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Parador Casa da Ínsua

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Luxury
5.0 star property
8.6

Excellent

Charming escape with lush garden views

Luxury boutique hotel in a rural location, Parador Casa da Insua boasts a charming terrace and a lush garden. Delight in the seasonal outdoor pool, poolside bar, and exquisite dining at Restaurante Casa da Insua.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Insua, Penalva Do Castelo, 3550126
  • Place, Misericordia Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Viseu Cathedral
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Termas de Sao Pedro do Sul Hot Springs
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Viseu (VSE)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room (3 adults)

  • Vineyard view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room (2 adults + 1 child)

  • Vineyard view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 2 Single Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Penalva Do Castelo

Located in Penalva Do Castelo, Parador Casa da Ínsua is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Misericordia Church and Municipality of Mangualde. .This luxury hotel is 7.4 mi (12 km) from Palace of Anadia and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Live Beach.

What's nearby

  • Misericordia Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palácio do Gelo Shopping Centre - 31 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Viseu City Hall - 33 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Viseu Cathedral - 33 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Termas de Sao Pedro do Sul Hot Springs - 56 min drive - 66.7 km

Getting around

  • Mangualde Station - 17 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Patronato - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cascata de Pedra - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Galitos - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Melro - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Cabrito - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Parador Casa da Ínsua

Parador Casa da Ínsua offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Restaurante Casa da Insua, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Penalva Do Castelo? This hotel has 3229 square feet (300 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Restaurante Casa da Insua - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (EUR 5 per hour)

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Casa da Insua

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,229 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1780
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: EUR 5 per hour (rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 5901

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September

Property is also known as

Parador Casa da Ínsua Hotel Penalva Do Castelo
Casa da Ínsua Hotel
Casa da Ínsua Hotel Penalva Do Castelo
Casa da Ínsua Penalva Do Castelo
Parador Casa da Ínsua Penalva Do Castelo
Parador Casa da Ínsua Hotel
Parador Casa da Ínsua Penalva Do Castelo
Parador Casa da Ínsua Hotel Penalva Do Castelo

Parador Casa da Ínsua Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WiFi service was not working well
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff! Front desk was very accommodating for our brother in law who is handicapped. Cleaning staff was excellent!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vey nice historical property with vintage furnishings and beautiful well kept grounds in a quite area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

very disappointing!

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fairytales are real!

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose Carlos Sequeira

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
magical place
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

“Great” A place worth staying

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous Experience

Absolutely lovely experience. Fabulous food. Nice staff. Beautiful grounds and very interesting history — especially the Portuguese/ Brazilian connection! Best place we stayed in Portugal !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, quiet and very pleasant with a beautiful baroque garden. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Vera, Califonia, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Portuguese Parador

Very nice hotel, beautiful area. Nice, clean rooms. Very good food. Beautiful grounds for long walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Neil, Boston MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable and historically interesting.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Treasure

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.

10/10 Excellent

tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

charming hotel

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A weekend break at Insua

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

CELIA R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
O local, pelas características do prédio, é fantástico. A equipe também é excelente.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Maria Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boa Estadia

Foi uma estadia rápida. Bonito. Jardins e fachadas externas precisando de cuidados adicionais.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Experiência maravilhosa: história, conforto, beleza, luxo.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Jesús

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024