Insua was a dream! The property is just stunning, with the vast gardens, vineyards, a pool, and even sheep grazing! The interior of the castle is its very own museum, with plenty of rooms and halls to explore. Our room was the perfect combination of historic charm and modern hotel luxury. We would recommend doing the wine tasting in one of the historic kitchens with Diogo, who was excellent! Our stay was one to remember.

2024-05-02 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
6
Pros:

Cleanliness was excellent. Would be helpful to have English written wherever Spanish is written. Service was catered to the Spanish guests. Overall I would give this hotel an 8.

2023-09-05 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
2
very disappointing!
Pros:

1. the rooms are naked and very uncomfortable!
no mirror, no coffee machine, no cups, etc.
bathroom isn’t comfortable at all!
2. we paid quite high price, and didn’t get value for our money.

2023-06-20 via Nuitee
S
Susan
10
Pros:

Beautiful and quiet. A truly relaxing stay. The grounds were spectacular and the staff were friendly and welcoming. We hope to be back again soon.

2023-02-14 via Nuitee
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Evelyn
10
Fairytales are real!
Pros:

I was there for a friend's wedding, but took some extra days - it was so tranquil and special staying in a "castle". I'm definitely going back, since I didn't have time this trip to take advantage of the wine & cheese tastings, among other things. From the minute I entered the gates I felt like a princess and understood completely why my friend had chosen to have her wedding here.

2022-08-30 via Nuitee
J
Jose Carlos Sequeira partner
10
Pros:

magical place

2021-12-14 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
“Great” A place worth staying
Pros:

Parador casa da insua was a great place to stay after visiting Aveiro, and onto Porto. The room, garden and the castle are very well maintained and in excellent condition. However, the check in and out took over 1 hour with a person ahead of us. The staff was extremely slow. There are very limited options for restaurants or grocery stores nearby. The gym is very poorly equipped. Wi-Fi connection was not reliable.

2018-07-27 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Fabulous Experience
Pros:

Absolutely lovely experience. Fabulous food. Nice staff. Beautiful grounds and very interesting history — especially the Portuguese/ Brazilian connection! Best place we stayed in Portugal !

2018-06-10 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Very nice hotel, quiet and very pleasant with a beautiful baroque garden. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

2017-10-24 via Nuitee
V
Vera
10
Portuguese Parador
Pros:

Very nice hotel, beautiful area. Nice, clean rooms. Very good food. Beautiful grounds for long walks.

2017-10-16 via Nuitee
N
Neil
8
Very comfortable and historically interesting.
Pros:

Great bones. Missing written information about the lineage of ownership and history of this very elegant castle.

Great service. Wonderful wondering around grounds and in buildings. Gardens need work.

2016-10-10 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Hidden Treasure
Pros:

Decided on 2 nights stay at this location. Did not know about it previously, Found it on Hotels.com. It sounded great. It was great. The whole atmosphere was great and steeped in history. The gardens and grounds were great to stroll around in. We booked the standard room which was very nice and clean. Bed was a little firmer that we would have liked, but still managed to sleep well there. Its best feature has to be its restaurant. We dined there on 2 nights and each of them were totally outstanding. Pricy by regular standards, but you don't get regular standard service and food. Great value for a Michelin Star which it was. It was terrific. We had the best white wine we ever had, that was produced on location there. If you want to just get away from it all, and have time for yourself, or as a couple, go, you will not regret it. If you get tired of the hotel, take a wander outside the gate and you will find a little local bar where you can get a glass of wine for fifty cents.
We did not get to see the cheese or wine making as its closed at weekends. So we made up for it by sampling generously.

2015-05-05 via Nuitee
T
tanya
10
charming hotel
Pros:

Hotel is really charming. Service is great.
Hotel is surrounded by nice small French and English gardens.

2014-08-12 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
A weekend break at Insua
Pros:

A delightful weekend break at Insua in one of the most charming hotels we have ever had the pleasure of visiting.

2014-04-13 via Nuitee