Parador de Santo Estevo

Hotels
9 (1686 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 1686 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
J
jose luis • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

La magia del lugar, la amplitud de la habitación y la atención del personal

Cons:

Nada

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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thierry • couple • fr
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • be
9
Best goede fysiek om de wandelingen te appreciëren
Pros:

De ligging

Cons:

Terras restaurant is ingesloten in het groen. Mooi zicht op Sil vallei is er niet meer. Bediening restaurant kan beter .

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Hernandez • couple • es
8
Pros:

Instalación ubicación y comida

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Dr. Jürgen • solo_traveller • de
8
Ein schöner Platz für eine ruhige Auszeit
Pros:

Lage in spektakulärerLandschaft, die Anreise, zumindest aus dem Norden, ist schon ein Erlebnis.
Geschmackvolle Inneneinrichtung in den Gemeinschaftsräumen

Cons:

Männliches Personal in der Gastronomie eher unfreundlich, weibliches eher freundlich.
Die Speisekarte in der Cafeteria ist ohne Ambitionen

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • couple • ch
8
Cons:

Man kann nur auf Reservation go

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Vicente • couple • es
10
A un paso del cielo
Pros:

Todo

Cons:

Habitación muy oscura

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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hilary • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Such a privilege staying in such a beautiful place . The history, the setting , the atmosphere and the decor just wonderful.
The room was comfortable
Breakfast really good
A really memorable stay

Cons:

We couldn't bring our small camper van down to the car park due to restrictions for vans. So it took the shine off having to park up a road and carry all our luggage down to the parador.

The evening meal was beautifully presented and served in a lovely area but the food didn't live up to expectations.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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hontanilla muñoz • couple • es
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jean-François • extended_group • fr
9
Excellent séjour au milieu de nulle part mais dans un environnement chic chaleureux et exceptionnellement agréable
Pros:

Établissement extraordinaire
Parador ayant su garder le cachet d’authenticité en mêlant modernité et TRÈS bon goût

Cons:

L’accueil pourrait être plus chaleureux

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Gerardo • couple • es
8
Cons:

El desayuno no estaba al nivel de un parador como este y del precio que pagamos. De los 3 platos dulces del menú de desayuno no tenían ni los churros ni las tortitas porque “se habían acabado durante el fin de semana”. Inaceptable

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • couple • ch
9
Pros:

Outstanding

Cons:

Almost perfect place

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mariana • couple • cl
9
Experiencia inolvidable
Pros:

La oferta completa, relax, actividades, el entorno, la cultura, la conservación del patrimonio histórico

Cons:

El baño necesita modernización. No recomiendo la media pensión, si comer a la carta en el restaurante y la cafetería

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Xavier • extended_group • es
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Silke • couple • de
10
Super schön!
Pros:

Sehr schön in den Bergen gelegen, das Hotel gut integriert in das alte Kloster; sehr freundliches und hilfsbereite Mitarbeiter, leckeres Essen, die Zimmer waren sehr gemütlich und sauber! Eine Reise wert inmitten einer schönen Landschaft mit vielen tollen Sehenswürdigkeiten und landschaftlichen Eindrücken!

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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CATALINA • solo_traveller • es
10
Monadterio impresionante en un entorno excepcional.
Pros:

Una estancia en un edificio histórico impresionante, con una excepcional ubicación en un entorno increible. Personal muy amable y atento.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Bruno • couple • be
10
Unieke ervaring vooral qua ligging en comfort!
Pros:

We hadden geboekt via Booking.com. Aan het onthaal stond op onze factuur 15 euro meer dan we bij Booking op de site hadden gezien.
Personeel is niet onaardig, maar ook niet mega vriendelijk, gewoon koel.
Het hotel op zich is daarentegen super! Fantastische ligging, authentiek kader, goed ontbijt en heel rustig. Niet goedkoop, maar zéker een aanrader om eens te doen!

Cons:

Vriendelijkheid personeel kon iets beter.
Maitre d'hôtel had commentaar op het feit dat we een kwartier later op het ontbijt toe kwamen dan gepland.
Goed prijs controleren want receptie durft meer aan te rekenen dan bij de oorspronkelijke boeking.
Parking voor hotel was wat over bezet.
Voorts wel een super hotel!!

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Luisa Tejeda • extended_group • es
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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vanesa • solo_traveller • es
7
Recomendable por el entorno pero no tanto por el interior.
Pros:

La paz de ese sitio, la comodidad de la cama, el desayuno.

Cons:

El personal no era demasiado amable, no te ayudaba mucho. La habitación para el precio que tiene le faltan cosas, espacio, una mesa donde poder escribir, el minibar.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Virginia • couple • es
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee